Guidebook for tp. Huế
Arts & Culture
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.
In early 1963, the construction of the Cathedral was built. To 1967 only the Saint Palace was built and then to 1965, the Cathedral was basically completed .Phu Cam cathedral was built by new concept of physical structure. Supporting pillars were concreted closely attached to the walls and gradually and supplely bended ahead. The three supporting pillars at each of four corners stretch out and create a fairly large space to embrace the whole of Saint Palace and Saint Altar.
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Phu-Cam-Kirche
1 Đoàn Hữu TrưngPhu Cam main Cathedral is situated at Phuoc Vinh, Hue City. The Cathedral was built with modern architecture, designed by the architect Ngo Viet Duc.
In early 1963, the construction of the Cathedral was built. To 1967 only the Saint Palace was built and then to 1965, the Cathedral was basically completed .Phu Cam cathedral was built by new concept of physical structure. Supporting pillars were concreted closely attached to the walls and gradually and supplely bended ahead. The three supporting pillars at each of four corners stretch out and create a fairly large space to embrace the whole of Saint Palace and Saint Altar.
Nam Giao Esplanade
Nam Giao Esplanade is located about 4km south of Hue City. Nam Giao Esplanade is an open-air monument. It was built based on the dogma of heaven fate of Confucianism and has architecture of both the religious and political significance of Oriental feudalism. The Esplanade construction was commenced on 25th March, 1806. At the beginning of 1807, Gia Long terraces had its first God worship ceremonies there.
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Đàn Nam Giao
Nam Giao Esplanade
Nam Giao Esplanade is located about 4km south of Hue City. Nam Giao Esplanade is an open-air monument. It was built based on the dogma of heaven fate of Confucianism and has architecture of both the religious and political significance of Oriental feudalism. The Esplanade construction was commenced on 25th March, 1806. At the beginning of 1807, Gia Long terraces had its first God worship ceremonies there.
Le Ba Dang Art Museum
15 Lê LợiAlthough small, the lesser-visited Ho Chi Minh Museum is a local cultural landmark. It remembers the late leader’s visit to the city and has a display of photos and documents related to his time in Hue. Additionally, there are a few of Ho Chi Minh’s personal artefacts on display too. In my opinion, this is only really worth a visit if you have ample time in the city; if time is short, save the museums for a different destination in Vietnam.
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Ho Chi Minh Museum
7 Lê Lợi Although small, the lesser-visited Ho Chi Minh Museum is a local cultural landmark. It remembers the late leader’s visit to the city and has a display of photos and documents related to his time in Hue. Additionally, there are a few of Ho Chi Minh’s personal artefacts on display too. In my opinion, this is only really worth a visit if you have ample time in the city; if time is short, save the museums for a different destination in Vietnam.
Rạp Trần Hưng Đạo
75 Trần Hưng ĐạoShopping
Dong Ba Market
Dong Ba is the biggest commercial center of Thua Thien Hue Province and the adjacent regions. Around 100 meters north of Truong Tien Bridge, Dong Ba Market is situated near the eastern corner of the Citadel, in the north bank of the romantic Perfume River, near the place where the Dong Ba Canal merges with the Perfume River, on Tran Hung Dao Street of Hue City and stretches from Truong Tien Bridge to Gia Hoi Bridge.
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Dong Ba Market
Dong Ba Market
Dong Ba is the biggest commercial center of Thua Thien Hue Province and the adjacent regions. Around 100 meters north of Truong Tien Bridge, Dong Ba Market is situated near the eastern corner of the Citadel, in the north bank of the romantic Perfume River, near the place where the Dong Ba Canal merges with the Perfume River, on Tran Hung Dao Street of Hue City and stretches from Truong Tien Bridge to Gia Hoi Bridge.
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6 Trần Hưng ĐạoSightseeing
Tinh Tam Lake
Lying on the left bank of Đinh Tien Hoang Road at the Thuan Loc and Thuan Thanh wards, the lake is one of the well-known beauty spots of ancient Hue.
The lake has a rectangular-shaped with 1,420m in circumference and is surrounded by brick walls. In the past, you can see several islets on the lake: Doanh Chau (Sea Islet), Bong Lai Islet (many remarkably beautiful monuments were erected) and Bong Doanh Tinh Tam Lake is a man-made beauty spot in which the Nguyen Kings often took pride. King Minh Mang had composed 10 poems about 10 scenes of the lake, while King Thieu Tri listed it among 20 beauty spots of Hue.
Hồ Tịnh Tâm
Tinh Tam Lake
Lying on the left bank of Đinh Tien Hoang Road at the Thuan Loc and Thuan Thanh wards, the lake is one of the well-known beauty spots of ancient Hue.
