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In addition to the historical landmarks, traveling to Hue also offers numerous natural landscapes that are both ancient and stunning, enchanting countless travelers.
Experience the mesmerizing sights that steal the hearts of travelers when exploring Hue
Let's explore the marvelous, yet familiar destinations of Hue that have captured the hearts of many travelers!
Lang Co Bay
With its pristine mountainous backdrop and lively coastal atmosphere bustling with boats, Lang Co Bay immediately entices visitors with its beauty. Here, you'll be awe-inspired by the emerald hues of the sea, the golden sandy beaches, the striking red-tiled roofs amidst the thin mist, and the rhythmic sounds of fishing boats bobbing along the cliffs, all creating an incredibly impressive and alluring scene.
Perfume River – Ngự Mountain
As one of the icons of Hue, the Perfume River – Ngự Mountain are likened to inseparable lovers, always present together. When mentioning these two places, one often thinks of a romantic, poetic image with the winding river amidst mountains, hills, and slowly passing through lush villages like Vị Dạ, Ðông Ba,…
Thuận An Beach
Thuận An Beach with its gentle, cool waves is where the Perfume River flows into and merges with the Tam Giang estuary before flowing into the East Sea. Traveling to Thuận An Beach, besides enjoying the refreshing water, visitors can also rent tents and camp right on the beach to spend the night strolling along the peaceful coast, embracing the serene beauty of the sea. At the same time, savoring the delicious flavors of the seafood dishes wafting from the red-hot charcoal stove will make your trip more enjoyable.
Nhị Hồ Waterfall
Nhị Hồ Waterfall is located in Hoà Mậu village, Lộc Trì commune (Phú Lộc), about 45km south of the city center of Hue, and nearly 4km from National Highway 1A. The waterfall is like a masterpiece of nature with cascading streams flowing down from the mountainside to form two cool, green lakes next to each other.
For a while now, Nhị Hồ has been drawing many visitors, especially the youth. Travelers come here to escape the summer heat, immerse themselves in nature, and savor the rich local specialties. Notably, the location of Nhị Hồ Waterfall is very convenient for visitors to combine visits to other attractions such as Truồi Dam – Elephant Stream – Lăng Cô.
Elephant Stream
From Hue City, heading south for 60 km, across Thừa Lưu district, Lộc Tiến commune, Phú Lộc district, travelers will reach Elephant Stream, a stream with numerous large waterfalls pouring down under a thick primeval forest canopy.
The stream is named Elephant Stream because there is a rock that looks exactly like an elephant with its trunk drinking water under the waterfall. There is also a lake named Elephant Pond, which is a natural bathing lake covering an area of about 30 m², over 2 meters deep, located between two waterfalls. The cool, clear blue water allows visibility to the bottom.
Hàm Rồng Beach
Located in Vinh Hiền commune (Phú Lộc), Hàm Rồng Beach is a destination that every visitor wishes to return to once visited. Although Hàm Rồng Beach does not have the same 'brand' as Lăng Cô Beach, Cảnh Dương Beach, Thuận An Beach, it still boasts a beautiful location and poetic scenery with the nearly 800m high Linh Thái Mountain looming behind, adorned with lush green forests winding in numerous curves embracing the nearly 6km long beach. Here, there are 3 bathing areas: Hàm Rồng Beach, Đông Dương Beach, and Đầm Beach.
Moreover, the sea water at Hàm Rồng is always crystal clear, adorned with clusters of large and small rocks stacked together, creating a beautiful natural scenery. Visitors can indulge in soaking, playing with the silver waves to drive away exhaustion and heat.
Bạch Mã Mountain
Bạch Mã Mountain or Bạch Mã Range is a beautiful mountain range located in Bạch Mã National Park, marking the natural boundary between Thừa Thiên Huế province and Đà Nẵng city. When visiting Bạch Mã, besides enjoying the vast pristine space, walking amidst the clouds and admiring the pristine beauty of Bạch Mã, tourists can also explore an incredibly diverse natural world.
Particularly, standing atop Bạch Mã Mountain, visitors can overlook the magnificent panorama of Hải Vân Pass, Túy Vân Mountain, Cầu Hai Lagoon, and the sparkling lights of Huế city at night.
Truồi Lake Stream
Truồi Lake Stream, located at the foot of Bạch Mã Mountain, is also one of the famous landmarks in Huế. There are four streams flowing into Truồi Lake: Hợp Hai, Vũng Thông, Ông Viên, and Ba Trại, each with its own unique beauty.
During the hot summer days, hundreds of visitors come here for sightseeing and outdoor activities. In the stream, tourists can immerse themselves in the cool water, participate in fun activities like fishing, or casting nets, which are extremely attractive. Enjoying grilled fish dishes or delicious fresh fish porridge from their hard labor.
Tam Giang Lagoon
Famous as the largest brackish lagoon in Southeast Asia, located about 12 km from Huế city, Tam Giang Lagoon spans the districts of Phong Điền, Quảng Điền, and Hương Trà, boasting a pristine, tranquil beauty that leaves everyone in awe. Visitors who come to Tam Giang Lagoon never want to miss the moment of dawn, as at this time, on a small boat gliding gently on the lagoon, you will feel immersed in a poetic scene, to feel a beauty that has entered poetry, songs, music, and paintings.
By Tiểu Lam (Compilation)
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
MytourJanuary 15, 2016
