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Visitors to Hue will easily sense the gentle and friendly people, along with the fresh nature, numerous famous landmarks, captivating culture, and enticing cuisine.
Experiencing the Marvels of Touring Hue
Sightseeing by Cyclo
On their first visit to Thua Thien-Hue, tourists cannot miss the rare experience of choosing a cyclo as a means to leisurely tour around and admire the panoramic view of the city from Truong Tien Bridge. Tourists can stroll around the city center to learn about the daily life of the people of Hue. Hue city is not too large or noisy, making it very easy for you to navigate and explore.
The city of Hue may be small, but if you walk to explore in a day, perhaps you and I will not have enough time to visit all the ideal destinations. Riding a cyclo, you not only immerse yourself in a peaceful space but also slowly discover each street with its ancient beauty through the blurred dust layer of the city's past. The trip will take you to visit historical and cultural relics such as the Imperial City, Khai Dinh Tomb, Minh Mang Tomb, Tu Duc Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda, Dong Ba Market.
During the journey, you can choose to stop at any attractive tourist destination and treat yourself to some unique local snacks such as Hue beef noodles, grilled pork rolls, steamed rice cakes, etc. You can park and visit some souvenir shops selling items like bracelets, oil paintings, clothes in the style of the Hue people.
Visit Dong Ba Market on a late autumn day
Dong Ba is unlike any other market in our country. Here, the people of Hue trade all kinds of goods, from imports to locally made products to meet the demands of the market. On a late autumn day, visitors to Dong Ba will be surprised by the clean and tidy market, resembling a self-managed supermarket but giving you a sense of closeness and friendliness.
Dong Ba is a bustling market of Hue merchants with a variety of goods and a bustling atmosphere of buyers and sellers. The items sold at Dong Ba market are diverse, including seafood, handicrafts, clothing, brocade, silk, and jewelry. As for prices, don't worry because Dong Ba market is also not too expensive for tourists.
Visiting Dong Ba, besides being able to personally choose and buy souvenirs for your loved ones, you can also enjoy many famous specialties in the market at reasonable prices.
It would be a shame if visitors set foot on a Hue tour without ever trying on an ao dai for themselves. Since ancient times, the people of Hue have been famous in poetry for the graceful women wearing ao dai strolling with poetic conical hats by the Perfume River.
Find yourself an ideal and safe tailor to get a beautifully cheap ao dai when traveling to Hue. The gentle and meticulous craftsmanship of the Hue people will surely satisfy you when receiving your ao dai.
Indulge in Local Specialties
This place is not only famous for its historical sites, harmonious nature, and friendly people but also attracts visitors from afar with its famous specialties from all three regions of Vietnam. Hue specialties are extremely diverse and attractive not only in appearance but also in taste, captivating people with their unique flavors.
If you have traveled to different regions of the country or internationally, you will surely find each Hue dish truly special and delicious, made skillfully by the talented chefs here. Famous dishes from all over the country such as Hue beef noodles, mussel rice, Phu Loc tapioca cakes, Truoi village wet cakes, grilled pork rolls, flat rice dumplings, alley desserts, Nam Pho noodle soup, etc.
Hue beef noodles with rich broth, tender beef, soft white noodles, and crunchy pig's trotters accompanied by a bit of sauce and fresh vegetables create a fragrant and not greasy taste that ranks among the top dishes in the Central region. Right after Hue beef noodles, we must mention tapioca cakes with the natural sweetness of shrimp and meat inside the clear, chewy, and crispy skin that delights the eater.
Those who love Hue cannot overlook alley desserts with thousands of different types of sweet soup. The refreshing, delicious, easy-to-eat desserts instantly captivate without being too sweet like many other regions. Each dish not only tastes delicious but also looks appealing and brings diners very different feelings.
Explore Lang Co Beach
Experiences at Lang Co Beach such as kite flying, cycling, or enjoying the scenery and trying salt-making with fishermen, or motorbiking to admire the Hai Van Pass will bring interesting things to tourists. Not only does Lang Co have beaches, but it also has majestic mountains and beautiful lagoons. Fishing, net casting in Lang Co Bay is a fascinating hobby for many. You can relax and play on the white sand of Lang Co beach, flying kites and gazing at the clear blue sky. Lang Co is more than 70 km away from Hue city.
Lang Co is the destination for sea lovers when they set foot in Hue. After visiting the familiar mausoleum areas, you can spend time exploring the interesting things of Lang Co Gulf.
Lang Co is small with one side facing the sea, one side facing the lagoon and mountains, but it has many attractions. It's an exciting experience to ride a motorbike over Hai Van Pass, exploring the famous Hùng Quan first Hung King's Temple. The majestic pass is a famous tourist spot with tour buses. From above, Lang Co looks beautiful like a painting when the sunset turns the blue bay red.
In addition, you can also choose to explore one of two great tours in Lang Co, such as visiting Bach Ma National Park. It's about 30 km from Lang Co. From here, you can hike to attractions like the Ngũ Hổ waterfall, Đỗ Quyền waterfall, conquer the peak of Bach Ma, and visit Vọng Hải Đài. Another option is to rent a boat from fishermen and sail under the Hai Van Pass, exploring the extremely interesting pristine sea area. An exciting and gentle day ends when the sunset falls on the sea, making this place look like a watercolor painting.
Listen to Hue singing on the Perfume River
When visiting the Imperial City of Hue, in the evening, tourists take a boat on the Perfume River to listen to the songs and melodies, which will be a wonderful experience at the end of the day. You can buy a boat ticket and enjoy the romantic scenery while listening to the sweet and profound Hue singing. Hue singing is a traditional music genre of Vietnam. Tourists participate in the program by buying tickets at Truong Tien Bridge and boarding the Dragon boat to enjoy the beautiful scenery on the Perfume River and listen to Hue singing.
The Imperial City of Hue comes to life with vibrant colors from both sides of the magnificent river and becomes even more dazzling under the decorative lights. In the middle of the Perfume River, the boat turns off its engine to restore the quiet space here, and the program begins. The experience on the dragon boats brings tourists unique perspectives on the history and culture of the ancient capital. In addition to listening to Hue singing and admiring the beautiful scenery, tourists also experience the sparkling lanterns floating on the river.
Visiting Thua Thien-Hue, tourists not only visit famous landmarks but also gain knowledge about the history and culture of the people here. Thua Thien-Hue promises to bring tourists unforgettable experiences not only about nature, historical relics but also because of the people and the rich, diverse cuisine here.
Source: Zing News
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Reference: Travel guide Mytour
TravelExpert.comNovember 13, 2015
