The central Vietnamese city of Hue has a long and storied history in the annals of Vietnam’s rich culture and tradition. From 1802 to 1945, under the powerful Nguyen Dynasty, it was Vietnam’s capital, and for centuries before that it was the country’s Imperial City.

The outdoor recreation options around Hue are limited, but the Perfume River that runs through town is great for river cruises and Thuan An Beach is just a few minutes away if you and your kids want to wiggle your toes in the sand. The seas are quite rough around Hue, so water sports are not much of an option.

Hue's small but recently renovated Phu Bai Airport services a very limited number of daily domestic flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on Vietnam Airlines. The terminal has only the most basic facilities, but there’s enough to get you started with local currency and transportation.

Banks: 08.00 to 17.00, Monday to Friday
Post Offices: 07.00 to 21.00, Monday to Saturday
Government Offices: 08.00 to 11.30 and 14.00 to 16.00, Monday to Friday
Business Centres: 08.00 to 11.30 and 14.00 to 16.00, Monday to Friday
Shops: 09.00 to 19.00, Monday to Friday; 09.00 to 13.00 Saturdays