Hue is a province on the Central Coast, bordering Laos, the East Sea, Quang Nam, Da Nang and Quang Tri, Hue is famous for its poetic, peaceful and gentle beauty. Coming to the ancient capital, visitors can admire the golden palaces, majestic mausoleums, and historical landscapes, all of which create a unique beauty for the land of Hue.
I. Suitable time to visit
The most suitable time to travel to Hue is spring, when you can enjoy the cool air and enjoy the beautiful scenery here most comfortably.
– From January to March: The weather is cold, trees are budding, and the scenery is beautiful. Suitable to admire the gentle beauty of Hue.
– April (Hue Festival season) The atmosphere is vibrant and bustling, the streets are beautifully decorated. If you are a person who likes prosperity, you can travel to Hue at this time.
– From May to July: The climate is cool and dry, it is also the most beautiful time to travel to Hue, especially in early August.
II. Destinations to visit
1. Đại Nội Huế (Hue Citadel)
Address: 23/8 Street, Thuan Hoa Ward, Hue City
Located on the banks of the romantic Huong river is Hue Citadel, one of the relics belonging to the Hue Monuments Complex from Nguyen Dynasty.
Hue Citadel was built in the first half of XX century, this is one of the relics recognized by UNESCO as a World cultural heritage since 1993. Hue Citadel is a place where the daily life and activities of the Nguyen kings and the last feudal court of Vietnam took place.
This relic is the largest scale project in Vietnam’s history with a construction period lasting many years with tens of thousands of construction workers and activities of filling rivers, digging trenches, building walls, and besides Huge volume of soil and rock up to millions of cubic meters.
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2. Mausoleums of Nguyen Dynasty kings
There are mausoleums of 7 Nguyen Dynasty kings in Hue including:
• Tomb of Gia Long
• Tomb of Minh Mang
• Tomb of Thieu Tri
• Tomb of Tu Duc
• Tomb of Dong Khanh
• Tomb of Duc Duc
• Tomb of Khai Dinh
Each of these mausoleums was individually chosen by a king for its location and architecture, so it has very special architectural features, such as Tu Duc tomb with a poetic look, Minh Mang tomb with majestic beauty, Khai Dinh tomb with architectural features. Extremely sophisticated architecture, Gia Long tomb has a quiet space, Duc Duc tomb is somewhat simple but still very attractive, Thieu Tri tomb gives a peaceful feeling, Dong Khanh tomb has harmonious beauty.
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2. Huong River
Huong Hue River originates from the Truong Son Dong mountain range and is the result of two main streams, Ta Trach and Ta Trach.
The length of Huong Hue River is up to 80km, but the river water flows slowly, creating peace and quiet.
4. Truc Lam Bach Ma Zen Monastery
Truc Lam Bach Ma Zen Monastery is located in Loc Hoa commune, Phu Loc district, located right in the middle of Truoi Lake. There are 3 main areas in Truc Lam Bach Ma Zen Monastery: the outer courtyard, the monastic monastery and the nunnery. Here, visitors can admire the ancient beauty of the temple, with elegant patterns and motifs, enjoying a peaceful, gentle space.
5. Lang Co Bay
Lang Co Hue Bay is located in Lang Co town, Phu Loc district, Thua Thien Hue province. The bay is located more than 60km from Hue city center and is located right at the foot of Hai Van Pass – a place with an extremely beautiful, charming natural picture.
In 2009, Lang Co Bay was rated as one of the most beautiful bays in the world by Worldbays. This place seems to be the place where all the most perfect things converge, from majestic mountains, long white sand beaches, to the vast blue sea and shimmering, warm golden sunshine.
Get a Vietnam visa
Apply for a Vietnam visa to visit Hue. Currently, there are 3 common ways to apply for a Vietnam visa.
– Through Vietnam Embassy/ Consulate.
– Through Vietnam eVisa.
– Through Vietnam visa on arrival (VOA).
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