Hue – Ancient Capital of Hue
Last Update: 24th October 2020
Working as the capital of Vietnam for more than 300 years, Hue features well-preserved old buildings to explore. Covering an area of 150 square kilometers, it is divided into the old town and the new area by a river. Hue is situated around 8 kilometers from the sea.
Hue Fast Facts
- Name: Hue
- Area: 150 x square kilometers
- Things to do there: Photography, Vietnamese Culture, Adventure
- Who visits: Photographers, Vietnamese Culture Lovers, Adventure Enthusiasts
- Time required: 1 – 2 x Days
What to expect at Hue
Hue is well-known for its places of interests. It functioned as the capital of Vietnam until 1945 when the the August Revolution ended more than 80 years of colonial rule of France in Vietnam. Therefore, visitors can find many old buildings in Hue.
The Imperial Citadel could be acclaimed to be the most popular scenic spot there. Declared as a WTO World Cultural Heritage Site, it has an area of some 8 square kilometers. The gate is similar to Wu Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing. It offers 24 batteries. It is worth visiting Neo Mon, Thai Hoa Palace, Truong Sanh Residence, Forbidden Purple City and Hue Jungle Crevice in the city.
Tombs of the Emperors is also a must-visit. It is composed of six tombs – Tombs of Gia Long, Tomb of Minh Mang, Tomb of Thieu Tri, Tomb of Tu Duc, Tomb of Dong Khanh and Tomb of Khai Dinh. All of them presents different designs from one another. You can find stone horses, elephants and other animals there. A variety of wooden buildings reflect the Indo-China Peninsula Culture in the 17th Century.
Thien Mu Pagoda is also an ancient palace building. It has more than 10 splendid buildings. In a word, Hue dotted with old buildings is a paradise for history and culture lovers.
Best time to visit Hue
You could visit Hue throughout the year.
How to get to Hue
There are direct trains and flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Hue.
Additional Hue Travel Advice
- Please get the permission beforehand if you would like to take photos of locals.
- Please search through the weather forecast beforehand.
Interested in visiting Hue on a Tour?
Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours including Hue among other attractions and destinations. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.