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Hue 2012 40 photos of this spot

40 recent photographs taken at the same spot in Hue, spanning 2012. Have an older picture of it? Add it and start this spot's timeline.

Thiên Mụ Temple, a seven-story Buddhist pagoda overlooking the Perfume River in Hue, first built in 1601 and regarded as an unofficial symbol of the city. Photographed in 2012.

Thiên Mụ Temple, Hue 2012 Thiên Mụ Temple, a seven-story Buddhist pagoda overlooking the Perfume River in Hue, first built in 1601 and regarded as an unofficial symbol of the city. Photographed in 2012.

Dragon boat, Perfume River, Hue, Vietnam 2012 A dragon boat sits on the Perfume River in this 2012 photograph from Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam's Nguyen dynasty; such boats have long ferried visitors along the river.

Crossing the Perfume River, Huế 2012 A crossing of the Perfume River is pictured in this 2012 photograph from Hue, the waterway that gave the former imperial city much of its poetic reputation in Vietnamese culture.

Imperial City, Hue, Vietnam 2012 The Imperial City in Hue, the walled palace complex built by Vietnam's Nguyen emperors as their seat of government through the 19th and early 20th centuries. Photographed in 2012.

Imperial City, Hue, Vietnam 2012 The Imperial City of Hue, walled seat of the Nguyen dynasty emperors and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is shown in this 2012 photograph of its enclosed grounds.

Imperial City, Hue, Vietnam 2012 Another 2012 photograph documents the Imperial City in Hue, much of which was damaged during the 1968 Tet Offensive and has since been partly restored.

Lotus flower building, Perfume River, Hue 2012 A lotus-shaped structure along the Perfume River is pictured in this 2012 photograph from Hue, central Vietnam, near the waterway that runs through the former imperial capital.

Perfume River, Hue, Vietnam 2012 The Perfume River winds through Hue in this 2012 photograph, the waterway that separates the old Imperial City from newer districts on its southern bank.

Sunset at Hue 2012 Sunset settles over Hue in this 2012 photograph of the former imperial capital on Vietnam's central coast, seat of the Nguyen dynasty until 1945.

Imperial City, Hue, Vietnam 2012 A further 2012 photograph frames the Imperial City of Hue, built in the early 19th century as the residence of Vietnam's Nguyen emperors and modeled in part on Beijing's Forbidden City.

Perfume River, Hue, Vietnam 2012 The Perfume River, or Song Huong, winds through the city of Hue in central Vietnam, a former imperial capital under the Nguyen dynasty. The river flows past many of the city's historic pagodas and royal tombs, and this view was captured in 2012.

Temple bell, Thiên Mụ Pagoda, Hue 2012 A temple bell at Thien Mu Pagoda overlooks the Perfume River in Hue, Vietnam. Founded in 1601, the pagoda is one of the oldest religious sites in the city, and this photograph was taken in 2012.

Thien Mu Temple, Hue 2012 Thien Mu Pagoda sits on a hill above the Perfume River in Hue, Vietnam, its seven-story tower a well-known symbol of the former imperial city. Photographed in 2012.

Thiên Mụ Temple, Hue 2012 Another view of Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue, Vietnam, one of the oldest Buddhist sites in the country, its seven-story octagonal tower rising above the banks of the Perfume River. Photographed in 2012.

Dragon boat cruise, Perfume River, Hue 2012 A dragon boat carries passengers along the Perfume River in Hue, Vietnam, a common way for visitors to reach the city's riverside pagodas and tombs. Photographed in 2012.

Dragon boat cruise, Perfume River, Hue 2012 Another dragon boat makes its way along the Perfume River in Hue, Vietnam, a common sight as visitors travel the river to reach the city's riverside pagodas and royal tombs. Captured in 2012.

Dusk in Hue, Vietnam 2012 Evening settles over the city of Hue, Vietnam, former capital of the Nguyen dynasty from 1802 to 1945, in this 2012 photograph showing the city along the banks of the Perfume River.

End of the Cruise, Perfume River, Hue 2012 A dragon boat cruise on the Perfume River in Hue, Vietnam draws to a close in this 2012 photograph, a popular way for visitors to see the city's riverside temples and royal tombs.

Imperial City, Hue, Vietnam 2012 A view within the Imperial City in Hue, Vietnam, the walled palace complex built by the Nguyen dynasty beginning in 1804 to serve as the seat of Vietnam's royal court. Photographed in 2012.

Temple market, Hue 2012 A market operates near a temple in the former imperial capital of Hue, Vietnam, in this 2012 photograph, part of the city's daily life alongside its historic sites.

