Referring to Hue, we recall many old architectural works with the natural scenery, poetic and charming atmosphere in the tranquil quiet space of the old imperial city. What are you waiting for? Let’s record a series of things to do in Hue and go!
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Hue Citadel – Top things to do in Hue
Located right on the banks of the Perfume River, Hue Citadel is one of Vietnam’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites with many historical and architectural values, is one the top things to do in Hue for any tourist. The Imperial Citadel of Hue includes an area of 500ha and a system of three circles of ramparts, namely from outside to inside: Kinh Thanh Hue (Hue Capital Citadel), Hoang Thanh (Royal Citadel) and Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden Citadel).
Visiting Hue Imperial Citadel, you will admire magnificent palaces, temples and shrines, bearing bold architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty. Not only have the opportunity to learn more about history, you are spoiled for photography in this unique architectural space.
Especially, Hue City has officially opened to welcome visitors at night from 19 to 22h and this is the opportunity for you to “own” the beautiful photos of the vibrant sparkling architectural works.
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The tombs of Hue
The Nguyen Dynasty had 13 kings but only 7 tombs were built. Each tomb was selected carefully by the king himself for location and the architecture so each tomb in this place has its own architectural features with detail fine and unique carve. Tombs of Emperor Tu Duc, Minh Mang and Khai Dinh are the most remarkable that is definitely on the bucket list of things to do in Hue.
Tu Duc Tomb
Located in a narrow valley in Duong Xuan Thuong village, Tu Duc Tomb (officially Khiem Tomb) is perhaps the most beautiful tomb in the tombs of the Nguyen dynasty that you have to save on the list of things to do in Hue. Tomb of Tu Duc is divided into 2 areas: the temple area and the tomb area. Surrounded by green trees and located near a large lake, the tomb is displayed with antique fussy features in harmony with romantic landscape and peaceful space.
Minh Mang tomb
This is one of highlights that travelers can hardly ignore with the static lines in architecture harmoniously combined with painting and poetic space, along with natural scenery of flowers, partially showing the majesty, strict but still romantic of the king.
Khai Dinh tomb
Built on Chau Chu Mountain, Khai Dinh Tomb is the resting place of the 12th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty. Although the size is more modest than the tomb of the predecessor kings, but Khai Dinh Tomb is built extremely finely and sophisticated in 10 years.
Khai Dinh Tomb is the only tomb that has architecture intertwined between two cultures of Eastern and Western. This is shown by the splendid reliefs that are meticulously polished and covered with ceramic and glass, tea tray, crown, and modern decorative items at that time such as tennis racket, oil lamp, …
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Thien Mu Pagoda
Located on Ha Khe hill, on the left bank of the Perfume River, Thien Mu Pagoda shows up between a natural space full of lyrical and poetic as inspiration for many works of art music poetry.
From the distance, Phuoc Duyen tower is like a symbol that anyone remembers when coming to this ancient capital city. Come to Thien Mu Pagoda, listen to the echoes of the temple in the poetic nature, you will find your heart soothing and relaxed in the chaos of life.
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Huong River
As a symbol and pride of Hue people, Huong River is gentle as a long soft silk crossing the dreaming land, deserved on the top things to do in Hue for you. Perfume river in jade color with clear water as the mirror of whole city that is sparkling under the sun. The romantic sightseeing in the river combined with the traditional folk songs of Hue sang by sailors is a great source of inspiration for many artists to create the great poetry.
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Vong Canh Hill
If you are looking for a place to admire the panoramic city from above, let’s go to Vong Canh Hill. From the Vong Canh rooftop, you will be able to see the scenery of “charming” of the Perfume River, the ancient tombs and pagodas. If there is a chance, let’s visit Vong Canh Hill in dawn or sunset, you will see a corner of Hue sky brightening in the sunshine.
