Asia > Vietnam > Hue: Weather, Climate and Travel Guide

Former imperial capital of Vietnam, Hue is located in the center of the country, crossed by the river Song Huong, better known by thename of Perfume River. Living mainly on tourism and fishing, the city has about 340,000 inhabitants. Several notable sites were damaged or partially destroyed during various conflicts, many monuments can still be admired, such as the royal citadel, surrounded by a wide moat, and its ten fortified gates: in his enclosure, we find the yellow city Imperial and the forbidden purple City. To see: the Palace of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of the Mandarins, the throne room of the Imperial Museum. This set is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You will also admire the Trang Tien Bridge, built by Gustave Eiffel, which spans the river, with 6 steel arches; Pagoda of the Celestial Lady, on a hill on the right bank, octagonal tower where each floor has a human representation of Buddha; the tombs of the Nguyen emperors on the western shore, you enjoy all the better if you go down the river by boat. But Hue is also the only city where you have the chance to taste traditional imperial cuisine with flavors so refined set his popular presentations. You can also swim in Thuan An beach, or relax at the My An Hot Spring. The city is served by the international airport Phu Bai and Hue Railway Station which connects Hanoi and Saigon . To move around the city, there are bicycle taxis but you can also rent a bike or a car, or even move bike.