Da Nang is a large modern city with skyscrapers and wide avenues. It is great for both beach holiday and for sightseeing trips. Interesting places there are not many here, but for the sake of them it is worth to overcome thousands of kilometers. The marble caves and Hue will always be remembered by me, you can drive to them on your own.

By train

Take a look at this transport first of all, in Hue by train you can get there quickly and inexpensively. There is a problem with motor transport in Vietnam, because of the chaotic traffic, it is rarely possible to drive more than 40 km / h.

Trains leave from this station:

And after 2.5-4 hours they arrive in Hue:

I found the timetable on the railway website, trains run 15 times a day:

The schedule is good, it is really possible to go to Hue in one day. Choose a flight by departure time, duration of the trip and the type of wagons.

• Ngoi cung - wagons with wooden benches. The cheapest tickets are sold here;

• ghế phụ - second class places. There are already soft chairs, but the carriages are not the newest;
• ngoi mem dieu hoa are carriages with soft seats and air conditioning, one might say, first class. The price depends significantly on the novelty of the composition;

• nằm khoang điều hòa - compartments for 4 and 6 people, the most expensive tickets.

Where to buy tickets

Tickets are sold at the train station at the box office, on the railway site. If you can't buy tickets online (because our cards don't go through, judging by the reviews), you can still contact the guesthouses, they sell tickets with a small extra charge.

Price

It depends significantly on the type of carriages, for example, a ride on a wooden bench will cost 30,000 dong (1 euro). A trip in the second class costs 35,000 dong (1.3 euros), while in the first class it costs from 35,000 to 76,000 dong (1.3-2.7 euros). Seats in a compartment cost 50-110 thousand dong (1.7-3.8 euros).

By bus

Throughout the day, there are regular flights to Hue from the bus station, it is easy to find, all city buses bring to it:

The duration of the trip depends on the route; the bus can take a short route through a tunnel or a long one along a mountain serpentine. On average, it takes 3-3.5 hours to get to Hue. The bus arrives here:

The buses are not off the assembly line, but tolerable, the price is affordable. There are still flights of travel agencies, but I don’t want to bother you with them. Buses leave a couple of times a day, tickets are expensive, the only plus is that you can lie down in the slipbass. If anything, here are the sites and, there is all the information, addresses of representative offices.

Buying tickets

Bus tickets are sold at the bus station, you can always leave.

Price

If travel agencies offer a ride for 100,000 dong (3.7 euros), then a bus ticket will cost about 50,000 dong or 1.7 euros.

By car

In Vietnam, driving is possible only if you have a Vietnamese driver's license (take a week to complete). For this reason, renting a car is very difficult. Often agencies offer rental with a driver, but I would recommend taking a regular taxi.

By taxi

You can find a taxi for 15 euros, and if you bargain well, it will be cheaper. Many drivers offer a roundtrip tour of all the attractions. In this case, discuss the itinerary, but pay only at the end of the trip. No prepayments! You can write the price that suits you on a piece of paper and walk around the parking lot.

Conclusion

I was in Da Nang for more than one day, so I was able to buy train tickets in advance. Upholstered armchairs, air conditioning, affordable price- what more could you want!

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How to get to Hue

It is not yet possible to get to Hue from Russia and the CIS countries, bypassing Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. As a rule, people travel to Hue for two or three days from other big cities, and since transport in Vietnam is very well developed, you can get there without much delay.

By plane, airport in Hue

Not far from Hue, literally 15 kilometers from the city, there is Phu Bai airport, which has an "international" status. Despite this, Hue Airport accepts regular flights only from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Airlines operating passenger traffic on these routes are Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific.

You can view low-cost flights from Moscow to Hue with a transfer in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City through the online flight search form.

Be careful when planning your trip to Hue by plane. During the wet season, due to rains and fogs, flights here are often canceled. But you can get to Hue not only through the local airport, but also by arriving in Da Nang, which is a 2-hour drive away, and from there take a bus to Hue.

You can get to Hue from the airport either by taxi or by bus. Of course, the first option will be preferable and more comfortable for tourists. The cost of the trip will be approximately 300,000 VND (as you bargain, it can be cheaper).

In addition to a taxi, at the exit from the airport, a bus is waiting for all new arrivals, a trip on which will cost you 30-40,000 dongs.

If you arrived in Da Nang, a taxi to Hue will cost from 800,000 VND to 1,300,000 VND. Better to take a taxi at the counter at the airport.

You can only get there by bus from Da Nang with transfers. First you need to get to Da Nang bus station, and then take a bus to Hue. But this route will be very tiring and long.

By bus

You can get to Hue by bus from any city in Vietnam! Transport in Vietnam is very well developed, choosing a bus trip, you will quickly and economically get to the ancient city.

The most popular bus routes are from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. You can buy a bus ticket to Hue without any problems at absolutely any travel agency in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Phan Thiet and other popular tourist cities.

The cost of the trip from Hanoi to Hue is about $ 25 (12 hours on the way)

From Ho Chi Minh City to Hue - about $ 45 for almost 24 hours).

1. It is best to buy air tickets at least 2 months before the flight, in this case the savings can be up to -25%. Further, the cost rises, and the most expensive tickets are usually sold two weeks before departure.
2. The price can also change up to 68% depending on the availability and size of luggage, the day of the week and the time of day at which the plane flies.
3. Mid-week morning flights are cheaper than Friday nights and weekends.
4. Flights Hanoi → Hue → Hanoi are on average -35% cheaper than two tickets separately. the site recommends its users to buy air tickets in both directions at once.
5. In the low season, airlines and travel agencies often sell discounted and last-minute tickets, hold various promotions and sales.
6. In high season, it is possible to book tickets not only for regular, but also for charter flights in a general package with a vacation ticket. Tickets for such flights can be booked much cheaper than usual.
7. Lowest flight ticket price - January
8. average cost flight tickets Hanoi - Hue is 2129 rbl.

