1. Who named the Perfume River?

  • King Quang Trung
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  • Lord Nguyen Hoang
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  • A local resident
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  • Still a mystery
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The origin of the name "Huong River" is explained in many different ways.

A legend has it that Lord Nguyen Hoang followed the fairy’s advice, lit incense, rowed a boat on the river and stopped when the incense burned out to choose land to establish his palace, so the river was called the Perfume River. However, this is just a folk explanation.

According to some researchers, the river's name may originate from the fragrance of the Achyranthes bidentata plant that grows upstream, giving the river water a fragrant scent.

There is another hypothesis that this name comes from the place name Huong Tra - the land the river flows through; the river was originally named Kim Tra River, later changed to Huong Tra River, and then shortened to Huong River.

Thus, the origin of the name Huong River still has many different hypotheses, without a unified conclusion.

2. Which famous bridge crosses the Perfume River?

  • Dong Ba Bridge
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  • Gia Hoi Bridge
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  • Truong Tien Bridge
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  • Phu Xuan Bridge
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Truong Tien Bridge (or Trang Tien) is a symbol of Hue , like a silk strip across the Perfume River. At night, the bridge is brightly lit, reflecting on the poetic river.

3. Which famous pagoda faces the Perfume River?

  • Thien Lam Pagoda
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  • Thien Mu Pagoda
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  • Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda
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  • Tu Hieu Pagoda
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Thien Mu Pagoda is the largest national pagoda under the Nguyen Lords and Nguyen Dynasty, with ancient and majestic architecture. The pagoda was built by Lord Nguyen Hoang, facing the river. Currently, Thien Mu Pagoda is located in Kim Long Ward, Hue City.

As a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, Thien Mu Pagoda has a poetic, majestic landscape and preserves many unique treasures.

4. Which of the following is not another name for the Huong River?

  • Lo Dung River
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  • Linh River
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  • Kim Tra River
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  • Han River
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According to Nguyen Trai's Geography and Le Quy Don's Phu Bien Tap Luc, before being named Huong River, this river was called Linh River, Huong Tra River, Lo Dung River, Dinh River, Yen Luc River...

5. What are the following characteristics of the Huong River?

  • The water flow is strong due to the steep terrain.
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  • The water flows slowly because the slope is not large compared to sea level.
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  • Underground stream at the foot of Ngoc Tran mountain
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  • Frequent changes in flow due to siltation
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According to Hue City Electronic Information Portal , the Perfume River is formed from two branches, Ta Trach and Huu Trach, both originating from the Eastern Truong Son range. After converging at Bang Lang Junction, the river becomes more gentle.

The river is about 80km long, the section from Bang Lang to Thuan An estuary is 30km long; due to the small slope, the water flows slowly. When passing Hon Chen temple, the river water has a characteristic blue color.

The Perfume River winds through the mountains and forests, quietly flowing through the villages of Kim Long, Nguyet Bieu, Vi Da, Dong Ba, Bao Vinh... then flows into the sea - like a gift of nature reserved for Hue.

6. Hue Citadel was started under which king?

  • Thieu Tri
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  • Gia Long
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  • Minh Mang
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  • Tu Duc
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Hue Citadel was surveyed by King Gia Long in 1803, construction began in 1805 and was completed in 1832 under the reign of Minh Mang.

The citadel has a perimeter of more than 10km, an area of ​​520 hectares, 10 main gates and 2 water gates, built in the Vauban (French) style combined with Asian architecture.

Despite two centuries and wars, the citadel remains almost intact, an important part of the Hue Monuments Complex - UNESCO World Heritage.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/ai-dat-ten-cho-song-huong-2457945.html