Things to See and Do in Hue

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  • Photo of Brown EYES Hue

    Brown EYES Hue

    Traveler Rating 4.00
    15 reviews 30 travel blogs 9 photos
    Distance: 1.4 miles from city center
    Category: Nightlife
    Reviews & Experiences:
    • Jul 16, 2011 Full to the brim every night, all patrons get a free shot when they first arrive. Good mixture of music, and it gives out a ...
    • Jan 10, 2007 ... As we were celebrating a 20th birthday,we hit a nighclub called Brown Eyes, a funky little bar with pool tables, great ...
    • Dec 3, 2007 ... as Hanoi! Make sure the horn on your bike works! Tried Brown Eyes night club, 55 Nguyen Sinh Cing St. Free taxi from ...
    • Oct 20, 2008 ... a happy hour bar in mind we set off to a place called "Brown Eyes" Well....... this is where things went down hill for me ...

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  • Photo of Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)

    Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)

    Traveler Rating 4.50
    221 reviews 250 travel blogs 273 photos
    Distance: 81.7 miles from city center
    Category: Historic sites
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    • Nov 14, 2011 This has tzken some damage with several wars but seems like VN just recently realized the history here and decided to do ...
    • May 10, 2011 The Citadel is certainly an important monument for Hue but it has not been maintained for such an important complex. If you ...
    • Dec 9, 2005 ... and this houses two further enclosures, the next one being the Imperial City which reminds us of the scale and design of ...
    • Jan 6, 2008 ... is gone forever.   Our first stop was the "Citadel" the imperial city, started in 1804 by Emperor Gia Long. This was ...

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  • Photo of Thien Mu Pagoda Hue

    Thien Mu Pagoda Hue

    Traveler Rating 4.50
    49 reviews 216 travel blogs 408 photos
    Distance: 3.2 miles from city center
    Category: Buildings and Structures
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    • Dec 9, 2005 ... the early 1900's. We take a look at Thien Mu Pagoda, close to the citadel in Hue. We see a rusting blue Austin car which ...
    • May 5, 2004 ... and set off down the river making our first stop at Thien Mu Pagoda which was set up high on a hill overlooking the Perfume ...
    • Jan 12, 2004 ... road along the Perfume river, past the lovely old Thien Mu pagoda and many villages. (Leaving the bike whilst visiting ...
    • Apr 13, 2007 ... road. On our ride we visited the beautifully serene Thien Mu Pagoda. Although it has a beautiful setting overlooking the ...

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  • Photo of Tomb of Tu Duc Hue

    Tomb of Tu Duc Hue

    Traveler Rating 4.50
    63 reviews 73 travel blogs 104 photos
    Distance: 81.7 miles from city center
    Category: Historic sites
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    • Feb 7, 2012 if you rent a motorbike to go around the tombs it's ok to stop by this one and Dong Khanh Tomb which is right next door.
    • Dec 9, 2005 ... kilometres further we stop at the royal tomb of Tu Duc, who was a poet and king of Vietnam from 1847 to 1883. His Mausoleum ...
    • Apr 12, 2007 We rented a motorbike again to get out to the tomb of Tu Duc, about 6 km from town.  It wasn't a particularly ...
    • Apr 13, 2011 ... to take the binoculars with us.   Our last tomb was the tomb of Tu Duc.    This was supposed to be *the* ...

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  • Photo of Tomb of Minh Mang Hue

    Tomb of Minh Mang Hue

    Traveler Rating 4.50
    38 reviews 38 travel blogs 84 photos
    Distance: 81.7 miles from city center
    Category: Historic sites
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    • Mar 2, 2009 ... Minh Mang Tombs. Minh Mang was particularly peaceful and scenic. The tomb of Minh Mang is located over a bridge in a gated ...
    • Feb 24, 2006 ... the other but it didn't seem to matter! Next the royal tomb of Minh Mang which had very beautiful grounds (as they should ...
    • Feb 1, 2010 ... couple of Royal Tombs:  Tomb of Tu Duc and Tomb of Minh Mang.  During the trip we also visited the Thien Mu ...
    • Jan 9, 2011 ... off to see the tomb of one of them as our next stop.The Tomb of Minh Mang is set in acres of land just outside of Hue. The ...

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  • Photo of Bach Ma National Park Hue

    Bach Ma National Park Hue

    Traveler Rating 4.00
    5 reviews 10 travel blogs 4 photos
    Distance: 26.6 miles from city center
    Category: Parks and Gardens
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    • Jun 7, 2004 ... bus to drop us at Cau Hao where the turn off to Bach Ma National PArk is, then had some breakfast. We were determined not ...
    • Mar 3, 2009 ... Zen Monastery, built on the side of a mountain in the Bach Ma National Park its reached by boat after driving approx ...
    • Jul 19, 2009 ... bouncing all over the place!  So glad we did the National park - definately one of the highlights of my trip so ...
    • Jul 18, 2003 ... night over their fan! It was so hot. SATURDAY 19th Bach Ma National Park Woke up and sat waiting in the office ...