The lake has a rectangular-shaped with 1,420m in circumference and is surrounded by brick walls. In the past, you can see several islets on the lake: Doanh Chau (Sea Islet), Bong Lai Islet (many remarkably beautiful monuments were erected) and Bong Doanh Tinh Tam Lake is a man-made beauty spot in which the Nguyen Kings often took pride. King Minh Mang had composed 10 poems about 10 scenes of the lake, while King Thieu Tri listed it among 20 beauty spots of Hue.
Hue has chosen to be the capital city of the Southern Kingdom by all Nguyen Lords and officially became the capital under Tay Son’reign. For approximately 400 years, Hue has become a great landscape and architectural site. Hue’ royal complex has been officially recognized by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Situated on the Northern bank of the Perfume River, with an area of 500 ha and a system of three circles of ramparts, namely from outside to inside: Kinh Thanh (Capital Citadel), Hoang Thanh (Royal Citadel) and Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden Citadel)
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Kaiserstadt
Hue has chosen to be the capital city of the Southern Kingdom by all Nguyen Lords and officially became the capital under Tay Son’reign. For approximately 400 years, Hue has become a great landscape and architectural site. Hue’ royal complex has been officially recognized by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Situated on the Northern bank of the Perfume River, with an area of 500 ha and a system of three circles of ramparts, namely from outside to inside: Kinh Thanh (Capital Citadel), Hoang Thanh (Royal Citadel) and Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden Citadel)
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 an accessible by climbing 109 stone steps. Unlike the construction materials used for the other tomb, Khai Dinh mausoleum was built with modern materials such as steel and reinforced concrete. The peculiar feature of the tomb is the magnificent porcelain decorations on the walls, columns and ceilings
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Königliches Grab des Khai Dinh
Khải ĐịnhThe 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 an accessible by climbing 109 stone steps. Unlike the construction materials used for the other tomb, Khai Dinh mausoleum was built with modern materials such as steel and reinforced concrete. The peculiar feature of the tomb is the magnificent porcelain decorations on the walls, columns and ceilings
The Tu Duc Royal Tomb in Hue, Vietnam, the approximate location of the tomb is one of several Royal Tombs in the outskirts of the former Imperial Capital. Was built between 1864 and 1867, and was designed as a tribute to the fourth Nguyen Emperor’s long and somewhat sad life. The imperial tomb of Tu Duc is considered to be the most beautiful Imperial tomb of every Hue. This tomb set in a beautiful natural and bathed by a Lake, 6 km outside of Hue, was used by the Emperor Tu Duc in life as Summer Palace and spiritual retreat
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Tu Duc Grabmal
Cầu Đông BaThe Tu Duc Royal Tomb in Hue, Vietnam, the approximate location of the tomb is one of several Royal Tombs in the outskirts of the former Imperial Capital. Was built between 1864 and 1867, and was designed as a tribute to the fourth Nguyen Emperor’s long and somewhat sad life. The imperial tomb of Tu Duc is considered to be the most beautiful Imperial tomb of every Hue. This tomb set in a beautiful natural and bathed by a Lake, 6 km outside of Hue, was used by the Emperor Tu Duc in life as Summer Palace and spiritual retreat
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. Minh Mang tomb is a standard architectural complex consisting of 40 big and small constructions which include palaces, temple, pavilions, etc., designed on symmetric axis along the Dai Hong gate outside to the foot of La Thanh behind the Emperor’s tomb. Visit to Minh Mang tomb, tourist fancy that they are wandering in a world of painting, poetry and philosophy – besides the strictness, majesty and symmetry of the architectural constructions
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Minh Mang Tomb
Quốc lộ 49The 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. Minh Mang tomb is a standard architectural complex consisting of 40 big and small constructions which include palaces, temple, pavilions, etc., designed on symmetric axis along the Dai Hong gate outside to the foot of La Thanh behind the Emperor’s tomb. Visit to Minh Mang tomb, tourist fancy that they are wandering in a world of painting, poetry and philosophy – besides the strictness, majesty and symmetry of the architectural constructions
The Mount Ngu Binh in Hue is often described as an ascending beauty. The architectural edifice lies on top of the Ngu Binh mountain, exhibiting a picturesque view of a strikingly symmetric figure. The mount is considered to be an invaluable gift endowed by the nature to this city. The area is surrounded by an immense expanse of natural and scenic views that together enhance the enticing attractiveness of the place. Earlier, it was called the Nui Bang. The flat top of the mount is encircled with pine trees on all sides
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Mount Ngự Bình
The Mount Ngu Binh in Hue is often described as an ascending beauty. The architectural edifice lies on top of the Ngu Binh mountain, exhibiting a picturesque view of a strikingly symmetric figure. The mount is considered to be an invaluable gift endowed by the nature to this city. The area is surrounded by an immense expanse of natural and scenic views that together enhance the enticing attractiveness of the place. Earlier, it was called the Nui Bang. The flat top of the mount is encircled with pine trees on all sides
