Climate in Hue
by galy
Climate in Hue is different from the Northern and Southern.
In the coast and delta, the climate is divided into two distinguished seasons: The dry season, from March to August, with the highest temperature is 40C, and the rainy season, from August to January, with the average temperature is 20C. Hue's climate can be very cool and wet from December to March and then warms up as you move into summer. Fog and fine drizzle is a daily routine, even in the dry ceason.
So, don't say I didn't worn you!!!!
Always have your raincoat handy :-)
Dressing up
by iwys
Inside the Citadel, people pay to dress up and be photographed in imperial costumes. This is especially popular with Vietnamese families during Tet. They don't seem to mind if you take photographs of them too. In fact, they seem to quite like it.
Tomb of Khai Dinh
by leffe3
Begun in 1920, completed in 1931 for Emperor Khai Din, this tomb is to be found in the hillside approx 3kms from the river and 10kms from Hue.
Some see this tomb as the evidence of the decline of Vietnamese culture during colonnial rule, others see it as Vietnam embracing modernism. Whichever yuor view, this particular tomb is unique among the Nguyen royal tombs.
A series of stepped terraces on the hillside lead you to the eventual tomb, passing carved dragons, mandarins, elephants, horses etc. The tomb itself is to be found inside a building that is certainly more European baroque/roccoco than SEAsian - Sans Soucci in Potsdam or the smaller chateau of the Loire Valley sprang to mind - although the interior, overly ornate, is most definately Chinese.
Entrance to the tomb is 55,000 Dong
bus
by TomorrowsAngel
The train station lies about 1.5km from the centre of town at the far western end of Le Loi, a boulevard running along the south bank of the Perfume River. Note that trains out of Hue get booked up quickly, so make onward travel arrangements as early as possible.
The station is in two parts: on the right is the terminus for local and Da Nang-bound trains, on the left is the larger, main terminus for trains elsewhere in Vietnam. Tickets for the main terminus can be purchased at a separate booking office on the left-hand side, inside the hall (daily 0700-1130 & 1330-1800).
Best place to eat in Hue!
by Mr.Sparkle about Phuong Nam Cafe
This place simple does the best spring rolls and Vietnamese food in Hue and for the unbelievably low price you can’t go wrong. You’ll kick yourself if you miss this place. Vegetarians welcome! Spring rolls and spring rolls and more spring rolls.
Also try the rectangular peanut, sesame seed and chewy treat called Thuan Hung. You should be able to pick a pack of 6 for less than a dollar.
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Royal elephant pondering towards the throne
Throne looks out - only highest stood inside
Dakrong Bridge
Getting closer
