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Hue: This charming ancient Vietnamese city is only an hour’s flight away from Hanoi
With a unique blend of history, elegant architectural landmarks and culinary delights, this is why Hue should be on your bucket list.
Nestled along the gently winding banks of the Perfume River in Vietnam lies the picturesque ancient city of Hue. Just an hour’s flight away from Hanoi, it is the old capital of the Nguyen Dynasty. Famed for its complex of Hue monuments, it became the first UNESCO World Heritage site in Vietnam in 1993.
“I feel like Hue is the land of poetry. It is a place that evokes a lot of emotions and where people form deep connections with the landscape and its culture,” said Shi Dang, a local tour guide.
The heartbeat of Hue is its elaborate Imperial Citadel with its imposing walls, ornate palaces, and picturesque pagodas on the north bank of the Perfume River – named for the distinct fragrance of fallen flowers in its water. Constructed in 1804, the citadel was Vietnam’s last royal residence and continues to charm travellers who cannot help but feel they have taken a step back into time when they see the imperial city.
