We visited Hue during a very hot May and decided to visit the Imperial City at night, it was very pleasant temperature, there was not many people, beside a few small groups, we had the place to ourselves.The Imperial City looked magical and had various...More

Hue is hot and the Imperial City is even hotter. Not a lot of shade unless you duck into one of the few renovated buildings. Just sad to think that it stood almost intact into the 1960-70's until the bombings of the French and American...More

Try and get here early ( opens at 7 I think) to avoid crowds and the heat! We spent about 3 hours wandering around the place and found it quite interesting. Used our book for info rather than a guide - this is just one...More

We enjoyed spending most of a day at this incredible historic treasure. Much of it has been preserved or restored, so you will see several complete buildings, each uniquely purposed -- all of it impressive and worth exploring. You will be able to discover and...More

Beautiful series of palace buildings in the usual nested/ walled citadel style of this part of the world. Really well preserved and restored. Fabulous grounds to stroll around although it was a hot and humid day so recommend leaving time at the end for a...More

Very impressive edifice in the center of Hue. Lots of history. View of the citadel is grand and we get a glimpse of the history behind. The weather is too hot, will be good to visit in the cooler month. Buildings and grounds are beautifully....More

I toured only the outside of the Citadel as part of my recent Hue by Night tour. We arrived just as a reenactment of guard changing was taking place at the front gates. Under the cover of darkness and lit up by various lights both...More

Friendlier and more interesting than Beijing's Forbidden City. Allow yourself plenty of time. You'll want to sit and rest in the shade between areas of the complex. I carried an umbrella to shield me from the sun.

There is so much to see here. Best thing I've seen in Vietnam so far. We spent around 5 hours. So beautiful.

Amazing historic place. The assortment of buildings and various homes within... It is overwhelming. Recommend motobike to tour citadel. Lots of walking if not, though can be done. Plan a day here and maybe return. Hue has tons of history and culture to absorb. Awesome