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Hue has a very small airport that has maybe one, at most 2 runways. It shouldn't be surprising considering the small size of the city. It was a long way from town, and we couldn't see it from the road at all.
It seems to be a converted military airport, or maybe one that's dual-use. These old Russian Mi-8 helos are sitting on the runway. For a split second I had a misgiving that this was to be our ride. But luckily it was only an Airbus. Phew. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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There are multiple daily flights to Hue, from both HCMC and Hanoi.
Flights into Hue's Phu Bai airport, 15km southeast of the city, are met by an airport bus ($1.70) which goes to central hotels, and by metered taxis ($7-8).
Heading back to the airport, the airport bus departs from the Vietnam Airlines branch office at 12 Ha Noi, or arrange a pick-up from your hotel reception. The main Vietnam Airlines office can be found in the Thuan Hoa Hotel at 7 Nguyen Tri Phuong (ph 054 824709). Leave a Comment Theme: AirplanePhone: 054 823249
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Hue is very accesible from anywhere in Vietnam. You can get there by plane, train or bus. The Phu Bai Airport is only 10 miles south of Hue is , and has daily flights to and from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Several daily trains come to Hue from Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.
Bus service is also available from Hoi An, and Da Nang. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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Hue has a small ex-USAF airport that fields daily flights to and from Saigon and Hanoi on Vietnam Airlines. It costs 820,000 Dong for either route. The airport is 40 minutes away by taxi and will cost 75,000 to 100,000 Dong. Vietnam Airlines airport buses run to the city centre for 25,000 Dong.
Unfortunately they took down the great sign here that said, "Everybody must pay the airport tax except for diplomats and people on stretchers." Leave a Comment Theme: AirplaneWebsite: www.vietnamairlines.com
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This bicycles for passengers are a common way of transport in Hue. Though nowadays motorcycles are getting more and more popular, you can still see many cyclos around.
Being more slow and silent than motos, these vehicles are much better to have a touristic tour around the citadel.
Their fares are similar to those of the motos. Bargain in advance. U can hire them for a whole day, a tour, a few hours... Leave a Comment Theme: Bicycle
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A dragon boat cruise down the Perfume River is the best way to see the imperial palaces, tombs and temples of Hue. It costs just 25,000 VND for an all-day cruise, starting at 8am and returning at 3pm.
A minibus will collect you from your hotel and take you to the landing stage. This is included in the price, as is a simple lunch and drink. Entrance fees are not included. Also, you will need to pay extra for a motorbike taxi to take you to any site that is not close to the river.
The route takes in Thien Mu Pagoda, Tu Duc Tomb, Hon Chen Temple, Khai Dinh Tomb and Minh Mang Tomb. The boat will drop you at the the Citadel at the end of the cruise, if you request it.
You can buy a ticket at any travel agency in Hue, including Sinh Cafe. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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Hue has two long-distance bus stations: services from the south pull into An Cuu station, 3km southeast of the centre along Highway 1, while buses from Hanoi and the north dump you at An Hoa station, 4km northwest on Highway 1. Cyclos are on hand to take you into the centre.
Sinh Cafe open-tour buses set down and depart from either of their two offices at 2 Hung Vuong (tel 054 822121), and at 7 Nguyen Tri Phuong, next to the Thuan Hoa Hotel (tel 054 845022).
Onward bus tickets, tours, internet access and information are available here. Kim Travel open-tour buses operate from Queen Cafe 3, 8 Hung Vuong (tel 054 849327). Buses bound for Laos and Savannakhet via the Lao Bao border depart daily at 6 pm, arriving the following day at 2 pm. Tickets ($18) can be purchased at Sinh Cafe. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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Travel by train in Vietnam may sound like a good idea. It's slightly more expensive than buses and of course cheaper than air.
One set back is the cafe helper cannot speak English. Order food on the train is almost near to impossible since they do not have a menu (not even a Vietnamese menu). Food menu in English, you just forget about it. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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Hue is another short distance, slow pace travel city just like Hoi An. Unless you’re visiting all the distance tombs and pagodas, cyclo will be the recommended choice of transport.
These riders will wait and you just take you time visit the place. I cannot remember how much I paid to hire their service, but reasonable priced. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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