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City break in Hue. Active leisure ideas for Hue - attractions, recreation and nightlife

The charming Vietnamese city will not disappoint fans of active recreation and entertainment, as visitors to Hue are provided with lots of interesting ways to organize their leisure. One of the most romantic activities is boat trips along the Perfume River, during which you can enjoy panoramic views of many famous tourist attractions. Park areas stretching along both banks of the river are ideal for walking and picnicking.
Guide to Hue sightseeing - things to see and to visit
The Vietnamese city of Hue is of great historical interest. Between 1802 and 1945, the city had been under the rule of the Nguyễn Dynasty. A lot of luxurious palaces and temples were built … Open
Bach Ma National Park enjoys great popularity among nature enthusiasts. In addition to unique plants, here you can see several beautiful national-style buildings, as well as beautiful waterfalls, the path to which runs through wonderful rainforests. All kinds of interesting activities are organized for active tourists, including hiking and cycling through the picturesque city surroundings.
Hue is sure to surprise fans of shopping as well. The choice of original specialized shops is is truly impressive here. In Healing the Wounded Heart Shop you can buy many unique handmade products: interesting home decorations and stylish accessories, amulets, and other colorful souvenir gifts. One of the most visited street markets is DongBa. You can buy everything here, from fashionable clothes to suit every taste and purse to rare national delicacies and local spices, which are widely appreciated by culinary experts from all over the world. There is always a very lively atmosphere on the market, many travelers come here for the sole purpose of trying some original national delicacies prepared according to classic recipes. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Excursion over cultural sights of Hue - 'must visit' points of interest
A walk through the historical district of Hue gives a lot of unforgettable impressions - unique historic landmarks can be seen at every step here. Here are the tombs of the eight last … Open
One of the best local clothing stores is MANNA . Ladies will surely appreciate elegant dresses of natural silk and stylish accessories, while a wide selection of stylish T-shirts with national-style prints is represented for men. Grace Garments and Gia Huy Silk stand out among other popular clothing stores.
One of the city clubs could be the best place to relax in the evening, and Brown EYES is characterized by its nice atmosphere. It is suitable for people of all ages, here you can have a great time as a noisy company, listen to your favorite music and taste signature cocktails. There is also a cozy recreation area with billiards in the club. At the same time, Octopussy Bar is extremely popular among fans of crazy parties and refined treats. Its visitors can comfortably seat in a beautiful hall or visit a spacious outdoor terrace where clients are offered a decent choice of original drinks and treats.
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Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Hue
♥   National Park 'Bach Ma' , 45.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Hue
♥   Amusement park 'Bana Hills Fantasy Park' Da Nang, 66.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Asia Park' Da Nang, 82.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Sites around Hue from our surveys on extreme Earth places

Son Doong

From the series “Largest and Most Branched Caves on Earth”
Check on the map:   Distance from Hue center - 161.7 km.
The length of the largest hall of the cave, which is currently explored, forms 5 km. The height of this hall is also quite impressive and reaches 200 meters in some places. The average width is 150 meters. This room has enough room for a modern 40-storey skyscraper. One can literally translate the name of the Rao Tuong river as the «cave of the mountain river». The river flowing through the underground vault is the main point of the cave. … Read further

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