You know, Hue is a province that located astride a extremely long beautiful river, the Song Huong (Perfume River) in the northern part of Central Vietnam and also historical capital of Vietnam.
Although Hue may not be a compulsory stop for many visitors to Vietnam, but it is very worth visiting this ancient capital for a couple of nights just to see the Citadel which was the former home of the country’s Emperors. Hue lies 660 km south of Hanoi and 1080 km north of Ho Chi Minh City. It is well connected by all forms of transport.
Complex history of Hue has created it a reputation as its political, cultural and religious center. Like Ha Long Bay to the north, the complex of tombs, pagodas and palaces throughout Hue and its surrounds has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
At this time, Hue is a premier tourist destination mostly in theory. In realistic, it’s still a work in progress. That not with standing, It’s a beautiful, active city, with great places to stay, great food, and a number of interesting things to do, on and off the well-worn tourist trail of historic attractions. Visiting to Hue city, you can get through the bustling streets, natural landscape and unique architecture including the perfume river, tombs, pagodas and many temples, all of which have become major tourist attractions for visitors from all over the world. Otherwise, you will be rediscover the ancient world of the emperors of 13 kings of Nguyen dynasty, from Gia Long to Bao Dai. Is the first UNESCO World heritage site in Explorer the village where women make the traditional hats and learn from our expert guides about the lives of these people.
Where should to go?
Should we visiting to Hue, it’s extremely excited to visit Hat and incenses stick making village. Here, we will have a chance to learn how to make a hat and an incenses, exploring the traditional job of Hue person.
Tu Duc Tomb, where we can visit the unique harmonious tomb design which was constructed from 1864 to 1867. The tomb was used for both before and after his death
Next, Minh Mang Tomb. It was said to be the most majestic of all of the Royal Tombs. Renowned for its architecture, which harmoniously blends into the nature surroundings. Another, it is Khai Dinh tomb. Unlike Hue’s other tombs, being a synthesis of Vietnamese and European elements. Even the stone faces of the mandarin honor guards are endowed with a mixture of Vietnamese and European features.
Visiting Hue Citadel will be a wonderful memory for you. You can explore the tallest flag pole of Vietnam (37 m-hight), Ngo Mon gate where Bao Dai ended Nguyen dynasty, Thai Hoa palace ( Palace of Supreme Hamony), Hall of the Mandarins, Forbidden Purple city…
Also, visiting garden house which are a unique feature of Hue. The houses are traditional, privately owned, and set in attractive formal gardens. Some have connections with the old Royal Imperial Court.
Hue traditional architecture has long been close associated with the natural environment. The garden houses reflect this association. Each is highly individual – house and garden, people and scenery, plants, clouds and water co-exist and blend with each other in a harmonious context
Addition, Thien Mu pagoda which built on a hillock overlooking the. Perfume river, this pagoda is an icon of Vietnam and the symbol of Hue city.
Lastly, Cruise the beautiful perfume river by dragon boat viewing daily life along the way. Visit some villages and do not miss viewing sunset on the river.
What should to eat?
If you are in Hue, you should not put away these famous traditional dishes:
+Bun Bo Hue
Bun bo Hue (Hue style beef vermicelli) or more detail, Bun bo gio heo (beef and pig’s knuckle vermicelli) is a popular Vietnamese soup vermicelli dish, and one of the most typical foods of Hue, Vietnam. It is highly recommended for tourists to add a few of shrimp paste directly into the soup.
+Banh beo
Banh beo (water fern cake) is a kind of small steamed rice pancake. The name is to refer from the shape of the cake (like a water fern-Beo in Vietnamese). It is white in color, sometimes nearly transparent and usually has a dimple in the center, which is covered with savory recipes including chopped dried or fresh shrimp, scallions, mung bean paste, crispy fried shallots, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and oil.
+Com Hen
Com Hen (rice with mussel) is a very unique cuisine of Hue. Com Hen contains rice, boiled mussel, star fruit, fish sauce, cabbage, onion, pepper, peanut, chili, and a variety of herbs. The specialty is all of these elements are cold. When people eat Com Hen, they add all the above ingredients to a bowl, and slowly add boiled mussel broth with chili sauce into the bowl (the broth is the only hot thing in Com Hen). Com Hen has an extremely spicy flavor as such, so gastronomes remember it just after one time enjoying.
Where should to stay?
Hue is a very safe city, so you do not need much to worry about. It is very common as other cities in Vietnam, still at night time caution should be used with any offers of transportation.
There are so many cheap traveler hotels and mid-market hotels in Hue, as well as a couple of expensive giants. The largest cluster is around the short lane of Pham Ngu Lao (including Le Loi, Hung Vuong, Chu Van An, Nguyen Cong Tru). It’s not quite as big (or backpackery) as its HCMC namesake, but still a definite tourist magnet. Across the river, near the citadel there are a few budget hotels on and around Dinh Tien Hoang. Here are some accommodations for preference:
Tigon Hostel, 11B Nguyen Cong Tru Street (Hue, Vietnam). A premium hostel in Imperial city. Hue City Hostel, 40 Chu Van An (Sidestreet of Le Loi (On the crossroad of Chu Van An and Vo Thi Sau), Imperial Hostel, 29 Vo Thi Sau Street (Hue Hostel – Hue backpacker – Hue Dorm Room),
What should to buy?
A item we should buy in Hue is the Vietnamese Nón lá, the conical-shaped hat made by woven palm leaves. The hat has been around almost as long as the country and is worn by men and women everywhere. The lighter the hat is the more elegant the look. In Hue especially, the hat makers insert poems into the weaves and the poem can only be seen when the hat is held up to the sunlight, making it even more special.
Travel guide to Hue
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