Central Vietnam

Hue

Huế

Imperial heritage city

Stories from Hue

Bun Bo Hue Ba Tuyet — Spicy Imperial Noodle Soup — Vietnam travel guide

Food & Drink

Bun Bo Hue Ba Tuyet — Spicy Imperial Noodle Soup

47 Nguyen Cong Tru — lemongrass-chili broth with beef shank and pork knuckle.

Com Hen Hoa Dong — Hue Baby Clam Rice — Vietnam travel guide

Food & Drink

Com Hen Hoa Dong — Hue Baby Clam Rice

64/7 Truong Dinh — a humble bowl of cold rice, clams, herbs, and crunchy pork rind.

Banh Beo Ba Do — Hue Steamed Rice Cakes — Vietnam travel guide

Food & Drink

Banh Beo Ba Do — Hue Steamed Rice Cakes

8 Nguyen Binh Khiem — tiny porcelain dishes of steamed rice with shrimp floss.

Imperial City of Hue — Vietnam travel guide

Attractions

Imperial City of Hue

The Nguyen Dynasty's walled citadel and Forbidden Purple City on the banks of the Perfume River.

Banyan Tree Lang Co — Vietnam travel guide

Where to Stay

Banyan Tree Lang Co

All-pool-villa retreat on a three-kilometre crescent of golden sand.

Azerai La Residence Hue — Vietnam travel guide

Where to Stay

Azerai La Residence Hue

Adrian Zecha's restoration of the 1930 French Resident's Mansion on the Perfume River.

Pilgrimage Village Hue — Vietnam travel guide

Where to Stay

Pilgrimage Village Hue

Garden-bungalow boho retreat 5 km from Hue's Imperial City.

Hue Royal Refined Music (Nha Nhac) Performance — Vietnam travel guide

Entertainment

Hue Royal Refined Music (Nha Nhac) Performance

UNESCO-recognised court music performed nightly aboard dragon boats on the Perfume River.

Hue to Da Nang — Hai Van Pass — Vietnam travel guide

Getting Around

Hue to Da Nang — Hai Van Pass

The 100 km coast road via the Hai Van Pass — best done by motorbike or private car.

Hue Garden Villa near Imperial City — Vietnam travel guide

Buy, Sell & Rent

Hue Garden Villa near Imperial City

Three-bedroom villa with garden, walking distance to the Citadel.

Dong Ba Market — Hue — Vietnam travel guide

Shopping

Dong Ba Market — Hue

The royal capital's historic market by the Perfume River, since 1899.

Hue Riverside Apartment with Balcony — Vietnam travel guide

Buy, Sell & Rent

Hue Riverside Apartment with Balcony

2BR apartment overlooking the Perfume River with private balcony.

entertainment in Hue, Vietnam

Entertainment

Nightlife in Hue

A practical, locally-sourced overview of entertainment in Hue (Huế), Central Vietnam. Updated for 2026 travelers.

marketplace in Hue, Vietnam

Buy, Sell & Rent

Buy, sell and rent in Hue

A practical, locally-sourced overview of marketplace in Hue (Huế), Central Vietnam. Updated for 2026 travelers.

stay in Hue, Vietnam

Where to Stay

Where to stay in Hue

A practical, locally-sourced overview of stay in Hue (Huế), Central Vietnam. Updated for 2026 travelers.

food in Hue, Vietnam

Food & Drink

Best local eats in Hue

A practical, locally-sourced overview of food in Hue (Huế), Central Vietnam. Updated for 2026 travelers.

attractions in Hue, Vietnam

Attractions

Must-see sights in Hue

A practical, locally-sourced overview of attractions in Hue (Huế), Central Vietnam. Updated for 2026 travelers.

transport in Hue, Vietnam

Getting Around

Getting around Hue

A practical, locally-sourced overview of transport in Hue (Huế), Central Vietnam. Updated for 2026 travelers.

food in Hue, Vietnam

Food & Drink

Street food guide to Hue

A practical, locally-sourced overview of food in Hue (Huế), Central Vietnam. Updated for 2026 travelers.

shopping in Hue, Vietnam

Shopping

Shopping guide to Hue

A practical, locally-sourced overview of shopping in Hue (Huế), Central Vietnam. Updated for 2026 travelers.