Hue
The central city of Hue is the ancient capital of Vietnam and still bears the marks of its royal past. As former home to 13 Nguyen emperors, Hue holds the remnants of palaces and temples, which provide a fascinating glimpse into the luxurious and secretive world of the court. The imperial architecture, built according to the practice of Feng Shui, will give you a taste of both the physical and spiritual world through the harmony of location and space. You may also explore red-lacquered pavilions of the citadel, cross the threshold into tombs of ancient emperors, wander through ancient garden houses or feast on delicacies once served in the royal palace.
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Activities
- Tour the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden City
- Cruise the Perfume River and visit the Thien Mue Pagoda, Khai Dinh and Tu Doc Tombs
- Discover city artifacts at the Hue Museum of Royal Fine Art
- Sample Imperial cuisine as originally prepared for the Emperor
- Stroll the Dongba Market and see how the colonial hats are made