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The complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.\r\n\r\nMuch of the citadel was destroyed in the war in 1968, and it is still being restored.\r\n\r\nHue is also the start of the Hai Van Pass, one of the most famous roads in Vietnam. Two days is right.","hw_hub_city_facts":"Getting there | Train from Hanoi or Da Nang\r\nGetting around | On foot, bicycle and Grab\r\nLanguage | Vietnamese\r\nTipping | Not traditional\r\nTap water | Not drinkable\r\nHow long to stay | Two days","hw_hub_city_areas_title":"Where to stay","hw_hub_city_areas_intro":"Most travellers stay on the south bank of the Perfume River, around Pham Ngu Lao and Vo Thi Sau streets, close to the bars and caf\u00e9s. The Citadel, on the north bank, is quieter and puts you inside the old imperial city.","hw_hub_city_areas_map":"1","hw_hub_city_areas_zoom":"13","hw_hub_city_hostels_pins":"1","hw_hub_city_areas_live":"1","hw_hub_city_areas":"South bank | Backpackers | Hostels, bars and caf\u00e9s near the river. | 16.4680 | 107.5950 |  | \nCitadel | History | Quieter, inside the walls of the old imperial city. | 16.4700 | 107.5780 |  | ","hw_hub_city_itin_title":"How long have you got?","hw_hub_city_itin_intro":"The routes we would take, in the order we would take them.","hw_hub_city_itin":"","hw_hub_city_do_title":"Things to do in Hue","hw_hub_city_do_body":"Hue was Vietnam's capital under the Nguyen dynasty from 1802 to 1945, and its monuments are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Imperial City, inside the vast walled Citadel on the north bank, held the emperors' palaces, temples and the Forbidden Purple City. Much was destroyed in the war, especially in 1968, but restoration has brought back halls, gates and gardens. Allow half a day.\r\n\r\nThe royal tombs lie in the hills south of the city, each designed by its emperor: Minh Mang's is formal and symmetrical among lakes and pines, Tu Duc's a romantic garden where he wrote poetry, and Khai Dinh's an extravagant mix of European and Vietnamese styles, covered in mosaics of glass and porcelain. Visit by bicycle, scooter or boat along the Perfume River.\r\n\r\nThien Mu Pagoda, its seven-storey tower above the river, is the city's symbol. A day trip to the DMZ, the old border between North and South Vietnam, includes the Vinh Moc tunnels, where villagers lived underground during the bombing.\r\n\r\nRiding the Hai Van Pass between Hue and Hoi An, on a coastal road over the mountains, is one of Vietnam's great journeys.","hw_hub_city_do_points":"Imperial City | Half a day inside the Citadel\r\nRoyal tombs | Minh Mang, Tu Duc and Khai Dinh\r\nThien Mu Pagoda | Free, above the river\r\nHai Van Pass | The coast road to Hoi An","hw_hub_city_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_city_do_more":"All things to do in Hue","hw_hub_city_free_title":"Free things to do in Hue","hw_hub_city_free_body":"Thien Mu Pagoda is free, and the walk or ride along the Perfume River to reach it is one of the nicest in the city.\r\n\r\nThe Citadel's outer walls, moats and gates are free to see, as is Dong Ba Market, the city's biggest. The riverside parks on the south bank are a free evening walk, especially when the bridges are lit.\r\n\r\nThe Imperial City and the royal tombs all charge entry.","hw_hub_city_free_points":"Thien Mu Pagoda | Free\r\nCitadel walls | Gates and moats, free\r\nDong Ba Market | Free to wander\r\nRiverside | Evening walks by the lit bridges","hw_hub_city_free_tag":"free-things-to-do","hw_hub_city_free_more":"All free things to do in Hue","hw_hub_city_food_title":"Eating and drinking in Hue","hw_hub_city_food_body":"Hue was the imperial capital, and its food reflects it: many small, delicate dishes. Bun bo Hue, a spicy beef and lemongrass noodle soup, is the city's most famous dish. Try the steamed rice cakes, banh beo (little cups with shrimp), banh nam and banh loc, eaten together as a snack.