Explore Hue

Huế holds a major attraction, which is it,s vast 19th-century citadel that,s surrounded by a moat and thick stone walls.It is found in central Vietnam and in the past, was the capital for both Đàng Trong from 1738 to 1775 and of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945.The citadel encompasses the Imperial city with palaces and shrines, the Forbidden Purple City and a replica of the Royal Theater are 2 such examples.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
(Vietnam) Different Vietnamese dialects; English; French and Chinese are used here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Vietnamese Dong (VND)
UTC+05:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 40 000 VND, Mid-range Restaurant meal 400 000 VND, Combo Meal 100 000 VND
Drinks
Huda 17,000 VND, Tuborg 24,000 VND, Larue 18,000 VND, Espresso 22,000 VND, Cookie CHFappu 50,000 VND, DMZ rock cocktail 122,000 VND, Mojito cocktail 104,000 VND, Heineken 35,000 VND
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 8 500 VND, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 14 000 VND, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 30 000 VND
General Transport
Cyclo prices are negotiable but can start from 25 000 VND for every Km traveled, Bicycle daily rates are from 25 000 - 30 000 VND, Taxi fares start from 15 000 VND fro the first 2 km, every km after that is an extra 11 500 VND (Be cautious however, drivers might be dishonest or may not switch on the meter), Motorcycle rentals per day starts from 100 000 - 200 000 VND and helmets cost 50 000 VND and higher

Things to do in Hue

The 19th and 20th-century Tombs of the Ancient Emperors is an often visited for both it,s history and architecture.The Tu Hieu Pagoda is home to more than few dozen monks, a pair of towering temples and religious chanting.The cuisine present here is said to be of high quality, where traditional food and candy treats can be found in abundance.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Vietnam) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Vietnam:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Typhoid
  • Japanese Encephalitis and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Vietnam: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Vietnam) Sleeping Bag Liner
  • Waterproof Phone Case
  • Plug Adapter
  • Mosquito Repellent
  • Vietnam Travel Guide
  • Travel Towel
  • Sun Protection
  • Rain Poncho or Packable Waterproof Jacket
  • Travel Wash Bag
  • Packing Cubes and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Vietnam) Most citizens of ASEAN member-countries as Thailand; Indonesia; Singapore; Malaysia; Cambodia; and Laos do not need a Vietnam visa if they visit Vietnam within 30 days.The Philippine passport holders do not need a Vietnamese visa for 21 days and Myanmar do not need Visa within 14 days.The passport holders of Brunei are not required to get a visa to Vietnam for 15 days.