Self-sufficient Hue Travel Experience: 8 things you should Not Miss

To experience a perfect Hue tour, you need to refer to Danang Private Car detailed self-sufficient Hue travel experiences below.

Overview of Hue

Hue – the land of the ancient capital, though quiet and peaceful, is still full of charm. Hue tourism brings you completely different experiences. Not as bustling as Nha Trang, as boisterous as Hanoi or as generous as Saigon, Hue offers guests from far away with a deposition and a lot of nostalgia.

 

Located in the Central Coast of Vietnam, Hue includes the mainland and the territorial sea of ​​the East Sea continental shelf. The entire area of ​​the province is 5,053.99 km², Hue is adjacent to Da Nang city and is divided by the majestic Hai Van pass.

Hue is one of the cities with the longest cultural history . In 1993, Hue was recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage and in November 2003, Hue royal court music was listed by UNESCO as masterpieces of intangible cultural heritage.

That is why, recently, the trend of self-sufficient tourism in Hue is growing. Coming to Hue without any tour program helps you to admire Hue in a very personal and unique way.

What is the most beautiful season to travel to Hue?

A little about the climate in Hue

Hue is known as the “rainy city” of our country. If Vietnam’s climate has 2 seasons: dry season and rainy season, then Hue only has “high rainy season” and “little rainy season”. But the rain of Hue still has its own charm. Many tourists like to come to Hue during the white rainy days of Hue.

However, if you are traveling to Hue for the first time, you should not go at the time when Hue rains a lot. From September to December is the time when the rainy season is long and heavy in Hue. Late December to April is the low rainy season. Especially, from March to August, Hue enters the summer period. True to the summer in the Central region, the weather in Hue at this time is also very hot, the temperature can reach 40 degrees Celsius. Therefore, you should not go to Hue at this time because the hot weather will greatly affect your travel. transfer, visit the scenic spots.

 

May to November is the peak period of rain and storms in Hue. Heavy rain can cause street flooding. In addition, this time the temperature in Hue is also very low, especially in the last months of the year. The temperature can drop below 10 degrees Celsius. If in the South, you are not familiar with the temperature below 20 degrees Celsius, you should not travel to Hue in these months.

The most suitable time to travel to Hue

According to Hue self-sufficient travel experience, the best time to come to the ancient capital is at the change of seasons: Spring – Summer or Autumn – Winter. Thus, it can be said that the most ideal time to travel to Hue is January and February. Hue Festival usually takes place from April to May every year. At this time, coming to Hue, you will discover and fully experience the most unique cultural features of Hue.

 

Besides, if you love flowers, you should come to Hue in March and April to see gerbera flowers, and from May to August is the season when lotus flowers bloom in the Imperial Citadel. When summer comes, phoenix flowers “dyed red” in a corner of the sky next to Trang Tien bridge. This is the time when Hue “shows off” its most dreamy beauty.

Guide to move to Hue

From Hanoi or Saigon to Hue, there are many means for you to choose, depending on your budget and preferences, you can refer to the following suggestions of Halo Travel:

Traveling by bus

Hue travel experience to save you should choose a bus, but it will take time because the distance is very long. There are many high-quality sleeper buses traveling from Hanoi, Saigon to Hue.

• Bus departing from Hanoi:

 

• Bus departing from Saigon:

Traveling by plane

If you want to save time as well as explore Hue more, choose a plane! To get the best price, you should book tickets 1 month or 2 to 3 months in advance. In Hue, there is Phu Bai airport just 15km from the city center, so you just need to call a taxi, motorbike taxi or bus to move to the center easily.

Traveling by train

Self-sufficient travel experience in Hue by train will bring you extremely interesting experiences. Because this is a means for you to have the opportunity to see the whole scenery of mountains and sea on both sides of the road. In addition, if you suffer from motion sickness, the train is the most suitable means of transport! Trains have many different classes of seats, you need to consider the cost before booking.

• If you do not have much time, please refer to the full Hue 1 day tour to explore AZ: where to go, what to eat…?

