According to TripAdvisor, Hue is a city located along the Perfume River and is home to numerous historical sites, many of which are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Some of the must-see attractions in Hue include the intricate Imperial Citadel, the vibrant Thanh Toan Bridge, the royal tombs, and the Forbidden Purple City.
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| Hue Citadel. (Photo: VOV) |
The Hue Citadel complex served as the residence of nine Nguyen lords and 13 Nguyen Dynasty emperors. Its construction spanned over 31 years, from 1802 to 1833. Each of the tombs within the citadel was designed to reflect the unique temperament, philosophy, and priorities of the respective Nguyen kings.
Described by TripAdvisor as a “forgotten, almost mythological world,” the Hue Citadel and Imperial Tombs are adorned with moss-covered towers nestled in the hills and weathered stone warriors standing guard over the deceased.
Several Vietnamese Destinations Featured in TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Rankings
In the “Top Destinations” category of the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Destinations Awards 2024, Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, secures the 4th position. Hoi An, an ancient city in Quang Nam province, takes the 10th spot among the world’s top 25 destinations.
Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO heritage site, and the town of Sa Pa in the northern highlands of Vietnam were also recognized among the world’s 25 top trending destinations this year, as voted by TripAdvisor readers.
“Travelers visit Ha Long Bay to marvel at its magnificent limestone islands, rock formations, and enchanting caves, sculpted over centuries by wind and water,” wrote Tripadvisor.
| The rankings for the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Destinations Awards 2024 are based on the quality and quantity of traveler reviews on TripAdvisor between October 1, 2022, and September 30, 2023. |
The majestic beauty of sacred Yen Tu Mountain
Yen Tu Mountain is located in the northeast of Vietnam, in Uong Bi city, Quang Ninh province, about 50km from Ha Long Bay and about 110km from Hanoi capital.
A Replica of Hue in South Vietnam
Nguyen Thanh Tung lived in Hue for only five years, but its beauty has been deeply carved in his mind. He nurtured for a long time an idea to make a replica of his native city, which had been, for nearly four centuries, the country’s capital imbued with full national cultural and historical identities. Hue was recognized by UNESCO as a World’s Cultural Heritage in 1993.
Central Vietnam among top 15 not-to-miss spots in 2020
The central region of Vietnam has been listed in the top 15 must-see destinations in 2020 by the World Travel magazine.
Thien Mu pagoda – oldest pagoda in former capital of Hue
Located on Ha Khe Hill, on the northen bank of the Huong River, some 5km from the downtown area of Hue, Thien Mu was the oldest pagoda, the capital of Viet Nam under the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945).
Hue International Hot Air Balloon Festival to open in April
NDO – The third Hue International Hot Air Balloon Festival 2019 will take place from April 27 to 29.
