Hue city - the latest imperial capital of Vietnam under Nguyen dynasty (from the 17th to 19th century) is located in the central region of Vietnam, by the side of Perfume River (Song Huong), just a few miles inland from the East Sea. It is about 700 kilometers (438 miles) south of the national capital of Hanoi and about 1100 kilometers (690 miles) north of Hochiminh City. The city has gone through 7 centuries of establishment and development. In 1802, Hue became Vietnam's capital when Emperor Gia Long, the first King of the Nguyen emperors (Nguyen dynasty), chose the location for the imperial city. The city remained to be the nation's capital until 1945. In the Vietnam War, Hue's central position placed it very near the border between North Vietnam and South Vietnam. Thanks to the long precious history, Hue has integrated material and spiritual values, which become its own unique special Culture. Hue is one of the main cultural, religious and educational centers of Vietnam. Architecture in Hue is the combination of royal architect, folk, religious ones, traditional and modern sides. Hue is also an important center of Buddhism. In Hue and the surroundings still exists tens of the pagodas which were constructed more than 300 years ago, and a hundred of temples and pagodas built in the early century. Thanks to the historical values, Hue receives much attention from travelers. There are a large number of Hue hotels Vietnam which can meet the demand of tourists when visiting the City.
Located on the bank of a romantic Perfume River (Huong River), Hue can be regarded as one of the “cannot-be-missed” destinations in the Central of Vietnam....
Airports
Hue Airport
Phu Bai International Airport
Attractions
Forbidden Purple City
Emperor's Reading Room
Bars
Bar Why Not?
DMZ Bar & Cafe
King's Panorama Bar
Colleges and Universities
Dieu De Pagoda
Quoc Hoc Hue
National School
Entertainment
Cathi 24
Famous Buildings
An Dinh Palace
Temple of Literature
The Noon Gate
Thai Hoa Palace
Don Mang Ca
» moreHospitals and Medical Facilities
Central Hospital
Hue City Hospital
Internet, Post and Phone Services
Main Post Office
Huenet 2
Markets
Dong Ba Market
Monuments and Landmarks
Hue Imperial Citadel
Tu Duc Tomb
Bao Quoc Pagoda
Imperial Enclosure
Ngu Phung
» moreMuseums and Art Galleries
Ho Chi Minh Museum
Hue Royal Fine Art Museum
Museum of Royal Fine Arts
Places of Worship
Chieu Ung Pagoda
Phu Cam Church
To Mieu Temple
Chua Ong Pagoda
Notre Dame Cathedral
» moreRestaurants and Cafes
Mandarin Café
La Carambole
Y Thao Garden
Tropical Garden Restaurant
Temple Restaurant
» moreRivers and Lakes
Perfume River
Sports Venues
Tu Do Stadium
Theatres
Royal Theatre
Things to do
Thien Mu Pagoda
Truong Tien Brigde
Ngu Binh Mountain
Nam Giao Esplanade
Tu Dam Pagoda
» moreTrain, Metro and Bus Stations
Hue Railway Station
An Hoa Bus Station
Dong Ba Bus Station
Banks and Currency Exchange
Vietcombank
Vietcombank Hotel Saigon Morin
Historical Buildings
Dien Tho Residence