Experience the best of Hue
Hue, the old imperial capital of Vietnam, lines the Perfume River with a walled citadel, royal tombs and pagodas set among gardens and hills.
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The Imperial City, inside the vast moated Citadel, was the seat of the Nguyen dynasty, Vietnam's last emperors. Its gates, palaces and temples, including the Noon Gate and the Hall of Supreme Harmony, form part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, partly restored after heavy damage during the war.
Along the river, the seven-storey Thien Mu Pagoda is the city's emblem, and boats drift upriver toward the royal tombs scattered through the countryside. The tomb of Tu Duc lies in a serene lakeside park, Minh Mang's is classically symmetrical, and Khai Dinh's blends Vietnamese and European styles with glittering mosaic interiors. The busy Dong Ba Market sits on the riverbank near the citadel.
Hue's cuisine, shaped by the royal court, is refined and spicy: bun bo Hue beef noodle soup, crisp banh khoai pancakes and delicate steamed rice cakes. The dry season from about February to August is the most pleasant, while autumn brings heavy rain and occasional floods. The road over the Hai Van Pass to Da Nang and Hoi An is a spectacular journey.
- 4 skip-the-line tickets
- Free cancellation on 83% of experiences
- 4.9 across the top 24
Top 10 attractions in Hue
Number 1Hue Citadel (Dai Noi)
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Number 2Thien Mu Pagoda
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Number 3Khai Dinh Tomb
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Number 4Minh Mang Tomb
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Number 5Tomb of Tu Duc (Lang Tu Duc)
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Number 6Tam Giang Lagoon
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Number 7Thanh Toan Bridge
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Number 8Dong Ba Market (Cho Dong Ba)
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Number 9Forbidden Purple City (Tu Cam Thanh)
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Number 10Perfume River (Song Huong River)
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Landmarks and attractions in Hue
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Guided tours in Hue
301
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Nature and wildlife tours in Hue
14
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Shore excursions from Hue
32
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Street food walks, flavours and local cuisine in Hue
Questions about Hue
- What is there to do in Hue?
- We list 950 experiences in Hue. The largest groups are day trips (371), city tours (122), food tours (41), attraction tickets (5).
- What are the top attractions in Hue?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Hue are Hue Citadel (Dai Noi), Thien Mu Pagoda, Khai Dinh Tomb, Minh Mang Tomb.
- What is the most popular experience in Hue?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Hue to Hoi An ( Hoi An to Hue) Top Gear with Lefamily Riders Tours ( 1 way)", rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3,644 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Hue take?
- The typical experience in Hue lasts about 7 hours; the middle half run between 4 hours and 9 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Hue?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 84% of the 950 experiences we hold for Hue. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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