Day trip locations close to Hue city
Visit the Tombs of the Ancient Emperors
You will find a huge amount to enjoy here, from the rambling ancient architecture to the engaging museums that will fill you in on all the details. Many people come here in particular to check out the ancient tombs of former emperors which are dotted all over the city and provide you with a fascinating insight into Hue in the days of old.
One of the big draws in Hue is the tombs of the Ancient Emperors and this is the main reason why so many visitors travel here every year.
***Some of the main tombs not to miss include the Tomb of Tu Duc, the Tomb of Minh Mang.
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Khai Dinh King Royal Tomb
Khải ĐịnhOne of the big draws in Hue is the tombs of the Ancient Emperors and this is the main reason why so many visitors travel here every year.
***Some of the main tombs not to miss include the Tomb of Tu Duc, the Tomb of Minh Mang.
Visit the Tu Hieu Pagoda.
Tu Hieu Pagoda is one of the most famous in all of Hue and dates from 1843. This pagoda was also the home of eunuchs during the times of the Ancient Citadel in Hue and nowadays some 70 monks live here.
When you visit you can enjoy two towering temples and also listen to the monks chanting throughout the day as part of their religious rituals.
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Từ Hiếu pagoda
When you visit you can enjoy two towering temples and also listen to the monks chanting throughout the day as part of their religious rituals.
Walk along the Perfume River
The Perfume River is one of the most famous waterways in Vietnam and Hue is the perfect place to take it all in.
There is a delightful waterfront promenade along the banks of the river and this makes a great place to come for a scenic walk in the evenings.
You can also take to the water yourself if you want to get a closer look at the river and rent a paddleboat or opt for an elegant dinner cruise.
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Perfume River
There is a delightful waterfront promenade along the banks of the river and this makes a great place to come for a scenic walk in the evenings.
You can also take to the water yourself if you want to get a closer look at the river and rent a paddleboat or opt for an elegant dinner cruise.
Visit the Imperial Citadel.
The Imperial Citadel in Hue would have been the previous center of the government and is made up of a vast complex.
When you walk around you can admire the moats, carved gates and royal pavilions, and there are also a clutch of engaging museums on the grounds.
If you like Vietnamese costumes, textiles and art then make sure not to skip the main galleries here.
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Keisaralegur Bær
When you walk around you can admire the moats, carved gates and royal pavilions, and there are also a clutch of engaging museums on the grounds.
If you like Vietnamese costumes, textiles and art then make sure not to skip the main galleries here.
Admire the Thien Mu Pagoda.
The pagoda is so well known in Vietnam that it is also the official symbol of Hue and you can take in beautiful views over the city from this spot.
Other highlights to look out for inside include a huge bells that was cast in 1710 as well as a stone turtle which dates from the 17th century and holds a marble stele.
This temple sits overlooking the Perfume River and is known for its gold and silver images of the Buddha.
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Thien Mu Pagoda
HuếThis temple sits overlooking the Perfume River and is known for its gold and silver images of the Buddha.
Admire Hon Chen Temple
Hon Chen Temple is dedicated to Po Nagar who is the Goddess of the Cham population who would have been based in Ngoc Ho Village in the days of old.
The shrine sits in on top of a craggy cliff in Ngoc Ho Village and was restored several times, first in 1832 and then again in 1886. The temple now has several antiques of interest such as a number of ancient vases, some Chinese calligraphy and ornate animal carvings.
If you come here on the third and seventh lunar month of the year then you will also find local music and dance performances.
Hon Chen
The shrine sits in on top of a craggy cliff in Ngoc Ho Village and was restored several times, first in 1832 and then again in 1886. The temple now has several antiques of interest such as a number of ancient vases, some Chinese calligraphy and ornate animal carvings.
If you come here on the third and seventh lunar month of the year then you will also find local music and dance performances.
Visit the Royal Antiquities Museum
If you like antiquities then head for the Royal Antiquities Museum where you will find a wide variety of different pieces that date from the Nguyen dynasty from 1802 to 1945. As you walk around the different galleries you will be able to enjoy traditional furniture as well as textiles, jewelry and other antiques that used to belong to the royal family.
There are seven different zones inside the museum and you should make sure to check out the ornate beams which are carved with sculptures of dragons.
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Hue Konunglegu Fornleifamúseums
03 Lê TrựcThere are seven different zones inside the museum and you should make sure to check out the ornate beams which are carved with sculptures of dragons.