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  • Photo of Tomb of Khai Dinh Hue

    Tomb of Khai Dinh Hue

    Traveler Rating 4.50
    68 reviews 30 travel blogs 69 photos
    Distance: 81.7 miles from city center
    Category: Historic sites
    Reviews & Experiences:
    • Feb 7, 2012 it's a bit far from the city center and there are no signs to guide you but it's worth the adventure! Rent a motorbike and go ...
    • May 12, 2004 ... , we passed into another room which I believe held the actual tomb of Khai Dinh. It was ornate, but really too dark to see ...
    • Jan 8, 2011 ... were soaking!! Next stops were the tombs of the kings, first Minh Mang and then Khai Dinh. These were really interesting and ...
    • Oct 17, 2009 ... Pingyao (China) and not used since! First stop was the tomb of Khai Dinh This was a huge complex with a boating lake, ...

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  • Photo of Thai Hoa Palace Hue

    Thai Hoa Palace Hue

    Traveler Rating 4.50
    2 reviews 21 travel blogs 47 photos
    Distance: 81.7 miles from city center
    Category: Historic sites
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    • Feb 13, 2006 ... maroon lacquered columns lining the throne room of the Thai Hoa Palace, bonsai trees, detailed altars for the Nyugen at The ...
    • Mar 17, 2005 ... destroyed in the war in 1968. What remains is the Thai Hoa palace and a couple of reception halls. The intriguing sounding ...
    • Mar 3, 2011 ... by royal elephants and soldiers. We walked through the Tha Hoa Palace (where major ceremonies were held) which was ...
    • Sep 28, 2011 ... Mieu temple (dedicated to the 13 Nguyen Royal Emperors); Thai Hoa Palace; the Forbidden Purple City; and finally the Royal ...

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  • Photo of Nine Dynastic Uurns Hue

    Nine Dynastic Uurns Hue

    Traveler Rating 5.00
    3 reviews
    Distance: 81.7 miles from city center
    Category: Historic sites

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  • Photo of Perfume River Hue

    Perfume River Hue

    Traveler Rating 3.50
    42 reviews 509 travel blogs 423 photos
    Distance: 81.7 miles from city center
    Category: Beaches, Water Sports, Lakes & Rivers
    Reviews & Experiences:
    • Feb 7, 2012 it was a little disappointing as the river was pretty muddy because of all the rain and flooding up in the north and the ...
    • Mar 2, 2009 ... and temples. The main gate provides great views of the Perfume River surrounded by the busy city. Because the citadel has ...
    • Sep 14, 2011 ... after we climb to a high point with beautiful views of the perfume river.  We later stop by a small dusty village and ...
    • Jan 8, 2011 ... architecture. Last stop was a trip on a dragon boat along the perfume river....again the rain made it not so fun! However, ...

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  • Photo of Truong Tien Bridge Hue

    Truong Tien Bridge Hue

    Traveler Rating 4.50
    7 reviews 4 travel blogs 2 photos
    Distance: 81.7 miles from city center
    Category: Buildings and Structures
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    • Jul 15, 2011 ... hotel we're now enjoying watching the light show on the Truong Tien Bridge as it changes from green to pink then yellow and ...
    • Feb 25, 2010 ... Hue city, another UNESC0 World Heritage Site. Walked over the Truong Tien bridge to the old part of the city on the north ...
    • Jul 8, 2011 ... on a walking tour of the city. First site was the Truong Tien Bridge first built by the French in 1897 and rebuilt after ...
    • Feb 18, 2010 ... There were no street stalls on the riverfront, so I crossed the Truong Tien bridge to get to the other part of the city. ...

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  • Photo of Halls of the Mandarins Hue

    Halls of the Mandarins Hue

    5 travel blogs 4 photos
    Distance: 81.7 miles from city center
    Category: Buildings and Structures
    Reviews & Experiences:
    • Jul 9, 2007 ... the elements and 4 representing the seasons) and the Halls of the Mandarins. At 5pm it was time to board our overnight ...
    • May 7, 2009 ... photo".   Outside of this building are the Halls of the Mandarins. They now house displays of pictures, handicrafts ...
    • Apr 20, 2005 ... saw the remains of the Forbidden Purple City (mostly weeds!), the Halls of the Mandarins and loads of other stuff. We ...
    • Dec 1, 2010 ... servants), of which very little remains today.  The Halls of the Mandarins on either side of the courtyard behind Thai ...