Experience choosing means of transportation in Hue

When coming to Hue, you have many options for transportation to visit and explore Hue such as taxi, bus, motorbike, cyclo, boat or boat,…. Because the attractions are also quite close to each other, depending on your needs, you can choose the most suitable vehicle. However, do not ignore the 4 very interesting vehicles that Halo Travel suggests below:

Rent Motorcycles

Motorbikes are at the top of the list chosen by many tourists when traveling to Hue on their own. Because Hue is a tourist city, motorbike rental here is very affordable, ranging from 100,000 VND to 120,000 VND/day. From the self-sufficient travel experience of many people, you should rent a digital car for more convenience when traveling and remember to check the car before you leave! See now: Hue Motorbike Tour

Rent a cyclo

In Hue, there is a “group” of cyclos available to serve tourists. This is also a favorite means of transport for many tourists, choosing to move to attractions. The advantage of cyclo in Hue is that it is wide, has a high roof, and is very suitable for transporting goods and turning on the passenger roof very politely and safely.

 

The streets in Hue are very peaceful, moving on cyclos will bring you a very different leisurely and leisurely feeling. Cyclo is very cool and airy, so it is not as mysterious as a taxi or bus, nor is it as noisy as a motorbike engine. However, traveling by cyclo is only suitable when you visit attractions in the inner city area only. The price for renting a car is only about 150,000 VND/person/hour.

Rent a boat or boat

Renting a boat or boat to travel to Hue is an extremely interesting experience because the Perfume River in Hue is famously poetic. When traveling by boat or boat to visit the Perfume River, listening to Hue songs will be unforgettable Hue travel memories.

In addition, you can choose a boat or a boat to go to famous attractions such as Linh Mu Pagoda, Hon Chen Palace, Minh Mang Tomb, etc. The feeling is no different from the people of the Royal family. The price of a rental or boat ticket is not too high, only from 200,000 VND/person.

Car rental With Driver

If you travel to Hue in groups or with your family, you should rent a self-drive tourist car to ensure safety and have a private space for all members. Some self-drive car rental addresses in Hue:

Hue Car Rental suggest booking a car with chauffeured driver and exploring all the points of interesting in complete comfort. You can explore all of the ancient city – Hue city with: Hue Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda (oldest pagoda in Hue City), the Nguyen Royal Tombs, romantic Huong River (Perfume River), and plenty of others.

See More: Hue Car Rental With Driver

Tourist places in Hue should go

Hue has many famous scenic spots and is a place with very poetic and charming natural beauty. Coming to Hue during the festival season, there will be many unique cultural activities. So you need to schedule a visit to Hue during your travel days here. Don’t forget to check in at the famous tourist spots in Hue .

 

 Discover Hue Citadel 

According to Hue travel experience, definitely do not forget to visit Hue Citadel – a place that proves the golden history of the country. Hue Citadel was started under the reign of King Gia Long in 1805, lasted for nearly 30 years until the reign of King Minh Mang. This is a heritage recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage.

 

Hue Imperial City has an area of ​​​​520ha, with a beautiful location on the north bank of the Perfume River and facing the South. The entire structure of the citadel was built in the Vauban style of the West with 24 fortresses protruding outwards.

• Address: Hue city center
• See the way here
• Entrance ticket price: 150,000 VND/person/time
• Visiting time: + Summer: 6:30 – 17:30 + Winter: 7:00 – 17:00

Tourist addresses near the sea in Hue

Coming to Hue, there is not only the beauty of famous landmarks such as the Perfume River, Trang Tien Bridge, Hue Imperial Citadel, etc., but it is also loved by its beautiful blue beaches and white sand. If you come to Hue in the summer, plan to visit the following beaches!

 

 Famous temples in Hue near and far 

Thien Mu Pagoda

Located on Ha Khe hill, Huong Long commune, city. Hue, Thua Thien – Hue province, Thien Mu pagoda is the oldest temple in Hue with the age of more than 400 years. Therefore, this place is not only a famous spiritual place of worship but also an extremely attractive tourist destination for tourists to the ancient capital.

 

Thien Lam Temple

Thien Lam Pagoda is one of the famous pagodas in Hue, located on Quang Te hill, Thong Thuong 2, Thuy Xuan commune, Hue city. With Thai-style architecture, Thien Lam Pagoda is an extremely satisfying check-in place for many visitors. Exploring this temple, you will feel a peaceful and gentle space.

