Hue Citadel Travel Guide
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Imperial City
Explore Vietnam’s former seat of government to discover beautiful ancient buildings and learn about the destruction caused during the country’s major wars.

Thien Mu Pagoda
This superb pagoda is one of Vietnam’s most iconic sites, with a spectacular tower and shimmering bronze Buddha.

Truong Tien Bridge
Wander along the riverside and gaze up at the tops of the six steel arches that light up in delightful colors at nighttime.

Tomb of Minh Mang
Cross beautiful bridges in enchanting gardens, admire ornate buildings and stroll through peaceful courtyards and pavilions at this revered final resting place.

Tomb of Khai Dinh
With its sinister black buildings set against an idyllic green hillside, this is perhaps the most striking of the Nguyen Dynasty tombs.

Tomb of Tu Duc
Wander through this serene parkland and explore dozens of buildings constructed to provide a luxurious resting place for the emperor both before and after death.
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Other neighbourhoods around Hue Citadel

Phú Hòa
While visiting Phú Hòa, you might make a stop by sights like Dong Ba Market and Perfume River.

Kim Long
While there might not be top attractions in Kim Long, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Imperial City and Thien Mu Pagoda.

Vĩnh Ninh
While visiting Vĩnh Ninh, you might make a stop by sights like Nguyen Dinh Chieu Walking Street and Perfume River.

Phú Hội
While visiting Phú Hội, you might make a stop by sights like Hue Night Walking Street and Perfume River.

Hương Sơ
Though Hương Sơ may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Perfume River and Tinh Tam Lake.