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  • Photo of The Fine Arts Museum Hue

    The Fine Arts Museum Hue

    Traveler Rating 2.50
    3 reviews 3 travel blogs
    Distance: 81.7 miles from city center
    Category: Museums
    Reviews & Experiences:
    • Dec 27, 2008 ... as they call it in China - bonsai mountains in pots. The Fine Art Museum is housed in the Presidential Palace, a ...
    • Dec 1, 2010 ... the buildings and renovation work. We also visited the Fine arts museum in Hue- I wouldn’t recommend going there! ...
    • Jan 6, 2006 ... weather too, so Annaliese, Daniel and I take a cab over to the Fine Arts Museum. It is an old temple with a nice collection ...

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  • Photo of Quoc Hoc High School Hue

    Quoc Hoc High School Hue

    1 travel blog
    Distance: 81.7 miles from city center
    Category: Education Sites and Libraries
    Reviews & Experiences:
    • Sep 3, 2011 ... gave up and returned walking the same way. We walked past 'Quoc Hoc High School' which Ho Chi Minh attended for at least a ...

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  • Photo of Les Peres Redemptoristes church Hue

    Les Peres Redemptoristes church Hue

    Traveler Rating 5.00
    1 review
    Distance: 81.7 miles from city center
    Category: Buildings and Structures

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  • Photo of Forbidden Purple City Hue

    Forbidden Purple City Hue

    Traveler Rating 4.00
    26 reviews 164 travel blogs 162 photos
    Distance: 81.7 miles from city center
    Category: Historic sites
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    • Jul 16, 2011 Located on the northern bank of Hue, the Forbidden purple city is a great day out. You could easily spend a couple of hours ...
    • Mar 2, 2009 ... and we were stood right on top of it. The forbidden purple city, a citadel within the citadel, where the emporer only ...
    • Jan 6, 2008 ... functions in the front outer area. Within the inner "Forbidden Purple City" the Emperor had his private life. Only his ...
    • Jan 20, 2005 ... ; Inside there's a canal that helps to protect the Forbidden Purple City.  Sounds pretty intriguing, huh?  It was ...

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  • Photo of The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon) Hue

    The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon) Hue

    Traveler Rating 5.00
    2 reviews 1 travel blog 1 photo
    Distance: 81.7 miles from city center
    Category: Sightseeing
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    • Feb 5, 2005 ... the wall to the south gate, which was called the Noon Gate (của Ngọ Môn, 午門). There was a Flag ...

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  • Photo of Phang-Nha Caves Hue

    Phang-Nha Caves Hue

    Traveler Rating 5.00
    5 reviews
    Distance: 1.4 miles from city center
    Category: Scenery and Natural Wonders
  • Photo of Royal Tombs Hue

    Royal Tombs Hue

    Traveler Rating 4.50
    8 reviews 93 travel blogs 49 photos
    Distance: 1.4 miles from city center
    Category: Historic sites
    Reviews & Experiences:
    • May 12, 2004 ... on any Vietnamese tour as it contains the archeological remains of Vietnam's empire, if ruins less than 200 years old can be ...
    • Dec 9, 2005 ... we take a motorcycle tour to the royal tombs, palaces, and pagodas in and around Hue. I hire a sparkling new Honda Wave 110 ...
    • Jan 12, 2004 ... those who died just before the war ended. Hue is also surrounded by Royal tombs that we thought we'd visit by motorbike ...
    • Jul 31, 2005 ... , of course!) to explore the surrounding coutryside and visit the royal tombs, located a few miles upriver. Gee, what an ...
  • Photo of Thang Long City Tour Hue

    Thang Long City Tour Hue

    Traveler Rating 5.00
    4 reviews
    Distance: 1.4 miles from city center
    Category: Sightseeing
  • Photo of The Flag Tower Hue

    The Flag Tower Hue

    Traveler Rating 5.00
    2 reviews 10 travel blogs 8 photos
    Distance: 1.4 miles from city center
    Category: Sightseeing
    Reviews & Experiences:
    • Jan 15, 2008 ... access. By the south gate is Vietnam's tallest flagpole called the Flag Tower. First erected in 1809, almost destroyed ...
    • Jan 10, 2007 ... of Hue. The Citidel take up a large chunk of the area, seeing the Flag Tower also known as the Kings Knight (the tallest in ...
    • Dec 18, 2006 ... of the final emperor.  We visited the old citadel, the flag tower (highest in the country), imperial enclosure ...
    • Jul 9, 2007 ... we spent part of our last day in Hue exploring the Citadel highlights of which included the Flag Tower, Nine Holy Cannons (5 ...
  • Photo of The Mieu Temple Hue

    The Mieu Temple Hue

    Traveler Rating 4.00
    1 review 3 travel blogs
    Distance: 1.4 miles from city center
    Category: Buildings and Structures
    Reviews & Experiences:
    • Sep 28, 2011 ... a lot of restoration and rebuilding in progress. We mazed through The Mieu temple (dedicated to the 13 Nguyen Royal ...