Summarizing Independent Travel Experience in Hue, Backpacking Hue from Tho Dia

I'm Luận Luận - a Hue traveler from Viettravelo, In this article, I'd like to share my insights on independent travel and backpacking in Hue. Hopefully, these experiences will help you have a meaningful trip to Hue.

Being born in Hue is what I'm most proud of. I've heard many people say Hue is sad, Hue is solemn, Hue is gentle. Well, they're right. But those are the very things that make Hue so unique, unlike anywhere else. Even, wherever I go, people always say Hue girls are gentle, charming, and intimate. Part of you might not believe that the calmness of Hue has contributed to creating such Hue girls. So, if you're curious about this beloved land of Hue, follow me. Today, I'll be your Hue guide as Tho Dia for a tour around Hue.

Overview of Hue City / Flycame Yamaha Trung Ta

Where is Hue located? 

Hue is located 669 kilometers from Hanoi, 1049 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City, and 101 kilometers from Da Nang. As it is situated in the middle of the S-shaped land, you can reach Hue from the North or South by road, rail, or air. There are numerous daily flights, trains, or buses from Hanoi to Hue, and from Saigon to Hue. Alternatively, if you have the means, you can ride a motorbike here.

Here, there is the Perfume River There is Ngu Mountain with Nam Giao Road suspended six high spans Dispassionate, cool shade everywhere Greenness everywhere Mysterious, a strip of royal citadel Open spaces where swallows don't dare to fly away (Nguyen Binh, Some features of Hue)

It can be said that what I like most about Hue is the city's Perfume River flowing through the heart of it. Every night, strolling along the banks of the river or exploring the small streets around, you will feel a very gentle atmosphere.

When is the best time to visit Hue? 

There are four seasons every year, but even the people of Hue, like myself, affirm that Hue only has two distinct seasons: the sunny season and the rainy season. Yet, this is the charm, the uniqueness of Hue. And no matter when you visit Hue, you will always find its own allure.

Travelers to Hue, and the locals alike, have some experience with Hue's climate. Hue is often hit by storms and floods due to heavy rain and strong winds. July sees heavy rainfall. In September, there can be continuous rain, or even: 'He's lenient, but she's not, The flood comes on October 23rd.'

The Hue Festival takes place annually in the lunar month of April / image PLM

If you're a festival enthusiast, I suggest visiting Hue around the lunar month of April. This is when the annual Hue Festival takes place (Festival and Craft Village Festival). One thing I'm proud of is that even during festival time, unlike elsewhere, in Hue, you still experience a leisurely pace of life, without being overly expensive or crowded. :D

Every autumn in Hue, the purple crape myrtle stalls compete to bloom beautifully along the streets.

But if you want dazzling photos, local experiences, visit Hue during the sunny months, from January to March, or in the autumn from June to November. During this time, Hue transitions to autumn (though occasional rains still occur), but the weather is very mild, the streets are shaded by purple crape myrtle flowers, making them enchanting.

However, I still prefer Hue's persistent rains over the scorching sun. I think, if people like novelty, good things, and even the specialty of 'Hue rain,' why don't we try experiencing this feeling? Come to Hue this season and see. (In the morning, sit in front of the Imperial City and watch the pouring rain as if slapping people's faces, the feeling is truly different, only in each different perception).

How to travel independently to Hue, transportation options?

Transportation to Hue

By plane: From both the North and the South, you can easily reach Hue by plane. There are daily flights with quite cheap round-trip fares ranging from 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 VND regardless of whether from Noi Bai or Tan Son Nhat airport, neighboring airports usually have even cheaper fares. There are 3 airlines operating regularly: Vietjet, Jetstar, or Vietnam Airlines for you to choose depending on their promotions.

Travel map from Hanoi to Hue by road - air.

Train: Another way to enjoy roadside scenery is by train, but traveling by this means will be very tiring as you can't rest much, and a hard berth ticket is equivalent to 4 soft berth tickets, around 800,000 to 1 million dong. If you take the SE3 train, you'll have to spend about 12 hours on the train (23 hours outbound, arriving at Hue station at 10:45 the next morning), while the SE1 train takes 13 hours (departing at 19:00, arriving at 8:00 the next morning).

