Hue
Vietnam · North Central Coast · 10 m
Description
Hue (Huế) is Vietnam’s former imperial capital and one of the country’s most important centers of history, culture, and tradition. Set along the Perfume River (Song Huong) in central Vietnam, the city is renowned for its imposing Imperial Citadel, elegant palaces and temples, elaborate royal tombs, and atmospheric pagodas, many of which form part of its UNESCO-listed heritage. Huế combines the legacy of the Nguyễn Dynasty with traditional architecture, a tranquil atmosphere, and a refined imperial cuisine. Vietnam’s historic imperial heart captivates visitors with its unique royal heritage and a dignified, almost melancholic charm.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: April – June
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- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Complex of Hue Monuments & Imperial City
- Tomb of Khai Dinh
- Tomb of Minh Mang
- Thien Mu Pagoda
- Tomb of Tu Duc
- Perfume River boat tour
- Hue royal cuisine
- Dong Ba Market
- Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities
- Thanh Toan Covered Bridge & Thuy Thanh Village
- Tu Hieu Pagoda
- Hai Van Pass(Day trip)
- Lang Co Beach & lagoon(Day trip)
- Tomb of Gia Long
- Tomb of Dong Khanh
- Tomb of Thieu Tri
- Tomb of Duc Duc
- Nam Giao Esplanade
- Ho Quyen Royal Arena & Voi Re Temple
- Hon Chen Temple
- An Dinh Palace
- Truong Tien Bridge & Perfume River promenade
- Hue garden houses
- Phu Cam Cathedral
- Dieu De Pagoda
- Bao Quoc Pagoda
- Tinh Tam Lake
- Ngu Binh Mountain viewpoint
- Vong Canh Hill viewpoint
- Thuy Xuan incense village
- Thuan An Beach
- Tam Giang Lagoon
- Ru Cha mangrove forest
- Bach Ma National Park(Day trip)
- Hai Vong Dai viewpoint in Bach Ma National Park(Day trip)
- Do Quyen Waterfall in Bach Ma National Park(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- HUI
- Train stations:
- Huế, Hương Thuỷ