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Ngu Binh Mountain
Besides the romantic Perfume River, Ngu Binh Mountain is also a symbol of nature and the pride of Hue’s residents. Just mention the Huong River, people can not forget to mention Ngu Mountain. Standing on the top of this beautiful mountain, you can zoom in and admire the beautiful places and scenery of Hue city. From the foot to the top of the mountain is covered by green pine forest, in the cool breeze, bringing cool space and feel so relaxed.
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Trang Tien Bridge
The Trang Tien Bridge (also known as Truong Tien Bridge) crosses the Perfume River with curved span bridges and is one of the typical symbols of Hue. Trang Tien Bridge is also associated with the history of more than 100 years and witnesses the ups and downs of the nation’s history. Today, the bridge is installed with a modern light system that makes it colorful at night. This is absolutely on the top things to do in Hue that you can not deny.
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Hon Chen Temple
Located on the slopes of Ngoc Tran Mountain, hidden in the green canopy and directing to the shadow of the Huong River, Hon Chen is a collection of historical and religious relics including 10 works with classic antique features. This relic is also a special cultural tourist attraction that attracts many visitors to the festival in March and July in lunar calendar.
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Thien An Hill – Thuy Tien Lake
Thuy Tien Lake is located in the hills of Thien An with shady green trees. If Thuy Tien Lake brings tranquility and romance, Thien An Hill has the appearance of a “miniature Da Lat”, covered by green pine trees. All of them blend together to give visitors a feeling of relaxation in a peaceful space.
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Bach Ma Mount
Move out of the central city of Hue, Bach Ma Mount is the natural border between the provinces of Thua Thien Hue and Da Nang in the Bach Ma National Park with spectacular waterfalls and the diversity of species of rare plants. Conquering the mountain of Bach Ma, you will admire the panoramic view of Mount Tuy Van, Hai Van Pass and scenic Hue city captured in the eye.
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Lang Co beach
Not only famous for historical and cultural sites, Hue City also owns beautiful beaches that fascinate many tourists. Lang Co Beach is one of Vietnam’s most beautiful beaches, with long white sandy beaches embracing the clear blue sea, which is one of the top things to do in Hue. Surrounding the coast are majestic green forests on the spectacular mountains, will definitely make your Hue travel experience more complete.
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Thuan An beach
Thuan An Beach is also a favorite beach for tourists to visit Hue by gentle beauty of harmony waves. Let’s take a refreshing dip in the cool water, take a stroll along the golden sands shrimmering in the sunshine or try delicious fresh seafood to enjoy a wonderful holiday in beautiful sea paradise of Thuan An.
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Lap An Lagoon
Let’s combine a trip to Lang Co Beach with a visit to Dam An Lagoon (also known as An Cu Lagoon), an attractive tourist attraction in Hue. As the sunshine of the sunset diminishes behind the magnificent Bach Ma Mountain, the flat surface of Lap An Lagoon turns into a brilliant orange-yellow color interwoven with the deep blue of the water, looking like a picture. Water’s colors are incredibly fanciful and lively. In addition, the people here are famous for raising oysters so come here, besides admiring beautiful landscapes, you also have the opportunity to enjoy the delicious dishes made from oysters.
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Truoi Lake – Truc Lam Monastery
Located at the foot of the Bach Ma Mountain, Truoi Lake is a large hydro electric power plant. In the middle of Truoi Lake, Bach Ma Truc Lam Zen Monastery is the first monastery in the Central of Vietnam, looking like a lotus pond in the center of the lake. From Zen Monastery, let your eyes gaze away to admire the majestic mountain scenery and beauty of the “blue water” of Ho Truoi in the cool air, the freshness of the prosperity.
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Dong Ba Market
Dong Ba Market is the largest shopping center in Hue. Dong Ba Market is associated with hundreds of years of the Nguyen Dynasty. Today, the market is not only a shopping center for the people in the city but also a ideal place for many visitors visit to buy souvenirs for relatives and friends for the exciting trip in Hue.
Hope that with the list of 15 things to do in Hue of GoAsiaDayTrip.com on here, you will have an exciting trip and a memorable experience in this beautiful land!
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