VietNamNet Bridge – The garden-house of Princess Ngoc Son, younger sister of Vietnam’s last king Bao Dai, is a favorite destination of tourists in the former capital city of Hue.
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| The house is located at No. 31, Nguyen Chi Thanh Road, Hue City. The house was built in 1921. Going through the simple gate, which has two polls sculpturing two mother unicorns delivering babies, is a bending road. |
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The garden-house faces the west. It turns the back to the
road to avoid
dust and noise. There are two rocks featuring a dragon and a tiger on the front yard. |
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The middle room has the altars of Princess Ngoc Son, her husband
Nguyen Huu Tien and her daughter Cong Ton Nu Thi tran. |
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A document released by King Khai Dinh is preserved carefully.
It is still intact after nearly 100 years. |
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Chopsticks used by the princess and her family.
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Antiques owned by the Princess.
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Toothpicks used by the princess and her family.
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Three medals granted by the king to the princess and her husband
for their contribution for the country. |
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Coins of the Nguyen Dynasty.
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Xam huong game of the princess’ family.
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| A copy of King Bao Dai’s document confirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands is hung on the wall. |
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