Traffic Lights, Hue, Vietnam 2012 Traffic passes beneath signal lights in the city of Hue, Vietnam, the former seat of the Nguyen dynasty on the banks of the Perfume River. Photographed in 2012.

Imperial City, Hue, Vietnam 2012 Another section of the Imperial City in Hue, Vietnam is shown in this 2012 photograph, part of the walled complex that once housed the Nguyen dynasty's royal court.

Thiên Mụ Pagoda Bonsai garden, Hue 2012 A bonsai garden at Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue, Vietnam is pictured in 2012, part of the grounds of the riverside temple, which was founded in 1601 and remains one of the most recognized landmarks in the former imperial capital.

Imperial City, Hue, Vietnam 2012 A view within the Imperial City, the walled palace complex built by Vietnam's Nguyen dynasty in Hue starting in 1804, photographed in 2012. The complex once housed the emperor's court and remains one of Vietnam's most significant historic sites.

Perfume River cruise, Hue 2012 Boats cruise the Perfume River, or Sông Hương, at Hue, the waterway that runs past the city's Nguyen-dynasty citadel and royal tombs.

Vina Hotel, Hue 2012 The Vina Hotel is shown in Hue, a city on Vietnam's central coast that served as the seat of the Nguyen emperors until 1945.

Dragon boat cruise, Perfume River, Hue 2012 Dragon-shaped boats carry visitors along the Perfume River in Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam, past royal tombs and pagodas on its banks. The river is said to take its name from fragrant blossoms once carried into it from orchards upstream.

Hue Airport, Vietnam 2012 Hue's airport serves the former imperial capital of central Vietnam, a city built around the Nguyen Dynasty's 19th-century Citadel. The airport, also known as Phu Bai, lies a short distance south of the city center.

Cyclo Tour, Hue, Vietnam 2012 A cyclo, the pedal-powered rickshaw long used to carry visitors through Hue, photographed in 2012. Hue served as the imperial capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen dynasty.

Dragon boat cruise, Perfume River, Hue 2012 A dragon boat on the Perfume River in Hue, Vietnam, photographed in 2012. These decorated boats have long carried visitors along the river past the city's former imperial citadel and outlying royal tombs.

Dragon boat cruise, Perfume River, Hue 2012 Another 2012 view of a dragon boat cruising the Perfume River in Hue, Vietnam, near the former seat of the Nguyen dynasty, which ruled Vietnam from the city until 1945.

Cyclo Tour, Hue, Vietnam 2012 Cyclo drivers wait for passengers in Hue, Vietnam, in this 2012 image. The three-wheeled pedicabs have long served as both transport and a tourist attraction in the city.

Passing traffic, Cyclo Tour, Hue, Vietnam 2012 Traffic passes a cyclo in the streets of Hue, Vietnam, in 2012, illustrating the mix of pedal-powered rickshaws and motorized vehicles typical of the city at the time.

Cyclo Ahead, Hue, Vietnam 2012 A cyclo moves along a street in Hue, Vietnam, photographed in 2012 during a tour of the former seat of the Nguyen dynasty, whose citadel and imperial tombs still draw visitors to the city.

Cyclo Tour, Hue, Vietnam 2012 Passengers ride in a cyclo through Hue, Vietnam, in this 2012 photograph, part of a tour of the city's historic quarter near the banks of the Perfume River.

Traffic Jam, Cyclo Tour, Hue, Vietnam 2012 Cyclos navigate heavy traffic in Hue, Vietnam, in this 2012 photograph. Hue served as the imperial capital of Vietnam's Nguyen dynasty, and cyclos remain a common way for visitors to tour its historic sites.

Cyclo for Hire, Hue, Vietnam 2012 A cyclo driver waits for hire in Hue, Vietnam, in 2012. The three-wheeled pedicabs are a familiar sight in the former imperial capital, offering visitors an unhurried way to see the city's palaces and pagodas.

Dragon boat cruise, Perfume River, Hue 2012 A dragon boat on the Perfume River in Hue, Vietnam, photographed in 2012. The river winds past the city's Nguyen-dynasty citadel and is popularly toured aboard the ornately decorated boats it is named for.

Temple visit, Hue, Vietnam 2012 Visitors at a temple in Hue, Vietnam, in 2012. Hue served as the imperial capital of Vietnam's Nguyen dynasty from 1802 to 1945 and remains home to numerous royal tombs and pagodas.

Dragon boat cruise, Perfume River, Hue 2012 A dragon boat cruises the Perfume River in Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen dynasty. The river runs past the city's citadel and a number of royal tombs built along its banks.