Thuy Tien lake Abandoned Water Park

Thuy Tien Water Park sits right outside of the Imperial City of Hue, but you won’t find any sunbathers here—only mildew crusted slides, decrepit aquarium remains, and murky, forgotten pools. It sounds fairly unappetizing, but there’s nothing like it. Running up and down the abandoned slides satisfied every remaining devious childhood desire that I had. Google Maps might say it’s permanently closed, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a walk through the grounds to bask in the downright eeriness of it all. The hallmark sight is the massive dragon in the center of the lake, which you can actually climb into, or onto, if you’re feeling adventurous. Getting to the waterpark is fairly easy, and adds a sprinkle of intriguing post-apocalyptic vibes into your travels.