The Thien Mu Pagoda is a well known sacred and religious site in the city of Hue. As an important landmark in the city, this pagoda is still in use in the present day by Buddhists. One can reach here via a boat ride, which is an adventure in itself. Once here, one can benefit for the twin views of the surrounding area and the popular perfume lake. The inside of the pagoda offers a nice and peaceful aura for relaxation and exploration. The history of the pagoda is immensely deep so it is a nice place to explore the culture of the city at the pagoda
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Thien Mu Pagoda
HuếThe Thien Mu Pagoda is a well known sacred and religious site in the city of Hue. As an important landmark in the city, this pagoda is still in use in the present day by Buddhists. One can reach here via a boat ride, which is an adventure in itself. Once here, one can benefit for the twin views of the surrounding area and the popular perfume lake. The inside of the pagoda offers a nice and peaceful aura for relaxation and exploration. The history of the pagoda is immensely deep so it is a nice place to explore the culture of the city at the pagoda
The Truong Tien Bridge in Vietnam is a prominent bridge that marks an important sight and landmark that attracts numerous visitors all round the year. The bridge is a very nice place to observe, especially during the night time when it is lit up with electrifying lights. The prominence to the markets adds glamour to the attraction. Although, the location is just a bridge but holds an immensely deep history as well. The location of the Truong Tien Bridge is apt for taking soulful photographs and observing the place
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Truong Tien bridge
Cầu Trường TiềnThe Truong Tien Bridge in Vietnam is a prominent bridge that marks an important sight and landmark that attracts numerous visitors all round the year. The bridge is a very nice place to observe, especially during the night time when it is lit up with electrifying lights. The prominence to the markets adds glamour to the attraction. Although, the location is just a bridge but holds an immensely deep history as well. The location of the Truong Tien Bridge is apt for taking soulful photographs and observing the place
Among the most popular and lovely attractions in the city of Vietnam is the perfume river, which is a water body and is marked by the presence of natural parks. The river literally crosses the city of Hue. The river derives its name from the flowers from various orchards, which fall into the waters of the river in the autumn season that lens a perfume like aroma to the river. The perfume river originates from two tributaries. The river has been featured in popular culture and media for its attractive beauty
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Perfume River
Among the most popular and lovely attractions in the city of Vietnam is the perfume river, which is a water body and is marked by the presence of natural parks. The river literally crosses the city of Hue. The river derives its name from the flowers from various orchards, which fall into the waters of the river in the autumn season that lens a perfume like aroma to the river. The perfume river originates from two tributaries. The river has been featured in popular culture and media for its attractive beauty
The charming Thanh Toan Bridge, also known as the Japanese Bridge, lies a few kilometres outside of the city centre. Located in the sleepy countryside, it was constructed in the late 1700s to connect two sides of a small village. The pretty bridge features elements from both Chinese and Japanese cultures. Today, villagers often sit and chat on the quaint and picturesque bridge and pray at the small shrine, providing a terrific window into local life.
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Thanh Toan Bridge
The charming Thanh Toan Bridge, also known as the Japanese Bridge, lies a few kilometres outside of the city centre. Located in the sleepy countryside, it was constructed in the late 1700s to connect two sides of a small village. The pretty bridge features elements from both Chinese and Japanese cultures. Today, villagers often sit and chat on the quaint and picturesque bridge and pray at the small shrine, providing a terrific window into local life.
Nestled in a pine forest, this popular pagoda was built in 1843 and later co-opted by eunuchs from the Citadel. Today 70 monks reside at Tu Hieu; they welcome visitors to the twin temples (one dedicated to Cong Duc, the other to Buddha). Listen to their chanting daily at 4.30am, 10am, noon, 4pm and 7pm. Tu Hieu Pagoda is about 5km from the centre of Hue, on the way to the tomb of Tu Duc.
Tu Hieu is associated with Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, who studied at the monastery in the 1940s, but lived in exile for more than 40 years and was only permitted to return to Vietnam in 2005
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Từ Hiếu Pagoda
Nestled in a pine forest, this popular pagoda was built in 1843 and later co-opted by eunuchs from the Citadel. Today 70 monks reside at Tu Hieu; they welcome visitors to the twin temples (one dedicated to Cong Duc, the other to Buddha). Listen to their chanting daily at 4.30am, 10am, noon, 4pm and 7pm. Tu Hieu Pagoda is about 5km from the centre of Hue, on the way to the tomb of Tu Duc.
