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Vietnam Travel Guide | Hue | |
 Situated
in the Centre of Vietnam, Hue used to be the former capital of the
emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. Thus, Hue has been one of Vietnam's
main cultural, religious and educational centres. With diversified and
beautiful landscapes, Hue possesses a unique and harmoniously beauty.
Today, its main attractions are the royal tombs, notable pagodas and
the remains of the Citadel. In 1993, Hue Citadel was recognized as a
World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO and followed is Hue Royal
Musical declared as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2003. The
Perfume River runs between the city of Hue and the remains of the
Citadel, "dragon" boat trips as well as dinner cruises on the river are
an enchanting way to see the city. Also, royal emperor Hue-style food
is "can not be missed" experience.
What to Do ?
Highlights
of Hue City are the ancient Citadel, nearby royal tombs, Thien Mu
Pagoda and Dong Xuan Market. All can be seen in one or two full days.
Around Hue, there are the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), Vinh Moc
underground tunnels and Bach Ma National Park, promising destinations
for day tours starting from Hue.
When to Go ?
The
best seasons to visit The best time to visit Hue is from March to
August, particularly in March and April when it is normally dry and the
temperatures are cooler although light rain is still likely. Rainy
season started from September to January, heavily and frequently.
Travel Tips
Most
of the city's major sites, beside the Forbidden City, are not within
walking distance from the city center. It is recommended to arrange a
tour either by boat, private car or motorbike. Bicycling is also an
option. For the DMZ tour, in fact, there are few remnants of the war
and not much left to see. If you are interested in the war history,
bring along a good tour guide who can color in the sites with stories.
Don't forget to bring along an umbrella and a torch to explore the Vinh
Moc Tunnels. |
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