Located between the South and North of the beloved long S-shaped land, Hue tourist city has long been famous for many scenic spots and historical sites, palaces and temples with “breath”. ancient times of a glorious king.

Everyone wants to visit Hue once to see firsthand the vivid evidences of the last feudal dynasty, feel the genuine love, dear voice, listen to the addiction of Hue people. If you and your loved ones are planning to travel to Hue , let’s pocket a Hue travel guide so that you won’t be surprised when you first come to the ancient land.

When is the best season to travel to Hue?

The climate in Hue belongs to the tropical monsoon region but is transitional from the subtropical to the tropical monsoon. Therefore, there is no clear winter and dry season like the North and the South.

The weather in Hue is quite harsh, with two trends: hot and dry and wet and cold. The hot season usually starts from May to September and the cold season usually lasts from October to March of the following year. At this time, due to the influence of the northeast monsoon, Hue weather is rainy and quite cold.

If comparing the two types of weather, it is obvious that the dry season is a favorable season to travel to Hue . In particular, during the period from January to the end of February, Hue is still spring, at this time the weather in Hue is quite beautiful, the climate is cool, sometimes a bit chilly, very suitable for walking and sightseeing. historical monuments, temples and citadels.

Meanwhile, in the rainy season, Hue often has more rain than neighboring localities. Some times from about September to October is the season of purple mausoleum flowers, sometimes the sky is clear, the clouds clear, the climate is mild.

According to Hue tourism experience of tourists, it is not necessary to travel to Hue in the dry season to be beautiful because the rainy season also has its own interesting things.

The weather is cool, not too hot, but there can also be sudden rain. In addition, Hue rain is likened to a specialty that attracts visitors here. Many tourists choose to travel to Hue in the rainy season to see the quiet and ancient beauty of the famous mausoleum and ancient capital.

Therefore, if you still wonder which season is the best to travel to Hue   , you can consider the climate and weather characteristics of Hue above to choose for yourself and your loved ones the right time to visit Hue . best.

• See also: Hue City Tour

Where to go when traveling to Hue?

• Hue Citadel

Speaking of Hue, one of the tourist attractions in Hue that we have to mention first is Hue Citadel. Hue Citadel is located right on the banks of the Perfume River – the poetic Hue river.

Hue Citadel is one of the world cultural relics recognized by UNESCO. This is a complex of cultural relics symbolizing a feudal period of Vietnam, including the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden City…

• The Tombs

Not only Hue Citadel, the mausoleums of the Nguyen Dynasty are still preserved to this day. These mausoleums are selected by their owners with the right terrain and architectural drawings to build, so each mausoleum brings very unique and very unique architectural features with carved details. exquisite in every detail. In particular, the Tomb of Khai Dinh, Tomb of Gia Long, Tomb of Minh Mang, Tomb of Tu Duc, … are the mausoleums that you must definitely visit once when traveling to Hue.

• Khai Dinh mausoleum

Referring to Hue, one cannot fail to mention the mausoleum of the Nguyen Dynasty. Your Hue tour will be more interesting, if you do not visit the destination of Khai Dinh Tomb. You will admire the pinnacle of fine art of creating porcelain and glass by the artisans of the past. It can be said that Khai Dinh Tomb is a unique combination of East-West architecture.

• Minh Mang tomb

Another popular tourist destination in Hue is Minh Mang Tomb. Only 12km from Hue city, Minh Mang Tomb is considered the most massive and magnificent mausoleum in Hue, because from the desolate mountainous area, through the hands and ingenious creativity of a team of builders up to 10,000. This majestic mausoleum, unique architecture has become the pride of the people of the ancient capital.

• Gia Long Tomb

Tomb of King Gia Long is the founding king of the dynasty. This king’s mausoleum is one of the most famous works of the Nguyen Dynasty. Located in the vast pine forest and dozens of large and small hills, Gia Long’s mausoleum has an ancient, wild, rustic and peaceful beauty. Tomb of King Gia Long is one of the places that attracts many tourists to visit, admire the beauty and hear the story of the immortal love associated with this mausoleum.

• Tomb of Tu Duc

Located in a narrow valley in Duong Xuan Thuong village, Cu Chanh canton, Tu Duc Tomb (also known as Khiem Lang) is probably the most beautiful of the mausoleums of the Nguyen kings because of the harmony between the natural scenery “charming water” and immense architectural space.

Khiem Lang is surrounded by a basin of green trees and is located near a large lake, Tu Duc Tomb appears with ancient features and sophisticated architecture immersed in poetic nature and strangely peaceful space. period.

• Huong river

As a symbol and also the pride of the people of Hue, the Perfume River is as gentle as a long, soft silk strip in the middle of the dreamy land of Kinh Ky. Perfume River is jade green, clear as if reflecting the poetic city scene under the calm water and sparkling in the sunlight.

Many artisans, while cruising to admire the peaceful Huong Giang River and listen to traditional Hue folk songs, have found abundant inspiration to compose immortal poems.

• Thien Mu Pagoda

This pagoda is a famous Hue attraction and indispensable in every journey to discover Hue.

About 5km west of Hue city center, with another name is Linh Mu Pagoda, the pagoda is located on Ha Khe hill, overlooking the romantic Perfume River.

The pagoda has a long-standing beauty with spacious grounds, a tranquil setting and especially the 7-storey Phuoc Duyen tower in the front yard of the temple, which is considered a typical symbol for Hue city.

Appearing in the middle of a poetic and lyrical natural space, Thien Mu Pagoda is the source of inspiration for many works of poetry and music.

Coming to Thien Mu Pagoda, listening to the pagoda’s echoes in your ears and in the poetic natural scenery, you will find your heart lighter and more relaxed in front of the chaos of life.

• Vong Canh Hill

To admire the panoramic view of the city from above, go to Vong Canh Hill. From the high point of view of Vong Canh Lau, you will be able to see the “charming river” landscape of the poetic Perfume River and ancient tombs and temples, looking far away is the majestic mountains. great.

If you have the opportunity, visit Vong Canh Hill at dawn or at sunset, you will see a whole corner of Hue’s sky as glowing in the shimmering sunlight.

Delicious dishes not to be missed when traveling to Hue

Hue has long become the cultural capital that when we come here, we are free to explore; from culture, architecture, history to scenery, art… and of course, food is indispensable.

If you have planned a visit to the ancient capital, have you thought about what you will eat when traveling to Hue ?

Nam Pho soup cake, banh khot, mixed figs, mussel rice, grilled meat vermicelli, Hue beef vermicelli, nam cake, filter cake, Hue tea… are dishes that you and your loved ones can’t help but try once when coming to Hue. Please.

Hotels, resorts in Hue

Vinpearl Hotel Hue, Banyan Tree Lang Co Hotels & Resorts, Ana Mandara Hue Resort & Spa, Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa, Imperial Hue Hotel, Eldora Hue Hotel, Vedana Lagoon Resort & Spa Hue, Indochine Palace,… are the guests. Top Top hotels for you to choose when coming to dreamy Hue.

If you have a tighter budget, there are still many mid-range hotels and motels with full facilities for you and your loved ones.

How long should I travel to Hue?

So how long does it take to travel to Hue to fully explore this dream city? According to the experience of tourists who have come here, you should spend time traveling to Hue for days and 2 nights to be able to visit and comfortably enjoy the taste of the ancient capital.

If you don’t have much time, you and your loved ones can still encapsulate a 1-day Hue tour. Of course, with this option, you are required to remove some Hue tourist sites from the list of must-visit places in Hue in your notebook.

Wish you and your loved ones have a complete and meaningful trip to Hue.