Let’s explore famous attractions in Hue to make your journey to experience culture and history in the ancient capital more colorful.
Every city in Vietnam can do tourism because each place has its own natural picture, along with unique culture and history. Hue is a typical example. Although this land has gone through many ups and downs over time and the country’s upheavals, it still retains its ancient, gentle, and dignified appearance.
However, Hue not only has golden age relics but also possesses countless beautiful scenes of harmony between passes, clouds, rivers, and mountains. Let’s return to the ancient capital with #teamYourvietnam.org and discover what exciting tourist attractions Hue has to offer.
Famous Hue Tourist Destinations You Should Not Miss
1/ Hue Citadel
Referring to the Hue ancient capital relic complex, you must recognize the Citadel, a unique cultural and historical mark of the Hue capital relic complex. The Citadel is an area including the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City with more than 100 architectural works built during the reign of the Nguyen Dynasty, witnessing many ups and downs of Vietnamese feudal dynasties, and has been recognized by UNESCO. Recognized as a world cultural heritage nearly 30 years ago.
Hue Citadel
- Address: Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province
2/ Attractions in Hue – Field Corn Tree Blue Eyes Movie
If you have fallen in love with the poetic footage of the movie Blue Eyes, then the image of the sycamore tree is no longer so strange to movie buffs.
Located in the middle of a large field in Ha Cang village, Quang Phu commune, Quang Dien district, Thua Thien Hue province, the ancient sycamore tree in “Do Do village” has become a familiar image in the hearts of every local person.
In addition to “cheap moments” with “lonely” trees, you can also visit Ha Cang to admire the picturesque countryside scenery with beautiful tiny houses on the riverbank and small paths through the fields. And vast corn fields filled with lush green trees.
3/ Huong River
Every city has a river attached to it as the soul of that place. The same goes for Huong River. This is a river that has entered history, poetry, and into the hearts of every Hue citizen. With a length of about 80km, the Huong Giang River flows through many famous places in the center of Hue city, embracing the ancient capital’s relic complex and increasing the majestic and ancient beauty of those works.
Huong river
- Address: Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province
4/ Truong Tien Hue Bridge
“Truong Tien Bridge with six or twelve spans” has been a bridge reflecting on the Perfume River for more than a century. According to history books, Truong Tien Bridge has gone through many name changes, destruction by war, construction, and restoration, and still exists as a symbol of time, unable to collapse or be replaced. Since the Hue Festival in 2002, Truong Tien Bridge has been installed with a modern color-changing light system, making the river brighter and more attractive to tourists.
Truong Tien Bridge
- Address: Phu Hoi Ward, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province
5/ Bao Vinh Hue Old Quarter
Once on a dreamy trip to Hue, come to Bao Vinh to feel a bit of the countryside soul with ancient houses floating in the heart of the city. Bao Vinh, still known as an old town today, is a Hue tourist destination that has existed since ancient times, having been a port town in the busy Thanh Ha – Bao Vinh port chain since the early 17th century. The remaining vestiges of that golden age are ancient houses with more than a hundred years of history.
During your journey to explore Bao Vinh, take time to visit an ancient village communal house located on the slope right before entering the village. The place has an old village communal house roof spanning many centuries, with a huge banyan tree spreading shade to the communal house yard. The layers of translucent green moss on the tiled top, the faded screen over time, the gentle votive burner with the scent of old smoke, all these elements still exist, transcending time and space. Image.
Bao Vinh Old Street
- Address: Huong Vinh commune – Huong Tra district – Thua Thien Hue
6/ Thanh Toan Tile Bridge Hue
Thanh Toan Bridge, one of the ancient architectural relics, has a timeless beauty and has become a unique and rare work of art in Vietnam today. With a length of 18m and a width of 5m, Thanh Toan bridge is divided into 7 main compartments. In particular, the roof of the bridge is covered entirely with lapis lazuli tiles, creating a soft and classic feeling. Stretching along the bridge are two platforms, each side equipped with railings. So visitors can sit and relax, enjoying the incredible space and beautiful views.
