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  • Sim Yen
    Singapore, Singapore263 contributions
    Review of: Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
    Large palace grounds
    Big place to walk around, take the shuttle to get around if you have senior travelers. Best appreciated with a decent guide. Take note there’s a dress code for entering the prayer hall, basically keep your shoulders and knees covered.

    This is the largest attraction in Hue, so pretty much do it otherwise there’s not much point visiting Hue.
    Written 17 June 2022
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  • JSTrip_77
    Hanoi, Vietnam1,087 contributions
    Review of: Bach Ma National Park
    So Much Fun - So Natural
    Located about half-way between Hue and Danang (to the south of Hue), Bach Ma National Park is absolutely incredible. Rather than take a tour, we found a taxi driver on the street and came to an agreement on a price for him to take us to the park - wait for us for a few hours - and take us back. It's only about a 30 minute drive to the base of the park but the top of the park - where you want to go - is steep and takes another 30 minutes to do in the car. The average motorbikes won't make it and might even be banned. At the top, there is a peace bell and an observation area in what was a U.S. firebase during the Vietnam War. Just below that are some Vietnamese caves and tunnels you can explore if you dare. We went in with our cellphone flashlights. It was neat. There are also incredible hiking trails but not for the feint of heart. There are places where you will almost certainly get wet crossing rivers and such. It was probably the most fun we had hiking in a long time Bring food and water!! There was none on site...especially now during COVID time when there are limited tourists making the rounds.
    Written 28 February 2021
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  • Anne
    3 contributions
    Review of: Tomb of Minh Mang
    Wnderful architect
    This is the most beautiful king tombs of Hue. It take us around 20 minutes from the city by the road along the river, not too far if you take a taxi. This architecture looks like a small citadel, you can walk and relax. Will recommend to anyone visiting Hue
    Written 26 May 2022
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  • Dirk W
    Alexandra Headland, Australia5,110 contributions
    Review of: Thien Mu Pagoda
    Nice boatride
    Most tourists will arrive at the Thien Mu Pagoda after a pleasant boat ride on the Perfume River. The octagonal pagoda is pretty and sits in a lovely garden, where lots of immaculately manicured bonsai trees are displayed. Just out of sight there is an active monastery, because you can occasionally spot some monks around. Worth spending a solid hour.
    Written 17 May 2022
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  • David
    Oxford, UK1,169 contributions
    Review of: Tomb of Tu Duc
    Interesting tomb site
    Visited the Tu Doc Mausoleum on the way back from some other sites. It was a bit quieter than some of the other tombs. Interesting nonetheless.

    You can find about a bit about the history of the monarch. As well as pay 5K for food for this fish - which i can never help but do!!
    Written 20 April 2022
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  • Mark S
    Knoxville, TN106 contributions
    Review of: Hue Royal Palace
    Vast, Interesting Palace/Museum
    The palace of the puppet kings the French supported during their "protectorate" in the 19th and 20th centuries.... The "neo" architecture is interesting--much rebuilt after 1968, one assumes--but it is the vast collection of photographs and artifacts, some from Vietnam, some from France, that is of most interest. Don't miss the dress-up/photo opp hall where, for a small price, you can be an emperor for a few moments.
    Written 7 May 2020
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  • JayRae1
    Glasgow, UK1,546 contributions
    Review of: Thanh Toan Bridge
    Ornate Japanese bridge near Hue
    The bridge is an ornate Japanese bridge located in the quiet Thuy Thanh village, around 7km east of Hue. We visited this with a tour guide, as part of a group of 12 people touring Vietnam and Cambodia. The bridge leads to the open market on the other side, which is also worth a visit.

    Another place to visit while you are here is Thanh Toan Museum.
    Written 21 December 2020
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  • Sim Yen
    Singapore, Singapore263 contributions
    Review of: Imperial Tomb of Dong Khanh
    Great craftsmanship
    Visit if it is along your way, there’s nothing else around except the tomb. There are 100 over steps to the top, so not advised if mobility is an issue. Best appreciated with history and craft appreciation.
    Written 17 June 2022
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  • omega132857
    Chichester, UK1,789 contributions
    Review of: Royal Tombs
    get up those stairs
    With a fit pair of legs, we set out with our guide. It all looks a bit grey to start with, but as you climb and look inside you will see some really amazing colours.As I have said in my other reviews, you really do need a guide, or you will see lots but know nothing.
    Written 30 September 2020
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  • Sim Yen
    Singapore, Singapore263 contributions
    Review of: Perfume River
    Leisurely cruise down the river
    Take a leisurely cruise down the river to see the sights and the local activities along the river. You can see locals swimming across the river while the boats just steer around them.
    Written 17 June 2022
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  • Mica L
    United Kingdom105 contributions
    Review of: Thuy Tien Lake
    This is how to get in . . .
    Great hidden gem for some fantastic photos.
    Only thing is, it's hard to get into as they have 'security' on the front gate that tell you that you cannot go in due to health and safety.
    Before you get to the gate, there is a dirt track on the left, & there will be a woman there asking you to pay to park (don't pay her, just park a little further down the road!). If you walk down the dirt track (and the trees) & make a right it will lead you straight to the dragon slide. If you use google maps it's easy to find.
    We got there easy enough & the security guard said no, until I said we only wanted to take pictures & wouldn't be long he said we could stay if we paid him 20,000VND each (0.86USD), we only have 10,000VND in cash which he settled for so maybe don't carry too much with you so you can 'give all you have'.
    We stayed there for around 40 minutes. Had a good wander round. There was loads of other tourists that came the same way as us so it's obviously not 'off limits'.
    Just be polite & understanding & 'security' are happy to let you stay with no trouble.
    Written 30 January 2020
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  • Clara M
    157 contributions
    Review of: Dong Ba Market
    Colourful fresh produce...remember to bargain
    The fruits, vegetables, local produce and more are colourful. It is best to find out the prices before buying. We bought some overpriced lychees which are much cheaper in large supermarkets. Go for the sake of soaking in the atmosphere but do remember to bargain.
    Written 23 June 2022
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  • UNI1275
    Turku, Finland62 contributions
    Review of: Thuan An Beach
    Beach and warm water
    Hot and humid weather, just wonderful to swim in warm water and big waves. Beach was not clean, and there was lot of people and some dogs pooping.
    Written 14 June 2019
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  • Tam Le Vietnam
    Hoi An, Vietnam210 contributions
    Review of: Tu Hieu Pagoda
    Really peaceful and ancient temple
    Located between the city and Tomb of Tu Duc, this pagoda is peaceful, hidden away in lush vegetation. I liked the greenish water lily pond near its entrance gate, nice to take photos with. It's aka "Eunuch Pagoda" because there r many tombs here where eunuchs in the Imperial City was buried. Recently, Thich Nhat Hanh, one of the most famous Vietnamese monks in the world, rested in peace.
    Written 19 February 2022
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  • JMB50
    Sprowston, UK415 contributions
    Review of: Lang Co Beach
    Tranquil
    Lovely place to stop the beach is beautiful and there is also the sight of the mountains behind. It is just a good place to stop whether you swim or just wander along the beach it is peaceful and you are not bothered by beggars.
    Written 14 February 2020
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