Planning a trip to Hue City, Vietnam? A good map is your best friend when exploring this city easily.
Below are the manually created maps highlighting attractions, transportation hubs, and suggested walking routes.
1. Hue Attractions Map:
The Hue Attractions Map is designed to highlight the best destinations to visit while you’re in the city.
Trang Tien Bridge – Symbol of Hue’s History
Free to explore.
Best time to visit: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM, when the bridge lights up beautifully and the evening air is cool.
Imperial Citadel – Ancient Home of the Nguyen Kings
Ticket: 200,000 VND/adult
Best time to visit: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM or 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM to avoid the midday heat.
Thien Mu Pagoda – Oldest Temple in Hue
Free entrance.
Best time to visit: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM, perfect for watching the sunset over the Perfume River and temple gardens.
Khai Dinh Royal Tomb – Stunning Mosaic Interior
Ticket: 150,000 VND/adult
Best time to visit: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM or 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM to avoid the heat.
Minh Mang Royal Tomb – Tranquil Garden with Pine Trees
Ticket: 150,000 VND/adult
Best time to visit: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM or 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Dong Ba Market – Hue’s Busiest Local Market
Free to explore.
Best time to visit: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM for the freshest produce and the liveliest atmosphere, or late afternoon for cool temperatures.
Thanh Toan Bridge – Peaceful Countryside Landmark
Bridge: Free to explore
Museum nearby: 20,000 VND
Best time to visit: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM when the nearby rural market comes alive.
Royal Museum – Treasures of the Nguyen Dynasty
Ticket: 60,000 VND/adult
Best time to visit: Anytime. The museum is fully indoors.
Vong Canh Hill – River and Mountain Viewpoint
Free to visit.
Best time to visit: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM, perfect for capturing stunning sunset photos.
An Dinh Palace – Former Residence of the Queen Mother
Ticket: 60,000 VND/adult
Best time to visit: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Most exhibits are indoors, so any time is comfortable.
This tourist map photo in a jpg file covers many famous destinations in Hue City, Vietnam. Please check it below:
2. Transportation Hubs
No matter where you want to travel in Hue, you’ll find train, airport, boat, and bus stations to get you there. The points for these stations are marked on a manually created transport map below.
Hue Railway Station – Part of Vietnam’s North–South Line
Located in the city center.
Taxi fare to central hotels: 50,000 – 70,000 VND
Trains connect Hue with major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Phu Bai Airport (Hue International Airport)
15 km from the city center.
Flights from: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Lat, etc.
Taxi fare to central hotels: 250,000 – 350,000 VND per trip
Airport shuttle buses are also available (cheaper, fixed schedule).
South Bus Station – Buses Heading South (e.g., Da Nang)
3 km south of the city center.
Taxi fare to city center: 50,000 – 70,000 VND
Common for regional travelers heading toward the coast or central provinces.
North Bus Station – Buses Heading North (e.g., Dong Hoi, Quang Binh, or Hanoi)
6.5 km north of the city center, across the Perfume River.
Main hub for buses traveling northward in Vietnam.
Toa Kham Dragon Boat Station – Explore Hue by River
Located in the city center (Le Loi Street, near Truong Tien Bridge).
Dragon boats travel to Thien Mu Pagoda by day and offer Ca Huế live music cruises by night.
Hop-on Hop-off Bus Station – Sightseeing Bus in Hue
Conveniently located on Le Loi Street, near Toa Kham Boat Station.
Easy way to explore Hue’s top attractions with multilingual audio guide.
>> See more about transporation in Hue City
3. Suggested Walking Route Map
Explore Hue City on foot? These walking maps suggest popular routes to explore this city correctly.
Route 1: Hue Walking Tour – New to Old City
Perfect for: History lovers, photo seekers, and curious travelers
Route theme: Historic landmarks, vibrant daily life, off-the-beaten-path sights
Distance: 5.7 km
Estimated time: 3 hours total
– Walking: ~1 hour 20 minutes
– Photo stops & exploring: ~1 hour 40 minutes
Its walking in the map below:
Route 2: Walking With the Perfume River
Perfect for: Architecture lovers, photo seekers, and nature exploration
Route theme: Historic buildings, river and park views, fresh-air enjoyment
Distance: 5.8 km
Estimated time: 3 hours total
– Walking: ~1 hour 25 minutes
– Photo stops & exploring: ~1 hour 35 minutes
This walking map gives you the fresh air of the Perfume River and green parks along the river. Explore the French architecture of buildings and views along the artificial canal.
4. Hue Food Map
Hue City offers a rich and diverse cuisine, from royal dishes to popular everyday street foods.
Here, we map the top flavors of Hue, highlighting popular local foods in Hue City to satisfy every hungry traveler.
Of course, truly tasting them all would take more than a week.
But even with limited time, you and Mr. Thom can actively create a flavorful map of the city through his street food tour, capturing the local flavors and daily life experiences.
5. Planning Your Trip to Hue?
Many travelers skip Hue simply because they don’t know much about it. But those who do visit often discover hidden gems — a peaceful pace of life, the clean and scenic Perfume River, fresh air, delicious local food, historic royal architecture from the Nguyen Dynasty, and the warmth of local people.
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