Hue, Vietnam - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Hue, Vietnam's former imperial capital, sits on the Perfume River, offering a fascinating journey into the country's regal past. Visit to experience the magnificent architecture, serene imperial tombs, and rich culture that still breathes here.

Top things to do in Hue

Things to do in Hue include Thien Mu Pagoda, Imperial City of Hue, Tomb of Khai Dinh. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Hue

Here is what 3 days in Hue look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
6
  1. 1
    Perfume River
    800 m
  2. 2
    Imperial City of HuePalace
    3.9 km
  3. 3
    Thien Mu PagodaBuddhist temple · Hương Long
    750 m
  4. 4
    An Hien Garden House
    2.6 km
  5. 5
    Tomb of Tu DucMausoleum
    8.5 km
  6. 6
    Gia Long TombTomb
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Day 2

Stops
7
  1. 1
    Hue Museum of Royal Fine ArtsMuseum
    3.8 km
  2. 2
    Tu Hieu Pagoda
    1 km
  3. 3
    Tomb of Dong KhanhTomb
    700 m
  4. 4
    Viewpoint of Perfume River
    2.2 km
  5. 5
    Ho Thuy Tien Abandoned Waterpark
    2.1 km
  6. 6
    Tomb of Khai DinhMausoleum
    2.7 km
  7. 7
    Tomb of Minh Mang
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Dong Ba MarketCitadel
    5.8 km
  2. 2
    Thanh Toan Bridge
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Hue?

Thien Mu Pagoda, Imperial City of Hue, Tomb of Khai Dinh, Perfume River, Phu Cam Cathedral, Gia Long Tomb and 9 more. Thien Mu Pagoda: Visit this iconic pagoda, a symbol of Hue, with its seven-story tower and beautiful views of the Perfume River.

What can you do in 3 days in Hue?

Day 1: Perfume River, Imperial City of Hue, Thien Mu Pagoda, An Hien Garden House. Day 2: Hue Museum of Royal Fine Arts, Tu Hieu Pagoda, Tomb of Dong Khanh, Viewpoint of Perfume River. Day 3: Dong Ba Market, Thanh Toan Bridge.

Which museums are worth visiting in Hue?

Museums worth visiting in Hue: Hue Museum of Royal Fine Arts, Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities (Citadel) and Hue Traditional Art Museum (Citadel).

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