Hue was the seat and Imperial capital
of the Nguyen Emperors of Vietnam. Hue
today has a complex of imperial remains such as the citadel and the Purple Forbidden
City within, making Hue attain the UNESCO World Heritage List.
As the centre of Vietnamese
culture, Hue gives an insight into Vietnamese culture, a peek into the soul of the Vietnamese people. You will be able to soak in the traditional Vietnamese music and song, and admire the traditional
craftsmanship such as mosaic making. And don't forget to drop by a tailor shop and get an Ao Dai, the enchanting national dress of
Vietnam and worn by most Vietnamese women.
Besides the Imperial Complex,
Imperial Tombs and the Eiffel Bridge (Trang Tien Bridge), you should check out the dinner cruise on
the Perfume River, making sure that live Hue cultural performances are shown abroad the dragon boat. If possible, schedule
your trip to be in Hue in the first week of June on an even year (2012 for eg), to soak in the Hue festival.
And if you have the time, you
should exit Hue and travel to Hoi An, a city virtually unscathed by war and
showcases buildings from the 15th to 19th century, On the
way do drop by Danang to view the sculptures in the Cham Museum. Try the Beer La Rue in Danang, a nice Danang brewed beer of French heritage.
This video by UNESCO gives a
glimpse of the Imperial Complex, traditional music and mosaics making.
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