Category Archives: Hue

Tu Duc tomb (also known as Khiem Lang) is one of the 7 appealing mausoleums on the outskirts of Hue imperial city. It is constructed in a beautiful valley of Duong Xuan Thuong village (Thuong Ba hamlet, Thuy Xuan commune, Hue city). Located in an immense pine valley about 8km from Hue city, Tu Duc tomb is […]

Lotus season is coming. Every year, pink and white lotuses are blossoming everywhere in Vietnam, from lakes, ponds to temples. The most popular places with lotus flowers are West Lake in Hanoi, province of Dong Thap and specially at Tinh Tam Lake inside the Imperial Palace in Hue. During Viet Nam’s imperial era, the country’s […]

The only royal tomb not enclosed by a wall, the monument of Thieu Tri (built 1848) has a similar floor plan to his father Minh Mang’s tomb, but is substantially smaller. The tomb is about 7km from Hue. Born in 1807 and died in 1847, Emperor Thieu Tri could hardly expect his death at 40, […]

If you are considering which is the most beautiful beach in Hue you should visit, here are top beautiful beaches in Hue which are recommended by Elephant Travel: 1.Lang Co beach: Positioned 70 kilometres to the south of Hue city and 20 kilometres to the north of Da Nang city, Lang Co beach is well […]

   Deciding to travel around Vietnam by motorbike is a rewarding experience you won’t soon forget. How you choose to do Vietnam motorbike tour may be the difference between adventure and agony. For some, it’s easier to wake up in the morning and decide if you want to explore the countryside or hit the highway. For […]

Hue is a city with full of must – see destinations and excellent food. Hue cuisine is distinctive: Vietnamese people regard it as the best in the country. There are two forms – Hue traditional food, which is explained on this page, and Royal cuisine, the food of the Imperial Court. Hue culinary traditions demand […]