Places to visit in Hue

1. Hue Citadel

Hue Citadel is a place where all the beauty of ancient architecture from the feudal era of the Nguyen Dynasty converges. This is a Hue tourist destination built more than hundreds of years ago with an extremely large area. Inside, there are more than 100 outstanding architectural works, such as Ngo Mon, Dien Tho Palace,... All are arranged extremely harmoniously and reasonably.

2. Mausoleum

Referring to Hue tourist destinations, you certainly cannot ignore the unique architectural mausoleums of the Nguyen Dynasty. Each mausoleum has its own beauty, from location to architectural construction. Coming to Tu Duc tomb, you will see the poetic beauty; coming to Minh Mang tomb, you will see the majestic beauty of this place.

Minh Mang Tomb, also known as Hieu Tomb, is the mausoleum chosen by many tourists when coming to Hue. It is larger and more ancient than all the other mausoleums in Hue. The architecture at Minh Mang Tomb was officially designed and constructed by King Minh Mang. However, before the mausoleum was completed, the king passed away, leaving the rest for King Thieu Tri to continue construction.

At Khai Dinh Mausoleum, you will see extremely unique and sophisticated architectural works. There are also King Gia Long's tombs, Duc Duc's tombs, and Dong Khanh's tombs, all of which have extremely simple features but are proud to attract many tourists.

3. Dong Ba Market

An extremely busy Hue tourist destination is Dong Ba Market. This is the largest market in Hue and has many stalls selling many famous items. The area of Dong Ba market is very large, with a total of three floors. Each floor has different stalls, divided by area, such as the 1st floor selling dried seafood, the 2nd floor selling handicrafts, and the 3rd floor selling fabrics and clothes. Visitors can freely shop according to their needs.

4. Trang Tien Bridge

One of the symbols of Hue tourism is the Trang Tien Bridge. This is a bridge spanning the Perfume River, a place that has witnessed many ups and downs in the history of the Vietnamese people. The image of an extremely graceful bridge is reflected in the most beautiful river in Hue.

5. Quoc Hoc - Hue High School for the Gifted, or simply "the Quoc Hoc of Hue

One of the extremely famous schools located right on the banks of the Perfume River is Hue National School. This is a school associated with a rich national history, with extremely unique and special architecture and a very large campus.

6. Bach Ma Mountain

Bach Ma Mountain has an altitude of 1,450 m. This is a famous Hue tourist destination because there are many spectacular streams and waterfalls. Bach Ma Mountain is the boundary between Hue and Da Nang; that's why you can see the panoramic view of Hai Van Pass when at the top.

7. Dan Nam Giao

The place where the Nguyen Dynasty's altar took place was the Nam Giao Altar. This is one of the beautiful Hue tourist destinations for you to take the time to visit. Surrounding this area are many old trees

8. Perfume River

Hue River is a tourist destination boldly printed in Hue's poetry. At the same time, this is also the place that inspired many famous authors. With a river length of more than 80 meters, visitors can freely watch, check in, and enjoy the fragrance that heaven and earth bestow.

9. The Thien Mu Pagoda

One of the famous spiritual places in Hue, the pagoda was built right on Ha Khe hill, next to the lyrical Perfume River. Thien Mu Pagoda was built during the reign of King Nguyen Hoang, the first Nguyen lord of Dang Trong. The architecture of this temple is very sophisticated; moreover, this place also has long-standing spiritual stories.

10. Hon Chen Palace

The spiritual tourist destination in Hue that attracts a lot of tourists is Hon Chen Palace. Coming here, visitors will admire the unique surrounding scenery. In particular, tourists often come here to worship and pray for peace and good health. You can travel by road or take a dragon boat on the Perfume River to get to the temple.

11. The Thien Lam Pagoda

Thien Lam Pagoda is a pagoda with ancient and royal royal architecture. The beautiful natural scenery here gives visitors a feeling of comfort and relaxation. The pagoda has a Southern Buddhist style, so the color tone is very gentle, especially the details, which are very impressive, and yellow is chosen as the main color.