The Imperial City of Hue - a beautiful symbol in the eyes of tourists when visiting Hue

For those from the northern region who want to visit Hue, you can take a night train from Hanoi station, which lasts about 13 hours. The train departs at 19:00 and arrives at Hue station around 8:00 to 8:15. The TN train is slow, making several stops at local stations along the way, so it's very tiring and the sleep quality is not good, so I think it's not worth buying.

Bus: This is a cheap and convenient means of transportation, with many bus routes to Hue from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

The earliest bus from Hanoi to Hue departs at 07:00 in the morning. The travel time from Hanoi to Hue by sleeper bus is about 13 - 15 hours depending on the bus company. The average price for a sleeper bus ticket from Hanoi to Hue is around 270,000 VND per ticket. The cheapest ticket from Hanoi to Hue is 250,000 VND per ticket, while the highest price is 280,000 VND per ticket.

Visit Hue to discover the charming beauty of its rivers and mountains

Bus tickets from Ho Chi Minh City range from 450,000 to 650,000 VND per trip on regular days and from 1,500,000 to 2,000,000 VND during Tet holiday. Bus tickets from Hanoi range from 200,000 to 450,000 VND depending on the bus companies.

Here are some suggested bus companies for traveling to Hue

Hanoi - Hue Route (Departure from Hanoi, stops at the North bus station or downtown)

Saigon - Hue Route (Departure from the Eastern bus station, stops at the South bus station)

Getting Around in Hue

There are various transportation options to explore Hue.

Motorbike rental: Definitely. With prices ranging from 100k to 150k per day, you can easily get a motorbike to explore around. Some places for motorbike rental include:

Cyclo rental: Cruising around cities at night, nothing beats a cyclo ride. Just wandering around the city, especially along both banks of the Perfume River, will make you fall in love with Hue.

Some cyclo rental addresses: You can visit cyclo groups at hotels such as: Huong Giang, Century, Saigon Morin, 2 Le Loi, 5 Le Loi.

Taxi: If you're feeling lazy to move around, you can easily hire a taxi at a reasonable price. Some taxis in Hue include: Mai Linh: (054) 389 89 89 - (054) 382 47 47, Dong Ba: (054) 384 84 84, Phu Xuan: (054) 387 87 87

Accommodation options in Hue

Hue is a tourist city, so finding accommodation ranging from budget to luxury, including guesthouses, hotels, resorts, or homestays, is always easy.

I'll introduce you to some places with notable service quality suitable for your travel needs such as:

Guesthouses - Hotels

Excluding large hotels with 'non-budget' prices such as SaiGon Morin, Imperial Hotel, Indochine Palace, Celadon Palace Hue, ... hotels and guesthouses around the Western Quarter (Vo Thi Sau, Chu Van An, Pham Ngu Lao) will still be the most suitable choice for you.

And don't forget some special deals on booking.com in Hue:

Homestays in Hue are no less charming than those in Hoi An, Da Lat

Here are some affordable hotels and guesthouses I'd like to suggest:

1. Huong Giang Hotel Address: 51 Le Loi, Thua Thien – Hue
   Phone: (08) 36.012.152. Fax: (84-54) 3823102
2. East Asia Hotel Address: 1 Chu Van An, Phu Hoi Ward, Thua Thien – Hue
   Phone: (054) 3.824.148
3. An Phuoc Hotel Address: 26 Pham Ngu Lao, Thua Thien – Hue
   Phone: (054) 3.824.925
4. Ancient House Hotel Address: 27B Tran Quang Khai, Thua Thien – Hue
   Phone: (054) 3.936.939
5. Anh Minh Hotel Address: 21 Ton Duc Thang, Vinh Ninh Ward, Thua Thien – Hue
   Phone: (054) 3.831.371
6. Trang Tien Hotel Address: 62 Le Loi, Thua Thien – Hue
   Phone: (054) 3.829.953

Some beautiful, affordable homestays in Hue:

A corner of Deja Vu Homestay

Some resorts in Hue:

What are the must-visit places when traveling to Hue?

