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Hue, Vietnam - Vietnam's Former Imperial Capital

Hue was the seat of the Nguyen Dynasty's empire. The rich traditions, culture, and structures of the long-gone Nguyens live on in their former capital.

Hue, Central Vietnam Travel Guide

Once the feudal and Imperial capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen Emperors, Hue is now a quiet city in Central Vietnam with a wealth of Imperial buildings, pagodas and tombs. Explore the remnants of Hue's imperial power and discover the region's unique food, beer, and accommodations in the process.

A Walking Tour Through the Hue Citadel, Hue, Vietnam

Find your way around the Forbidden Purple City (or what's left of it) in this illustrated walking tour through the Hue Citadel in the city of Hue in Central Vietnam.

The Royal Tombs of Hue, Vietnam

All about the Royal Tombs of Hue in Vietnam – the final resting places of Vietnam’s Nguyen Emperors in the hills of Hue.

How to Visit the Royal Tombs in Hue, Vietnam

How to visit the Royal Tombs in Hue, Vietnam, and how to get back to the hotel – with information on cost per trip

List of Royal Tombs in Hue, Vietnam

There are seven known Royal Tombs in Hue, six to the southeast of the Citadel on the other side of the Perfume River, and a single tomb on the same side. Of these seven tombs, three are significantly more popular compared to the rest, due to their relative good condition and better accessibility.

Minh Mang Royal Tomb, Hue, Vietnam

A look at the understated yet undoubtedly regal Minh Mang Royal Tomb in the former Imperial capital of Hue, Vietnam.

Walking Tour of Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, Hue, Vietnam

A walking tour of the Khai Dinh Royal Tomb in Hue, Central Vietnam – a tourist attraction in the former Imperial capital of Hue.

Walking Tour of Tu Duc Royal Tomb, Hue, Vietnam

A walking tour of the Tu Duc Royal Tomb in Hue, Central Vietnam – a tourist attraction in the former Imperial capital of Hue.

Thien Mu Pagoda - the Pagoda of the Heavenly Lady

All about Thien Mu Pagoda, a historic temple on the banks of the Perfume River in Hue, Vietnam.

Review of Victory Hotel, Hue, Vietnam

A review of the Victory Hotel, a budget hotel some distance from the Hue city center in Central Vietnam.

Vietnam Hotel Picks: Hue Budget Hotels

Despite the "budget hotel" designation, some of the higher-priced Hue hotels in this list actually have amenities comparable to three- or four-star facilities elsewhere; the relatively low prices of accommodations in Hue, Vietnam allow most of the Hue budget hotels in this list to offer incomparable value for the Vietnam tourist. Take note,...

UNESCO.org - Complex of Hué Monuments

Information about the complex of Hue, Vietnam monuments, from the UNESCO.

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