Fully explore the beauty of the ancient capital of Hue
If this is your first time exploring this land, don’t forget to refer to the most complete and detailed Hue travel experiences below. All of this information will help you have the most complete travel itinerary.
When should you travel to Hue?
Coming to Hue, you will not only be attracted by the beauty of culture and history dating back thousands of years but also be captivated by the diverse natural landscape, rich cuisine, and warm, sincere people here.
You shall be captivated by the diverse natural landscape, rich cuisine, and warm, sincere people here.
This lovely city is located in the humid tropical monsoon region and is influenced by the transitional climate between the North and the South, Hue‘s weather is divided into two distinct seasons: the hot season and the rainy season.
The dry season
The dry season in Hue starts in May and lasts until the end of September, the average temperature fluctuates between 26 – 28 degrees Celsius. This time of the year is a suitable time for sightseeing and tourism activities in Hue. In particular, January and February are the spring seasons, and the weather is very cool and pleasant then.
Purple phoenix blooms in Hue.
From mid-April to June is also the season of purple poinciana and yellow poinciana flowers, so you might want to go check in and take some beautiful photos.
The rainy season
The rainy season in Hue will last from October to March next year. Due to the influence of the northeastern monsoon, the temperature drops to low, ranging from 18 – 23 degrees Celsius. However, there are times when the temperature drops below 10 degrees Celsius. Around September and October is the beginning of the rainy and stormy season in Hue.
Remember to bring your umbrella while traveling in Hue in the rainy season.
Traveling to Hue in the rainy season also has its own poetic and unique points. At this time there are quite a few tourists, so you won’t have to worry much about accommodations for tourist hubs full of people. The passing rains also make this city quieter and more romantic. Enjoy the poetic scenery, slurping on hot dishes, sipping afternoon tea, and watching the rain are experiences you should try at least once in this romantic city.
Wander some of Hue’s best destinations
Hue Citadel
In 1993, Hue Citadel was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. This is a must-visit attraction when traveling to Hue. This was also the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty for 143 years – the most important architectural work associated with the history of the Nguyen Dynasty.
Wonderful view of the “ Meridian Gate Hue “ to the Imperial City with the Purple Forbidden City within the Citadel in Hue, Vietnam.
The entire Hue Citadel has an area of 520 hectares and is divided into two parts: one for civilians and mandarins to live, and one for the Imperial Citadel – where the king and royal family live and work.
Khai Dinh Mausoleum
Located 10km from Hue City, Khai Dinh Tomb is the last architectural work – the resting place of the 12th king of the Nguyen Dynasty. Built with modern materials and influenced by many foreign architectural styles, this is also considered the most prominent in the mausoleum system in Hue. All details in the mausoleum such as porcelain reliefs, and crowns… reflect the king’s lavish preferences during his lifetime.
Believe it or not, the interior of the mausoleum is mind-blowing to witness with bare eyes.
Thien Mu Pagoda
Thien Mu Pagoda is one of the symbolic images of Hue City. This pagoda was built in 1601, during the reign of Lord Nguyen Hoang. This is considered one of the oldest pagodas in Hue. The pagoda is surrounded by a citadel built of brick and stone shaped like a turtle, inside is Phuoc Duyen Tower, Dai Hung Palace…
Thien Mu Pagoda is the oldest one in Hue. Standing from here you can see the whole beaming view of the sunset of the city.
Lang Co Bay
If you are looking for a peaceful scene, with mountains and sea, but still wild, Lang Co Bay is a perfect choice. Lang Co Beach has a curved shape, embraced by Hai Van Pass. The sea water is as blue as jade and the sand is smooth white. Therefore, this is also one of the bays known as the most beautiful in the world. The seafood in Lang Co is also very diverse, delicious, and extremely affordable. Don’t forget to try it when you come here.
Lang Co is in the World’s 30 Most Beautiful Bays.
Outstanding Hue Cuisine
Unique and diverse cuisine is also the reason why many tourists choose Hue as a stopover on their trip. When traveling to Hue, you should not forget to enjoy the following outstanding dishes.
Hue beef noodle soup – Bun Bo Hue
Try enjoying Hue beef noodle soup when coming here. This dish’s main ingredients include vermicelli, beef shank, pork sausage, crab rolls, and a characteristic red broth. When eaten, this food will be served with raw vegetables along with a little lemon and chili sauce.
There are variations of Bun Bo Hue throughout Vietnam, but the original one should only be tasted in Hue.
Mussel Rice Vermicelli
This is a popular dish that tourists can find on every street in Hue. Each fresh mussel, lightly stir-fried, combined with vermicelli/rice, vegetables, pork rinds, and shrimp paste is enough to captivate diners.
This meal with vermicelli and mussels is one of the most famous dishes in Hue.
Sesame Cake
Sesame candy is a traditional candy in Hue, made from familiar ingredients such as peanuts, sesame, malt sugar, tapioca starch, etc. There are many types of sesame candy such as soft sesame, crispy sesame, and black sesame,… each type has its own delicious taste.
You can buy many types of sesame candy in various local stores in Hue.
Lang Co oyster sauce
This only type of fish sauce can be found in Hue and is favored by diners everywhere because of its unique delicious flavor. The fish sauce is processed very elaborately and meticulously. The type of oyster used to make Lang Co oyster sauce is fresh, firm meat, then marinated with many other spices such as galangal, chili powder, salt powder…
This is a type of fish sauce only found in Hue – Lang Co Oyster Sauce.
Sour shrimp paste
This is also a famous specialty of the ancient capital. The fish sauce has the cool taste of shrimp mixed with the spicy taste of chilies. People often use this with boiled meat or white rice.
This is often used as a side dish in the Central region.
Melaleuca oil
This treat is not for eating, but it is a magical essence that is sold out in Hue that you shouldn’t miss out on while getting ready to store some souvenirs for your loved ones. This soothing oil is made from the Melaleuca tree, which helps ward off wind, avoid colds, treat mosquito bites, and repel ants very effectively. Cajeput oil can be used by the elderly, pregnant women, and children.
This magical essence is Melaleuca oil and it’d be a great gift for your loved ones.
Above are all the latest updated Hue travel experiences, take time to refer to them, they will help you on your upcoming interesting journey to explore the ancient capital with its rich history, culture, and scenery. No matter when you come, Hue will always leave you unforgettable impressions.
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