12. Tu Dam Pagoda

When it comes to spiritual tourist destinations in Hue, we certainly cannot ignore Tu Dam Pagoda. This is where the unique imprint of Vietnamese Buddhism remains. Although it is located far from the city center, it is always the most sought-after by tourists.

13. Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda

Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda was built in 1989 and is located in Cham village, Huong Tra district. This temple is considered to have a landscape like a paradise on earth. Especially here, the air is extremely fresh and the forests are vast.

14. Tu Hieu Pagoda

Another famous spiritual tourist destination is Tu Hieu Pagoda. This is a very old temple and also a place that marks the history of the people. Coming here, visitors will have an extremely relaxing feeling, as if they are lost in a fantasy land. The architecture of this temple is very unique, going through many stages of historical development.

15. Thuan An Beach

The beautiful beach that attracts many tourists is Thuan An Beach, located about 15km from the center. This is also the place where King Thieu Tri included the twenty scenes in the Divine Sutra. This place has a wild beauty that always brings impressive things to visitors.

16. Lap An Lagoon

Dam Lap An can be said to be a Hue tourist destination that seems poetic and full of romance. Dam Lap An is located in Lang Co town, quite far from the center, but many young people come here to check out cool photos. The right time for you to come here to visit is from April to July, because at that time there is a lot of beautiful sunshine and little rain.

17. Lang Co Beach

The Hue tourist destination that you must definitely visit is Lang Co Beach because of its fine white sand beaches and clear blue water. All have painted an extremely unique picture of nature that fascinates people. Coming here, visitors will enjoy wonderful fresh seafood.

18. Thanh Tan mineral spring

Thanh Tan Mineral Spring is an extremely wonderful destination when you want to relax in Hue. This place is invested in services ranging from accommodation to mineral baths that are good for health. In addition, all the systems here are very fresh and clean.

19. Bach Ma National Park

Bach Ma National Park is a place with extremely beautiful and charming natural landscapes. Visitors will be free to visit famous trails on campus and tall ancient trees. In addition, you can also admire the mysterious beauty of this garden itself.

20. Ho Thuy Tien (Daffodil Lake), also known as Thiên An Park

The new tourist destination that attracts young people is Thuy Tien Lake, with an extremely romantic scene that makes tourists so addicted to virtual living that they completely forget the way home. Coming here, visitors will enjoy light, cold winds similar to the climate in Da Lat. The surrounding scenery is so profound and peaceful that it's strange. I was also fascinated when I came here.

21. Vong Canh Hill

A destination where visitors can see the entire city of Hue is Vong Canh Hill. This place has an extremely fresh and romantic atmosphere. In the past, the king chose this as a place to rest. Today, this is the place chosen by young people as the most beautiful tourist destination when mentioning Hue.

22. Canh Duong Beach

One of the hottest destinations in Hue is Canh Duong Beach. Many tourists come here to organize camping trips with friends and colleagues. You will enjoy the natural beauty that this place has. Don't miss the sunrise and sunset moments here.

23. Pham Ngu Lao Walking Street

One cannot forget a famous destination in Hue, which is the Walking Street on Pham Ngu Lao Street. Tourists can not only admire the scenery of Hue at night but also immerse themselves in the bustling atmosphere of this place. Moreover, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious food on the walking street.

24. Hai Van Quan

Hai Van Quan was built during the Tran Dynasty and is a very important historical site located between Da Nang and Hue. When you come here to check in, the photo within the boundaries of these two cities will be very wonderful. Despite many years of fighting wars, this place is wild but attracts many tourists.

25. Huong Thuy Xuan Village

A Hue tourist destination that creates a wonderful color is Huong Thuy Xuan Village. This place is not only a facility that makes incense from many different ingredients and colors but also a check-in point not to be missed. Every Tet holiday, many tourists come here to enjoy the fragrant scents.