Central Vietnam

Central Vietnam is packed with historic sites and cultural interest, and blessed with ravishing beaches and outstanding national parks. Hue city and its Imperial Citadel, royal tombs and excellent street food. Savour the unique heritage grace of riverside jewel Hoi An and tour the military sites of the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ). Going around Da Nang, fast emerging as one of the nation’s most dynamic cities. Next, a must-visit destination is the extraordinary Phong Nha region, home to three gargantuan cave systems (including the world’s largest cave) and a fascinating war history concealed amid stunning scenery. Enjoy well-earned downtime on the golden sands of An Bang Beach or learn to cook central Vietnamese cuisine. With improving highways and upgraded international airports at Hue and Da Nang, access to this compelling and diverse part of Vietnam has never been easier.

THIEN MU PAGODA

Location: Thien Mu Pagoda is situated on Ha Khe Hill, on the left bank of the Perfume River, in Huong Long Village, 5km from center of Hue City. Characteristic: It was built in 1601, and then Lord Nguyen Phuc Tan had it renovated in 1665. In 1710, Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu had...

01
Jul
PRINCIPAL GATE (NGO MON)

Location: Principal Gate is located in front of the Throne Palace and facing the Flag Tower. Characteristic: Ngo Mon is the main entrance to the Imperial City. Ngo Mon is a huge construction, U-shaped and consisting of two parts: below is a foundation made of brick, Thanh and Quang stone, above is...

01
Jul
THE NINE DYNASTIC URNS

Location: Nine Dynastic Urns are located in the shade of the Hien Lam Pavilion, in front of the The Mieu Temple. Characteristics: The nine Dynastic Urns are the greatest bronze ones in Vietnam They were cast by Emperor Minh Mang in 1836 to symbolize the sovereignty of the dynasty. Each of them...

01
Jul
THRONE PALACE (DIEN THAI HOA) AND GREAT RITES COURT

Location: Throne Palace (Dien Thai Hoa) faces the Ngo Mon Gate and lies right on the central axis of the Hue Citadel. Characteristics: The Throne Palace, or Palace of the Supreme Harmony, was the building for great court’s meetings. It was constructed in 1805 by Emperor Gia Long and used later in...

01
Jul
DUYET THI DUONG THEATRE
July 1, 2020

Location: In Forbidden City, Hue City, Thua Thien – Hue Province. Characteristics: Duyet Thi Duong is considered as the oldest theatre in Viet Nam. Built in the 7th year of Minh Mang reign (1826), Duyet Thi Duong was the art performance place for kings, royal family, mandarins and national guests of Nguyen Dynasty....

HUE CITADEL

Location: Hue Citadel is situated on the Northern bank of the Perfume River. Characteristic: With an area of 500ha and a system of three circles of ramparts, namely from outside to inside: Kinh Thanh Hue (Hue Capital Citadel), Hoang Thanh (Royal Citadel) and Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden Citadel). Hue has chosen to...

01
Jul
TU LAN CAVE

Overview – Not just one cave, but many. Altogether we’ve surveyed more than 20 caves in the system, both dry caves and wet caves. – The caves are connected by sweeping rivers and surrounded by buffalo fields, peanut farms and karst mountains. – Explored and surveyed by the British Cave...

05
Jun
HANG TIEN CAVE

Overview – Not just one cave, but two. The caves are the two largest in the Tu Lan cave system. – The caves offer both gigantic size and unusual formations. – Explored and surveyed by the British Cave Research Association for the first time in 1994, though they’ve been known...

04
Jun
NUOC NUT CAVE

Overview – Varied cave with an underground river, rock pools, areas with natural light and pitch-black corners. – The only Oxalis adventure cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park that can be visited in a day. Also available on two-day adventure tours combined with Hang Va. – Probably shares the...

04
Jun
HANG VA

Overview – Highly unusual stalagmites that resemble upside-down ice cream cones. Their creation remains a mystery. – Also famous for the enormous gour pools with crystal clear water. – Shares the same waterflow with Son Doong, the biggest cave on the planet. – Extensively surveyed by the British Cave Research...

03
Jun