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Thien Mu Pagoda, destroyed and rebuilt several times since 1600's
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overlooks Perfume River
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Turtle, symbol of longevity
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Thien Mu Pagoda, constructed 1844
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We saw pagoda with Cambodian school girls in blue au dais and Thai priest in saffron
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Pagoda surrounded by trees, overlooks Perfume River
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remove shoes before entering
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approach to pagoda complex
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Thai monks led worship service
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bronze laughing Buddha
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surrounded by groves of trees with symbolic meanings
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view of Perfume River
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Each of the 7 stories dedicated to a buddha who appeared in human form
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dragon boat cruise down Perfume River to Hue
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dragon boats on Pearl River
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dragon boats
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commerce on the river
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up-river homes
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working farms
