Brief history

It began with an extraordinary poetic event: in the 13^th century, Princess Huyen Tran married Che Man king of Champa. Their historic married found 2 prefectures O and Ly annexed to Vietnamese territory and thus laid basic for the making of the later Thuan Hoa region.
The Citadel was the scene of brutal fighting and staggering casualties during the Offensive in Spring 1968, when the North Vietnamese held the fort for 26 days before being driven out by American forces. The damage inflicted to the architecture is still being repaired and the Citadel may never be fully restored.
Hue is the ancient capital of the Nguyen Dynasty (1820 – 1945). It has an area 5054 sq km and population of 1 100 000. It was designated a World’s heritage site UNESCO. Hue is neither great industrial nor great trading center but consists an undeniable charm in every aspect of its life. Today, Hue still remains one of Vietnamese’s major tourist attractions.
Hue where is an climatic exception in comparison with the North and the South has the severe weather conditions and the climatic distinction between the regions in the province. In the littoral and the delta, there are separated 2 seasons: dry season (March to August) and rainy season (August to January). In dry season, it is hot and muggy, the temperature come to 39ْ C. In rainy season, it is 19,7ْ C and it is rain all the day or all the week. In the mountainous region, it is rainy, cool. The temperature is between 9ْ C and 29ْ C.The best time to visit Hue is from May to August, when it tends to be driest. Bring a raincoat anyway, as it’s still likely to rain.
Highlights
The Imperial city where glittering stream of the Perfume River meander amidst a vast expanse has always fascinated tourist. The traveler feels deep attachment to the city, enchanted by the beauty of its palaces and gardens.
The Citadel: Hue is dominated by the Citadel, a moated, walled fort, constructed during the early 19^th century. Within these walls lies the forbidden Purple City, former home of the royal family.
The Vietnamese regard Hue as the pinnacle of Vietnamese fashion, language and cuisine: The women of Hue, wearing the traditional Ao dai and non Bai tho, are reputed to be the most beautiful in all of Vietnam. The Hue accent is regarded as the most distinct and pleasing to the ear. The food, including local dishes such as Banh khoai, is said to be the tastiest.