Explore the Perfume River – Trang Tien Bridge

Trang Tien Bridge, also known as Truong Tien Bridge, has a total of 6 backward curved steel spans, combined with the Perfume River, making it one of the dreamy symbols of Hue.

Trang Tien Bridge with its six or seven dozen spans, You're rushing over, unable to hold back, It's been a while since you've been obedient, Even if we go far apart, it's all because of heaven's will.

Exploring the Perfume River isn't just about strolling across the bridge. Tho Dia Hue suggests you experience riding on a dragon boat for a leisurely cruise along the river to admire the peaceful scenery of Hue. Especially if you go boating at night, you can enjoy traditional folk melodies while marveling at the sparkling cityscape. You'll feel like living in the era of ancient kings and queens.

Oh, if you go at night, especially on the full moon day, don't forget to release floating lanterns to convey your wishes and thoughts.

The Imperial City - Hue Citadel

The Imperial City served as the residence of 13 Nguyen Dynasty emperors from King Gia Long to King Bao Dai, comprising the Royal Palace and the Forbidden Purple City with its unique imperial architectural style and exquisite gardens.

Ngọ Môn Gate has five entrances and nine pavilions.

Three-tiered flagpole, Phu Van Lau with two floors.

If you have leisurely time, you should dedicate a full day to thoroughly explore the Imperial City and bring along packed lunch as there are no food vendors inside, only beverages are available.

Services offered inside include wearing royal costumes for photography, and if you're lucky, you might experience the Royal Night. Admission ticket price is 150,000 VND, and on April 30th or September 2nd, admission is free.

Tomb of the Nguyen Dynasty Emperors

Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc

Emperor Tu Duc's tomb is situated beside a lotus pond.

One of the most beautiful tombs of the Nguyen dynasty emperors. It takes about 2 hours to explore the entire tomb of Emperor Tu Duc.

Entrance fee: 100,000 VND

Tomb of Emperor Dong Khanh

Located about 800 meters from Tu Duc's tomb. Dong Khanh's tomb bears the architectural imprint of two different historical periods, blending ancient Vietnamese and European architectural styles. This tomb is my favorite to visit. I don't know why, but every time I visit this tomb, there are many things that impress me. How impressive it is, you should try to visit again.

Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang

Among the tombs, Minh Mang's tomb is the farthest. The tomb's architecture is beautiful and harmonious with nature.

Entrance fee: 100,000 VND

Tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh

Compared to the six tombs of the Nguyen emperors, Khai Dinh's tomb is the last and has the smallest architectural footprint. However, it is the most demanding in terms of time, effort, and money.

Entrance fee: 100,000 VND

Pagodas in Hue

If you visit Hue without exploring its pagodas, you won't fully appreciate the beauty of the ancient capital. Let me introduce you to 3 famous pagodas that you must visit when in Hue.

Thien Mu Pagoda

Bamboo branches sway gently,
Thien Mu bell, Rooster crow in Tho Xuong.

Thien Mu Pagoda by the Perfume River

Thien Mu Pagoda, also known as Linh Mu Pagoda, sits atop Ha Khe Hill, Kim Long, in Hue City. With its expansive scale and natural beauty, Thien Mu has become the most beautiful pagoda in the land of the Central Region. Nestled along the Perfume River, with ancient architecture, Thien Mu Pagoda adds charm to the picturesque landscape.

Tu Dam Pagoda

Tu Dam Pagoda is situated on Su Lieu Quan Street, accessible via Phan Boi Chau or Dien Bien Phu Street, representing a typical pagoda. The overall structure follows the 'Hoi Pagoda' style, combining modern and ancient architectural features, with spacious, lofty, ancient yet simple requirements.

