Once Vietnam's capital and seat of the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945), Hue is one of the country's most important cultural and historical sites. This imperial legacy manifests itself today through the walled enclosures of the ancient Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a collection of tombs that dot the landscape along the beautiful Perfume River, which flows through the city.
On the river's north bank is the 19th century walled Citadel, a massive complex featuring hundreds of monuments and ruins, such as the Forbidden Purple City, once the residence of the royal family. Sadly, much of the Citadel was destroyed during the French and American...
Hue has two main seasons, rainy and dry, with average year round temperatures of 29ºC. The dry season from February to May brings temperatures in the mid to high 20ºs, low humidity, less rainfall and warm sunshine. June to August brings the highest temperatures and higher humidity. The rainy season lasts from September to January when you can expect heavy downpours.
A visa may be required. Please ask for details.
There are not any non-stop flights from the UK to Hue. The city is around an hour’s flight from either Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi.
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