Nestled alongside the stunning coastline in the middle of Vietnam, Hue is a poetic city which used to be the citadel of the last dynasty in Vietnam. Here visitors can gain an in-depth insight into the royal kingdom with a multitude of the palace, pavilions, moats, gates, and royal tombs. The delicate cuisine of the high noble families is another intricate experience in Hue. This ancient city will lure you into a great sense of serenity by melodic sound arrangements from the royal music performed on the romantic Perfume River. Hue is definitely a city of poetry and tranquility.

Weather

Hue has two distinct seasons: the one with lots of rain and the other with little wet. The rainy season lasts from September to the end of December. The latter prolongs from the end of December until about April. The remaining months enjoy sunny weather because Hue is in the area of abundant heat radiation.

How To Get There

As a major city in the Central region, Hue is home to Phu Bai airport. So traveling from either Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh is very convenient. The fastest way is to buy a plane ticket to Hue. Flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Hue is just a blink of the eyes. After 1 hour and a half, you will be standing in this romantic city. Traveling from Hanoi takes the similar flight time. Trains are an exciting means of travel to admire the beauty of both sides of the road. Travel time from Hanoi takes 14 hours, while from Ho Chi Minh, it is up tp 19 hours. The cheapest way to reach Hue is via public bus, but it will be a 12-hour ride from Hanoi or a 20-hour ride from Ho Chi Minh. With such a long travel time on the road, it can cause back pain and other health problems. 

Highlights

Hue Imperial Citadel:

As the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty during 143 years, Hue was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. The Imperial Citadel located inside Hue citadel is the first place you should visit. After more than 100 years, the massive architectural works in the Imperial City still carry the majesty and the magnificence of a high register place. In the ancient citadel, you should check in at Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace...

A Number Of Royal Tombs:

The tombs of the kings in Hue have their characteristics and interesting historical stories. However, most of them are far away from the city center. You should rent a motorbike or take a bus tour to Tu Duc Tomb, Minh Mang Tomb, Khai Dinh Tomb.

Thien Mu Pagoda:

Thien Mu Pagoda, also known as Linh Mu Pagoda, is an ancient pagoda located on Ha Khe hill, on the left bank of the Perfume River, about 5 km west of Hue city center. The pagoda was built in the 1600s, but the ancient features, magnificent beauty of the surroundings and the sacred of the temple still withdraw the attention of tourists.

Lang Co Beach:

Lang Co Beach has located about 70 km to the south of Hue City; this is a beautiful sand beach with turquoise water. With more than 10 km of white sandy beach, the tremendous blue sea, next to the vast tropical forests this is the stop for any beach lover.

 

Perfume River:

Perfume River originates from the deep mountain forest behind Truong Son mountain range. From a tiny stream among the mountains, the hills and trees, carrying the aromatic scents of tropical herb, the river flows to the poetic city of Hue and is named Perfume River (Song Huong) by the local for its signature aroma. The river slowly passes through the lush, tree-lined villages mingled with the scent of Hue flowers. Cruising on the Perfume River, emerging in the folk songs of the royal music (Ca tru or Nha nhac cung dinh) the eternal pleasure of many tourists.
 

Culture

The land of the ancient capital has created a culture of elegant and gentle manner. Among the long-standing cultural features of Hue, the sophisticated diversity of food contributes a significant part. Hue cuisine is displayed on small kitchenware. Each dish is an artwork from sight to taste. Hue is also home to the royal dance, a traditional art form for the royal members only but now all of us can enjoy it.

Best Time To Visit

Tourists come to Hue at different times, but the best weather in Hue is usually from November to April. The weather in Hue is relatively comfortable. It rarely rains so you can go to Hue on this occasion with families.