overlooking the huong river, this down-to-earth hotel is 2 km from hu train station and the walled fortress of the imperial city, and 6 km from the 7-story thien m pagoda. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. all come with complimentary wi-fi, satellite tv and minifridges. family rooms sleep up to 4 guests. there's an unfussy lobby with wood furnishings and guest computers. freebies include breakfast and train station pick-up (on request). the modest rooms feature tile floors and dark wood decor Da Nang Airport 2 hr 3
Mount Ngự Bình (11 min) Also known as Royal Screen, this mountain provides hiking trails & panoramic city & river views. Thái Hòa Palace (7 min) Traditional 19th-century palace offering tours & exhibits on the citadel & Nguyen dynasty. Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang (22 min) Tomb, mausoleum, architecture, and history Thien Mu Pagoda (13 min) Monks live in this famous 7-story Buddhist temple, built in 1601 & featuring landscaped grounds. Imperial City (6 min) Historic royal palace set within the sprawling, walled complex of the forbidden city. Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities (8 min) Long-running museum featuring ceramics, textiles, coins, Nguyen dynasty costumes & more. Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh (18 min) Tomb of a storied Vietnamese emperor, with elaborate architecture & ornate details. An Dinh Palace (6 min) Early 1900s palace & home of Vietnam's last kings, with restored period rooms & fine art on display. Thuy Tien Lake (17 min) Large, scenic lake ringed by greenery features an expansive abandoned water park & aquarium. Dong Ba Market (17 min) Lively, established marketplace for handicrafts, produce, clothing & meats in a warehouselike space. Từ Hiếu Pagoda (13 min) Remote 1840s Buddhist temple surrounded by forest with tombs, a manmade lake & a serene atmosphere. Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc (15 min) Tomb & temple complex honoring a 19th-century emperor in a picturesque setting with a lily pond. Meridian Gate (7 min) Main gate to the Imperial City, built in 1833, with a pavilion on upper level used for ceremonies. Vong Canh Hill (16 min) Hilltop spot with elevated views of river, sunsets & distant mountains, plus remains of old bunkers. Thế Miếu (8 min) Large, colorful temple constructed in the early 1800s as a shrine to former emperors. |