Hue - The Imperial City
Hue
Located in central Vietnam, Hue was the royal capital of Vietnam for approximately 150 years, through the succession of nine Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945). Even after receiving intense bombing during the Vietnam war, the Imperial Citadel still stands proudly in the center of Hue. In and surrounding Hue are the UNESCO World Heritage designated Hue Monuments, including the Imperial Citadel and the Mausoleums of the Nguyen Lords in the area surrounding Hue city.
After seeing all the sights in Hue, there’s still lots more to do. Hue is also famous for its “royal” cuisine; dishes concocted to please the palates of Nguyen Lords. Hue cuisine includes popular dishes such as Bun Bo Hue (beef noodle soup, Hue style), Banh Beo (water fern cakes), and Com Hen (rice with clams).