Hue Travel Guide
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Hue (pronounced "hway") was once Vietnam's imperial city, the capital of the country from 1802 to 1945 under the Nguyen Dynasty. Culturally and historically, it might be the most important city in the entire country. While much of it (tragically including most of Vietnam's walled citadel and imperial city) was decimated during the French and American wars, there is still much to see. One of the most interesting sights is simply daily life on the Perfume River, a mélange of dragon and houseboats and longtail vessels dredging for sand. You'll visit many of the attractions, including the tombs of Nguyen Dynasty emperors, by boat. The enjoyable town has a seaside-resort sort of air, with a laid-back attitude; low-slung, colorful colonial-style buildings; and strings of lights at outdoor cafes at night. There are many local cuisine specialties to sample as well.
You might want to plan for a full-day American war memorial excursion to the nearby demilitarized zone (DMZ), the beginning of the Ho Chi Minh trail, and underground tunnels at Vinh Moc.
