A canonical one-day visit is what most people opt for when it comes to visiting Hue. The city is often regarded as a mere stop along the journey between Hoi An and Hanoi. We suggest devoting to Hue two full days but even an additional half-day makes for a great improvement.
In this page we detail a programme suitable for 36-hour visit to Hue. The programme is particularly suitable to those who take their time to travel slowly.
Hue 1,5-day itinerary
Hue was the capital of Vietnam during the reign of the Nguyen dynasty. The city is famous for the citadel, the tombs and a few historical temples. In 36 hours it is possible to visit the most impressive sights without having to go through a tour-de-force.
Itinerary: Citadel, Nguyen tombs, main temples
Hue’s city centre was ravaged during the last war. Staying in the centre provides with a convenient location, which is a plus for such a short stay.
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Hue 1,5-day itinerary Citadel, Nguyen tombs, historic temples Evening arrival |
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Where to stay |
City centre, near the Perfume River |
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Morning arrival
If you reach Hue by noon, we suggest you devote the whole afternoon to the visit of the Citadel. You can then enjoy the sunset at the Thien Mu Temple (which you can also visit on the next day at dawn).
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