Initially, Hen Hue is only a small piece of land located in the middle of the Huong river, but over the years it is alluvial and alluvial soil has become a large land with peaceful scenery and an attractive tourist destination of the land. ancient capital.
Where is Con Hen Hue located?
Hue tourists are too familiar with famous destinations such as the Hue Citadel and many tombs and temples, ancient pagodas, or recent hot places such as the abandoned park in Hue , Ha Cang village, Lap An lagoon. , … But located in the heart of Hue city, there is also a small island called Hen islet which is also a favorite destination for many tourists.
Con Hen from a distance. Photo: huesmiletravel
According to the people of Hue, at first Hen is just a tiny piece of land, gradually raised by alluvium of the Huong River with an area of about 24.6 ha.
The road to Hen is quite easy because it is close to the center of Hue city. You just need to go straight from Nguyen Sinh Cung street to Phu Luu bridge – also known as Con bridge, which is also the only bridge leading to the islet of Vy Da ward.
Con Hen is located in the heart of Hue city. Photo: huesmiletravel
Learn about Phu Luu bridge spanning Hen Hue islet
Phu Luu bridge, ie Con bridge has a long history, was built before 1975 and has undergone many restoration and embellishment. The bridge is only 3m wide, so it is only for pedestrians, bicycles and motorbikes. After passing the Con bridge, visitors will go straight to the main road and also the only road on the islet named: Ung Binh.
The street name is named after a famous late Nguyen scholar who was also a famous pre-war poet Ung Binh Thuc Gia Thi (1877-1961). In terms of planning, this road acts as a traffic backbone that divides Con Hen horizontally. There are also trenches (alley) that side road located along the dunes connecting to the main road of Ung Binh.
Phu Luu bridge also known as Con bridge. Photo: visithue
Why is it called Hen Hue alcohol?
No one knows when Hen islet appeared in the middle of the Huong river, but according to ancient documents, such as the Office of the Sacrifice and the address of the hamlets write about the place of Hen islet, at first, this small piece of land was named. “Land of dry alcohol”. At that time, there were two water slots in the middle of the alcohol that was gradually filled up, making the island as it is now.
At night, many local people flock to catch fish and shrimp. In particular, they also lit bright lights illuminating an entire corner of the sky to facilitate fishing. Therefore, many people call this area by another name is Soi alcohol.
Poetic Perfume River covers Hen dunes. Photo: visithue
Increasingly, the area of Hen islet – a famous tourist destination of Hue is increasingly expanding. For that reason, people flocked to form a small village called Boi Thanh. Legend has it that around the time Lord Nguyen Phuc Khoat (1725-1738) built a lordship in Phu Xuan, Mr. Huynh Tuong (originally from Dien Dai commune, Phu Vang, Thua Thien) pioneered to build a settlement hut. and working here as clams. Since then, the name Con Hen started to appear with the main living occupation of the local people as clam raking and mussel processing, gradually passing through many generations of hereditary to this day.
Attractive destinations in Con Hen
From a distance, the Hen Hue islet has a long shape in the North-South direction and divides the Huong River into two separate branches. According to historical records, the Hen islet according to the feng-shui law is considered the Qing Long element – located on the left, right in front of Hue Imperial City (along with Da Vien islet is the White Tiger element, is on the right side).
Lost in a peaceful land. Photo: Hue News
Not only is a peaceful land famous for the craft of clam rake as well as the hometown of mussel rice, mussel rice – the famous Hue noodle dish , Hen alcohol is also one of the beautiful virtual living places in Hue that is hard to Damn with many poetic and fascinating landscapes!
At first, Con Hen was named Con Can. Photo: Hue tourism
First, it is impossible not to mention the bridge covered with green moss – Phu Luu bridge, also known as Con leading from Nguyen Sinh Cung street, Vy Da crossing the river and going into the dunes. This is also a bridge to help Hen is not too separate from the mainland. Although not being visited as much as Truong Tien Bridge or many other bridges over the Huong River, Con bridge is also a place to keep in itself the typical Hue quality, not mixed with anywhere else. If you stand from above the bridge, visitors can unleash a panoramic view of the central area of Hue in the distance.
