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In the minds of many, Hue is seen as a somber city with little recreational activity. However, your perspective will shift after experiencing these captivating adventures!
Embark on 5 exciting adventures that will redefine your thoughts on visiting Hue
1. Soar through the skies with Ziplining and conquer the treetops with highwire antics
Ziplining is no longer a novelty confined to specific locations for the youth; it has made its mark in places like Quang Binh, Dalat, and Lam Dong. Now, Hue also offers this thrilling adventure. By hanging from long cables and sliding from mountain tops to foothills, you'll experience the exhilarating feeling of gazing at the landscape from a captivating height.
With a height of nearly 50m and a length of 560m, the zipline journey in Thanh Tan allows you to witness a meandering stream and the trees below your feet. The sound of the wind in your ears lasts only a few minutes but is enough to satisfy the curiosity and excitement of distant travelers.
Different from a zipline, highwire is a series of challenging obstacles that require skill and flexibility. There are 3 segments with various challenges such as wobbly bridges, swinging ladders, zip lines, net bridges, and more, making you sweat after days of just sitting at a desk. A tour guide is always present to instruct and closely monitor you through each segment to ensure a safe experience. To complete all challenges, you'll need about an hour suspended on ropes about 5m above the ground.
You can try this activity at the Thanh Tan tourist area.
2. Soak in the Hot Mineral Springs
Also located in the Thanh Tan tourist area, the natural hot mineral water system here attracts many local and tourist visitors alike. The mineral spring source is particularly hot, ranging from 30 degrees and up to 60 degrees Celsius when closer to the source stream. In addition, there are activities such as water slides or tube slides at the water park that young people enjoy.
3. Listen to Hue Music on the Perfume River
An activity that has been around for many years when visiting Hue tourism is listening to Hue music on the Perfume River. Musicians and singers perform on boats, mostly young people, singing traditional Hue tunes with a history spanning hundreds of years, songs that are deeply connected to the people and the dreamy land of Hue.
Experience the enchanting melodies of Hue by purchasing tickets for a serene boat ride at Toa Kham pier, priced at 100,000 VND per person for an hour of gentle swaying on the Perfume River. Cruise beneath Trang Tien Bridge, where every night, the soothing and rustic tunes of Hue locals fill the air. The boats here share a common dragon motif, accommodating around 20 to 30 people, beautifully illuminated every night.
Spend an hour on the boat, immersing yourself in unamplified, raw music, releasing small lanterns on the Perfume River, adding an extra layer of charm to the evenings in Hue.
4. Explore the Imperial City and Tombs
Exploring the Imperial City and Tombs is an integral part of any Hue travel experience. The enduring remnants of a long-standing dynasty in Vietnamese history are vividly portrayed in the citadel and tombs on this land.
Minh Mang's tomb exudes tranquility amidst lush, evergreen pine forests; Tu Duc's tomb, modest yet sprawling; or the Imperial City, a fascinating place that one can explore all day without exhausting its intriguing facets. Especially, if you have leisure time, rent a bicycle or a motorbike to wander the tree-lined paths around the Imperial City in the evening. The sound of cicadas serenading on the quiet road, minimal traffic noise, and fewer people create an authentically Hue ambiance.
In particular, if you have a leisurely pace, rent a bicycle or a motorbike to wander the tree-lined paths around the Imperial City in the evening. The sound of cicadas serenading on the quiet road, minimal traffic noise, and fewer people create an authentically Hue ambiance, providing a genuine taste of Hue.
5. Explore Hue's Culinary Delights
Visiting Hue without indulging in its array of Hue-style cakes is a serious omission. There are dozens of delicious cakes to try, from the crispy and golden bánh xèo, to the delicate bánh bèo on a tray with tiny shrimp and pork fat, the standout vibrant orange bánh lọc with shrimp and pork fat, or the delicate bánh nậm wrapped in green leaves, all visually appealing.
Take a stroll along the Perfume River in the night market to savor the famous Truong Tien bridge bread; in the morning, visit the mobile stall of Mrs. Kéo for a steaming bowl of beef noodles; or enjoy a unique blend of alleyway sweet soup with rolled pork skin cakes that will surely satisfy anyone's appetite.
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Reference: Travel guide on Mytour
ExploreVACATION.comApril 18, 2017
