Hue is located in Thua Thien prefecture and is in the central part of Vietnam.

It is located 660 km from Ha Noi.

Places of interest in Hue are, on the north side of the river, the Citadel, the centre of the historic city.

Most of Hu's important monuments, temples, and pagodas are found in this area.

Hu's most outstanding attractions are the royal citadel, an imperial city and the emperor's tombs.

Hu's complex of monuments are listed among the UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.