Hue City is the administrative center of Thyathien Hue Province, in the central part of Vietnam. Under the rule of the Nguyen dynasty from 1802-1945, the city was the capital of Vietnam. The territory of the city is located on the plain between the Huong and Bo rivers.

How to get to Hue

Getting bypassing Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City from the CIS and Russia has not yet been possible.

By plane

Not far from Hue, 15 kilometers from the city, there is international Airport Phu Bai. But Hue Airport accepts regular flights only from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Flights are often canceled during the rainy and foggy season. But you can fly to the city, from the city of Hue, it is 2-3 hours away by train or bus.

Several low-cost airlines fly in Vietnam: Viet Jet Air, Cathay Pacific, Jetstar Pacific. Jetstar often runs promotions. We managed to use one of these and fly together from Ho Chi Minh City together and with one piece of luggage for $ 45. If time permits, then it is worth subscribing to the promotions of all low-cost airlines.

It is most convenient to search for the best tickets to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi through search engines. Most often we come across the cheapest tickets on aviasales:

But the world is constantly changing and it is worth checking at least Skyscanner at the same time. At least sometimes it offers the best options.

On the ground

Vietnam has developed Railway and bus service. It is very convenient to search for the schedule and tickets via the Internet:

From Da Nang

Attractions Hue

Hue's architecture combines different trends: royal, religious, traditional with modern and Western. One of the main attractions of the city - a huge one, built in the 19th century and surrounded by a moat and fortress walls, belongs to the cultural values ​​of UNESCO. Inside is really whole city with palaces and temples. Not far from the city are the tombs of the emperors , and . Another significant one is Thienmu Pagoda. It is located on the Hakhe hill, 5 km west of the center of Hue by the Fragrant River. Founded in 1601. Unofficial symbol of the former capital of Vietnam. In 1710, Chu paid for the casting of a huge bell weighing 3285 kg and 2.5 m high. It was considered one of the valuable monuments of that time.

River shore

Climate

Rain season from September to January, the average temperature is 20C, sometimes it can even drop to 9C.

Season 'flood season»From September, October and November. At this time, heavy rainfall and the level of the river rises.

Dry season from February to August. average temperature at this time from 24C to 34C.

why go

Don't miss out in Hue

• Ride a small traditional dragon boat down the Perfume River to the seven-tiered one, climb up to the pagoda and take in the incredible views from the observation decks.
• Explore the ancient ruins of the Imperial Citadel, where the fate of the peoples of Asia was determined just a few centuries ago.
• Walk around the city, bargain at the local market.
• Rent a motorbike or bike and explore the ancient tombs of emperors, rural surroundings, and more.
• Enjoy the local delicacies - banh khoai (spicy pancakes) and banh bot loc boc tom thit (filling of meat and shrimp wrapped in thin rice cakes), which are especially delicious to wash down with the local Hue Yum beer!

Tien Mu Pagoda

Built over 400 years ago, this seven-level beauty is the tallest and most elegant pagoda in Vietnam to this day. picturesquely located on a high hill by the river, 3 kilometers from the city. The pagoda is active, near the pagoda there is a Buddhist monastery and a monastery garden. The entrance to the pagoda is free, you can get there by the river or from the city by bicycle or motorbike.

Tien Mu Pagoda. Photo (photo credit): Eloy César Catalán, Flickr

Fragrant River Cruises

Cruises on - required experience in Hue. Small authentic dragons cruise along the river - boats (which, by the way, at the same time as their tourist destination, often serve as a houseboat for their owners) and excursion boats - larger and more modern.

Renting a small boat costs about $ 10, a large one - about 20. The standard route is to and from the pagoda with the possibility of stopping at the Imperial Citadel (where on the way back from the pagoda you can leave the boat and explore the Imperial Citadel). You can also join organized river cruises.

Dragon boats in Hue. Photo (photo credit): Tom Ballard Travel, Flickr

Imperial citadel

- the main attraction of Hue. In a large area surrounded by high ancient fortress walls, you will find the preserved remains of the ancient imperial city - pedestrian quarters and gardens, ceremonial pavilions and halls, bridges and lakes, residences and palaces. The entrance costs about $ 8, plan to visit the citadel for at least a few hours. The Citadel is open from 6.30 am to 5.30 pm.

Fragment of the Imperial Citadel. Photo (photo credit): Natalie Belikova, FiveStepsPhotoblog

Hue neighborhood

Along the river, 7-16 kilometers from the city, there are ancient complexes surrounded by magnificent parks. Each of the tombs is interesting in its own way, but visiting all the tombs can be an expensive pleasure, since the entrance to each of the tombs costs 5-8 dollars. Therefore, be careful when booking local area tours and long river cruises, as the cost of entering the grounds of the complexes is usually not included in the tours.

The best option for exploring the surrounding area in Hue (extra day) is to rent a motorbike or take a motorcycle tour. So, you can see one or two tombs (choose either Tu Duc or Minh Mang), see the countryside, go to hot springs and / or spend a couple of hours on the picturesque An Beach, which is 13 kilometers from Hue.