Hue – Bespoke Vietnam Itineraries

Take a trip into Vietnam’s imperial past in Hue.

The city is the former capital of the 19th-century Nguyen Dynasty, and the vestiges of the country’s last feudal kingdom span its forested hills and riverbanks. Take a guided tour of the UNESCO-designated Imperial Citadel, winding your way past ancient tombs and through palaces, pagodas, and theaters, then enjoy lunch in a secluded spot overlooking the city’s outer walls.

A long wooden corridor with carved pillars and tiled floor leads through a traditional Hue temple.

The ornate red and gold Minh Mang Temple is framed by tropical trees and a garden in Hue.

A woman in traditional ao dai walks past ornate yellow walls at the Imperial Citadel in Hue.

Why visit Hue?

Deep spiritual roots in Buddhism serve as the backdrop of travel to Vietnam, and Hue is no exception. Find tranquility at the seven-tiered Thien Mu Pagoda and stop in at Tu Hieu Monastery, where Thich Nhat Hanh studied as a young monk.

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Deep spiritual roots in Buddhism serve as the backdrop of travel to Vietnam, and Hue is no exception. Find tranquility at the seven-tiered Thien Mu Pagoda and stop in at Tu Hieu Monastery, where Thich Nhat Hanh studied as a young monk.
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Then, embark on a scenic dragon boat cruise down the Perfume River for a different experience of serenity. A special experience with a princess from the House of Nguyen awaits, where you’ll enjoy a dinner of traditional dishes—once reserved only for royalty—in her home.
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While history and culture are the main draw in Hue, you can also take a day trip to Bach Ma National Park. Trek through this mountainous, forested region on trails flanked by colorful rhododendrons that end at tumbling waterfalls and emerald lakes, where you can refresh yourself with a swim.

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Other areas to explore

A visit to Hue puts you within easy reach of many other beautiful and fascinating parts of Vietnam.

Hoi An

If travel to Vietnam makes you wistful for lantern-lit alleyways, vibrant markets, and beautiful architecture, Hoi An can’t be missed.

Ho Chi Minh City

Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is a buzzing, dynamic metropolis and the main economic hub in southern Vietnam.

Hanoi

Catch a charge in Vietnam's colorful and frenetic capital city

Sapa

Dive deeper into the nature and culture of Vietnam by journeying north to Sapa.

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