Hue

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Traditionally, Hue has been one of Vietnam 's main cultural, religious and education centres. Up to now, there is no place like Hue remaining a lot of originally historical vestiges as in this ancient Capital City . On the northern bank of Perfume River has relics consisting of palaces, which were constructed as arc defensive ramparts with 11km length. Situated in the middle of hills on the southern bank of Perfume River are very beautiful tombs of Kings Nguyen. Among these tombs are the four famous ones with the name and the arrangements of the tomb reflected each Emperor's points of view, personality and tastes. This valuable construction includes more than 100 architectural works which were extremely reflected the life of Emperors and mandarins under reign of Nguyen.

Vestiges in Hue ancient capital have been classified by the government as a very precious property and on December 1993, Hue has been recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO.