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    An independent selection of the best things to see and do in Hue. No paid placements, no advertorial.

    Hue see and do guide

    Cycling in Hue Vietnam

    Cycling in Hue Vietnam

    Hue is one of the best places in Vietnam for cycling. You can easily visit the main sights by bike. Head off the man roads to... Read more
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    Art Galleries in Hue

    Art Galleries in Hue

    A look at two unique art galleries in Hue. The first, Boi Tran, combines pieces by the owner with pieces from some of Vietnam's... Read more
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    Garden Houses, Hue

    Garden Houses, Hue

    Hue’s garden houses are a lovely, less well-known feature of the city’s heritage. Two favourites, An Hien and Xuan Vien Tien... Read more
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    Tu Hieu Pagoda, Hue

    Tu Hieu Pagoda, Hue

    One of Hue's most important pagodas, Tu Hieu counts celebrated Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh amongst its alumni. Read more

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    Tu Hieu Pagoda, Hue
    Le Ngo Cat, Hue

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    Royal Antiquities Museum, Hue

    Royal Antiquities Museum, Hue

    Hue's Royal Antiquities Museum was recently relocated to a newly renovated palace at its previous address by the citadel. It may... Read more

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    Royal Antiquities Museum, Hue
    3 Le Truc St, Hue
    50,000VND

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    Hue's historic churches

    Hue's historic churches

    Phu Cam and Our Lady of Perpetual Help churches in downtown Hue have played an important role in Vietnam's modern history. While... Read more

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    Hue's historic churches
    Phu Cam - Doan Huu Trong St. OLPH - Nguyen Hue St

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    Gia Long's Tomb, Hue

    Gia Long's Tomb, Hue

    Remoteness has meant that the tomb of Gia Long, the man who established Vietnam’s capital in Hue, sees few travellers - all the... Read more

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    Gia Long's Tomb, Hue
    18kms from town along the river
    100k - arbitrary payment to guard

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    An Dinh Palace, Hue

    An Dinh Palace, Hue

    Built by his father Khai Dinh, An Dinh Palace was the last Hue abode of Bao Dai, the last Nguyen Dynasty King. He lived here... Read more

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    An Dinh Palace, Hue
    97 Phan Dinh Phung St, Hue - or at the rear on Nguyen Hue St

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    BEST OF Hue

    The best things to do during a visit to Vietnam's former imperial capital, Hue. While Hue is home to more historical sites than any other place in...

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    GALLERIES & VIDEOS

    Postcard from Hue - in search of Tet 1968

    Postcard from Hue - in search of Tet 1968

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    Hue Vietnam floods of 2017 - a travel guide

    Hue Vietnam floods of 2017 - a travel guide

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    Hue in 72 hours - suggested itinerary

    Hue in 72 hours - suggested itinerary

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    The faces of Hue

    The faces of Hue

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    Hue BRIEFING

    A traveller briefing on Hue including historical and contemporary insights.

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    Hue OUR IDEAS

    Unique ideas for the curious traveller to Hue by Rusty Compass.

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    Vietnam BLOGS

    Questions TripAdvisor should answer about its hotel awards

    4 August 2015

    TripAdvisor's powerful. Its rankings can make or break hotels, restaurants, tourist services.... read more

    Time to close the firing range at Vietnam's Cu Chi tunnels?

    31 March 2018

    The Viet Cong tunnel network at Cu Chi is among Vietnam's most popular tourist attractions. But... read more

    How did Dunkin Donuts and Burger King get prime positions for Vietnam’s 40th anniversary victory celebrations?

    29 April 2015

    As nostalgic old soldiers wander along Saigon’s main street tomorrow, remembering their heroic... read more

    A day in Hanoi - thinking about America

    14 July 2017

    From guns to gays. A Hanoi Saturday spent thinking about the United States and Vietnam. Last... read more

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