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Places to see, do in Hue, Vietnam

Places to see in Hue, things to do in Hue, Vietnam

1. Ancient Citadel

The first king of the Nguyen dynasty, Gia Long, commenced construction of the complex in 1805. The current citadel, including Imperial Enclosure, Forbidden purple City, Noon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, the Temple, nine Dynastic Urns, Hien Lam Cac and Cung.It is a historic site.

2. Royal Tombs

The Royal Tombs are looking more like miniature palaces than simple memorials. Hue has eight famous royal tombs to the southeast of the former citadel. The most outstanding are Gia Long Tomb, Minh Mang Tomb, Tu Duc Tomb and Khai Dinh Tomb.

3. Thien Mu Pagoda

This pagoda was built in the 14th century and is placed on Ha Khe hillock area near the Perfume River. It is also known as Linh Mu Pagoda. Thien Mu pagoda is one of the most beautiful and ancient architectural structures for reverence in Hue. The most outstanding feature of the pagoda is Phuoc Duyen Tower; the unofficial symbol of Hue.

4. Bach Ma National Park

It is in central Vietnam, 50km south of Hue. The park covers 220 sq km and is home to many rare plants and animals.

5. Canh Duong Beach

60km from Hue, this semi-circular shaped 8km beach is the most beautiful beach in the region. Its white soft, sand and mild breeze, making it a top spot for windsurfing and sailing.

6. Lang Co Beach

70km south of the city, its shore sand is very fine. This beach is suitable for tourists of all ages coming here for sea bathing because the beach slides down towards the sea sloping very gently.

7. Hue festival

In the list of Hue Tourist Attractions, Hue Festival is one of the most important one. It is the annual major event of the city. For nine days in the month of June; the city celebrates the culture, the court music and the ancient traditions of this historic city. Nam Giao Festival is a ritual that takes participants from the Royal Palace to Nam Giao platform where heaven is worshipped with incense, pearl and silk offerings and the pronunciation of ritual words. Another event is the Royal Palace Night.