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Photo of the golden glow of the lawn on the Southern bank of the Huong River, in front of the Quoc Hoc Monument, taken by Hue resident photographer Kevin Long, aged 28, on August 12. “The riverside lawns add a modern touch to Hue’s tourism while preserving its cultural and scenic values,” said Long.
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The Northern bank lawns between Phu Xuan Bridge and Truong Tien Bridge at around 4 p.m. These places are often filled with hundreds of people, especially after 5 p.m. Many gather here to relax, chat, or take photos of the sunset.
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“The lush green grass here is like a little piece of Japan in the heart of Hue,” said Tran Anh Thu (far left), a student at Hue University of Economics. It was her first time to have a picnic with her friends by the river.
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The lawns become even more inviting in late afternoon when cool breezes blow from the Huong River. Apart from taking photos, people walk along the river, do exercise, or simply lie on mats to read.
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Riverside lawns are open free to the public. Visitors park outside and walk in to choose a spot. Photographer Long noted that sunsets appear quickly between 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., and the most popular check-in spots are near Truong Tien Bridge and the wooden pedestrian bridge.
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An ideal check-in angle frames the Huong River from the grassy ground.
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Along the riverside granite-paved path, rows of newly-planted trees provide shade and benches for those who prefer to sit and enjoy the view without stepping onto the grass.
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For more privacy, visitors should go upstream, from Da Vien Bridge toward Thien Mu Pagoda. Visitors are reminded to avoid littering to help preserve the beauty and tranquility in the riverfront.

 Source: VnExpress

Translated by Song Anh