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.
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.
Phu Bai Airfield is a small airport serving Huế. Budget travelers can fly there by Jetstar Vietnam from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. From the airport, you can catch a taxi to downtown Huế, a journey that takes about half an hour. There is also an airport bus going to the city for 40,000 dongs.
Getting around in Huế
Unlike Hanoi, the taxi drivers in Huế are said to be more honest. Nonetheless ensure that they use the meter. Flag fall at 15,000 dongs for the first 2 kilometers, and then 11,500 dongs for every subsequent kilometer. If you feel the the meter is running too quickly, pay the driver a fair price - not what the meter shows 0 and insist on calling the police if the driver refuses. Unfortunately taxi meter tampering is widespread in Vietnam.
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