In recent years, Hue has attracted many tourists, both domestic and international, for its antique and romantic magnificence. Traveling to Hue imperial city, you can immerse yourself in serene landscapes, ancient tombs and temples, and marvelous historical monuments. Those antique landmarks show long-standing cultures and the great pride of these values. Besides, Hue city carries specific characteristics of local life, rituals, and humans, making a great impression on tourists’ minds. Imagine you want to see many beautiful things in Hue but have little time, what are you going to do? Which places do you go to and what dishes do you want to try? The article below suggests the most suitable itinerary for a one-day trip to Hue. Hopefully, you will have great moments in the romantic city. 

Enjoy marvelous sunrise in Huong River in a one-day trip to Hue

It’s time to see the sun going up, and you wake up in a tranquil city. You will start your one-day trip to Hue by watching the marvelous sunrise. There are some places you can watch the sunrise; however, choosing an area near the center is a smart choice. That would be great if you can breathe fresh air in the early morning and enjoy a peaceful scene here. It’s a vendor wearing a conical hat with a bamboo frame full of goods on her shoulder. Especially watching the sunrise on a dragon boat in the Huong River can’t be more wonderful. The boat is slowly flowing in the fresh air and a cup of lotus tea on your hands. Surely you should not miss that contemplating sunrise in your one-day trip to Hue. 

Sunset in the Huong River

After seeing the incredible sunrise, it’s time for you to energize for a long-day city exploration by tasting Hue beef noodles. You can choose to eat at some well-known food stalls in Nguyen Cong Tru or Ba Trieu street. Or some suggest Bun Mu Keo eatery in Bach Dang street is also the right choice for your breakfast. Hue beef noodle is one of the most favorite dishes for tourists that combines many ingredients through talented cooks. That makes it become a must-try for your one-day trip to Hue. 

Have a trip of a lifetime to visit famous landmarks 

You will continue our one-day trip to Hue by visiting the oldest pagodas in Hue witnessing historical events under the Nguyen Dynasty. You can see Phuoc Duyen Tower with a height of the 7-floor monument, an iconic Thien Mu Pagoda symbol. Surprisingly, this pagoda is also an exhibition showcasing the relics of Thich Quang Duc Bodhisattva. You can see his car as well as the photos with your own eyes. 

Thien Mu Pagoda

Leaving the ancient pagoda behind, you will continue your one-day trip to Hue by exploring grandiose Hue Imperial City. It's an impressive and unique architectural design under the Nguyen Dynasty. The Imperial City carries itself antique, a little solemn beauty with many historical landmarks inside. You can visit some historical places such as Meridian Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, Thai Binh Pavillion, Co Ha garden, etc. Also, you can explore Hue Royal Antiquities Museum exhibits more than 8.000 precious relics of Hue through different stages. The ticket fee for visiting Imperial City is VND 150.000/person. Stepping into the Imperial City, tourists seem to get lost in the ancient imperial palace through many rituals and ceremonies. 

Hue Imperial Citadel

Have finger-licking dishes at noon 

At noon, it’s time for you to enjoy Hue cuisines after strolling around the Imperial City in the morning. If you want to have excellent meals served as a royal member, Cung Dinh restaurant is a perfect choice. Talented chefs perfectly prepare the dishes. Interestingly, each guest dresses up like a royal family and listens to Hue royal court music when having meals. That would be an exciting experience for your one-day trip to Hue. Otherwise, you can try eating like a local person. Street food in Hue is another thing that you should try. 

After savoring excellent dishes, drinking tea is highly recommended for tourists. Phuc Tam Quan is a private place for you to enjoy rustic and fresh-air space in Hue architectural house garden. The peaceful and subtle area here makes you feel relaxed. 

Discover cultural features during a trip to Hue city 

Hue’s one-day trip will take you to explore the secrets of Kings’ Tombs under Nguyen Dynasty. The first destination is the tomb of Gia Long King, founding the Nguyen Era, and then Khai Dinh Tomb. Its unique ceramics architecture and competent sculpture art bring the tombs marvelous and flawed beauty. The perfect architectural designs have been brought into costume drama movies as well as modern films. 

Khai Dinh Tomb

The next activity that you should try is listening to Hue songs in the Huong River. Some say that traveling to Hue without listening to Hue songs is a miss. There is not greater than flowing through the poetic Huong River and immersing into tormenting and deep-lying chanties. That will be one of the most memorable experiences you’ve had during your one-day trip to Hue. 

Explore distinctive Hue with lively nightlife activities during your trip to Hue

Our one-day trip to Hue continues visiting Nguyen Dinh Chieu walking street nearby the Huong River. You can not only explore Hue at night but experience many attractive and unique nightlife activities as well. You may enjoy street music, portraits, visit souvenir shops, interact with live statues incarnated by talented street artists, etc. 

Then, you can taste one of the most popular dishes in Hue, mussel rice. The dish is well-prepared with rich flavors, which satisfy all travelers from many continents. After savoring a bowl of excellent mussel rice, a glass of sweet corn soup for you seems suitable. The subtle sweetness of sugar and aroma of fresh corn combined with greasy coconut milk makes a perfect meal. 

The tranquility at night is something you want to explore at the end of a one-day trip to Hue. After a-long-day of exploring the city, sitting in a peaceful coffee shop and watching Hue at night sounds interesting. The antique beauty of Hue becomes more spectacular with a sparkling Trang Tien bridge overshadowing the Huong River. People are more and more little and the chanties of Hue songs also gradually disappear. Hue imperial city is slowly serene, and your one-day trip to Hue ends.  

Huong River at night

Hopefully, the article about the one-day trip to Hue would be useful for you who tend to visit Hue at any time. If you find some interesting places and excellent eateries or restaurants in Hue that you want to share, please share them with us.