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Favorite thing: Hue was the capitol of Vietnam, from 1744 when the Nguyen dynasty controlled southern Vietnam. In 1802 Nguyen Anh, the last of the Nguyen Lords, defeated his northern rivals and proclaimed the city capital of a reunited Vietnam, changing its name to Hue. The dynasty lasted until 1945, when the last emperor abdicated.
The city was severely damaged in the 1968 during the Tet offensive, but many architectural gems remain and are well WORTH a visit.
The only one possible problem--the weather at Hue is notoriously unpredictable, and rainfall is frequent
Fondest memory: Forbidden Purple City, Lang Tu Duc tomb, Floating on the perfume river and visiting the colorfull market
Written May 27, 2003
Favorite thing: Those interested in the war can take a tour of the DMZ, which was the temporary border created at the Geneva Convention of 1954 between Ho Chi Minh and the French, dividing North and South Vietnam at the 17th parallel. Some of the most intense fighting during the war with the Americans occured around the DMZ. Famous battle sites such as Khe Sanh, Quang Tri, and the 'Rockpile' are typically included in tours of the DMZ. You can sign up for a tour at one of the tour companies in central Hue.
Written Feb 25, 2003
Favorite thing: While in Hue, take a tour of some of the Royal Tombs around the city. Some of the significant tombs are: the Tomb of Dong Khanh, Tu Duc, Thieu Tri, Khai Dinh, Minh Mang, and Gia Long. Admission varies from $2-$4 dollars per tomb.
Written Feb 25, 2003
Favorite thing: Hue was the site of some of the most intense and bloodiest battles during the war with America. After the war, the Citidel was left to decay until 1993, when it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Now tourists can view the interior of the old Citidel for a fee of 55,000 dong ($3.60 US).
Written Feb 25, 2003
Favorite thing: Constructed in 1804, early in the reign of Emperor Gia Long , it was first called Cung Thanh, City of Residences, and later renamed Forbidden Purple City by Emperor Minh Mang in 1822. It is connected with the Imperial Enclosure by seven gates.
Some of the architectural constructions found in the Forbidden Purple City include the Can Chanh Palace, Ta Huu Vu (Left and Right Houses), Can Thanh Palace, Khon Thai Residence, Kien Trung Palace, Royal Library, and Royal Theater.
Written Feb 25, 2003
Favorite thing: The Imperial Enclosure is located in the center of the citadel. It mainly consists of the Noon Gate, Great Rites Courtyard, Thai Hoa Palace, Dai Cung (Great Court) Gate, Thuong Uyen (Royal) Garden, Trieu Temple, Thai Temple, Hien Lam Pavilion, Hung Temple, and Phung Tien Temple.
Written Feb 25, 2003
Favorite thing: The Royal Citadel is located on the banks of the Perfume River. The construction of the square citadel, which was exclusively made from bricks, started in 1805. The wall is 6 m high, 20 m thick and surrounded by a moat.
The citadel has ten gates: Nha Do, Sap, Ngan, Thuong Tu, Dong Ba, Ke Trai, Hau, An Hoa, Chanh Tay, and Huu.
Written Feb 25, 2003
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Favorite thing: Hue (The ancient capital of Vietnam) - served as Vietnam's political capital from 1802 to 1945 under the 13 emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty.
Fondest memory: Hue is located in Thua Thien prefecture and is in the central part of Vietnam. Located 660 km from Ha Noi and 1080 km from Saigon.
Today, Hue's main attractions are tombs of the Nguyen emperors, and the remains of the Citadel, the Imperial City.
Written Sep 22, 2002
Favorite thing: The Parfume river in Hue city
Written Jul 5, 2008
Favorite thing: In 1963, in a defying act against the Diem regime, Thich Quang Duc (monk) burned himself in downtown Saigon. Today, the car that took him to Saigon is stored in the rear of Thien Mu Pagoda
Written Jun 19, 2008
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In 1963, in a defying act against the Diem regime, Thich Quang Duc (monk) burned himself in downtown Saigon. Today, the car that took him to Saigon is stored in...
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A: Well, you might find an old man who remembers that particular event, but even then, most Vietnamese guides are under 30 years old.
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Hue, formerly known as Thuan Hoa, is the most historically interesting city in Vietnam. From 1802 to 1945 it was the imperial capital. Thirteen successive emperors resided here, the last of whom,...
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I Arrived in Hue early morning on a flight from Hanoi. Got the airporter bus to my Hotel which was located in a side lane. After settling in, I went walking, then hired a cyclo to take me past the...
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Hue is a medium size city located in the coast, at about the middle of Vietnam, near Danang. Its main touristic interest comes from the Imperial Nguyen Tombs, the Citadel (former Imperial Palace) and...
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