THING TO DO IN HUE CITY

Hue Vietnam, the former imperial capital, boasts a long-lasting treasure trove of world-renowned ancient wonders, distinctive cultural traits, and delightful traditional cuisine, where visitors can immerse themselves in Vietnam's illustrious history as if they are traveling back in time.
If you are passionate about Vietnamese culture or just looking for an escape from the bright lights and traffic jams of bustling cities, Hue could be a long-awaited oasis for you. Regardless of the rapid urbanization in Southeast Asia, the ancient royal city enchants tourists with poetic landscapes, a tranquil atmosphere, religious traditions, hundreds-year-old historic architecture, and significant highlights of UNESCO-recognized tangible and intangible cultural heritages. This article will provide you with the essential information you need to know before planning your trip to Hue Vietnam.

•    Lang Co beach: The beach in the fishing village has a beautiful tropical landscape that makes it a popular tourist destination.
Hai Van Pass: A contender for the most famous road in Vietnam, the Hai Van Pass is a short but scenic route winding around a mountainside above the East Sea, on the central coast.
•    Lap An lagoon: Visiting Lập An Lagoon, you can enjoy the picturesque scenery with white clouds floating on high mountain ranges in the unique bright blue sky background.
Hue Afternoon City Tour will guide you to visit highlight destinations such as Hue imperial Khai Dinh royal tomb and then Thien Mu Pagoda.
•    Hue Imperial City: Famously being one of Vietnam’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Imperial City of Hue has long been a must-see attraction for tourists visiting a hidden charm of Vietnam.
•    Khai Dinh royal tomb: Visit the famous and impressive tomb of the last king in Nguyen’s dynasty.
•    Thien Mu pagoda: There’s a religious site in Hue, Vietnam that lures tourists by its beautiful and ancient architectural structures of worship, Thien Mu pagoda in the ancient Hue city.

•       Soak in the Alba Thanh Tan Hot Springs
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Hot Springs
If you want to get outside Hue then head to the Alba Thanh Tan Hot Springs which is around 30 kilometers from the city center.

Here you will find one of the most famous hot springs resorts in Vietnam and there are a number of outdoor tubs available here.

You can also enjoy designated therapy rooms where you can get a soothing massage or other spa treatments.

There are also other quirky activities on offer here such as a high wire and a zip line, or you can play water games in the aqua park.

•       Journey to Bach Ma National Park
Bach Ma National Park is located at 1,450 meters above sea level and encompasses some of the prettiest scenery in all of Hue.

On a visit here you will find towering waterfalls as well as pretty hiking trails and there are several crumbling French villas to observe along the way.

The park is part of the wider Annamite Range and this part of Vietnam is known for its lush landscapes.

You can also combine a trip here with a stop off at the Cau Hai Village.

•       Dong Ba Market is one of the premium shopping spots in Hue if you are looking for a dose of authenticity in the city.

Here you will find a flea market as well as a number of toothsome local food stalls.

This spot was made famous when celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain came here and filmed an episode of his show ‘No Reservations’. Bourdain sampled the Bun Bo here but you will find a huge number of other dishes including noodle soups and spring rolls.Dong Ba Market is one of the premium shopping spots in Hue if you are looking for a dose of authenticity in the city.

Here you will find a flea market as well as a number of toothsome local food stalls.

This spot was made famous when celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain came here and filmed an episode of his show ‘No Reservations’. Bourdain sampled the Bun Bo here but you will find a huge number of other dishes including noodle soups and spring rolls.