Tu Hieu Pagoda

A glimpse of Tu Hieu Pagoda

Located five kilometers southwest of Hue City, Tu Hieu Pagoda is one of the largest and most beautiful ancient pagodas in Hue. Nestled behind a vast pine forest, this pagoda is associated with the filial piety story of a son to his elderly mother and is unique as the resting place for court mandarins under the Nguyen dynasty.

Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda

A corner of Huyen Khong Son Thuong

Huyen Khong Son Thuong is located 17 kilometers from Hue City, on Cham Mountain, Cham Hamlet, Huong Ho Commune, Huong Tra Town. You can reach it by following the Perfume River past Thien Mu Pagoda, through Van Thanh and Vo Thanh. After crossing Xuoc Du Bridge, continue for another kilometer to reach Dong Cham Hamlet.

Hue Night Market - Dong Ba Market

Hue Night Street

A glimpse of Hue Night Street with Hue-style makeshift houses

Formed along Nguyen Dinh Chieu walking street by the Perfume River, stretching from Truong Tien Bridge to Phu Xuân Bridge.

What I love most about Hue is the Pedestrian Street. We often stroll along the pedestrian street at night, then stand by the riverbank overlooking Trang Tien Bridge to see the colorful lights every night.

Strolling at the pedestrian street or night market is not only a pleasure for the locals but also for tourists from both inside and outside Vietnam. Here are some reviews for you before coming here: Prepare an empty stomach to enjoy food without worrying about the price. After eating, take a stroll around, then come back to continue enjoying the Trang Tien bread, which is sold right under the bridge at surprisingly low prices, starting from 8k/dish.

Dong Ba Market

Dong Ba, Gia Hoi two bridges, Glance over Dieu De's four floors, two bells.

Located along the north bank of the Perfume River, on Tran Hung Dao Street, Hue City, about 100m north of Truong Tien Bridge.

The refined cultural artifacts of Thua Thien - Hue that have been preserved to this day can all be found at Dong Ba Market, such as: Phu Cam conical hats, Hien Luong scissors, Ke Mon jewelry, Song Hy sesame candies, Truoi strawberries, Tuan tea, Huong Can kumquats, Lai Bang green tea, dried lotus seeds from Tinh Lake, and paper flower handicrafts from Sinh village... as well as traditional and affordable Hue dishes like mussel rice, beef noodle soup, leaf cakes, shrimp cakes, pancakes, and tofu pudding.

Beautiful Beaches in Hue

Thuan An Beach

Ana Mandara Hue Resort located on Thuan An Beach

Located 15 km east of Hue city, Thuan An Beach is renowned as an ideal cooling spot. You'll be impressed by the breathtaking beauty of the sky and sea, especially at sunrise when visiting Thuan An Beach.

Lang Co Beach

The crystal-clear water of Lang Co Beach captivates the heart.

With its gentle coastline, white sand, clear blue water, and average temperature of around 25°C in summer, Lang Co is perfect for beach lovers.

A glimpse of Lang Co

In addition to enjoying the fantastic seafood, Tho Dia Hue recommends you to visit the scenic Chanh May Pass and the fishing village of Lang Co near the beach. It's absolutely wonderful.

Canh Duong Beach

The youth of Hue love to visit Canh Duong because of its wide white sandy beach, numerous camping areas, and many photo spots.

Being one of the most beautiful beaches in Hue, Canh Duong is located about 60km from the city center, stretching 8km long and 200m wide in a crescent shape, nestled between the West and East Chanh May Capes, offering stunning and enticing landscapes.

The beach features gentle slopes, fine white sand, clear blue water, and relatively sheltered from the wind. It's not just a place for relaxation but also a fantastic gathering spot for friends and perfect for Instagram-worthy check-ins.

Exploring Tam Giang Lagoon

An evening on Tam Giang Lagoon

From Thuận An Beach, follow the Ô Lâu River along the length of the estuary. Over 15 km along the waves, fields, and bridges, along the estuary to reach the fishing village of Thái Dương Hạ. Make sure to visit Tam Giang Lagoon to explore the heroic land and indulge in delicious seafood here.

Bạch Mã National Park

Here, natural beauty and historical relics blend together to give Bạch Mã its own charming allure.

