Crossing the Ocean Cloud Pass by train is one of the most scenic rides in Vietnam. When you travel by train from Hue to Da Nang make sure to reserve a seat on the left in the direction of travel in order to enjoy the amazing views. Ocean Cloud Pass Although the Ocean Cloud Pass, […]
Dong Ba Market in Hue
The Dong Ba Market – Cho Dong Ba – is the biggest market in the province of Hue. It lies on the north bank of the Perfume River, about one kilometer east of the citadel. History Originally, Hue had a big Qui Gia Thi market outside the north-eastern gate of the citadel (Chanh Dong gate,commonly […]
Romance Hotel with Rooftop view – Hue
The Romance Hotel in Hue is a hotel this which satisfies elevated claims in every regard. It is centrally located, not far from the perfume river. Numerous restaurants can be found in the vicinity. At night the hotel is lit up in bright colors that form pretty patterns. From the roof of the hotel you […]
Tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh – Hue
The Tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh lies on the slopes of Chau Chu mountain, about 10 km southwest of the center of Hue. Khai Dinh was the 12th emperor of the Nguyen dynasty and Vietnam’s second to last emperor. He ruled from 1916 to 1925. He was not very popular among the people because he […]
Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc – Hue
The tomb of Emperor Tu Duc is located 6 km outside of Hue. Lang Tu Duc is the burial site of the 4th emperor of the Nguyen dynasty. His reign lasted of 1847-1883 and was marked by uprisings and rebellions. He pursued a policy of isolation and persecuted Christians due to their faith. This called […]
The Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City in Hue
The Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City are undoubtedly the main attractions in Hue. The Citadel The citadel is laid out squarely with a side length of 2.5 km and is surrounded by a 6 m high fastening wall and a 4 m deep and 23 m wide moat. 11 gates allow the access. Inside […]
Boat Trip on the Perfume River to the Thiên Mụ Pagoda
The peaceful atmosphere of the Perfume River makes it easy today to forget the terrible events, that happened here during the Vietnam War. Our boat travels upstream, along the citadel. On the way, some goods are delivered to another boat. A police checkpoint on a boat, inspect if the tourist boats have the prescribed licenses. […]
Flight from Hanoi to Hue and Evening Walk to Perfume River
Back from Ha Long Bay to Hanoi, we want to visit the famous Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. But it is closed. Actually we should have known better, because almost all museums in southeast Asia are closed on Mondays. So we allow ourselves a coffee before we go to the airport to fly from Hanoi to Hue. Flight from […]
