Huế, Provincial capital in central Vietnam.
Huế is a provincial capital in central Vietnam that sits on the banks of the Perfume River between forested hills and wide rice fields. The city spreads across both sides of the river, linking the old citadel on the north bank with modern residential districts and markets to the south.
The Nguyen Dynasty chose this site in 1802 as the capital and built a fortified imperial city with palaces and temples. During the 20th century, the city experienced heavy fighting that damaged or destroyed many buildings.
The name comes from the Vietnamese word for harmony and appears today in the gardens and neighborhoods along the river. Visitors see daily processions to the pagodas and experience traditional court music performed at several temples.
Phu Bai International Airport lies about 15 kilometers (9 miles) to the south with regular connections to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The compact old quarter can be explored on foot, while temples and tombs in the surrounding area are accessible by bicycle or motorbike.
Seven imperial mausoleums scatter across the countryside outside the city, each designed according to different principles. The tomb of Emperor Minh Mang sits on an island between two ponds and follows perfect symmetry in the arrangement of all structures.
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Huế citadel
1.2 km
Thiên Mụ Temple
4.6 km
Imperial City of Hue
1.1 km
Hai Van Pass
65.8 km
Quảng Trị Citadel
53.3 km
Hien Luong Bridge
82.9 km
Trang Tien Bridge
594 m
Linh Ung Pagoda
84.2 km
Tomb of Khai Dinh
7.2 km
Dragon River Bridge
81.8 km
Tomb of Tự Đức
4.1 km
Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang
8.7 km
Da Nang Cathedral
81.1 km
Han River Bridge
81.1 km
Thuận Phước Bridge
79.5 km
Từ hiếu pogoda
3.2 km
Basilica of Our Lady of La Vang
49.7 km
Museum of Cham Sculpture
81.5 km
Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh
7.2 km
Tomb of Gia Long
9.9 km
Hall of Supreme Harmony
1 km
Bach Ma National Park
41.9 km
Esplanade of Sacrifice to the Heaven and Earth
2.9 km
Nine tripod cauldrons of the Nguyễn dynasty
1.2 km
Thanh Toan covered bridge
6 km
Hòa Xuân Stadium
85.4 kmMy Khe Beach
83 km
Thế Miếu
1.1 km
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