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Hue Travel Journal

Practical guides to eating, seeing and moving around Hue, written by the people who drive it every day.

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Jul 25, 20265 min read

The Monuments of Hue: Choosing Between the Citadel and Seven Royal Tombs

Hue has more surviving imperial architecture than the rest of Vietnam combined, and no visitor sees all of it. A guide to what each site actually offers, so you can pick the two or three that suit you.

Jul 18, 20265 min read

A Food Lover's Guide to Hue: 9 Dishes Worth Planning a Day Around

Hue cooks differently from the rest of Vietnam. Royal restraint, chilli heat and fermented depth meet in dishes you will not find done properly anywhere else. Here is what to eat, and where.