Hue
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Hue is a land with a long cultural history, with many attractive Hue tourist destinations, many beautiful and impressive landscapes and historical relics.The last kingdom of Vietnam had its royal court located in Hue.Visitors to the city are enthralled with the elaborating architecture of Citadels, shrines, and monuments decently-preserved in spite of Hue’s stark history of war.Hue is also a hub of culinary culture in Central Vietnam with various tasty local dishes worth trying when staying in the city.
HUE IMPERIAL CITADEL
Hue Imperial Citadel is a tourist destination in Hue that converges beautiful buildings with the pinnacle of architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty feudal era, built in a way that has been here for hundreds of years with an extremely large area, with more than 100 magnificent architectural works such as: Ngo Mon Gate, Dien Tho Palace, Forbidden City, Thai Hoa Palace arranged harmoniously and reasonably.
HUE TOMBS
When mentioning Hue tourist destinations with unique architectural works, we cannot ignore Hue mausoleums, including the mausoleums of 7 Nguyen Dynasty kings in Hue including: Gia Long Tomb, Minh Mang Tomb, Thieu Tri Tomb, Tu Duc Tomb, Dong Khanh Tomb, Duc Duc Tomb, Khai Dinh Tomb. Each of these tombs was chosen by a king for its location and architecture, so it has very special architectural features. Among them, the tombs of King Minh Mang and King Khai Dinh are the two most magnificent and ornate tombs.
THIEN MU PAGODA
Thien Mu Pagoda is the most recommended religious site to visit in Hue. The significance of the Buddhist temple is the seven-story stupa called Phuoc Duyen with 21 meters in height. Each floor of the tower has a meaning associated with Buddhist theory. The beautiful temple lies on the bank of the peaceful estuary of the Perfume River. Hence, it’s great to reach the place by sampan boat.
LANG CO BAY
Lang Co Bay Hue is known as one of the most beautiful bays on the planet. This place is famous for its stunning natural scenery with rivers, mountains, sea and lagoons that captivate people’s hearts. Until now, Lang Co Bay Hue still holds many interesting things, waiting for tourists from all over to visit and explore.
HAI VAN PASS
Hai Van Pass in Vietnam is recognized as one of the ten most beautiful coastal roads in the world. This pass is not only associated with many historical events but also a great place for many tourists because of its breathtaking beauty and art that captivates people’s hearts. The dangerous Death Curve and winding roads will create a challenging road for backpackers and bring extremely unique experiences.
BACH MA NATIONAL PARK
Bach Ma National Park is an ideal place for many tourists to stop and watch the sunset. At night, you can rest at an ancient French villa in the national park. During this journey, visitors can combine stargazing at night in Bach Ma.Early the next morning, you continue walking along the Do Quyen trail, to Ngu Ho to admire the five most beautiful lakes in Bach Ma forest, immerse yourself in the cool stream and admire the majestic mountains. The journey continues to the precious medicinal garden, Do Quyen waterfall with a height of more than 300 m – one of the wonders of Bach Ma.
Getting to Hue
Hue has a domestic airport that is well connected with major international airports in Vietnam. Thus, wherever you first arrive in the country, it’s easy to take a flight to Hue. In addition, the city has its own train station so you can take a train and enjoy the scenery along the way. In case you have a lot of time and want to stay on budget, you can consider traveling by bus/ car.
Getting Around Hue
- Private Car: It’s always good to have a contracted vehicle for your entire stay in Hue. Nevertheless, it’s convenient to grab a taxi or a motorcycle taxi which is interesting to go around the city.
- Motorbikes: Motorbikes are a great option when traveling in Hue. You should rent a motorbike to drive yourself or if you are not confident in your driving skills, you should hire a driver. This type of vehicle is compact, helping us move quickly and easily through the narrow streets in Hue.
- Walking: The best way to explore Hue and central areas, providing an up-close experience of the city’s vibrant life.
Best Time to Visit
Hue tourist season starts from November to April of the following year, in which the most beautiful period is from March to April. This season the weather is cool, sunny, little rain, fresh air suitable for fun activities, sightseeing, and experiences.
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