Hue is a popular tourist destination that’s great for anyone coming to Vietnam.
Hue is located in the center of Vietnam and used to be the capital of Vietnam until 1945. From here, the emperors ruled the whole country. History hides in every corner of the city. Below is the best things to do in Hue that we would like to provide to travelers to get more experience when visiting Hue.
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1.Transport: Many travelers to Hue by many ways: by train, bus, taxi, airplane, or booking Vietnam package tour... If you go by train, it’s about 2km from train station to Hue center. By airplane, you take about 30 mins from Phu Bai airport to Hue center for the distance about 15km. After a long flight, the best way for you to check in quickly at your hotel in Hue that you should reserve a Hue private transfer in advance.
2. Must – see places: Today’s Hue is a mixture of modern downtown with neon – lit restaurants and hotels, lively nightlife and a wide variety of shops, and historical buildings, temples and pagodas.
As soon as you travel out of the city center you will be able not only see the traditional way that people in Vietnam live, but also admire even more historical sites and impressive sight seeing spots. For the most common attractions in Hue, you should not ignore : Khai Dinh tomb, Tu Duc tomb, Minh Mang tomb, Thien Mu pagoda, Tu Hieu pagoda, Imperial City, Lang Co beach, Hai Van pass, Bach Ma national park,… If you are the first time to Hue and wonder how to have a nice and convenient trip, you can chose to book Hue deluxe daily city tour , Hue private tour or hire a Hue private car by Elephant Travel.
3. Hue cuisine: A special thing that visitors are always curious about is Hue cuisine. Hue has both luxurious and rustic popular dishes. Coming Hue you not only have chance to enjoy Hue royal dishes with the arrangement so meticulous but also Hue specialties such as: Hue rice noodle with beef, Hue claim rice, grilled meat with lemon grass, water fern cake, steamed tapioca, sweet soup…
4. Where to eat in Hue: Depending on your budget, there are plenty of places to eat in Hue. If you are interested in Hue specialities such as grilled meat with noodle, water fern cake, steamed tapioca …you can enjoy at The Hanh (11 Pho Duc Chinh Street), fried pancake, grilled meat with lemon grass at Tai Phu (02 Dien Bien Phu Street), Hue claim rice or Hue claim noodle at Han Mac Tu Street, Hue rice noodle with beef at 17 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, sweet soup along Tran Hung Dao Street. In case you are interested in Hue royal food, Tinh Gia Vien or Y Thao restaurant is the best choice for almost visitors. Besides, there are plentiful other street foods that you can taste in the evening.
5. Cruise on Perfume river and listen to Hue traditional folk song music: The Perfume River runs through the center of Hue and is a popular spot in Hue. Hue is known as one of cradles of the nation traditional music. For that reason, the best way to relax in Hue in the evening is to attend a folk song performance on the Perfume River. Originally from the Ly,Tran and early Le dynasties, Hue folk singing has become a unique combination of the folk songs and classical music which strongly developed during the reign of Tu Duc ( 1848 – 1883 ). The genre now becomes popular because it expresses deep feelings and aspiration of the people living by Perfume river and Mount Ngu Binh.
The Hue area has many fascinating monuments and historical sights, and a Hue Dragon Boat journey up river through lush countryside is a splendid way of visiting some of the best. There are many options to choose from, but a typical tour will include the Thien Mu pagoda, Hon Chen temple, Emperor Minh Mang’s tomb amidst tranquil gardens and lakes. Especially, taking the Dragon Boat on Perfume river at sunset always brings the guests the most wonderful moments. And even though if you love to visit Tam Giang lagoon, the trip sunset on Tam Giang lagoon is also high recommended.
6. Where to stay in Hue: A lot of luxury as well as affordable hotels/ resorts in Hue with high quality always wait for you: Celadon hotel, Pilgrimage village boutique resort and spa, Vedana lagoon resort, La Residence hotel, Cherish hotel, Eldora hotel….
Above is the useful tips for travelers with a few suggestions that you can refer to when staying in Hue. With many places to visit, rich cuisine, friendly people, make sure you will have a memorable experience here. Wish you have a great time and meaningful trip.
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