{"id":5198,"date":"2020-08-07T16:24:32","date_gmt":"2020-08-07T16:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/hue\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T14:05:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T14:05:27","slug":"hue","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/viajarvietnam.com\/en\/hue\/","title":{"rendered":"Best things to do in Hue, Vietnam’s old imperial capital"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Set on the banks of the Perfume River, the city of Hu\u1ebf is an essential stop for any traveler wanting to dive into Vietnam’s rich history and culture.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hu\u1ebf is known as Vietnam’s gastronomic capital and for its historic past \u2014 it was also the country’s imperial capital<\/strong>, a legacy that survives in the majestic tombs of its emperors and its imposing citadel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Much of the charm of visiting Hue lies precisely in discovering its past as Vietnam’s capital between 1802 and 1945 under the Nguyen dynasty \u2014 although, to be honest, a large part of its heritage was lost, mainly to the war with the United States.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even so, the city preserves many sights that are well worth a visit<\/strong>, such as its spectacular imperial tombs or the Thien Mu Pagoda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re traveling through central Vietnam<\/strong> and wondering about the best things to do in Hue<\/strong> \u2014 or whether it deserves a spot on your itinerary \u2014 read on: in this guide we cover what to do in Hu\u1ebf<\/strong> and the essential places to visit so you can judge for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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