Hue Guide

Everything you Need to Know about Hue

The ancient city of Hue (pronounced 'whey') in central Vietnam was the capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty at the beginning of the 19th Century, and during the Vietnam-US war some of the most intense conflicts occurred in this region.

One of Hue’s main tourist attractions is the spectacular riverside Hue Citadel or Royal Palace of the Imperial City, built according to the practices of ‘feng shui’. Such is Hue’s historical significance that it is recognised today as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Although Hue is not strictly a coastal city, beach lovers will not be disappointed as there are several good beaches like Thuan An, less than 15 minutes away – you can even cycle there! In short, Hue is a perfect location to explore the cultural heart and soul of the Vietnamese people while still having easy access to the beach.

Under an hour away there are several more beach options. The likes of Lang Co and Canh Duong Beach are perfect for day trips. Just over 650km south of Hanoi and almost 1,100km north of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Hue is well served by all forms of transport – including bus, rail and air.

Where to Stay in Hue

Hue hotels and resorts at the best rates, from Five Stars resorts such as Celadon Hotel or Imperial Hotel Hue, to budget accommodation like Duy Tan Hotel or Hue Heritage, you are sure to find the accommodation you are looking for.

Hue Tours & Excursions

Hue is a beautiful destination full of historical sites. The top landmarks in Hue include the Citadel city, the Forbidden Purple City and the Thien Mu Pagoda. Visitors should allow enough time to fully explore this ex capital of Vietnam. Other fun activities besides visiting the main attractions include cooking classes, boat cruises on the Perfume River (Read More)

Hue Attractions

Hue once served as the capital of Vietnam. Even though this is no longer the case many Vietnamese still rate the city highly as a centre of historical and cultural value. There are many pagodas, tombs and other types of buildings that link the past to present around Hue’s beautiful countryside. Many of them were ruined (but luckily not totally destroyed) by war (Read More)

Hue Activities

Hue and its people are relaxed and it's easy to unwind here. This makes it one of the most attractive destinations in the country. Also it is known as a university town as it is home to both Hue College of Fine Art and Hue National school of Music and Dramatic Arts. The two were amalgamated in 1986 to form the Hue College of Arts. (Read More)

Hue Restaurants & Dining

In the old days, it was said that the emperors were always looking to find the finest chefs in the empire and to move them to Hue. This movement of chefs from the different regions of Vietnam allowed for the fusing of many new and different regional flavors and textures with the more traditional Hue dishes.
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Hue Nightlife

Nightlife in Hue can hardly be described as scintillating. It's been said that the raciest thing about it is when the police show up and the illegal street vendors disappear like dust into thin air. Still, if your scene is a few quiet drinks hanging out with backpackers and/or locals then there's no reason why nights out in Hue shouldn't be loads of fun. (Read More)

Hue Shopping

A must-buy item in Hue should include the Vietnamese Nón lá, the conical-shaped hat made by woven palm leaves. The hat has been around almost as long as the country and is worn by men and women everywhere. The lighter the hat is the more elegant the look. In Hue especially, the hat makers insert poems into the weaves and the poem can only be seen when the hat is held up to the sunlight, making it even more special. (Read More)

Hue Map

Our interactive map (and satellite views) displays all available hotels with photos, facilities and guest comments as well as attractions, landmarks and other items of interest with links to relevant information pages. The perfect way to find your way around and see where everything actually is. (Read More)

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