Thanh Toan Tile Bridge
- Address: Thuy Thanh commune, Huong Thuy district, Thua Thien Hue province
7/ Attractions in Hue – Ironwood Bridge
Compared to other ancient tourist attractions in Hue, such as the Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, Phu Cam Church, or Dong Ba Market, Hue Ironwood Bridge is still very young. However, it is a unique Hue tourist destination. Has quickly become an attractive destination for many people and tourists to visit, sightsee, and take photos. Just standing on the bridge, you can enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Perfume River, with its gentle and peaceful beauty, and “hunt” for yourself some luxurious – genuine – smooth photos.
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8/ Ngu Binh Mountain
If we mention the Perfume River and Truong Tien Bridge, we cannot ignore Ngu Mountain – an inseparable trio. Situated majestically on the right bank of the Perfume River, Ngu Binh is a mountain that has great significance in terms of feng shui for the ancient capital of Hue.
The best time to visit Ngu Binh Mountain is from May to September. The weather at this time is highly relaxed and pleasant, with little rain. So you will easily feel the romance of the landscape here.
Ngu Binh Mountain
- Address: An Cuu Ward, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province
9/ Attractions in Hue – Dong Ba Market
If you have come to Hue, take the time to walk around Dong Ba market to visit and shop. This is the largest market in Hue City, with a history of formation and development of more than 120 years.
Dong Ba Market has all the necessary items for you to “choose from,” but Yourvietnam.org recommends that you focus on buying Hue specialties as gifts and prepare a hungry stomach to enjoy delicious popular dishes. Here.
Dong Ba Market
- Address: 2 Tran Hung Dao, Phu Hoa ward, Hue city, Thua Thien Hue province
10/ Hue Quoc Hoc School
Quoc Hoc Hue School, also known officially as Quoc Hoc High School for the Gifted, is one of the oldest and most prestigious high schools in Vietnam. This is where famous Vietnamese politicians, artists, professors, and doctors studied.
For tourists, Hue Quoc Hoc School is a unique check-in location with outstanding French architecture in pink and red paint, surrounded by stone benches and lots of green trees. During the gloomy rainy season, the scenery here is no different from winter in Europe.
Hue Quoc Hoc School
- Address: 12 Le Loi, Vinh Ninh ward, Hue city, Thua Thien Hue province
11/ Attractions in Hue – Walking Street
Walking Street is an indispensable place in any tourist city. In Hue, this nightlife venue has just opened. Still, it has already attracted the attention of locals and tourists, especially young people. Hue Walking Street stretches about 1km and is a gathering place for dining, shopping, and street music, making the city’s atmosphere more bustling and cheerful.
Hue Walking Street
- Address: Pham Ngu Lao Street, Chu Van An and Vo Thi Sau, Phu Hoi Ward, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province
12/ Phu Cam Hue Church
Located on Phuoc Qua Hill, Phu Cam Cathedral is a construction dating back to the reign of Lord Nguyen, when it was built with bamboo thatch. After hundreds of years and many times of construction, Phu Cam church was completed as it is today. This is a check-in location to be noticed for those who love a beautiful frame like the Western sky with airy, ample space and classic colors.
Phu Cam Church
- Address: 1 Doan Huu Trung, Phuoc Vinh ward, Hue city, Thua Thien Hue province
13/ Huong Thuy Village Xuan Hue
Thuy Xuan Incense Village is a traditional craft village located modestly at the foot of Vong Canh Hill, which has existed since the Nguyen Dynasty. The incense products here are of excellent quality to provide to the court, traders, and commoners.
You can visit the craft village to learn about the lives of the people here, as well as buy incense to support them. The attraction of Thuy Xuan incense village is the brilliant colors of the incense sticks, spreading and shimmering in the sunlight and creating an extremely quality background for your photos.