Located 60 km south of Huế, at an altitude of 1,450 meters, Bạch Mã is a famous cooling-off spot in Vietnam and also a trekking destination for adventurers. At the majestic mountain peak, lush green in all four seasons with waterfalls, streams, it's an area with a temperate climate like SaPa, Tam Ðảo, and Ðà Lạt.

A View from the Peak of Bạch Mã

Bạch Mã Mountain is also home to many rare species of animals and plants in the tropical region. The best time for tourists to admire Bạch Mã is in the summer and early autumn.

Lập An Lagoon

The charming scenery of Lập An Lagoon

Lập An Lagoon, also known as An Cư Lagoon, is situated near the national highway 1A passing through Lăng Cô town, Phú Lộc district on the route connecting Đà Nẵng to Huế. The lagoon boasts a picturesque location, nestled at the foot of Phú Gia Pass with a radius of 15km2. Surrounding the lagoon are the majestic Bạch Mã mountains, while ahead lies the azure waters of Lăng Cô Bay.

Traveling to Lập An Lagoon is beautiful in any season, but it's best during the months of March to June. Despite the intense sunlight during this time, the scenery is even more stunning.

What to Eat in Huế? 

As the culinary cradle of Vietnam, Huế cuisine often carries a distinct flavor with a wide variety of dishes. Huế food tends to be spicy, so if you're not accustomed to spicy food, you may need to bring your own.

Thổ Địa Huế presents to you a list of delicious dishes to enjoy when visiting Huế.

Rice Clam – Vermicelli Clam – Noodle Clam

The best rice clam/vermicelli clam/noodle clam can only be found in Huế. Rice clam is a rustic dish found everywhere, whether in villages or rural roads, simple yet rich in flavor.

Rice clam is made from cooked white rice left to cool, or boiled vermicelli or noodles. The clam meat is mixed with various condiments, topped with crispy pork fat. Rice clam is also served with a bit of Huế shrimp paste, adding a rich, salty, spicy, and pungent flavor. It's accompanied by fresh vegetables including: raw vegetables, banana flowers, bean sprouts, and thinly sliced taro stems. Roasted peanuts are fried golden and crispy for an appealing color.

Aunt Nho's rice clam eatery always bustling with customers - not just tourists but also locals come to enjoy.

Rice clam dining spots: The best rice clam is on Hen Islet - Vy Da, or Aunt Nho's eatery, located in the alley of Pham Hong Thai Street, at the corner of Truong Dinh - but only open in the morning, by noon it's gone, or else try at 2 Truong Dinh. Rice clam is quite cheap, a bowl costs only about 8,000 - 10,000 VND.

Hue's Various Cakes: Water Fern Cake – Steamed Rice Cake with Shrimp – Tapioca Dumplings

Thổ Địa Huế must admit how water fern cakes/steamed rice cakes with shrimp/tapioca dumplings are intricately woven into the daily life of the ancient capital's residents.

Hue's Bowl Steamed Rice Cakes

Steamed Rice Cakes Wrapped in Banana Leaves

Around 3 to 5 in the afternoon, on the streets, women carry baskets on their shoulders or small barrels slung across their hips, selling steamed rice cakes and tapioca dumplings from house to house. People in Hue love and have made it a habit to enjoy these hometown-flavored cakes in their meals.

Packaged Tapioca Dumplings - Hue's Authentic Specialty

Places to Eat Hue Cakes: Me Restaurant on Vo Thi Sau Street, Hue Cakes at Mrs. Do's 71 Nguyen Binh Khiem, Hue, Mrs. Cu's Hue Cakes 47 Nguyen Hue, An Dinh Palace, Ngự Bình Street

Hue Cakes - The Taste of Hue's Cuisine

Don't Forget to Enjoy Hue's Beef Noodle Soup

Hue's Beef Noodle Soup is the soul of Hue cuisine, its deliciousness and fame need no introduction. A bowl of Hue's Beef Noodle Soup typically includes a piece of pork knuckle, a piece of boiled pork hock, a small piece of pig blood pudding, and of course, slices of beef. The accompanying vegetables are fresh and diverse.

