Notes that you need to know when traveling to Hue

 The ideal time to travel to Hue

The weather in Hue is a combination of both the South and the North, reducing the harsh part and also quite mild. The stormy season begins in May and lasts until November, which is the peak time for storms, so you need to monitor the weather before making the trip. Although Hue does not have a distinct winter like the northern provinces, the temperature is not high, possibly lower than 10 degrees.

According to experience, the best time to visit Hue is at the time of season change: between spring - summer and autumn - winter. April - May is the time when the climate is mild, suitable for all fun activities. Not to mention every 2 years, Hue Festival is held at the end of April, in order to honor cultural heritage and promote tourism. If you go on this time, your trip will be 200% complete.

Flower season in Hue is no less than Hanoi, Hue owns many charming flowers, March and April is the cornflower season; Summer is the time when the red phoenix is ​​in full bloom, throughout May - August, the lotus flowers in the Imperial Citadel are in full bloom... So no matter what time of day you travel, you can still see and check in with a lot of flowers beautiful here.

Prepare things when traveling to Hue

To have a perfect trip, good preparation of the things you carry with you plays a very important role, so you should pay attention. Carry-on luggage when traveling should be compact with the necessary items including costumes, the most compact, easy-to-carry items for the most convenience when traveling and sightseeing. As for the costumes, you should note that you should not bring too much, and at the same time bring them suitable for the weather and climate. In Hue, there are many mausoleums and temples of a dignified nature, so you should pay attention to choose appropriate clothes.

Personal documents such as identity cards, passports... are important things that you should prepare carefully. In addition, for convenience and safety during the tour, you should use an ATM or Visa card, do not carry a lot of cash on you to avoid an unfortunate loss that negatively affects the trip. Go. In addition, do not forget to bring your camera and phone with you, they will be extremely useful for your visit.

How to come to Hue?

Being a big city in the Central region, you can easily find transportation to Hue from all parts of the country. By plane: Hue has Phu Bai airport for convenient travel, if you don't want to spend too much time traveling, the fastest way is to buy a plane ticket to Hue, relax in the sky. It will arrive in a short amount of time. Fly from Ho Chi Minh to Hue in just 30 minutes, with fares from 400,000 VND/way. Flying from Hanoi to Hue takes only 1 hour, fares from 730,000 VND/way. From the airport, it is 15 km from the city center, so when you land, there are two ways to move, which is to take a taxi for about 250,000 VND / trip, otherwise, the airport transfer car is a more economical way to move with the price. only 40,000 - 50,000 VND/time.

Train: is an interesting means of transport for those who want to spend time admiring the beauty on the roads. From Hanoi - Hue costs from 300,000 - 955,000 VND / way, traveling in about 14 hours. Trains from Saigon to Hue cost from 400,000 to 1,050,000 VND/way, running time is from 18:00 to 22:00.

Bus: There are many high-quality sleeper bus companies traveling across the country with routes to Hue. From Hanoi, there are bus companies such as: Hoang Long, Camel Travel, The Sinh Tourist, costing about 250,000 - 350,000 VND/way, traveling in about 12-16 hours. From Saigon are Tam Minh Phuong, Hoang Long, Huong Ty, and Minh Duc firms, priced from 400,000 to 650,000 VND/time, running time about 20-24 hours. From Da Nang, there are many choices, of which the most popular are The Sinh Tourist, Huetourist, HAV Limousine, etc. A comfortable car seat is only about 80,000 - 180,000 VND / turn, about 2-3 hours to arrive.

Means of transportation in Hue

Transportation in Hue is probably one of the things you don't have to worry about, Hue has countless ways for you to explore, which are extremely available and convenient.

Motorbike: At the top of the list, for those of you who like backpacking, it must be renting a motorbike. As a tourist city, car rental services are very diverse with affordable prices from 100,000 to 120,000 VND/day. The easiest way is to contact the hotel in Hue, they all have this service available for you, so you don't have to worry.

Taxi: If you are traveling with children, or parents and do not want to drive far by yourself, a taxi is ready to accompany you. Some familiar taxi companies are Dong Ba (Tel: 0234.3.84.84.84), Thanh Cong (Tel: 0234.3.57.57.57), Mai Linh (Tel: 0234.3.89.89.89), Phu Xuan (Tel: 0234.3. 87.87.87).

Car: If you have a driver's license, you should rent a car so that the whole family and group of friends can also enjoy it because you will not have to be forced like taking a taxi. Car rental price will be about 500,000 - 900,000 VND/day.

Bicycle: The place can't be more ideal for you to rent a bicycle around Hue. The rental price is extremely affordable, only about 20,000 - 30,000 VND/day.

Cyclo: Here the cyclos are still active quite bustling, the price of cyclo is also very "economical", about 15,000 - 20,000 VND/person/hour, and there are local people telling you stories cool.

Hostels, hotels, homestays, resorts in Hue

Hue is a tourist city, so to find a place to stay with prices from affordable to high-end, from motels, hotels, resorts or homestays are always available. Hostels - hotels: Not to mention large hotels such as: SaiGon Morin, Indochine Palace, Celadon Palace Hue, Imperial Hotel, etc., hotels and motels around the Western Quarter will be the most suitable choice for you.

