Guidebook for tp. Huế
Food Scene
Elegant Restaurant
46 Phạm Ngũ LãoRisotto Restaurant
69 Nguyễn Công TrứLes Jardins de la Carambole CIUDADELA
32 Đặng Trần CônElegant Restaurant
46 Phạm Ngũ LãoStop & Eat Family Restaurant
49 Lê LợiRed Chili
12 Chu Văn AnHotTuna Restaurant
37 Võ Thị SáuNina's Cafe
16 34 Nguyễn Tri PhươngDMZ Bar
60 Lê LợiPhuong Nam Book Cafe
GECKO PUB
9 Pham Ngu Lao st., Hue
With a laid-back vibe, this is favorite of the cafes and restaurants along Pham Ngu Lao. Friendly service and Asian chic decor combine with the best street side tables in town, and food is a versatile mix of Western and Vietnamese favorites.
24 locals recommend
Gecko Pub
9 Phạm Ngũ LãoGECKO PUB
9 Pham Ngu Lao st., Hue
With a laid-back vibe, this is favorite of the cafes and restaurants along Pham Ngu Lao. Friendly service and Asian chic decor combine with the best street side tables in town, and food is a versatile mix of Western and Vietnamese favorites.
Tà Vẹt Coffee & Pub
11 Vo Thi Sau St, Hue
One part beer bar and one part cafe, this spacious spot with rustic wooden furniture a short walk from Hue's backpacker strip is a good location to meet younger English-speaking locals. There's a decent beer selection beyond the usual suspects, and the Vietnamese food is also affordable and tasty.
24 locals recommend
Tà Vẹt Coffee & Pub
11 Võ Thị SáuTà Vẹt Coffee & Pub
11 Vo Thi Sau St, Hue
One part beer bar and one part cafe, this spacious spot with rustic wooden furniture a short walk from Hue's backpacker strip is a good location to meet younger English-speaking locals. There's a decent beer selection beyond the usual suspects, and the Vietnamese food is also affordable and tasty.
Drinks & Nightlife
Asta The Club
9 Hùng VươngMTV Bar
29, ĐƯỜNG Nguyễn Thái HọcNgoc Anh Bar
15 Lê LợiSightseeing
Thien Mu Pagoda
HuếPhú Mộng
Phú MộngThe Temple of Literature Hue
Location: Formerly, various Temple of Literature were built by the Nguyen Lords in the capital and moved to three different places: Trieu Son Village, Luong Quang Village and Long Ho Village. Characteristic: The Temple of Literature is a worship temple founded by the Nguyen Dynasty to dedicate to celebrated scholars of Confucianism. In 1808, Gia Long and his Imperial Court decided to choose a low hill beyond the Thien Mu Pagoda, on the left bank of the Perfume River, i.e. the current position, to built a new imposing and striking Temple of Literature. The construction of the Temple of Literature was commenced on April 17th, 1808 and finished on November 12th, 1808.
20 locals recommend
Temple of Literature
Đường Văn ThánhThe Temple of Literature Hue
Location: Formerly, various Temple of Literature were built by the Nguyen Lords in the capital and moved to three different places: Trieu Son Village, Luong Quang Village and Long Ho Village. Characteristic: The Temple of Literature is a worship temple founded by the Nguyen Dynasty to dedicate to celebrated scholars of Confucianism. In 1808, Gia Long and his Imperial Court decided to choose a low hill beyond the Thien Mu Pagoda, on the left bank of the Perfume River, i.e. the current position, to built a new imposing and striking Temple of Literature. The construction of the Temple of Literature was commenced on April 17th, 1808 and finished on November 12th, 1808.
Shopping
Big C Huế
174 Bà TriệuDong Ba Market
An Cuu Market
Hùng Vươnglocal market
Co.opmart Huế
6 Trần Hưng ĐạoCOOP MART (Supermarket)
6 Tran Hung Dao St, Hue
Getting Around
Hanh Cafe Tourist Office
28 Chu Văn AnThesinhTourist
Hue Railway Station
Nguyễn Tri PhươngArts & Culture
Minh Mang Tomb
Quốc lộ 49Tu Duc Tomb
Cầu Đông BaKhai Dinh Tomb
The tomb was built between 1920 and 1931. It is located on top of the Chau E Mountains, 10km of Hue. Located in a vast expanse of wilderness, Khai Dinh tomb looks like a magnificent palace perched on the slope of a limestone mountain. It is an accessible by climbing 109 stone steps. Unlike the construction materials used for the other tomb, Khai Dinh mausoleum was built with modern materials such as steel and reinforced concrete. The peculiar feature of the tomb is the magnificent porcelain decorations on the walls, columns and ceilings.
69 locals recommend
Royal Tomb of Khai Dinh King
Khải ĐịnhKhai Dinh Tomb
The tomb was built between 1920 and 1931. It is located on top of the Chau E Mountains, 10km of Hue. Located in a vast expanse of wilderness, Khai Dinh tomb looks like a magnificent palace perched on the slope of a limestone mountain. It is an accessible by climbing 109 stone steps. Unlike the construction materials used for the other tomb, Khai Dinh mausoleum was built with modern materials such as steel and reinforced concrete. The peculiar feature of the tomb is the magnificent porcelain decorations on the walls, columns and ceilings.
Hue Citadel
Hue has chosen to be the capital city of the Southern Kingdom by all Nguyen Lords and officially became the capital under Tay Son’reign. For approximately 400 years, Hue has become a great landscape and architectural site. Hue’ royal complex has been officially recognized by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Situated on the Northern bank of the Perfume River, with an area of 500 ha and a system of three circles of ramparts, namely from outside to inside: Kinh Thanh (Capital Citadel), Hoang Thanh (Royal Citadel) and Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden Citadel).
Kinh Thanh Hue (Hue Capital Citadel): Resumed in 1805, during the reign of Emperor Gia Long, this structure was completed in 1832 under the sovereignty of Emperor Ming Mang. Kings during Nguyen time in power planned to erect ramparts, palaces and constructional works of royal. Kinh Thanh is still original with nearly 140 small and large constructions.
This Citadel is a remarkable piece of architecture. Square in shape, 10 km in circumference, 6 m high, 21 m thick with 10 entrances, and this structure has an additional gate connecting the Tran Binh Bastion called the Thai Binh Mon. On the top of the walls that surround it, 24 bastions are established for defensive purposes.
73 locals recommend
Imperial City
Hue Citadel
Hue has chosen to be the capital city of the Southern Kingdom by all Nguyen Lords and officially became the capital under Tay Son’reign. For approximately 400 years, Hue has become a great landscape and architectural site. Hue’ royal complex has been officially recognized by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Situated on the Northern bank of the Perfume River, with an area of 500 ha and a system of three circles of ramparts, namely from outside to inside: Kinh Thanh (Capital Citadel), Hoang Thanh (Royal Citadel) and Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden Citadel).
Kinh Thanh Hue (Hue Capital Citadel): Resumed in 1805, during the reign of Emperor Gia Long, this structure was completed in 1832 under the sovereignty of Emperor Ming Mang. Kings during Nguyen time in power planned to erect ramparts, palaces and constructional works of royal. Kinh Thanh is still original with nearly 140 small and large constructions.
This Citadel is a remarkable piece of architecture. Square in shape, 10 km in circumference, 6 m high, 21 m thick with 10 entrances, and this structure has an additional gate connecting the Tran Binh Bastion called the Thai Binh Mon. On the top of the walls that surround it, 24 bastions are established for defensive purposes.
Parks & Nature
Mount Ngự Bình