Tu Hieu is associated with Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, who studied at the monastery in the 1940s, but lived in exile for more than 40 years and was only permitted to return to Vietnam in 2005
Getting Around
Hue Railway Station
Nguyễn Tri PhươngPhu Bai Airport Shuttle
20 Hà NộiPhu Bai Airport
Cầu Phú BàiEntertainment & Activities
Starlight Cinema
6 Trần Hưng ĐạoLotte Cinema Huế
181 Bà Triệusân Tự Do
Nguyễn Công TrứEssentials
Hue Central Hospital
16 Lê LợiOlympic Gym and Fitness Club
31 Nguyễn Thái HọcParks & Nature
Bach Ma National Park in city of Hue is a very well known national park, filled with the beauty of the nature and greenery. Owing to the prominent location and importance of the national park, it has been declared as a protected area. The park covers an area of 220 square kilometre in all and is comprised of three zones including a strictly prohibited core area, administrative area, and a buffer zone. In spite of its abundant beauty, the national park also has immense history associated with it. The Bach Ma National Park is conveniently located in the Annamite Mountains, which happens to be one of the wettest places in Vietnam
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Bach Ma
27 Kv 9Bach Ma National Park in city of Hue is a very well known national park, filled with the beauty of the nature and greenery. Owing to the prominent location and importance of the national park, it has been declared as a protected area. The park covers an area of 220 square kilometre in all and is comprised of three zones including a strictly prohibited core area, administrative area, and a buffer zone. In spite of its abundant beauty, the national park also has immense history associated with it. The Bach Ma National Park is conveniently located in the Annamite Mountains, which happens to be one of the wettest places in Vietnam
The Elephant springs is a prominent natural springs which merits a visit if you are coming for a trip to Vietnam. There is a natural pool below the waterfall here that makes for a very special dipping place. The smooth rocks below the falls and various upstreams are worth exploring and navigating. The place is often deserted during weekdays and off season, which is a nice opportunity to spend some time in privacy. Getting here is an easy task via motor cycle taxi drivers. The Elephant springs are located some 53 kilometres from Hue city
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Elephant Springs
The Elephant springs is a prominent natural springs which merits a visit if you are coming for a trip to Vietnam. There is a natural pool below the waterfall here that makes for a very special dipping place. The smooth rocks below the falls and various upstreams are worth exploring and navigating. The place is often deserted during weekdays and off season, which is a nice opportunity to spend some time in privacy. Getting here is an easy task via motor cycle taxi drivers. The Elephant springs are located some 53 kilometres from Hue city
Lang Co Beach is one of the best beaches to visit when you are on a trip to Vietnam with family. This beach is situated away from the hustle and bustle of city life. You will find that the place is very peaceful and clean. The water is quite clean and you can easily go for a dip. The waves cab get quite high so swimming is not really an option. But the beach is surrounded by a resort that offers life guard services making it a very safe beach for the whole family. You will not have any problem finding the place though it is a bit away from the actual city life. This is definitely a must go to places if you are visiting Vietnam and want to spend some quality time with your family
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Lang Co Beach
Lang Co Beach is one of the best beaches to visit when you are on a trip to Vietnam with family. This beach is situated away from the hustle and bustle of city life. You will find that the place is very peaceful and clean. The water is quite clean and you can easily go for a dip. The waves cab get quite high so swimming is not really an option. But the beach is surrounded by a resort that offers life guard services making it a very safe beach for the whole family. You will not have any problem finding the place though it is a bit away from the actual city life. This is definitely a must go to places if you are visiting Vietnam and want to spend some quality time with your family
It is an ancient village which lies on the southwest of Hue city. Thuy Bieu village is similar to a peacefully rural area with hundreds-old houses and lush greeny gardens of Thanh Tra polemo, a famous polemo of Vietnam. If you’re looking for a new taste for your trip, enjoying a biking tour around Thuy Bieu village may be a good idea.
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Thủy Biều
It is an ancient village which lies on the southwest of Hue city. Thuy Bieu village is similar to a peacefully rural area with hundreds-old houses and lush greeny gardens of Thanh Tra polemo, a famous polemo of Vietnam. If you’re looking for a new taste for your trip, enjoying a biking tour around Thuy Bieu village may be a good idea.
Just 43m high, the hill is located 7km from Hue centre, with its foot lying next to slowly flowing Perfume River. On the way to Tu Duc Tomb, there’s a hill called Vong Canh, which at first seems to be quite normal amongst other famous sightseeing spots of Hue
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Vong Canh Hügel
102 Huyền Trân Công ChúaJust 43m high, the hill is located 7km from Hue centre, with its foot lying next to slowly flowing Perfume River. On the way to Tu Duc Tomb, there’s a hill called Vong Canh, which at first seems to be quite normal amongst other famous sightseeing spots of Hue