Hue Tours & Holidays
Hue Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
The traditional religious, cultural and educational centre of Vietnam, Hue is built upon the banks of the Perfume River and is an important trade centre surrounded by rice fields. Hue was the capital of Vietnam, the feudal sovereignty, from 1744 when the Nguyen lords controlled all of southern Vietnam, until 1945 when the last emperor abdicated. The city was severely damaged in 1968 during the American war, when house-to-house fighting lasted for weeks, but many architectural gems remain and are ...
The traditional religious, cultural and educational centre of Vietnam, Hue is built upon the banks of the Perfume River and is an important trade centre surrounded by rice fields. Hue was the capital of Vietnam, the feudal sovereignty, from 1744 when the Nguyen lords controlled all of southern Vietnam, until 1945 when the last emperor abdicated. The city was severely damaged in 1968 during the American war, when house-to-house fighting lasted for weeks, but many architectural gems remain and are well worth a visit.
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Cruise down the Perfume River
Board a long tailed dragon boat and enjoy a view of Hue you might otherwise have missed. Visit the splendid 21-metre tall Thien Mu Pagoda and Monastery overlooking the Perfume River and the beautiful scenery beyond.
Admire Hue's UNESCO Imperial Citadel
Often referred to as ‘ancient’, Hue’s Citadel is comparatively modern in European terms, built in the early part of the 19th century. Built along the same lines as the Forbidden Palace in Beijing, it was once the country's administrative centre.
Have lunch with Buddhist nuns
Learn about past and present cultural traditions as you explore Hue's rural areas and enjoy a vegetarian lunch cooked by the resident Buddhist nuns. You will be able to hear the same Buddhist nuns chanting after lunch as you sit in the tranquil gardens.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
Azerai La Residence, Hue
Situated in the city centre, overlooking the famous Citadel, Azerai La Residence is brilliantly set on the banks of the Perfume River and offers an unbeatable location. The hotel boasts 122 stylishly…
Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa, Hue
The Pilgrimage Village is a four-star boutique hotel located in a rustic village setting in the countryside of Hue, just four kilometres from the centre of the city. Designed in Kingpost architecture,…