Hue - The ancient imperial city with dreamlike vibes
Sustainably enduring through the historical timeline like the capital of a thousand-year civilization - Hanoi and the pearl of the Far East - Saigon, the ancient imperial Hue now still remains wonderful landscapes and special cuisine that are reminiscent of the old royal features.
The city offers you not only a romantic feeling while tripping through charming rivers, centennial gardens, natural beautiful sceneries, but also a vibrant flashback to the past when visiting the Nguyen Dynasty's intact temples and royal tombs.
I. About Hue City

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Hue city, located in Central Vietnam, is adjacent to Da Nang, divided by the majestic Hai Van Pass. The city used to be the capital of Vietnam under the Tay Son Dynasties (1788–1801) and the Nguyen Dynasties (1802–1945). Following that, the architecture in Hue is quite rich and diverse; including architectures of royal and folk, religious and temple, traditional and modern; in which, the most elaborate and massive name is the Complex of Hue Monuments.
Currently, Hue keeps the most World Cultural Heritages in the country, namely the system of citadels, palaces, tombs, gardens, and music. Besides, attractive natural landscapes around the city such as Huong River and Ngu Binh Mountain, as well as famous rustic cuisine with clever processing have also made this city one of the must-visit places in Vietnam.

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Even when surrounded with an abundance of tourists, Hue still retains a gentle and tranquil character both day and night. While wandering leisurely on the street, travelers effortlessly catch the image of schoolgirls wearing ao dai and conical hats cycling on the road, or street food vendors beside the romantic Perfume River.
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II. The most ideal time for Hue tourism
As a transitional area between the South and the North, the weather in Hue is a combination of both regions, which is quite mild.

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The rainy season starts in August and lasts until January, the average temperature is 19.7 °C, sometimes dropping to 8.8 ° C. This is also the peak time for storms and floods, especially in November - December. Meanwhile, the dry season is from March to August, with a temperature of 39.9 ° C. The weather during these months is super sunny and hot.
After all, the period from January to May, when the weather is pleasant, is the most appropriate for traveling to Hue. In addition, every 2 years, Hue Festival is held at the end of April, to honor the cultural heritage and promote tourism.
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