Huong Thuy Xuan Village
- Address: 84 Huyen Tran Cong Chua, Thuy Xuan Ward, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province
14/ An Hien Hue Garden House
Hue has many garden houses, which were the residences of princes and monarchs in the past, so they often have elegant and luxurious architecture of 3 rooms and 2 wings. A Hien garden house is a typical and unique project, attracting tourists and those who want to learn about the old space, as well as the lives of the homeowners who lived here.
A Hien Garden House
- Address: 58 Nguyen Phuc Nguyen, Huong Long Ward, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province
15/ Attractions in Hue – Hai Van Quan
Hai Van Quan relic, also known as Hai Van Gate, was originally a military project built during the Tran dynasty and restored during the Nguyen dynasty. Hai Van Quan was constructed to protect the current Hue Citadel and monitor the Da Nang seaport. Therefore, the door looking towards Thua Thien Palace is titled “Hai Van Quan,”. And the doorway looking down on Quang Nam is titled “The most majestic gate in the World.” Along with Lang Co – Bach Ma – Canh Duong, Hai Van Quan is a destination that attracts tourists to visit and enjoy the majestic beauty of the mountains, forests, and sea.
Hai Van Quan
- Address: Lang Co town, Phu Loc district, Thua Thien Hue province
16/ Bach Ma National Park
Suppose you have been to the Bach Ma mountain area. In that case, you must definitely check in to Bach Ma National Park – the only ancient forest in Vietnam stretching from the East Sea to the Vietnam – Laos border. This is a highly ideal place for you to relax, admire the magnificent nature, and explore unique trails with a wonderful ecosystem.
In addition, you can also stop at some places near Bach Ma National Park, such as the Ngu Ho area, Do Quyen waterfall, and Hai Dai lookout.
Bach Ma National Park
- Address: Phu Loc District, Thua Thien Hue Province
17/ Alba Thanh Tan Mineral Springs
Alba Thanh Tan Hot Spring Resort is a resort and healthcare destination in Hue with mineral bathing services. In addition to relaxing time and bathing in hot mineral baths, you can participate in adventure games here, such as zipline, highwire, and other group activities. Indeed, this will be a suitable Hue tourist destination for a group of friends or family.
Alba Thanh Tan Mineral Springs
- Address: Phong Son commune, Phong Dien district, Thua Thien Hue province
18/ Attractions in Hue – Thien An Hill Hue
Suppose you have ever seen the famous movie Blue Eyes, directed by Victor Vu. In that case, you will definitely remember the image of Ngan and Ha Lan cycling in the vast pine forest on long, winding roads. That is Thien An Hill, which is considered the second Da Lat, with a cool climate and romantic scenery. Let’s preserve beautiful, youthful memories with your close friends on this fabulous green hill.
Thien An Hill
- Address: Thuy Bang commune, Huong Thuy district, Thua Thien Hue province
19/ Vong Canh Hill Hue
About a 10-minute drive from Thien An Hill, Vong Canh Hill is another beautiful place included in the movie Mac Bios. True to its name, from the highest position in life, you can have a panoramic view of Hue’s thousands of miles of water, including the tombs of the Nguyen kings in the distance.
Even though it’s famous, this place is still quite wild, and that’s why it’s so attractive. Visiting Vong Canh Hill to watch the sunrise or sunset is a great idea.
Vong Canh Hill
- Address: Huyen Tran Cong Chua Street, Thuy Bieu Ward, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province
20/ Attractions in Hue – Ru Cha Mangrove Forest Hue
Ru Cha mangrove forest, also known as Ru Cha primary mangrove forest, is the only remaining primary mangrove forest on Tam Giang lagoon.
Let’s go with a group of friends to the forest for a picnic in the midst of magnificent nature. If you come to Ru Cha during the leaf-changing season, you will admire the yellow and red patches of leaves standing out on the beautiful blue lake.
