1. Imperial Tombs - my personal favourite was the Ming Manh tomb,
which is in a lovely setting. Tu Doc and Khai Dinh are also
attractive. We got around the tombs by hiring a couple of mopeds and
drivers, picking an itinerary and having them drive us around for US
$18 for 5 hours. A really fun if bumpy way to travel. They drive less
like maniacs in Hoi An, Mui Ne and Hue. Probably wouldn't try this in
HCM.
2. Thien Mu Pagoda - also on our bike trip. Impressive monument to
Buddha and also houses the car driven by the monk who set himself
alight in Saigon in protest at the Vietnam war. The car features in
the famous photo. A great historical relic!
3. Imperial City - a city within a city, behind a defensive wall. But
what I really mean is the Citadel which is at the centre of the city
which is where most of the historic buildings are. A decent collection
of religious, pleasure and accommodation buildings for the Ngyuen
dynasty with some gems. The city outside the citadel is pretty
peaceful for Vietnam too.
4. Perfume river - our hotel had a great river view. Would definitely
recommend having a view of the river if you stay in Hue. River is also
good for a dragon boat trip (an alternative to bikes for seeing the
sites) and a dusk beer.
5. Bars/Beer - best selection of local beers yet. Huda has the best
label, Festival the best taste and Hue loses out on all fronts! Lots
of good bars to drink them in too. Why Not? is recommended. Has free
Wii tennis (I still have a blister!) and free pool. DMZ also has free
pool and is very busy. The backpacker hostel bar is relaxed and Brown
Eyes is open late but seemed to be doing most of its business in
prostitution!
Not the best food we have had ( Stop & Go cafe or Cathi's probably the
best) but I will post a picture of our Christmas lunch bird in a
minute. Only in Hue!
Waiting for flight to Hanoi now. I wasn't going to venture on another
sleeper train!!
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