Most Famous Hue Beef Noodle Soup Addresses:

- 13 Ly Thuong Kiet (next to Trade Union Guesthouse). - Sister My: Cong Market, Nguyen Cong Tru Street - Hoi Nha Bao Beef Noodle Soup: 22 Le Loi Street - Sister Gai: 3 Le Huan Street - O Cam: Phan Dang Luu Flower Garden - Sister No: Intersection of Han Thuyen Street and Dinh Tien Hoang Street - 24 Le Duan Street, near Nguyen Hoang Bus Station (open in the afternoon, evening)
- Mrs. Rot's Beef Noodle Soup, Mrs. Phung's Beef Noodle Soup (Nguyen Du Street)

Hue Thick Noodle Soup - Mrs. Doi's Thick Noodle Soup

A bowl of Mrs. Doi's thick noodle soup always entices both local and distant diners.

Located on Dao Duy Anh Street, at the end of a small alley with no signboard, there's a banh canh eatery. Operating like a family business with few staff, customers often have to wait a bit long, hence the regulars call it Mrs. Doi's eatery (locals in Hue refer to her as Mrs. Doi). Although the banh canh here is cut flat like in Quang Binh rather than molded into round strands, the broth is distinctly Hue-style.

Rarely does a customer overlook the broth in a bowl of banh canh at Mrs. Doi's eatery.

The broth here has a rich and naturally fragrant shrimp flavor. When the bowl of banh canh is served, the clear broth, pork, and crispy fresh shrimp await. Diners typically add pepper, salt, lime, chili sauce, and finely chopped spring onions already on the table, even though the broth in the bowl is already delicious enough... That's why customers rarely overlook the broth in a bowl of banh canh at Mrs. Doi's eatery. Address: 9 Nguyen Trai and 34 Ngo Gia Tu

50 varieties of Hue sweet soups

Each type of sweet soup has its own unique flavor, delicious, sophisticated, refreshing, and intricate like the people here. Corn sweet soup is cool, pure, and fragrant, made from young corn from Hon Hen Island, lotus seed sweet soup with the peculiar aroma of Tinh Tam lotus – the 'royal advancing' lotus. Then there's longan wrapped in sweet and fragrant lotus seeds, and many other types like pomegranate sweet soup, floating cake sweet soup, cassava sweet soup, clear tapioca sweet soup...

There's a type of sweet soup that sounds very strange but only Hue has: grilled pork paste sweet soup. Elaborately prepared with small pieces of grilled pork paste wrapped in glutinous rice flour and cooked with sugar to make sweet soup. When eaten, this dish gives us a very strange feeling, both sweet and salty, rich and indescribable...

Famous Hue sweet soup spots:

What specialties should you buy as gifts when visiting Hue?

Sesame candy

Sesame candy is a traditional product of the ancient capital and has become one of the cultural symbols of Hue. Made from sesame seeds, sesame, and malt sugar, Hue sesame candy is a delicious treat. In addition to sesame as the main ingredient, Hue sesame candy is made from bean flour, tapioca, and rice paper. All these ingredients blend together to create the delicious, crispy taste of Hue sesame candy.

Various types of fermented fish sauce

Hue is famous for its rich variety of fermented fish sauces such as anchovy fish sauce, sour shrimp paste, fermented shrimp paste, fermented anchovy sauce... When visiting Hue, remember to buy a jar of authentic Lăng Cô fermented shrimp paste, a jar of whole sour shrimp, and a bottle of delicious, fragrant fish sauce... as gifts for your relatives and friends.

Ginger jam

Ginger jam is one of the delicious and nutritious treats that people in Hue often use to entertain guests, host parties, or enjoy as a dessert...

Thủy Biều pomelo

Thủy Biều pomelo is a famous specialty tree species that has been renowned in Hue for hundreds of years.

