Located in the Central and once the capital of Vietnam, Hue city is
well-known for its charming and peaceful beauty. Hue is not as dynamic
and lively as the neighboring city of Danang, but it will take time to
discover everything. Hence we love to suggest some ideas from our daily Hue city tour which will help you experience top things to do in Hue city if you have only one day exploring this destination.
Once the capital of Vietnam during the feudal period which was ruled by
the emperors of Nguyen Dynasty, Hue is famous for many spectacular
architectural works constructed by the royal family. Exploring the
attractions of royal architectural works is one of the best ways to get
knowledge about the history and culture of the former capital city. The
most important landmark of Hue is the Imperial City where Nguyen Dynasty
Emperors lived and conducted administrative work from 1802 to 1945.
With the significant historical, cultural and architectural values of
palaces, pavilions, carved gates and other royal buildings, this vast
monument complex has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural
Heritage in 1993, and it is absolutely worth a visit while in Hue.
Besides, you should not miss out the royal tombs which were built as
final resting places of Nguyen Emperors. Among 7 available mausoleums,
three main tombs most commonly visited are Khai Dinh’s Tomb, Ming Mang’s
Tomb and Tu Duc’s Tomb. You will have more chances to learn more about
the characteristic architectural styles of each emperor tomb. While Ming
Mang’s Tomb and Tu Duc’s Tomb have the similar traditional
architectural styles and the harmonious setting of buildings and
surrounding natural sites of gardens and lakes, the tomb of Khai Dinh is
unique with the mixture of Oriental and Western architecture.
Apart from the constructions of emperors, religious sites have always
been indispensable attractions in Hue city. Paying a visit to the sacred
pagodas and temples of Hue will help you understand more about the
local people’s spiritual life. One of the must-sees is Thien Mu Pagoda
which is known as the oldest and the most beautiful one in Hue. The
pagoda has several important features to admire such as the symbolic
seven-story tower (Phuoc Duyen Tower), Big Copper Bell, the Main Palace,
Literature Stone and Turtle and the autographs of the Nguyen emperors.
Situated in Ha Khe Hill on the north bank of Perfume River, one of the
favorite ways to reach the site is by a cruise along the river. Take a
dragon boat trip available in the itinerary of our Hue city tour to soak up the peaceful atmosphere and delightful scenery on the waterways.
For any sightseeing trip to Vietnam destinations, a visit to local
markets is a must-do to get a glimpse of the pace of life. In Hue, Dong
Ba market is known as the biggest commercial center of the city, and it
offers many types of goods, local specialties, cultural gifts and
souvenirs. The food court of the market is also a part you should not
ignore, you will take a chance to sample iconic local dishes such as
beef noodle soup (Bun Bo Hue), Hue mussel rice (Com Hen), and a variety
of Hue traditional cakes.
All the above are our suggestions for things to do in Hue city in one
day, which will help you have fulfilled experiences of this ancient
capital city. To learn more about the city with our knowledgeable local
guide, don’t forget to check out Hue city tour and more useful travel information for your trip in Hue from the local experts of Eco Nature Travel!
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