Hue is one of the most attractive destinations for domestic and foreign tourists. Travel from Sai Gon to Hue, tourists can have a chance to visit many famous places including Thien Mu pagoda. The pagoda is situated on Ha Khe hill, away from the center of Hue city about 5 km. Coming to Thien Mu Pagoda, visitors can not only enjoy the ancient beauty but also can listen to the legend of the pagoda to better understand the sacred magic of this land. Book cheap flight from Saigon to Hue at AloTrip to explore the beauty of Saigon.
Imperial Citadel Hue is the central history, the unique architecture which was recognized by UNESCO as the world cultural heritage site on 11th December 1993. It is located on the northern bank of Huong River with the original appearance after the destruction from the Vietnam War. Imperial Citadel Hue was built in 1804 but totally completed in 1833, under Minh Mang king’ reign. There is total of ten main majestic gates leading to the Imperial City of Hue. All the typical traditional Eastern architectures including majestic palaces, tombs and museums stand together to make an amazing attraction to tourists.
Huong River is a must-see attraction for tourists visiting a hidden charm of Hue. This poetic river is the symbol of Hue, is one of five the most attractive destinations in Vietnam. Now, tourists can enjoy the music in a boat drifting on the Huong River in the evening as well as revived royal court’s activities.
Phu Bai International Airport, Hue (HUI) - Vietnam |
Currently, there is only one airport in Hue. It is Phu Bai international airport, located in the south of the central city of Hue. The popular airline in Hue Vietnam airline is the major airline branch in this city. Besides, to get flights from Sai Gon to Hue, tourists can book ticket of Vietjet air or Jetstar Pacific airline.Many tourists do not know how to get flights from Sai Gon to Hue. Travel from Sai Gon to Hue, you should choose Phu Bai International Airport instead of Da Nang International airport to avoid wasting time on changes. You can visit Hue at any time of the year. However, if you enjoy watching sunsets on the river, you should pay a visit during summer time. If you can’t imagine visiting a city without a good 5 or 10K stroll, you should avoid coming here from October to December due to a raining season. The most famous activity when you come to Hue is to visit monuments and Imperial Citadel. The tombs are far from the city of Hue and the best choice is to take a taxi. If you want to go to a beach, Lang Co is a wonderful place to bath and lye under the sun on the beach.
Jetstar Airways -> 22 USD | Vietnam Airlines -> 26 USD | Vietjet Air -> 36 USD |
The former capital of Vietnam not only attracts tourist in the ancient beauty but also has unique culinary culture. Spices, especially chili, play an important role in Hue’s cooking and cuisine decorating art. “Bún bò Huế” or “bún bò” with rice vermicelli and beef is a popular dish for travelers in Hue. The dish is greatly mixed with spicy, sour, salty and sweet flavors and the predominant flavor is lemongrass. Another dish you should try in Hue is “com hen”- rice with baby clams - a very simple and affordable dish. A bowl of “com hen” will let you feel the special flavor of rice and herbs, mixed with some spices and baby clams.
In the city of Hue, all the fashion shop, galleries, art studios are concentrated in the major streets such as Tran Hung Dao, Hung Vuong, Phan Dang Luu, Le Loi, Mai Thuc Loan. When traveling to Hue, you can visit the stores to buy souvenirs and gifts for friends and relatives.
In the evening you can buy tickets to “ca Huế” on Huong River (80,000 d per ticket). Over more than 200 years of existence and development, “ca Huế” has become a unique tourism product which attracts a lot of visitors and considered as the favorite spiritual event of the Hue people. Despite being the main attraction for tourists seeking to learn about the historical site, nightlife in Hue exists. Vibrant, bustling atmosphere of some streets offers visitors more options for entertaining when visiting the ancient capital. At evenings take a walk in Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, one of the most attractive places for travelers, there are many stalls with souvenirs, pictures, calligraphy, jewelry, etc.
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