Tam Giang Lagoon, Huyen Khong Son Thuong, Thanh Toan tile bridge, Bao Vinh ancient town are new destinations for tours out of Hue city.
If you have been to Hue , visited all the tombs and destinations in the city, you can choose other experiences in the suburbs. The following suburban destinations will give you a new experience of Hue.
48 hours in the suburbs of Hue city based on the experience of VnExpress reporter and suggestion of Duc Hoang, tour guide. The itinerary is suitable for tourists coming to Hue during the upcoming Tet At Ty, when the rainy season ends.
Day 1
The destinations chosen on the first day are about 10 km away from Truong Tien Bridge, with two directions of travel.
Thanh Toan tile bridge
Located in Thuy Thanh commune, Huong Thuy town, Thanh Toan covered bridge is a famous destination in Thua Thien - Hue province. Besides Khuc Thoai, Phu Khe in the North or Chua Cau in Hoi An, Thanh Toan is one of the few bridges with the "upper house, lower bridge" architecture. On both sides of the bridge are rows of wooden platforms and railings, with places for visitors to sit and rest.
Strolling around Bao Vinh ancient town
The old quarter is located more than 4 km northeast of Truong Tien Bridge and 10 km from Thanh Toan covered bridge. Bao Vinh used to be a bustling trading port in Dang Trong about 200 years ago. The quarter has many unique architectures, rich in historical value of the ancient capital of Hue.
When coming here, visitors should visit the Mat Biec cafe. Located on the way to the old town, the cafe is a popular destination after the movie of the same name by director Victor Vu was released in 2019. The space inside the cafe remains the same as "the house of Holland" with the interior evoking many nostalgic features of the 1960s - 1970s.
Lunch with traditional dishes in Bao Vinh ancient town.
Relax at Huyen Khong Son Thuong
Located about 11 km from the center of Hue city, in Long Ho ward, Phu Xuan district, Huyen Khong Son Thuong is a pagoda located on a hill amidst natural scenery. Surrounding the pagoda are lakes, green trees, pine forests, and winding paths leading to the pagoda.
"Come here to relax, visitors will feel the peace," Duc Hoang said.
Watching the sunset at Vong Canh hill
Vong Canh Hill is located in Thuy Xuan and Thuy Bieu wards, about 7 km south of Hue city center. Legend has it that this is where the Nguyen Dynasty kings stopped to enjoy the scenery. Visitors can take Dien Bien Phu street for about 15 minutes, then park their motorbikes and walk along Huyen Tran Cong Chua street.
"Visitors can come to Vong Canh Hill at any time of the day, but the most beautiful moment is early in the morning when the mist covers the area, or after 4 p.m., when the sun sets," Hoang said, adding that the road is easy to travel.
Dinner in the city center
Hue City has many suitable places for dinner. Visitors can choose from Hue cake shops such as Ba Do, Hue Xua, O Le, Hanh; Huyen Anh grilled pork vermicelli; vermicelli with fish sauce, wet rice cake Me Thao; Tai Phu grilled spring rolls; Me Keo beef noodle soup; Chan claypot rice, Khong Gian Xua claypot rice.
Sidewalk restaurants in the walking street of Pham Ngu Lao - Chu Van An - Vo Thi Sau or Dong Ba market.
Day 2
Breakfast and drink salt coffee
Breakfast starts with Hue beef noodle soup or mussel rice, mussel porridge, rice noodles, fish noodle soup, Nam Pho rice noodles.
Salt coffee is one of the "must-try" dishes when visiting Hue. This drink is popular in many provinces, but Hue still has the most "standard" flavor.
Some suggested salt cafes: 10 Nguyen Luong Bang, 142 Dang Thai Than, 163 Phan Dinh Phung, 38 Nguyen Tri Phuong.
Visit Tam Giang Lagoon
As one of the largest brackish water lagoons in Southeast Asia, about 13 km from Hue city, Tam Giang lagoon has a wild beauty. Visitors follow National Highway 49B towards Thuan An beach.
When arriving at Chuon lagoon, part of the Tam Giang lagoon system, visitors will see the bustling activities of fishermen returning after a night of fishing. People buy and sell shrimp and fish right on their boats in the middle of the lagoon.
The journey in Tam Giang can last up to about 17 hours, depending on your preferences. Visitors can combine cycling from Vinh Ve village along Nhu Y river towards Chuon lagoon to visit the stilt houses, eat seafood and enjoy the scenery.
"The village has many architectural houses such as ancient communal houses and clan churches with dragon and phoenix carvings," Hoang said.
If you like to watch the sunrise, visitors should change their schedule and leave Hue city early because the most beautiful sunrise on the lagoon is from 5:30 to 7:00.
Alternatives: On the outskirts of Hue city, visitors can consider visiting Thanh Tan hot spring resort, Thuy Xuan incense village, Thien An hill.
According to vnexpress.net
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