Citadel of Ho Dynasty, Vietnam - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Citadel of the Ho Dynasty, Vietnam

Weather: Cloudy with rain ending in the afternoon, 60/71F.

Route: From Hue 655 km NNE on QL1A.

Significance: This was the capital of Vietnam from 1398 to 1407 and continued to be an economic and cultural center until the 18th century.  It was a blend of Buddhism and Confucianism.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

Images:

South Gate (from whc.unesco.org)

The countryside (from whc.unesco.org)