Hue, located in central Vietnam, was the former capital of the Annam empire and is a page in the imperial history of the Nguyen dynasty. The magnificent heritage of the Imperial City has earned Hue a place on UNESCO’s cultural heritage list.
Royal palaces, mausoleums, ancestral pagodas, poetic landscaped gardens, and harmonious pools reflect the imperial splendor. The typical boat of Hue, the “Dragon Boat” on the Perfume River completes this beautiful picture in an atmosphere reminiscent of Imperial Vietnam.
Visit the Imperial City of the Nguyen Dynasty with citadel, pagodas, and imperial tombs. The citadel is enclosed within a wall, and an architectural ensemble consisting of bridges, small temples, terraces, pavilions, small parks, and water features.
Visit the beautiful complexes formed by small ponds, pavilions, temples, and courtyards of the Mausoleums of the Nguyen Dynasty.
Visit the Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang who reigned from 1820 to 1840.
Visit the Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, who reigned from 1848 to 1883.
The tomb of Khai Dinh.
Thien Mu Pagoda (Pagoda of the Celestial Lady), located on a hill, offers an exceptional panorama of the city.
About 20 km from Hue is the fishing village of Tam Giang Lagoon. You can embark on a sampan to discover the life of the fishermen, meet local artisans, and visit aquaculture farms with different fishing techniques.
Thuy Bieu Village to discover the life of the inhabitants with a small bike ride. It is at the Thuy Bieu market, with its local colors, that one can buy all the necessary ingredients for the ongoing cooking class.
Vietnamese cooking class: demonstration and lesson followed by a tasting as lunch. Instructive and tasty.
Visit the village of Thanh Thuy with the Thanh Toan Tile Covered Bridge – one of the oldest bridges in Vietnam and an exhibition house of agricultural tools – a place to reproduce scenes of daily life in ancient villages.
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Stretching over 80 km, the Perfume River is the heart and soul of Hue. Legend has it that over 100 years ago, the river carried a strong scent of flower petals falling and flowing along the streams, hence the name Perfume River.
Today, the scent may not be as strong due to the enormous amount of boats and river cruises on the Perfume River, but it is still a popular landmark for foreigners and locals alike. You can dine on the Perfume River while admiring a stunning view of the sunset and the sparkling lights that illuminate the Trang Tien Bridge.
Take a bike or cyclo ride to explore the charming colonial architecture, tree-lined avenues, and the Imperial City of the Nguyen Dynasty with its citadel. It is a very relaxing and fun experience.
Experience a morning of learning Vietnamese cuisine, starting with choosing ingredients at Dong Ba Market, followed by a boat transfer to the cook’s house for a demonstration, lesson, and lunch tasting. It is an informative and delicious experience.
We will be happy to take you to one of our favorite places in Hue known for its specialties. Your palate will discover the unique flavors of our Vietnamese cuisine!
On the menu:
Bun bo Hue (vermicelli soup with Hue-style beef)
Cha gio: Hue-style pork spring rolls
Banh nam: shrimp and pork stuffed dumplings
Bo xao: spicy beef with onions
Banh khoai: turmeric-scented rice crepe with shrimp, pork, and coriander
Nem lui: lemongrass pork skewers
Banh beo: steamed rice cake with shrimp and pork pieces
We invite you to a performance at the Royal Theater. A beautiful costume theater performance and ballets modeled on those given at the royal court. By reservation through your guide, showtime every day at 10:30 am. Optional fee of 10 USD.
It is important to note that Hue is largely affected by the tropical climate. Therefore, the climate is divided into two distinct periods: the dry season and the rainy season. The weather in Hue is known to be unpredictable. It can be very beautiful during the day and then rain heavily at night! Therefore, it is advisable to always have an umbrella or raincoat with you.
The rainy season, from September to March: the average temperature is from 18 °C to 23 °C with high humidity.
The dry season, from March to August: the average temperature is around 30 °C, and sometimes the temperature can reach up to 40 °C. During this period, it is rather hot and sunny.
Many festivals are held in this city, such as Tet (Lunar New Year), traditional village festivals, and the Hue Festival in April. You can attend cultural performances, spring markets, traditional music concerts, royal ceremonies, and seasonal local dishes.
Day 1: Visit the Imperial City by cyclo
Day 2: Visit to Thuy Bieu Village – Cooking Class
Located in the heart of Hue city, this 4-star hotel features a beautiful rooftop swimming pool. With their slogan “A life of happiness”, their main goal is to ensure an unforgettable stay at the Romance Hotel.
The Spatel Annam Hotel was built on the former grounds of Thai Y Vien under the Nguyen Dynasty. With the motto of connecting and preserving the ancient cultural values of the former land of Nguyen with modern life, it is located in the center of the Citadel of Hue.
Just 200 meters from the Hue Citadel, the Spatel Annam Hotel is a destination for guests who want to immerse themselves in the romantic green space of Hue garden houses, which are equally modern.
Just 4 km from the city center, the Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa is an excellent choice. In this quality hotel, you can enjoy the hospitality of the staff and be pampered in multiple ways: treatments, spa, restaurant… The hotel goes out of its way to meet every requirement of its customers!
Moreover, this establishment is very well located and allows you to reach the authentic Hue city in Vietnam with its tombs, imperial citadel, and other absolutely fabulous historical monuments by shuttle.
Views of the Perfume River up to the ancient citadel, with the fragrance of frangipani flowers floating on your balcony… Azerai la Residence Hue, a 10-minute walk from the center of Hue, but the warmth and dust of the streets seem far from this splendid Art Deco Governor’s Mansion transformed into an Azerai hotel.