 Hue is Vietnam's former capital until 1945. This quite romantic city is famous for its citadel, tombs, the perfume river and unique cuisine. The city is welcoming tourist all over the world and along with the ancient town
Hoi An they create a fantastic tour in central of
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A brief history of this city |
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Weather and when |
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Information on climate in this area |
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Getting there and away |
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Find your way to and around this city |
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Things to do |
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Top attrations and activities should not miss |
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Bach Ma National Park |
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Bach Ma National Park is a protected area in central Vietnam, near the city of Hué. It covers 220 km² and comprises three zones: a strictly protected core area, an administrative area and a buffer zone. As of 2004, the park is being considered for expansion in order to create a larger protected area that will create a corridor from the border with Laos to the sea. |
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Thuan An Beach |
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Thuan An village, about 13km from Hue, lies beside Hue’s only beach of note. It’s within easy reach – if you feel energetic, it’s a pleasant cycle ride. The road runs alongside the river past several interesting pagodas and commune houses, and a local market at No village. From there, you cross a bridge to the long sand spit and lagoon where the Perfume River finally enters the sea. |
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Lang Co beach |
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Just 60 kilometre north of Hue and 40 kilometre south of Ha Nang city, Lang Co has become a key tourist destination in central Vietnam. |
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Phu Cam Main Cathedral |
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Phu Cam main Cathedral is situated at Phuoc Vinh, Hue City. The Cathedral was built with modern architecture, designed by the architect Ngo Viet Duc. |
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Vi Da Village |
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Vi Da is the name of a very famous territory of Hue. Lying along the Huong river, Vi Da is a hamlet established 200 years ago. |
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Nine Dynastic Urns Hue |
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The capital of Thua Thien province, Hue is known for the magnificent architecture of its citadels, palaces, royal tombs, pagodas and temples contrasted against a luxuriant scenic background of greenery on the banks of the Perfume River.One of the famous Historic sites of Hue is the Nine Dynastic Urns, Hue. |
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Thien Mu Pagoda |
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The name of the pagoda takes its source from a legend. It was told that long ago, there appeared an old woman every night on the hill where the pagoda stands today. She told local people that a Lord would come and build a Buddhist pagoda for the country's prosperity. Lord Nguyen Hoang, on hearing that, ordered the construction of a pagoda of the Heavenly Lady. |
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Ngo Mon Gate |
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This three-story structure is 58 m long, 27.5 m wide, 17 m high and serves as the main entrance to Imperial city. There are five gates to Ngo Mon, with the central gate being reserved for the kings only. |
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Dieu Duc Pagoda |
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The pagoda is situated at 92/6/4 Dien Bien Phu street, Truong An quarter, Hue City. The facade is direct to the North-East, in front of it is Van Phuoc hill in which has Thien Lam pagoda, Van Phuoc pagoda, Tinh Do pagoda. At the back, there are Kim Tien, Tu Quang and Tuong Van pagodas. It was founded in 1932 by Bhikhuni Dieu Huong, Dieu Khong, Mrs Cong Ton Nu Thi Ban, Ton Nhan Ung Ban, Ung Uy, Ton That Tung. |
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Hue's Museum Of Antiquity |
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Hue's Museum of Antiquity is a gallery displaying collections of bronzeware, ceramics, chinaware, furniture, royal costumes and personal belongings from former Vietnamese emperors. |
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Trang Tien Bridge |
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The legendary city of Hue once the royal capital of Nguyen Dynasty has risen like a phoenix, collecting its ashes and is once again showing a dynamism that has partly been stimulated by UNESCO's attention to its monuments since 1983 |
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Huong River - Ngu Mountain |
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The Perfume river, Huong Giang in Vietnamese, has two main sources in the Truong Son mountains: the Ta Trach and Huu Trach rivers. It is 30 km long and features and extremely slow current as the water is at almost the same level as the sea. |
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Hue National School |
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Location: The school was built on the site of a former squadron headquarter - a royal navy headquarters (1806 or the 5th year of Gia Long's Reign). Characteristics: Hue National School was founded pursuant to the royal decree dated September 17, 1896 (the 8th year of Thanh Thai Reign) and the decree on November 18, 1896 of the French Resident-Superior in Indochina. |
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Temple Of Letters |
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The Temple of Letters is a worship temple founded by the Nguyen dynasty to dedicate to celebrated scholars of Confucianism. |
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Throne Palace |
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Throne palace, the building for great court's meetings, faces the Noon gate and lies right on the axis piercing the centre of the Royal citadel. It was constructed in 1805 by Emperor Gia Long and used later in 1806 for his coronation. |
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Thanh Toan Tile-Roofed Bridge |
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Thanh Toan tile-roofed bridge crosses a canal flowing from the beginning to the end of Thanh Toan village, Thuy Thanh commune, Huong Thuy district. The village is about 8km from Hue city on the eastward. |
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Hon Chen Temple |
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Standing just on the bank of the Huong river inclined to poetic dreams and 10km upstream of Hue, the Hon Chen temple for cult of Po Nagar, the Goddess of the ancient Cham minority. After then, the Vietnamese continued the cult and name the Goddess as Heaven Goddess Y A Na. |
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Tomb Of Minh Mang |
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The construction of the tomb of Minh Mang started in 1840 and was completed in 1843. It is located in an enclosed hilly area of 18ha in Cam Khe village, 12 km from the centre of Hue. |
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Tomb Of Tu Duc |
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The tomb of Tu Duc is situated on Duong Xuan mountain in Duong Xuan Thuong village, on the bank of the Perfume river, 8km from the centre of Hue. |
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Tomb Of Khai Dinh |
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The tomb was built between 1920 and 1931. It is located on top of the Chau E mountains, 10km of Hue. Located in a vast expanse of wilderness, Khai Dinh tomb looks like a magnificent palace perched on the slope of a limestone mountain. It is a accessible by climbing 109 stone steps. |
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Tomb Of Gia Long |
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The tomb of Gia Long is located 16km from the centre of Hue, on top of the Thien Tho mountain, on the west bank of the Huong river. Construction of the tomb began in 1814 and was completed in 1820. Located in a vast land covered with a wide canopy of old pine trees, the mausoleum was built according to a monumental but simple design |
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Tomb Of Dong Khanh |
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Dong Khanh tomb is located on the land of Cu Si hamlet, now Thuong Hai village, Thuy Xuan commune, Hue city. The tomb was built in 1917. The whole architecture of the tomb are divided |
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Tomb Of Thieu Tri |
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Thieu Tri's tomb lies in Chu Chanh village, Thuy Bang commune, Huong Thuy district, about 8km from the city. The tomb was built in 1849 and divided into two parts: the tomb area and temple area. |
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