VIETNAM - Destinations & Hotels
Hue
Hue (pronounced H'way) is one of Vietnams most culturally and historically significant cities. It was once Vietnam's Imperial City and later, under the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945), the country's capital. The first citadel and Imperial City was built in 1803 by Gia Long on a former royal site and many of the city walls still stand but are extremely battle scarred from fighting with the French as far back as 1873 and later with the Americans during the notorious Battle of Hue in 1968. Although little of the actual Citadel or Imperial city buildings remain today your guide will talk you through the fascinating history and bring it back to life.
The main reason to visit Hue for most people, is to explore the riverside tombs of the rather ostentatious, megalomaniac past Emperors and the impressive Thien Mu Pagoda.
Hue Hotels
Hue | La Residence | $$$$
Historic Hotel
This former governor's residence has been restored and converted into one of Vietnam's newest boutique hotel. It is stunningly positioned overlooking the fabled Perfume River and surrounded by two hectares of land and with the river and citadel as back drop.
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Hue | The Pilgrimage Village | $$$
Character Boutique
The Pilgrimage Village is situated in quiet countryside in a rustic village setting surrounding by lush tranquil gardens approximately 5 kilometres or 10 minutes drive from the attractions in Hue centre. But that it is away from the noise and traffic of the city works very much to its advantage –...
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