Where to go and what to do if you only have 24 hours in Hue?

Hue is a land that possesses many landmarks in the inner and suburban areas, so in a short time it is difficult to fully explore Hue. So below will be suggestions for ideal tourist destinations for you to partly understand the culture, history and people of Hue if there are only 24 hours here.

Grand Citadel (Hue Citadel)

Hue Citadel will be the first Hue tourist destination that you should visit for your day and night trip. This place is an architectural complex that has been recognized as a world cultural relic that started construction about more than 2 centuries ago with unique and sophisticated design. 

Hue Citadel will be the first Hue tourist destination that you should visit for your day and night trip. Photo: pinterest

Up to now, it still retains its inherent ancient and dignified features with two parts: Hoang Thanh (where the king set the court and worked) and Forbidden City (the living place of the king and the royal family). 
 

This Hue tourist destination has been recognized as a world cultural relic. Photo: @viajaentusofa

With the ticket price of 150,000 VND / adult, you will see first-hand the outstanding sights bearing the bold architecture of Nguyen Dynasty such as Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, Thai Binh Lau. In addition, there are some other attractions such as Duyet Thi Duong, The To Mieu, Cung Dien Tho, ... From there, you will understand more about the culture and lifestyle of the Vietnamese in the era of kings.
 

Up to now, this Hue tourist destination still retains its inherent ancient and dignified features. Photo: hanamihotel

In addition, this Hue tourist destination also has a rather interesting activity that is the Royal Night, held periodically every Saturday. In the night of the Palace filled with light, the old court rites will be faithfully recreated and unique cultural and artistic activities will also take place to serve visitors.
 

Thien Mu Pagoda 

After 1 - 3 hours of walking around Dai Noi, you can move to Thien Mu Pagoda because these two places are located on the same street, so it is very convenient. This Hue tourist attraction is also known as Linh Mu and is considered one of the oldest temples in Hue. 

After walking 1-3 hours from Dai Noi, you can move to Thien Mu Pagoda. Photo: vnexpress

Not only that, Thien Mu pagoda Hue also makes many tourists fall in love with its different peaceful beauty. From a distance, the pagoda appears as a giant tortoise carrying on the back of an ancient tower facing the Perfume River. 
 

This Hue tourist attraction is considered one of the oldest temples in Hue. Photo: baolangson

And when you arrive here, visitors will feel lost in an ancient space. Surrounded by pine trees, ornamental plants, lotus ponds, .. offers a sense of peace that is hard to find anywhere else.
 

And when you arrive at this Hue tourist destination, you will feel like you are lost in the fairyland. Photo: Vanggg. 1999.

The temple is open from morning to 6 pm, the temple campus is not too large, so visitors often spend about 45 minutes to 1 hour to explore and take pictures. However, there are a few small notes that you should choose discreet clothing when visiting the temple, and limit laughing and speaking out loud, especially at noon so that the monks here rest. 
 

However, there are a few small notes that you should choose discreet clothing when visiting this Hue tourist spot. Photo: letoet94

Ho Thuy Tien 

In the early afternoon, you can move to Thuy Tien Lake, a park that has been abandoned for a long time, but tourists especially foreigners love to come to this mysterious park.
 

In the early afternoon, you can move to Thuy Tien Lake. Photo: ivivu

At first, Ho Thuy Tien Park was built into a park for local tourism development. However, for unknown reasons, the park was closed after only half a year of operation. Since then, many buildings have been rusted by oxidation leading to deformation, making visitors feel like they are living in horror scenes.
 

This Hue tourist destination has been abandoned for a long time but is still loved by young people. Photo: vietravel

When you come to this Hue tourist destination , you will experience interesting things such as visiting the dragon symbol, this is considered one of the most special features at Thuy Tien Lake, or visiting the aquarium, water park. And finally the water music stage is full of ghosts.
 

With the unique beauty that this Hue tourist spot possesses countless extreme background angles. Photo: wolverineair

With such unique beauty, this park has a lot of cool background corners for fans who love virtual life, so don't forget to check in to save cool photos here.

Khai Dinh mausoleum

Khai Dinh Tomb is also one of Hue tourist destinations suitable for you to continue exploring after you have visited Thuy Tien Lake. This is the last work of the Nguyen Dynasty and is also the most architecturally unique mausoleum in the Hue mausoleum system, showing the intersection of the two cultures East - West.

