Tree Stories  Thoi tiet Ban do Giao Thong Giao Thong  Danh lam
thang canh Di tichoval1.gif (476 bytes) Bao tang Le hoi  Chi dan
du lich Khach san Nha hang Quay Luu Niem Giai Tri  Ngan Hang
Dien thoai can thiet Buu Chinh Vien Thong Giao Thong  The Nine
Holy Cannons  cuuvithancong2.gif (18668 bytes)   On January 1st
1803, Emperor Gia Long ordered all bronze wares of the Tay Son
dynasty to be collected and melt into nine cannons. The work was
completed at the end of January 1804. The cannons were named
after the four seasons and the five elements: Metal, Wood,
Water, Fire, and Earth. They are the "Holy Invincible Generals".
Capital City:  - Dynastic Temple - The Mieu - The Flag Tower -
Royal Library - Royal Theater - Noon Gate - Throne Palace and
Great Rites Court - Hien Lam Pavilion - Nam Giao Esplanade - The
Nine Dynastic Urns Hue Citadel - Pavillion of Edicts - The Nine
Holy Cannons  Historical Vestiges  Each cannon is 5.10 m long
and weights more than 10 tons. Their barrels are elaborately
inscribed with t