The bridge leading to the alcohol is the ideal spot to capture streetstyle or #OOTD styles. Photo: @Traveloka
After checking in with all the beautiful photos on the Hen Hue dune bridge , go to the end of Ung Binh street and you will see a cross boat station. This is where the boat goes between Hen islet and Chi Lang old town on the north bank of Huong River, on the side of Hue City. Don’t forget to take some pictures of romantic photos here.
The bridge is covered with green moss, leading to the alcohol with a characteristic Hue. Photo: traveloka
And right after that, do not hesitate to drop by the next poetic place, “Here Vi Da Village” in the old days of Han Mac Tu and then set foot on the trails of mussel shells to see the people. washing and processing mussels – a lifelong traditional profession of the mussel islanders.
The houses in Vi Da still retain their taste from Han Mac Tu period. Photo: huetourism
As mentioned above, although the Hen is not large area, this place is still an attractive Hue tourist destination because it contains many relics and long-standing historical works. They are old communal houses, ancient pagodas, temples that have shaded time, and churches built in the French colonial period. Specifically, works like:
Boi Thanh village communal house – an old village in Hen Islet, Huong Luu commune, Hue city.
Phap Hai Pagoda, also known as Thay Pagoda, is located east of Con Hen, with a location quite easy to find because it is near the entrance from Phu Luu Bridge.
Reciting Buddha’s name, Huong Luu Street, also known as Co pagoda, is located on the west side of the dunes.
Tan Thuy parish church was established in 1896 under Hue Archdiocese with ancient architecture. At Hen Hue islet there are currently more than 300 parishioners.
Simple, green beauty. Photo: @Traveloka
Surrounding between the four sides of the river, with views of the famous tourist destinations of Hue, Hen islet has become the place of choice for many tourists. You can choose for yourself a panoramic view of Con if you stand at Truong Tien Bridge looking to the East or stand at Dinh market bridge looking to the West. Also from these two sides, the land of alcohol appears in front of visitors like a blue pearl in the middle of the immense Huong river. Remember to come here to enjoy a peaceful life in a romantic oasis, temporarily away from the busy street.
Rice with mussel, vermicelli is delicious and cheap. Photo: vinhgau.com
According to the Hue travel experience of many tourists, you should come here early in the morning to feel the full calm atmosphere from the first moment of the day, quiet and quiet, then listen to the sound of the sound. The clam raking machine shatters the quiet air, and then continues with the fragrant white smoke from the boiled mussel pot and do not miss the opportunity to visit the small shop in the middle of the village to eat with a bowl of rice and delicious mussel sore nose.
Delicious dishes in Hen alcohol
As a land where people for generations are attached to clam rake as well as processing delicious dishes from mussels, the most famous specialties in this string are those made from such familiar and delicious ingredients, typically dishes mussel rice, mussel rice, mussel noodles, mussel porridge Along with Hue beef vermicelli, Hue tea types, Hue rice has a certain position in the cuisine of the ancient capital. Many people think that when you travel to Hue without eating mussel rice, your trip is not complete. And what better than going on to Hue islet and ordering a bowl of rice – noodles with mussel to start a tour to discover this fascinating country of Can.
Famous dishes of Hue. Photo: vinhgau.com
Con Hen is also worthy of a “culinary island” with its famous corn tea. Because the type of corn grown on alcoholic soil is particularly delicious than corn elsewhere. People often joke that referring to corn tea, mussel rice refers to Hen alcohol.
Mussel rice with popular ingredients but delicious. Photo: baothuathienhue.vn
In addition, there are many other delicious and delicious cakes in Hue that are also waiting for visitors from far away to enjoy.
Hen alcohol sweet soup is famous for its deliciousness. Photo: Hue culinary capital
With a special location located in the heart of the Perfume River, Hen Hue islet possesses the romantic scenery, fresh air, cool and famous dishes throughout the ancient capital such as delicious dishes made from mussels and delicious corn tea. If you plan to travel to Hue, please note more Hen alcohol to your destinations. Surely you will have impressive and unforgettable experiences, coming from the most simple and lovable things.
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