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    An independent selection of the best things to see and do in Hue. No paid placements, no advertorial.

    Hue see and do guide

    Thien Mu Pagoda

    Thien Mu Pagoda

    Hue's oldest pagoda, Thien Mu - also known as Linh Mu, is one of the city's most beautiful places. Early mornings and late... Read more

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    Thien Mu Pagoda
    Kim Long Hue
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    Hue Citadel

    Hue Citadel

    Hue’s Imperial Citadel is the centrepiece attraction of the former royal capital. It was the home of Vietnam’s last royal... Read more
    Hue Citadel
    23 Thang 8, Hue
    200,000VND - audio tour exra
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    Khai Dinh's Tomb

    Khai Dinh's Tomb

    Khai Dinh was the last of the Nguyen Dynasty emperors to have a grand mausoleum built in his honour. His is the most bizarre,... Read more

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    Khai Dinh's Tomb
    Chan Chu, Hue
    100,000VND

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    Tu Duc's Tomb

    Tu Duc's Tomb

    Many view Tu Duc's Tomb, with its traditional Chinese style layout, to be the most beautiful of the Nguyen Dynasty Tombs. Untll... Read more

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    Tu Duc's Tomb
    Huyen Tran Cong Chua St, Hue
    100,000VND

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    Minh Mang's Tomb

    Minh Mang's Tomb

    A little further out of town, a new bridge has made Minh Mang's Tomb far more accessible. Until recent years it was accessible... Read more

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    Minh Mang's Tomb
    Follow Minh Mang Rd to Hue City bypass and cross the river
    100,000VND

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    Nam Giao, Hue

    Nam Giao, Hue

    Hue's answer to Beijing's Temple of Heaven may be modest in the extreme - but it's worth taking a short wander around this... Read more

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    Nam Giao, Hue
    Le Ngo Cat Hue - at the end of both Dien Bien Phu and Phan Boi Chau Streets
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    Dieu De Pagoda, Hue

    Dieu De Pagoda, Hue

    Dieu De Pagoda is a lovely serene spot on Bach Dang St near the eastern gate of the citadel. It's a good place to incorporate... Read more

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    Dieu De Pagoda, Hue
    Bach Dang St Hue
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    National School, Hue

    National School, Hue

    A great stop to include in an afternoon walk along the Perfume River. The National School is probably Vietnam's most historic... Read more

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    National School, Hue
    Le Loi St, Hue, Vietnam
    Free

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    Ho Quyen Royal Arena

    Ho Quyen Royal Arena

    Ho Quyen is worth visiting in part because so few travellers do. And the remains are in remarkably good shape - and have not yet... Read more

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    Ho Quyen Royal Arena
    Off Bui Thi Xuan St
    Free

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    Ho Chi Minh Museum, Hue

    Ho Chi Minh Museum, Hue

    One for the Ho Chi Minh or museum fanatics. It's on the main road so there's no harm in stopping. Very similar to the Ho Chi... Read more

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    Ho Chi Minh Museum, Hue
    Le Loi St, Hue, Vietnam not far past the National School

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    DMZ day trip from Hue

    DMZ day trip from Hue

    The DMZ day trip from Hue may be popular, but whether you're a casual visitor or a history buff, it's a not an entirely... Read more

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    DMZ day trip from Hue
    From Dong Ha, 75kms north of Hue

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    Royal Antiquities Museum, Hue

    Royal Antiquities Museum, Hue

    Hue's Royal Antiquities Museum was recently relocated to a newly renovated palace at its previous address by the citadel. It may... Read more

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    Royal Antiquities Museum, Hue
    3 Le Truc St, Hue
    50,000VND

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    Hue's historic churches

    Hue's historic churches

    Phu Cam and Our Lady of Perpetual Help churches in downtown Hue have played an important role in Vietnam's modern history. While... Read more

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    Hue's historic churches
    Phu Cam - Doan Huu Trong St. OLPH - Nguyen Hue St

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    Gia Long's Tomb, Hue

    Gia Long's Tomb, Hue

    Remoteness has meant that the tomb of Gia Long, the man who established Vietnam’s capital in Hue, sees few travellers - all the... Read more

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    Gia Long's Tomb, Hue
    18kms from town along the river
    100k - arbitrary payment to guard

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    An Dinh Palace, Hue

    An Dinh Palace, Hue

    Built by his father Khai Dinh, An Dinh Palace was the last Hue abode of Bao Dai, the last Nguyen Dynasty King. He lived here... Read more

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    An Dinh Palace, Hue
    97 Phan Dinh Phung St, Hue - or at the rear on Nguyen Hue St

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    BEST OF Hue

    The best things to do during a visit to Vietnam's former imperial capital, Hue. While Hue is home to more historical sites than any other place in...

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    Hue
    GALLERIES & VIDEOS

    Postcard from Hue - in search of Tet 1968

    Postcard from Hue - in search of Tet 1968

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    Hue Vietnam floods of 2017 - a travel guide

    Hue Vietnam floods of 2017 - a travel guide

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    Hue in 72 hours - suggested itinerary

    Hue in 72 hours - suggested itinerary

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    The faces of Hue

    The faces of Hue

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    Hue BRIEFING

    A traveller briefing on Hue including historical and contemporary insights.

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    Hue OUR IDEAS

    Unique ideas for the curious traveller to Hue by Rusty Compass.

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    Vietnam BLOGS

    Questions TripAdvisor should answer about its hotel awards

    4 August 2015

    TripAdvisor's powerful. Its rankings can make or break hotels, restaurants, tourist services.... read more

    Time to close the firing range at Vietnam's Cu Chi tunnels?

    31 March 2018

    The Viet Cong tunnel network at Cu Chi is among Vietnam's most popular tourist attractions. But... read more

    How did Dunkin Donuts and Burger King get prime positions for Vietnam’s 40th anniversary victory celebrations?

    29 April 2015

    As nostalgic old soldiers wander along Saigon’s main street tomorrow, remembering their heroic... read more

    A day in Hanoi - thinking about America

    14 July 2017

    From guns to gays. A Hanoi Saturday spent thinking about the United States and Vietnam. Last... read more

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