Top 5 places you should explore in Hue

1. QUOC HOC HIGHSCHOOL – HUE HIGHSCHOOL FOR GIFTED STUDENT

Quoc Hoc High School was established under the decree dated 17th September in the 8th year of Thanh Thai’s reign (1896) and Decree on 18th November 1896 by Governor of Indochina. Located on the bank of Perfume River, Quoc Hoc High School Huue is situated on Le Loi Street, Vinh Ninh Ward, Hue city, Thua Thien – Hue Province. Quoc Hoc School is one of the most famous high schools in Hue established on 23rd October 1896.

The high school was constructed on the place of a previous squadron headquarters – a royal navy headquarters (1806 or the 5th year of Gia Long’s reign). Quoc Hoc High School has long become one of the bewitching tourist attractions in Hue alluring the great number of tourists.

Quoc Hoc High School has existed for nearly a century. The high school is famous at home and abroad for not only its unique beauty and long-lasting history of the school but also the attention, participation into patriotic activities of President Ho Chi Minh in his adolescence.

2. THANH TIEN PAPER FLOWER VILLAGE – HUE CRAFT VILLAGES

Passing over 300 years of development with many ups and downs, Thanh Tien paper flower making village still exists today in every corner of the houses and the lifestyle of Hue. Not only has a cultural and spiritual meaning, but this is also one of the most unique traditional craft villages of the ancient capital of Hue.

Located along the south bank, downstream of the Perfume River; Thanh Tien village is in Phu Mau commune, Phu Vang district, Thua Thien Hue province. This is a famous place for its unique confetti craft; recognized by the People’s Committee of Thua Thien – Hue province as a traditional craft village in 2013.

3. THUỶ BIỀU VILLAGE – HUE

Located near Hue, visit the ancient village of Thuy Bieu for a peaceful retreat into the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam. Found by the Nguyen dynasty, this beautiful village located upstream of the famed Perfume River is home to hundred-year-old ancestral houses, beautiful pomelo gardens, and striking views of the countryside.

Travel next to Thuy Bieu, a countryside village surrounded by rivers and fertile greeneries. While you bike around the area, you will see that the village retained the ancient and unique style of architecture, making it a must-visit place for those who seek to learn more about Vietnam’s early history. Its rustic setting, serene atmosphere, and delicious cuisines will truly capture any traveler’s heart.

The village also cultivates delicious pomelo or Thanh Tra that was once only served for the royal family! Learn how to cook traditional Vietnamese delicacies such as Nem Lui, Nam Cake, Hue pancakes, and more. Following your cooking classes, take time to relax by relishing in a herbal foot massage after a day of exploring. The tour ends with your safe return at the hotel or meet up location.

4. TRANG TIEN BRIDGE – HUE

Connecting 2 riverbanks of Perfume River, Truong Tien Bridge, also known as Trang Tien Bridge was inaugurated in 1899 with its length of 402.60m and 5.40m wide. The bridge was designed in Gothic architecture with new techniques and materials of the West at that time.

The bridgehead in the north is situated in Phu Hoa ward, the rest is located in Phu Hoi ward, which is right at Hue center, Vietnam. Along with Ngu Binh Mountain, Perfume River, Truong Tien Bridge is considered one of the characteristic symbols in Hue.

Although Hue Imperial City is home to numerous architectural works ranked the world cultural heritage, Truong Tien Bridge is still the unique and typical image. The bridge retains the gentle soft smooth beauty… like the soul and the gentle, quiet personality of people in Hue, as well as the gentle poetic characteristics Perfume River. Truong Tien Bridge is worth one of the fascinating tourist attractions in Hue alluring the large number of tourists.

5. THIEN MU PAGODA – A FAIRY DESTINATION [HUE]

Thien Mu Pagoda (namely Heaven Fairy Lady Pagoda), also known as Linh Mu Pagoda, is one of the most fascinating and ancient pagoda in Hue city. It is situated on Ha Khe hill, on the north bank of the Perfume River, in Huong Long village, 5 kilometers from Hue city, which is easy to reach from the city center.

The name of the pagoda derives from a special legend. Long time ago, an old woman appeared on the hill where the pagoda stands today, telling local people that a Lord would come and build a Buddhist pagoda for the country’s prosperity. Lord Nguyen Hoang therefore ordered the construction of the pagoda the “Heaven Fairy Lady” or Thiên Mụ in Vietnamese (also called Linh Mụ). Thanks to such a mysterious history, the pagoda has attracted a great number of tourists from both inside and outside of the nation to come and explore the legend themselves.

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