Ru Cha Mangrove Forest
- Address: Huong Phong Commune, Huong Tra Town, Thua Thien Hue Province
Famous Palaces and Mausoleums in Thua Thien Hue
21/ An Dinh Palace
Suppose you have ever watched the MV “Can’t Be Together Forever” by female singer Hoa Minzy. In that case, you will undoubtedly be impressed by the artistic ancient architecture appearing in it. And that is nothing other than strange compared to the An Dinh Palace Hue.
An Dinh Palace is a building hundreds of years old. It still retains its historical value and unique architecture, impressing and mesmerizing visitors every time they visit. Therefore, this Hue tourist destination is written not only in romantic poems but also in sparkling music video footage.
A Dinh Palace
- Address: No. 179B Phan Dinh Phung, now in De Bat Ward, Hue City
22/ Tomb of Tu Duc
Hue is famous for its royal mausoleums and temples worshiping mandarins of the Nguyen Dynasty, the most typical of which is the Tu Duc – Khiem Lang mausoleum, which has a beautiful, charming mountain and water landscape. The overall structure of Tu Duc’s mausoleum is romantic but somber, built according to his wishes before his death, with a hint of sadness due to his life’s many misfortunes.
Tomb of Tu Duc
- Address: Thuong 3 Village, Thuy Xuan Ward, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province
23/ Minh Mang Tomb
Minh Mang Tomb, also known as Hieu Lang, is the burial place of the king. He contributed the most to the development of Vietnam. And he brought it into the top five most prominent countries in Southeast Asia at that time.
King Minh Mang took 14 years to find the place with the best feng shui for his tomb. And in the end, he chose Cam Khe Mountain, where the Huu Trach and Ta Trach streams converge to form the Perfume River.
Minh Mang tomb
- Address: Huong Tho Commune, Huong Tra District, City. Hue, Thua Thien Hue province
24/ Attractions in Hue – Khai Dinh Tomb
Ung Lang is the burial and worshiping place of the last king of the Nguyen Dynasty – Khai Dinh. This is a mausoleum with a massive scale, complex architecture, and the most labor-intensive.
Although it has a more modest area than the mausoleums of previous kings and is not located in a prime location. Ung Lang later became the most attractive place to visit because of its unique architecture, resonating with many schools and different architectural sects.
Khai Dinh mausoleum
- Address: Thuy Bang Commune, Huong Thuy Town, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province
Hue Tourist Destinations: Spiritual and Pure Temples
25/ Thien Mu Pagoda
Thien Mu Pagoda, also known as Linh Mu Pagoda, is an ancient pagoda over 400 years old located quietly on Ha Khe Hill, on the left bank of the Perfume River. Thien Mu Pagoda is not a monumental architectural work. Still, it has an extraordinary attraction and has become a symbol of Hue City for many generations. If you have the opportunity to travel to Hue, remember to stop by the Thien Mu Pagoda area to feel a quiet place in the heart of the city.
26/ Attractions in Hue – Truc Lam Bach Ma Institute – Ho Truoi
A little far from the city center, you can visit Truc Lam Bach Ma Zen Monastery, located at Bach Ma Mountain, Truoi Lake area, which is often called Truc Lam Bach Ma Zen Monastery – Truoi Lake.
This is not only a place of practice and worship of the Truc Lam Zen sect but also a tourist destination that many people seek out because of its beautiful location and spiritual landscape. From Truc Lam Bach Ma Zen Monastery, you can admire the beauty of Truoi Lake, Bach Ma mountains and forests, and the East Sea from above, which will bring many extraordinary emotions.
Truoi Bach Ma Institute – Ho Truoi
- Address: Loc Hoa commune, Phu Loc district, Thua Thien Hue province
27/ Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda
Another particular spiritual tourist destination in Hue that few people know about is Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda, located halfway up Cham Mountain, surrounded by forest trees and lakes, creating a natural picture. Unique.
Carrying the sediments of time, this ancient temple is beautiful because of its tranquility. Anyone lost in this space will feel light and relaxed, leaving behind worries.
Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda
- Address: Cham village, Huong Ho ward, Huong Tra town, Thua Thien Hue province
28/ Thien Lam Pagoda
Thien Lam Pagoda in Hue has become a familiar and loved destination not only by locals but also by tourists. Thanks to its impressive architecture, which bears bold Thai characteristics.
You feel like you are lost in the “Land of Golden Pagodas” in the heart of the ancient capital. This famous Hue tourist destination is also the cradle of unique and culturally historical pagodas such as Thien Mu Pagoda, Tu Hieu Pagoda, and Tu Dam Pagoda.
Thien Lam Pagoda
- Address: Quang Te Hill, Thuy Xuan Ward, Hue City
Beautiful Natural Beaches, Lagoons, and Lakes in Hue
29/ Attractions in Hue – Ho Thuy Tien
An abandoned water park, an unfinished project, suddenly emerged as a rather creepy but exciting check-in spot. That is Thuy Tien Lake, located near Thien An hill.
The highlight of the abandoned park is the exquisitely carved dragon statue right in the middle of the lake. The ruins and mossy trees create a magical and mysterious look for this area while also evoking the imagination of visitors.
Ho Thuy Tien
- Address: Thuy Bang commune, Huong Thuy district, Thua Thien Hue province
30/ Lang Co Beach
Lang Co Beach, also known as Lang Co Bay, is a famous beach in Hue, voted by the World as one of the most beautiful bays in the World. You can spend a whole day at Lang Co beach to:
- Relax at luxury Hue resorts
- Enjoy fresh seafood
- Learn about the life of fishermen in the fishing villages here.
Lang Co beach
- Address: Lang Co town, Phu Loc district, Thua Thien Hue province
31/ Attractions in Hue – Thuan An Beach
If you love the tranquility and wildness of the sea, go to Thuan An beach to play, camp, and enjoy the feeling of freedom in the vast nature.
At Thuan An beach, there is only the sound of waves crashing, and the sound of fishermen’s boats going out to sea or coming ashore every day. The general color at Thuan An Beach is gentle and relaxing, very suitable for relaxing and dispelling the pressures of life.
Thuan An Beach
- Address: Thuan An town, Phu Vang district, Hue, Thua Thien Hue province
32/ Dam Chuon
In the land of the ancient and peaceful capital, Chuon Lagoon “captures the hearts” of tourists with its poetic, peaceful, gentle, and shy features like a girl from Hue. The charming picture in Chuon Lagoon is even more special at dawn when you can create beautiful images. With the sunlight creating a rosy pink color, the boats filled with fish and shrimp, the golden brown boats. And the unique huts create a beautiful natural picture.
33/ Lap An Lagoon
Compared to Hue’s Tuyet Tinh Coc, Lap An Lagoon is sought after by young people to check in. Because of the blue color of the sky, trees, and water mixed in the incredibly quiet atmosphere. In the early morning, the Lap An area is covered with a layer of mist, creating a captivating watercolor painting.
Lap An lagoon
- Address: Lang Co town, Phu Loc district, Hue, Thua Thien Hue province
34/ Attractions in Hue – Tam Giang Lagoon
In the list of Hue tourist attractions, Tam Giang Lagoon is an indispensable landmark. Stretching nearly 25km, Tam Giang lagoon is the largest brackish water lagoon in Southeast Asia. The ideal time to experience the fishermen’s life here is from February to July when you can participate in fishing, enjoy fresh seafood, or watch the red sunset over the Tam Giang lagoon.
Tam Giang Lagoon
- Address: Phong Dien District, Quang Dien District, and Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province
So Yourvietnam.org has summarized Hue tourist attractions that you must definitely stop by. Hopefully, with the information that Yourvietnam.org has reviewed, you will feel excited and want to plan a trip to Hue right away. Surely, you will harvest a set of highly excellent photos, attracting thousands of likes on social networks.