Camphor oil

Camphor oil is one of the famous traditional products of Hue. Camphor oil is effective in preventing colds, protecting against wind, and relieving coughs... for children, pregnant women, and adults. For generations, every family in Hue has always had a bottle of camphor oil to protect the health of the whole family. This is a very suitable product for meaningful gifts when visiting Hue.

Places to shop for gifts in Hue

Shopping for specialty Hue dishes:

– Nem chả from Mrs. Ký at 3 Đào Duy Từ Street near the East Gate. – Mè xững from Nam Thuận at 135 Huỳnh Thúc Kháng Street; Hồng Thuận at 137 Huỳnh Thúc Kháng Street; Thiên Hương at 138B Chi Lăng Street. – Sour shrimp at 7 Đặng Trần Côn Street. – Lotus seeds at 3 Trần Thúc Nhẫn Street. – Specialty products from Thiên Hương at 131 Huỳnh Thúc Kháng Street.
– Hue cakes from Mrs. Bốn at 5 Nguyễn Thiện Thuật Street.

Shopping for souvenirs:

– Shops selling handicrafts at Boi Tran and Morin Hotel. – Dong Ba lacquer at 4 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, specializing in lacquer and souvenir handicrafts. – Nguyen Phuc Long at 8 Hùng Vương Street, specializing in bronze products and paintings. – Hướng Dương at 59 Phan Đăng Lưu Street, specializing in handicrafts: paintings.
– Trường Tiền at 51 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, specializing in lacquerware, engraving, and Hue souvenirs.

– Huế Art Trade at 26/1 Nguyễn Công Trứ Street, specializing in producing and selling handicrafts, especially bone crafts. – Phúc Lộc Art at 38 Lê Lợi Street, specializing in various types of handicrafts. – XQ Silk Embroidery at 81 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, specializing in high-end artistic embroidery. – Huế at 7 Hùng Vương Street, selling silk embroidery, paintings. – Sông Hương at 7 Hùng Vương Street, selling silk embroidery, souvenir items.
Or visit large markets such as:

– Dong Ba Market, the commercial center of Thua Thien Hue province, located on Tran Hung Dao Street. – An Cuu Market, near An Cuu Bridge, on Hung Vuong Street. – Ben Ngự Market, near An Cuu Bridge, on the route back from visiting the tombs to Phan Boi Chau Street.
– Tay Loc Market, on Nguyen Trai Street.

Suggested itinerary for independent travel in Hue

For a weekend trip to Hue, Tho Dia Hue will guide you with a detailed itinerary to explore the city, hoping you will have a delightful weekend journey.

Things to note when traveling to Hue

For a complete trip to Hue, Tho Dia Hue advises you to prepare and plan carefully regarding time, locations, transportation, and bring along necessary items.

– Keep track of the timing of festivals in Hue because these activities usually occur annually according to the lunar calendar. Therefore, you need to cross-reference with the Gregorian calendar to book tickets for transportation as early as possible to get cheaper fares. – Whether traveling independently or to any destination, you should remember to bring along the following personal documents: ID card or passport, driver's license, train or bus tickets, booking documents, and other services. – It's advisable to carry a small notebook to jot down addresses and phone numbers for communication if needed. – For personal hygiene convenience, you should also prepare: Toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, comb, face towel. Shampoo, shower gel, facial cleanser, sunscreen, makeup remover. Shaving cream and tools for men, various cosmetics, antibacterial soap. – You need to bring a map and necessary electronic devices such as: Camera, batteries, charger, memory card. If you take a boat tour on the Perfume River, remember to pack these items carefully in a specialized bag. – Since you'll be walking a lot during your trip to Hue, it's advisable to avoid wearing high heels and opt for comfortable sandals. – When shopping at Dong Ba Market, it's recommended to carefully inspect each item before asking the seller and negotiating the price.

Thus, I have finished introducing the experience of self-sufficient travel in Hue for anyone who wants to visit Hue. I hope you will have an impressive experience in the ancient capital land. Finally, Tho Dia Hue would like to thank you for reading this experience. Please search on Google to summarize the experience of self-sufficient travel in Hue, travel experiences in Hue, backpacking in Hue with Tho Dia.

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