\r\n\r\nBanh khoai, a crispy pancake with shrimp and pork, and com hen, rice with baby clams, are local favourites. Hue also has a long tradition of vegetarian Buddhist food.\r\n\r\nA meal is \u20ac1.50 to \u20ac5.","hw_hub_city_food_points":"Bun bo Hue | Spicy beef noodle soup\r\nImperial cakes | Banh beo, nam and loc\r\nCom hen | Rice with baby clams\r\nA meal | \u20ac1.50\u20135","hw_hub_city_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_city_food_more":"All food guides for Hue","hw_hub_city_nightlife_title":"Going out in Hue","hw_hub_city_nightlife_body":"Hue is a quiet city, but the backpacker streets on the south bank, around Pham Ngu Lao, have bars and caf\u00e9s that stay busy in the evenings.\r\n\r\nThe riverside walking street and the night market along the bank are lively after dark, and dragon boats take visitors along the Perfume River with traditional music.\r\n\r\nA beer is \u20ac1 to \u20ac2.","hw_hub_city_nightlife_points":"Pham Ngu Lao | Backpacker bars\r\nNight market | On the river bank\r\nDragon boats | With traditional music\r\nA beer | \u20ac1\u20132","hw_hub_city_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_city_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Hue","hw_hub_city_transport_title":"Getting around Hue","hw_hub_city_transport_body":"Phu Bai Airport is about 30 minutes from the centre. Hue station is on the main north\u2013south railway, with trains to Hanoi and to Da Nang, about two and a half hours along the coast through the Hai Van Pass.\r\n\r\nThe city is easy by bicycle, and Grab works well. Rent a scooter or bicycle for the tombs, or take a boat up the Perfume River.\r\n\r\nBuses run to Da Nang and Hoi An; easy riders take the Hai Van Pass by motorbike. Sleeper buses run north to Phong Nha.","hw_hub_city_transport_points":"Airport | About 30 minutes\r\nTo Da Nang | Train, 2.5 h through the pass\r\nTombs | By bicycle, scooter or boat\r\nAround | Bicycle and Grab","hw_hub_city_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_city_transport_more":"All transport guides for Hue","hw_hub_city_money_title":"What Hue costs","hw_hub_city_money_body":"Hue is cheap. Dorms start around \u20ac5 and a careful day is \u20ac18 to \u20ac28.\r\n\r\nThe Imperial City is the biggest ticket, several euros, and each major tomb charges a few euros more; combined tickets save money if you visit several. A bowl of bun bo Hue is \u20ac1.50 to \u20ac2.50.\r\n\r\nThe currency is the Vietnamese dong (VND); prices here are euro equivalents, at roughly 30,000 VND to the euro. There are ATMs on the south bank.","hw_hub_city_money_points":"Dorm bed | From about \u20ac5\r\nA day | \u20ac18\u201328\r\nImperial City | Several euros\r\nTombs | A few euros each","hw_hub_city_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_city_money_more":"All budget guides for Hue","hw_hub_city_safety_title":"Staying safe in Hue","hw_hub_city_safety_body":"Hue is safe. Cyclo and boat drivers can be persistent; agree the price and route before you set off.\r\n\r\nFrom October to December, heavy rain can flood the city, sometimes badly; check forecasts, as roads and the railway can close.\r\n\r\nOn the Hai Van Pass, ride carefully or go with an easy rider: the road is steep and winding, and the weather changes at the top.