Your ability to pay is also a top concern. If you have a lot of money and want to enjoy your trip in the best way, do not hesitate to choose a hotel along Le Loi street, the area close to the Perfume River, very close to the neighborhood. walking distance of Hue, it would be even better if it was near Trang Tien bridge. A great choice for this case is the 4-star Saigon Morin Hotel, although the price for a room overlooking the Perfume River and Trang Tien Bridge is quite "expensive", about 8,000,000 VND to 10,000,000 VND, but of course it's your money. that's all.

For travelers with a more limited budget, or simply see the hotel as a place to sleep at night, prefer to spend time to explore more, choose hotels along Hung Vuong Street. The hotels here are in the range of two to three stars, there are even cheap motels, and the price is only in the range of 200,000 VND to 500,000 VND for the best night. The price here is cheap, but it's not too far away, only about 15 minutes by walk or 5 minutes by motorbike, you can see Trang Tien Bridge. One of the best options in terms of both price and quality for this area is Vong Canh Hotel, Duy Tan 1 Hotel, Phu An Hotel and Thuy Duong Hotel.

Hue tourist destination not to be missed

The dreamy city of Hue, if you have the opportunity to go to Hue, you should visit some famous tourist attractions below. Visit the Perfume River - Trang Tien Bridge: The bridge has all 6 spans of steel beams shaped like an inverted ring, combined with the Perfume River is considered one of the symbols of Hue. Visiting the Perfume River is not only walking on the bridge, you should experience sitting on a dragon boat walking around the river to enjoy the peaceful scenery of Hue. Especially sailing at night, you can both listen to folk songs and watch the city shimmering at night, you will feel like you are living in the old kings era.

Citadel - Hue Citadel: It is the living place of 13 Nguyen kings from King Gia Long to King Bao Dai, including the Imperial Citadel, the Forbidden Purple City with royal art architecture and unique flower gardens.

Tombs of Nguyen Dynasty kings: Tomb of King Tu Duc, Tomb of King Dong Khanh, Tomb of King Minh Mang, Tomb of King Khai Dinh.

Temples in Hue: If you come to Hue without visiting the following temples, you will not be able to fully feel the beauty of this ancient capital land, that is: Thien Mu Pagoda, Tu Dam Pagoda, Tu Hieu Pagoda, Huyen Pagoda No Son Thuong.

Hue Night Street: Formed on Nguyen Dinh Chieu pedestrian street extending from Truong Tien bridge to Phu Xuan bridge. Market

Dong Ba Market: Located along the north bank of the Perfume River, on Tran Hung Dao Street, about 100m north of Truong Tien Bridge. The quintessence of material culture that has been preserved up to now can be found at the market.

Beautiful beaches in Hue:

Thuan An beach: 15 km east of Hue city, famous as an ideal bathing spot.

Lang Co Beach: With a gentle coastline, white sand, clear blue sea, the average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius in summer, Lang Co is an ideal place for those who are passionate about swimming.

Canh Duong Beach: Is one of the most beautiful beaches in Hue, 8km long, 200m wide, arc-shaped, located between Chan May West and Chan May Dong, with beautiful and attractive scenery.

Bach Ma National Park: 60 km south of Hue, at an altitude of 1,450 meters, is a famous resort in Vietnam, also a trekking place for backpackers. In addition, Bach Ma mountain is also home to many rare and precious animals and plants in the tropics. Lap An Lagoon: Has a pretty location, located at the foot of Phu Gia pass with a radius of 15km, surrounded by the majestic Bach Ma mountain range, in front of Lang Co bay with turquoise water.

Food when coming to Hue

Coming to Hue is coming to a treasure of unique cuisine, which is a combination of sophistication, popular flavor but nostalgic for those who have tried it. Let's learn about famous Hue specialties below.

Hue beef vermicelli: Hue beef vermicelli may be quite fancy for those of you who are familiar with the variant version, the noodles are used in small sizes, the spicy broth tearing the tongue, adding spring rolls, the bowl of Hue beef vermicelli is considered a new dish. enough taste.

Mussel rice: Sweet and chewy mussel meat is sautéed with rich spices, when eaten, it will be served with mussels in a bowl of white rice, add a layer of fat, Hue fish sauce is "enough capital" for a memorable dish.

Types of Hue cakes: Banh beo, nam, filter, little ceiling, ... are simple cakes but have an unexpected attraction.

Hue tea: Simple tea dishes, which can be easily found on any street, are still attractive with delicate and diverse flavors like the people here.

Sour shrimp paste: A special feature of this dish is that fresh shrimp is soaked with white wine, so it will cook slowly, forming a dark red color, rolled with boiled meat, rice paper, raw vegetables will create an extremely delicious dish. interesting.

Other experiences when traveling to Hue

During peak tourist seasons such as Festivals, the number of visitors is very large, making the hotel easily overloaded. If you go at this time, don't forget to plan early, although there are many hotels, motels, resorts, and homestays, you should also book a room in advance to find the best place to rest.

The complex of the ancient capital - Hue citadel has a very large area, you should determine the places you want to visit in advance to arrange the most reasonable route. If you are not used to eating spicy food, remember to tell the seller in advance to reduce the spiciness lest you have to eat and inhale at the same time. Before using travel, shopping, and dining services, you should also ask the price in advance to avoid being challenged. These are the travel experiences you should refer to.

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