Things to do in Hue

The interior is huge; walking around inside is exhausting, so renting an electric bicycle is a better option. You can pay with cash or a local app (it probably won't work without a Vietnamese phone number).

Beautiful, ancient, I like the fish pond the most hihi. It would be more interesting if there was a guide.

One of the most important Buddhist structure, built in 1601 dedicated to the Celestial Goddess, and also serves as the main shrine frequently patronized by the Nguyen Emperors.

The Tu Duc Mausoleum is the largest of the Hue Mausoleums, with a traditional Chinese architectural style. It is very large, with a pool and a ancestral temple, and the terrain is undulating. There are also huge stone tablets, probably recording the life story. This pomp reminds me of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, although it is not as regular as the Ming and Qing imperial tombs in China, with several front and back entrances and symmetrical layouts, but it is guided by the terrain. The ancestral tablets are all written in Chinese characters, which Vietnamese people can't understand, but Chinese people have no problem. You can buy a joint ticket for the Hue Palace, which will save a little. If you have time, visit both the Tu Duc Mausoleum and the Khai Dinh Mausoleum, and you can see two representative imperial tombs with completely different styles.

The architecture is highly scenic. Some attractions are still under renovation.

The cemetery is beautifully constructed, and gardens with waters always exude spirit and vitality. Surprisingly, the mausoleum was built in such an elegant environment. The mausoleum's dignity and solemnity were desalinated because of the beautiful scenery created by plants and trees. So the whole mausoleum did not feel a bit gloomy. I just wanted to stay in this beautiful garden for a little longer. Unfortunately, time was not allowed.

If you are not familiar with Vietnamese history, it would be better to get a tour guide!

Hai Van Peak is on the road from Da Nang to Hue. It spirals up all the way and when you reach the top, you can overlook the sea. The scenery is magnificent and majestic. It is named Hai Van Peak because of the clouds surrounding the mountains. There is a pass on the mountain where you can stop for a while. There is a Chinese character "天下第一雄关" (The First Pass in the World).