The Secrets of the Imperial City

Hue and its many sites to discover.

Hue is the main city of Thừa Thiên-Huế Province, located in Central Vietnam. It was here that the Nguyen dynasty built its Imperial City in the 19th century. The city flourished, gaining an important artistic and intellectual reputation, until the arrival of the French troops in the 1880s. Much of the Imperial City was destroyed, and many valuable treasures such as furniture and manuscripts were stolen or burned. Later, the wars of independence against the French and Americans inflicted even more damage on Hue’s cultural and historical heritage.

Fortunately, in recent years, major restoration efforts have been undertaken, and today it is once again possible to stroll through an Imperial City that has regained much of its former grandeur.

But Hue is not limited to its Imperial City! With our tours, you will also take the time to wander through the city’s peaceful streets, discover the Thanh Toan Bridge, visit beautiful pagodas, cruise along the Perfume River, and taste the famous Hue gastronomy.