\r\n\r\nEmergency: 113 police, 115 ambulance, 114 fire.","hw_hub_city_safety_points":"Drivers | Agree price and route\r\nFloods | October\u2013December\r\nHai Van Pass | Ride carefully\r\nEmergency | 113 police, 115 ambulance","hw_hub_city_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_city_safety_more":"All safety guides for Hue","hw_hub_city_trips_title":"Day trips from Hue","hw_hub_city_trips_intro":"Emperors' tombs, the old border and the great coast road.","hw_hub_city_trips":"Royal tombs | Half a day | Bicycle or boat | Three emperors' tombs in the hills, each in its own style. |  | 1305194\nHai Van Pass | Half a day | Easy rider | The mountain coast road to Da Nang and Hoi An. |  | 1305195","hw_hub_city_trips_tag":"day-trips","hw_hub_city_trips_more":"All day trips from Hue","hw_hub_city_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_city_season_intro":"February to April. The rainy season runs from September to December.","hw_hub_city_season_note":"Average highs.","hw_hub_city_season_rows":"January | 23 | 3 | Cool\r\nFebruary | 24 | 4 | Tet\r\nMarch | 27 | 5 | Dry\r\nApril | 31 | 5 | Excellent\r\nMay | 33 | 4 | Hot\r\nJune | 35 | 4 | Hot\r\nJuly | 35 | 4 | Hot\r\nAugust | 34 | 4 | Hot\r\nSeptember | 32 | 2 | Rains begin\r\nOctober | 29 | 1 | Floods\r\nNovember | 26 | 1 | Floods\r\nDecember | 23 | 2 | Rainy","hw_hub_city_events_title":"What is on while you are there","hw_hub_city_events_intro":"The Hue Festival brings performances to the citadel.","hw_hub_city_events_source":"api","hw_hub_city_events_count":"8","hw_hub_city_events_cache":"24","hw_hub_city_events_cta_label":"All events in Hue","hw_hub_city_events_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/events\/asia\/vietnam\/hue\/","hw_hub_city_events":"Hue Festival | Annually | The citadel | Performances and ceremonies. |  | \nTet | January or February | Hue | The lunar new year. |  | ","hw_hub_city_budget_title":"What your trip will cost","hw_hub_city_budget_intro":"Pick how you travel. Per person per night, in euros.","hw_hub_city_budget_note":"Prices are in dong locally; these are euro equivalents.","hw_hub_city_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8\r\nMiddle of the road | 12 | 10 | 4 | 15\r\nComfortable | 25 | 18 | 8 | 25","hw_hub_city_budget_currency":"\u20ac","hw_hub_city_hostels_title":"Where to stay in Hue","hw_hub_city_hostels_intro":"The top-rated places to stay in Hue right now, live from Hostelworld.","hw_hub_city_hostels_cta_label":"All hostels in Hue","hw_hub_city_hostels_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/asia\/vietnam\/hue\/","hw_hub_city_hostels_source":"api","hw_hub_city_hostels_count":"12","hw_hub_city_hostels_cache":"12","hw_hub_city_picks":"Best for solo travellers |  |  | \nBest for a party |  |  | \nQuietest |  |  | ","hw_hub_city_hostels":"","hw_hub_city_faq_title":"Hue travel questions","hw_hub_city_faq_note":"The ones we get asked most.","hw_hub_city_faqs":"How long do I need at the Imperial City? | Half a day. It is large and the ruined areas take time to understand; an audio guide or a local guide helps.\r\nWhich tombs should I see? | Minh Mang for symmetry and setting, Tu Duc for its garden, and Khai Dinh for its extraordinary mosaics. Combined tickets save money.\r\nHow do I get to Hoi An? | By bus or car via Da Nang, about three hours, or by easy-rider motorbike over the Hai Van Pass, a full and spectacular day.\r\nHow many days do you need? | Two: one for the Imperial City and Thien Mu, one for the tombs.\r\nWhen is the best time to visit? | February to April is mild and dry. Summer is very hot, and October to December brings heavy rain and floods.\r\nWhat should I eat? | Bun bo Hue, and the steamed rice cakes banh beo, banh nam and banh loc.\r\nIs the DMZ tour worth it? | For anyone interested in the war, yes. 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