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    Royal architecture

    Marvel at Hue’s UNESCO-listed complex of palaces and gardens

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    The Perfume River

    Admire the Trang Tien Bridge and Imperial Citadel from a river cruise

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    Incredible street food

    Taste local specialities like sticky rice dumplings and crispy savoury pancakes

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    Buddhist heritage

    Delve into Vietnamese Buddhism at sacred pagodas such as Khanh Long

    Explore Vietnam's former capital

    Perched on the banks of the Perfume River in Central Vietnam, Hue preserves another one of the country’s safeguarded heritage sites under UNESCO. This area belongs to the Complex of Hue Monuments and includes the Imperial City, erected under the Nguyen Dynasty. Here the old citadel, royal tombs, working temples and exquisite pagodas rise right alongside a contrasting presence of sleek hotels and modern houses.

    Given the destruction wrought by the French and American wars on Hue, these are best explored with one of our expert guides. Watch daily life unfold along the Perfume River from the Trang Trien Bridge, a setting that lends itself to Hue’s charms. Or embark on a private cruise to the 17th-century Thien Mu Pagoda surrounded by graceful gardens. Then, explore Hue’s more recent history at the former Demilitarized Zone and the tunnels at Vinh Moc.

    Highlights

    Watch Hue’s regal architecture unfold on a cruise along the Perfume River 

    Learn about Vietnam’s last dynasty during a guided exploration of the Imperial City

    Taste street food favourites on a private cyclo tour with a local guide

    When in Hue, I love to take in the majesty of the Imperial City. This was the political seat of Vietnam’s last dynasty, from where the Nguyen emperors once reigned. Prepare to be captivated by the architecture. Look closely and you’ll notice a blend of Vietnamese, French and Chinese styles, adorned with intricate motifs like dragons and phoenixes.

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    David D'Arcy

    Senior Travel Designer

    Luxury accommodation in Hue

    There are many incredible places to stay in Hue. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

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    Where to go

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    Can Tho

    The buzzing cultural and commercial centre of the Mekong Delta, Can Tho sits on the southern bank of the Hua River, one of the Mekong’s main distributaries as it flows out past endless paddy fields into the South China Sea.

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    Con Dao

    An archipelago of 16 islands located off the south coast of Vietnam in the tranquil waters of the South China Sea, Con Dao is a tropical paradise of stunning natural beauty which spells adventure, relaxation and lazy sun-filled days.

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    Dalat

    With its cooler climate and French colonial feel, you’ll find the charming city of Dalat to be uniquely different from the rest of Vietnam. Known as “The City of Eternal Spring”, Dalat boasts a very temperate climate and its surrounding green countryside is blessed with lakes, waterfalls, evergreen forests and gardens.

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    Danang

    Danang is central Vietnam‘s largest city, an important port sat at the half way point between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh.

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    Halong Bay

    Over 2,000 limestone islets and plinths rise out from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin to make up the exquisite Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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    Hanoi

    Hanoi is a bustling and fascinating place – a whirlwind of colours, smells and sounds and a wonderful place to get a real flavour of life in Vietnam.

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    Ho Chi Minh

    A booming economy has given Ho Chi Minh city (often still referred to as Saigon) a new energy and lease of life. Socially the city is flourishing with a sophisticated café culture, an exciting dining scene and burgeoning interest in eclectic art.

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    Hoi An

    With its pretty architecture and beguiling riverside setting packed into its neat size, Hoi An is small enough to stroll around and soak up its rich wealth of heritage.

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    Lan Ha Bay

    Limestone outcrops blanketed in lush vegetation rise up from the still, jade coloured water. Your boat glides smoothly across the glassy surface, the shapes and shadows of the islets changing as you navigate this watery paradise. This is La Ha Bay, the smaller, quieter and altogether more serene neighbour of Halong Bay.

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    Mekong River Cruises

    Spanning 4,350 kilometres, the Mekong River is the lifeblood to innumerable communities across Asia. From its icy beginning on the Tibetan Plateau, the river then winds through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand and Cambodia before breaking into Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.

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    Nha Trang

    The Nha Trang area is home to some of Vietnam‘s best luxury beach escapes, set in hidden coves well away from the vibrant town itself.

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    Ninh Binh and Tam Coc

    Rather than a destination in its own right, Ninh Binh is an excellent location from which to explore the breathtaking and quintessentially Vietnamese countryside that surrounds it.

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    Phu Quoc

    A sleepy palm fringed island a short flight from Saigon, Phu Quoc is an idyllic retreat after exploring the highlights of Vietnam.

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    The Northern Highlands

    Rarely visited and sometimes not even accessible, Vietnam‘s cool Northern Highlands is a rural medley of diverse hill tribes, deep valleys and soaring mountains.

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    Whatever you want from your adventure in Hue, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

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    We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.

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