Top Things to do in Hue
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Hue, Thua Thien - Hue Province
Hue is clustered around the Perfume River, which splits the capital of the Nguyễn Dynasty in two. There are endless must-see historic sites, especially those that are UNESCO World Heritage designated. Sightseeing can include the ornate Imperial Citadel, colorful Thanh Toan Bridge, royal tombs and the Forbidden Purple City. Spend a moment in quiet contemplation if you visit Hue Jungle Crevice, where thousands of citizens were pushed to their deaths.
Restaurants in Hue
1. Luc Bo Culture Space
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
Luc Bo culture space belongs to Hue monument relics which was known as Phu Phu Chinh (the working place of mandarin). Since December 2015, this was become a destination for local people and tourist, a showroom of royal products and rebuilt traditional craft villages. This will be an ideal place, beautiful atmosphere to keep Hue memories.
Reviewed By andropopoulos - Mechelen, Belgium
We visited Luc Bo Cultural Space with our daughters of 7 and 9. They had a wonderful time painting their own conic hats and painting kites while we enjoyed a royal tea. Very friendly staff, eager to communicate and share some tips about Hue. Absolutely recomended! Perfect to combine with a visit of the imperial city of Hue as it just a 5 min. walk from the exit/entrance.
2. On the King's tracks
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Enjoy a cruise on the Dragon Boat to go upstream the Perfume River and discover the surroundings of the city. When you will arrive at the different piers, you will go to discover the emperors' tombs and their secondary houses, without being carried by servants and followed by a procession, but in a more modern way; by car, by motorbike or by bicycle.
3. Nha Vuon Xuan Dai
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Great
4. Nine Dynastic Urns
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4.5 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By KimGTravels - Pacific Grove, United States
Located within the Hue Citadel, between the Hiem Lam Pavilion and the Mieu Temple, they were cast between 1835-1837. The giant urns honor nine Nguyen Dynasty rulers, with the largest and most elaborate at center, dedicated to Gia Long, founder of the Nguyen Dynasty. Most definitely worth the walk to view.
5. Tu Dam Pagoda
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4.5 based on 399 reviews
Reviewed By GlobeTrotting826253 - Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Visited Pagoda as part of day guided trip around Hue. Well worth getting guide to give you history to site, he also organised boat trip from here up to market before we visited Imperial City.
6. Cat Tuong Quan Zen House
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Cat Tuong Quan Zen House, tranquil living space, pure living environment, elegant lifestyle with all members, who have still not served visitors in a professional manner yet, but they show their diligence and sincerity. The owner believes that the landscape and people at Cat Tuong Quan Zen house will help visitors to find the peace and happiness of body and mind.
7. Huyen Tran Princess Temple
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4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By jasminej680
I found out about Huyen Tran on a blog and asked our hotel to arrange a driver to Khai Dinh Tomb and this. Tickets are only 30,000 VND for international visitors (as opposed to 100,000) and we spent way longer here than Khai Dinh. Love the dragon stairs and the peace bell!
8. Tu Hieu Pagoda
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
Lovely temple in very nice gardens and pine forest.Can listen to the monks chanting a couple of times a day. Run by a famous monk. Beautiful energy.
Reviewed By lsg181 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The world zen master’s original ordained temple and currently residing here. According to the little English speaking nun (Hope to get it right), the meditation is daily 430am and 7pm. 2 hours by car from Danang town, you may charter one way or two ways car. Love the amazing place and wishing to be back here with an overnight stay nearby to join the meditation. Meeting the master is relatively unsure and depends on master’s health and outdoor timing.
9. Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda
10. The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)
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4.0 based on 205 reviews
This gate is more than merely one of the ten entrances to the Imperial City; it was also the site of political announcements and decrees.
Reviewed By JSTrip_77 - Hanoi, Vietnam
This main entrance to the Imperial Citadel has bee recently rebuild and is beautiful. Yes, it's true that it's not the original but it's a stunning, masterful recreation of the gate that once stood at this site. It is really worth a visit. Even if you don't go in, you can see this from outside of the complex. It's almost more impressive at night when the city lights it up in dramatic fashion.