 

Tu Hieu Pagoda

Tu Hieu Pagoda or Tu Hieu Communal House is one of the great ancient temples, a cultural and historical scenic spot of Hue ancient capital. Located on the green pine hill of Duong Xuan Thuong III temple, Thuy Xuan ward, Tu Hieu pagoda owns outstanding architecture in harmony with the natural scenery, making visitors feel like they are lost in the fantasy world of pine forest. green.

 

 Fun places in Hue 

What should self-sufficient Hue travel experiences be? Are there any interesting places to play? These are questions from many visitors. In addition to the famous Hue tourist destinations, let’s take a note with Halo Travel to add some fun places in Hue below:

 

 

Eating experience when traveling to Hue

Self-sufficient Hue tourism is not only visiting famous landscapes or entertainment places but also an opportunity for you to fully discover the quintessence of Hue cuisine. Let’s find out the typical dishes of the ancient capital with Halo Travel!

Bun Bo Hue

The first dish in the list of delicious dishes in Hue you must try is Hue beef noodle soup. A dish that shows the typical features of the cooking art of the ancient capital. The original Hue beef noodle bowls have the sweet and tender broth of the right stew, the fragrance is subtle with the smell of lemongrass and scallions, adding a little bit of tongue-slicing chili to create a delicious taste.

 

Hue tea

It’s not too difficult for you to find a tea shop in Hue, on the streets or alleys, the scent of tea is faintly like you’ve seen one already. The most famous and delicious Hue tea dishes such as: roasted pork filter cake, longan tea wrapped with lotus seeds, sweet potato tea, lotus tea, water drifting tea, etc.

Mussel rice

It can be said that mussel rice is a popular dish that can be found everywhere on the streets of Hue from sidewalk eateries to luxury restaurants. Mussel rice is presented in the form of cold rice mixed with stir-fried mussels and spices. Delicious mussel meat with rich spices served with white rice is indeed a dish that attracts many tourists.

 

Experience choosing a place to stay in Hue

Hue Class Hotel

Hue Class Hotel is a cheap hotel in Hue, owning a prime location right in the city center. From this hotel you can easily move to many famous attractions and entertainment places. Hue Classic Hotel has parking, free wifi network and cool garden space.

• Address: 1/142 Nguyen Sinh Cung, Vy Da ward, Hue city
• Reference price: about 280,000 VND – 400,000 VND / room / night & 1,500,000 VND / 3 bedroom apartment / night.

 

Avon Hue Hotel

Located next to the Perfume River, staying at Avon Hotel Hue will give you the opportunity to see the beautiful and poetic streets and fully enjoy the wind and sky of Hue. Room rates at this hotel are not too high from only 350,000 VND/night and are decorated and designed like a high-class hotel. Avon Hue has a cool outdoor swimming pool, spacious garden view.

• Address: 135 Nguyen Sinh Cung, Vy Da ward, Hue city
• Reference price: about 350,000 VND/room/night

 

Bean Hue

If you want to find a place to stay with cute and youthful decor, don’t miss Bean Hue! With an extremely friendly and close space and a small garden where you can relax and breathe in the fresh air. In Bean Hue, there is also a motorbike rental service, the price for renting a motorbike is about 100,000 VND – 120,000 VND/day/car.

• Address: + CS 1: 40 Phan Chu Trinh, Truong An, Hue city + CS 2: 29 Le Dai Hanh, Tay Loc, Hue city
• Reference price: 150,000 VND/room/night – 300,000 VND/room/night

 

Note when self-sufficient travel in Hue

• If you come to Hue in a tourist season like Festival, the number of visitors is very crowded, you should book a room in advance through famous booking apps to avoid no room or unsatisfactory rooms.
• Hue travel experience is self-sufficient, you should go to Hue in about 3-4 days!
• You should combine Hue and Da Nang travel to save money and explore more places.
• Do not forget to bring with you the necessary applications for virtual living such as power banks, selfie sticks, etc. In addition, sunscreen, sundresses, hats, umbrellas, etc. are also very important for you to protect yourself during the trip. Go.
• To avoid being scammed and being told to challenge the price, before using the service or buying anything, remember to ask the price first!
• Remember to keep the general hygiene, do not throw garbage indiscriminately.

 

Danang Private Car hopes that the above experiences can help you update your self-sufficient Hue travel experience . The romantic, gentle Hue has countless destinations waiting for you to visit and check in, why not dress up and invite your close friends to Hue right away!!!