Khai Dinh Tomb is also one of Hue tourist destinations suitable for you to continue to explore. Photo: Luffosten

The mausoleum stands out as an old castle in the middle of a pine forest on Chau Chu mountain, Thuy Bang commune, Huong Thuy district, about 10km southwest of Hue city. Although it is modest in size than the tombs of the predecessor kings, the tomb is meticulously built, so it takes more time and money than other tombs.
 

This Hue tourist attraction is the tomb with the most unique architecture in the Hue tomb system. Photo: zauanguyen

Khai Dinh mausoleum has a unique architecture mixed from many different schools such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Roman, Gothique ... But all of them are in harmony to create a majestic scene for you to have. you can explore, learn about the history and get yourself the best virtual live photos with the ticket price of only 100,000 VND / adult.
 

This Hue tourist destination possesses a unique architecture mixed from many different schools. Photo: @ evin.ng

Dong Ba Market 

Continue your journey by visiting Dong Ba market, the oldest and largest trading point in the ancient capital region. Dong Ba Market is located between Truong Tien Bridge and Gia Hoi Bridge, outside, the market looks like other normal markets, but when you explore all inside, you will see the difference of this Hue tourist destination . .
 

Let's continue your journey by visiting Dong Ba market. Photo: gody

The market sells a lot of items from fashion, handicrafts to all kinds of dried seafood and dozens of Hue specialties, from shrimp paste, oyster sauce, shrimp sauce .... These fish sauce are very delicious so don't forget to buy some as a gift for your friends or relatives.

 

This Hue tourist destination is the largest and oldest trading place of the ancient capital. Photo: blogtraveloka

In particular, Dong Ba market is also known as Hue culinary paradise , where you can enjoy famous dishes such as turmeric vermicelli, grilled meat vermicelli, Nam Pho soup cake, filter cake, mixed tea, cake. delightful, rice cakes, roasted pork tea ... are sure to make culinary devotees fall in love.
 

In particular, this Hue tourist destination is also known as the culinary paradise of Hue. Photo: ivivu

Truong Tien Bridge

After walking around Dong Ba market, it is probably almost evening, more ideal for you to move to Truong Tien Bridge just a few steps away. From past to present, Trang Tien Bridge still plays an important role and is also an attractive Hue tourist destination for domestic and foreign tourists.
 

After walking around Dong Ba market, you move to Truong Tien Bridge just a few steps away. Photo: twitter

The curved bridge spans reflect the river on dazzling days, floating boats drifting under the stream to make the bridge more quiet and peaceful. Strolling on the sidewalk for pedestrians, you seem to be back in the historic years of the country. 

 

Referring to the bridge, people immediately think of the image of girls wearing white ao dai gracefully walking by the bridge. Photo: vnexpress

The image of young women wearing white ao dai, holding a conical hat to create grace by the bridge, or the prominent red phoenix flowers on the river are always what people remember when talking about the bridge. This Money School.
 

At night, the bridge is more sparkling and magical because of the lights, emitting purple, blue, yellow, and red colors. Photo: hue360

At night, the bridge is more sparkling and magical because of the lights, emitting purple, blue, yellow, and red colors. In addition, here at night there is a special dish, bread at the foot of the bridge, which is loved by many young people. 
 

In addition, there is also a specialty dish, bread at the foot of the bridge, which is loved by many young people. Photo: baomoi

The bread here has a variety of fillings such as bacon, pate, rolls, pickled vegetables, sauces, satay ... but is baked directly on the charcoal oven so it is hot and crispy so it will definitely fill up. your hungry stomach. 
 

West Hue Street

Like "Bui Vien on the ancient capital", Western Quarter is a bustling fun place attracting young people to check-in in Hue on weekends. The pedestrian street stretches from Pham Ngu Lao, Chu Van An to Vo Thi Sau.
 

Like "Bui Vien on the ancient capital", Western Quarter is a bustling tourist destination of Hue attracting young people on weekends. Photo: khanhngoc

What is better than being able to enjoy a few bottles of beer and some snacks at bars, clubs with friends and watch performances by groups, street dance groups after a day of hanging out and explore other famous tourist attractions of the ancient capital.
 

What is better than enjoying a few bottles of beer and some snacks at bars, clubs or relaxing with a cup of coffee and chatting with friends. Photo: travelmag

Although it is impossible to explore all the interesting things in Hue, but these tourist spots partly show the unique cultural features of the ancient capital. So what are you waiting for without setting the raffle with the club and travel Hue now!