Watch the sunset and eat Chuon lagoon seafood
The charming scenery of Dragonfly lagoon, unique local cuisine. Belonging to the Tam Giang lagoon system, Chuon lagoon attracts both locals and domestic and foreign tourists. Traveling to Chuon lagoon, you have the opportunity to experience the life of local fishermen. Visitors can rent a lake house (a temporary house built by the water) and a boat and then go fishing and enjoy seafood caught by their own hands. This is a refreshing experience with many emotions that will make your trip even more unforgettable.
After watching the sunset and eating seafood at Chuon lagoon, visitors can spend the night at floating villas in the Tam Giang lagoon area. Visitors can travel to Chuon lagoon through sunrise and sunset tours in Hue, there are cycling activities to visit the ancient village, Chuon lagoon, enjoy afternoon tea and visit Thu Le pagoda.
Recommended place to stay: Vedana Lagoon Resort & Spa is located in the Tam Giang lagoon area between Hue and Hoi An, is a high-end accommodation facility with floating villas.
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Visit the temples in Hue
Hue is a major Buddhist center in Vietnam with more than 300 pagodas and Buddhist chanting halls (where there are Buddhist altars and necessary items for Buddhist chanting). Pagodas in Hue are famous for their ancient beauty and unique architecture blended with the natural landscape. Pagodas in Hue often start from the grass in the middle of the mountains and forests and then gradually build spacious, splendid gold thanks to the offerings from the king and the people.
Visitors can go to Thien Mu, the iconic ancient pagoda of Hue with many works and treasures of artistic value, Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda is surrounded by thousands of green pine forests and majestic mountains. Tu Dam and Tu Hieu are also ancient pagodas with beautiful landscapes. Visitors can register for a cycling tour to visit the ancient capital of Hue and watch the sunset on the Huong River lasting 4 hours.
Recommended place to stay: Spatel d'Annam - Imperial Boutique Spa & Hotel, a 15-minute drive from Thien Mu Pagoda, near Hue Imperial Museum of Antiquities.
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Travel back in time at the Imperial Citadel
One of the attractions that attracts tourists to Hue is the unique architecture from the feudal era, notably the Imperial Citadel and the mausoleums of the kings of the Nguyen Dynasty.
The Imperial Citadel of Hue was started in 1804, taking nearly 30 years to complete. The kings of the Nguyen Dynasty all built tombs in advance according to their preferences based on Eastern feng shui philosophy, beautiful and dignified architecture.
Visitors can sign up for a full-day tour of Hue to explore the Imperial Citadel and ancient villages. Those with less time can sign up for a half-day tour of the Imperial City by boat or a half-day tour of the mausoleums.
Recommended place to stay: Located on a 2.5-hectare plot of land with 200 m of façade overlooking the Perfume River, Azerai La Residence has 122 rooms. The central residence of the resort was built in the 1930s in a French architectural style.
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Hot spring bath
Hot mineral baths sound simple, but they are a combination of three therapeutic methods: hydrotherapy, heat therapy and mineral therapy, helping to reduce stress and circulate blood. Travelers who love to soak in natural mineral water have two options in Hue: My An geyser and Thanh Tan.
My An mineral water with high sulfur content, rich in minerals, combined with therapies can contribute to alleviating some diseases, good for health and beauty. Thanh Tan hot spring was discovered in 1928 by French doctor Albert Sallet and is still considered one of the springs with the highest mineral content in Vietnam. Guests can experience mineral spring bathing tours, zipline swings and outdoor activities at Alba Thanh Tan mineral spring area.
Recommended places to stay: Kawara My An Onsen Resort and Thanh Tan Hot Springs by Fusion.
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