Place to visit
Huế citadel, Vietnam: what it is and when to go
Huế citadel is a citadel (Kinh thành Huế) in Vietnam (Huế). Interests: History. The best time to visit is February to April and October to November. In June there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 01. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Vietnam: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Citadel · History
- Local name
- Kinh thành Huế
- Where
- Vietnam
- Best time
- February to April and October to November.
- Nearest airport
- DAD Da Nang, 82 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 16.47677, 107.57265
What it is and where
Huế citadel is a citadel (Kinh thành Huế) in Vietnam (Huế). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Vietnam: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Huế, where this site lists 17 more places to see, 1.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 16.47677, 107.57265; the nearest main airport is Da Nang International Airport (DAD, Da Nang), 82 km as the crow flies. How to get around Vietnam (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Vietnam. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Huế citadel is February to April and October to November.
- JanPossible11:07
- FebBest time11:28
- MarBest time11:53
- AprBest time12:22
- MayPossible12:46
- JunPossible12:59
- JulPossible12:54
- AugPossible12:33
- SepPossible12:05
- OctBest time11:37
- NovBest time11:13
- DecPossible11:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 01. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Vietnam in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Vietnam
To enter Vietnam there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Vietnam checklist. Currency: Vietnamese dong (VND); plugs: Type A, C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz (the Spanish two-pin plug usually works); emergencies: 113 police · 115 ambulance · 114 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Imperial City of HuếWalled enclosure within the citadel of Huế, Vietnam1.0 km
- Hue Royal Antiquities MuseumMuseum1.2 km
- Diem Phung Thi art foundationMuseum2.1 km
- Báo Quốc TempleBuddhist temple in Vietnam2.6 km
- Redemptorist ChurchChurch in Huế, Vietnam3.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Vietnam guide.
More in Vietnam: History
- Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng National Park: national park in Vietnam
- Citadel of the Hồ Dynasty: UNESCO World Heritage site in Thanh Hóa, Vietnam
- Mỹ Sơn archaeological site: Vietnamese world heritage site with over 100 Cham Hindu monument ruins
- Củ Chi tunnels: network of underground tunnels used by Viet Cong soldiers during combat
- Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long: old imperial citadel in Hanoi, Vietnam
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: national mausoleum in Hanoi, Vietnam
Every Vietnam place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Huế citadel?
It is a citadel (Kinh thành Huế in the local language) in Vietnam. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Vietnam: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Huế citadel?
February to April and October to November. In June there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 01.
How do you get to Huế citadel?
The nearest main airport is Da Nang International Airport (DAD), 82 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Vietnam is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Vietnam map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Imperial City of Huế, Hue Royal Antiquities Museum, Diem Phung Thi art foundation. The rest is in the Vietnam guide.
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