Huế

Huế Citadel, Vietnam


Huế (Vietnamese: Huế ) is a city in central Vietnam. It was the imperial capital of the Nguyen Dynasty, which flourished from 1802 to 1945. Today, Huế has become a major tourist destination because of its many historical monuments.

Huế was the old capital of Vietnam until the abdication of Emperor Bao Dai in 1945, and the communist established Hanoi as the new capital. During the Vietnam War, Huế is part of South Vietnam. As such, it suffered considerable damage from the assault inflicted during the Battle of Huế in 1968.

Trang Tien Bridge, Huế


Today Huế is a city geared toward tourism. The city spreads out on both sides of the Perfume River, with most of the newer hotels and restaurants lining the southern side of the river, while the Old City is located on the northern side.

The weather in Huế is generally hot and wet. It receives the heaviest rainfall during the northeast monsoon, between October and December. The driest months are March and April. The hottest months are June to August, with average high of 34°C, while the coolest months are December to February, with the average low of 21°C.

Tomb of King Khai Dinh of Hue