Lebadang Memory Space in Hue: The Art Museum in Nature

The exterior of the main exhibition building at Lebadang Memory Space in Hue, Vietnam
During my recent trip to Hue, I set out to explore different attractions after seeing the city’s popular UNESCO sites. The Lebadang Memory Space was one of those ...
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An Dinh Palace in Hue: Home of Vietnam’s Last Emperor

The front of An Dinh Palace in Hue, with two Vietnamese locals in purple Ao Dais and conical hats taking photos nearby
The An Dinh Palace is one of the lesser-visited UNESCO sites in Hue. I recently spent some time in Hue, and I visited the palace while exploring the ...
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Thien Mu Pagoda: Hue’s UNESCO Site on the Perfume River

Green grass and blue skies on the grounds of Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue, Vietnam
The Thien Mu Pagoda (Celestial Lady Pagoda) is one of UNESCO’s Complex of Hue Monuments. The pagoda is on top of Ha Khe Hill, right along the Perfume ...
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Tu Duc Tomb in Hue: Visitor Guide and Tips

The entrance to Tu Duc tomb in Hue, Vietnam.
I visited all three of Hue’s most popular royal tombs in one day, starting with Khai Dinh, then Minh Mang, and ending with Tu Duc tomb. As I ...
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Minh Mang Tomb in Hue: Visitor Guide and Tips

A local Vietnamese in a conical hat coming down the stairs of a building at Minh Mang's tomb in Hue, Vietnam
I visited three of the most popular royal tombs on a recent visit to Hue: Khai Dinh, Tu Duc, and Minh Mang. I stayed near the center of ...
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Khai Dinh Tomb in Hue: Visitor Guide and Tips

Stone statues on the grounds of Khai Dinh tomb in Hue, Vietnam
The Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh is one of the three most popular and well-maintained royal tombs in Hue. The others are the tombs of Minh Mang and ...
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Hue Imperial City: Practical Guide for First-Time Visitors

Outside the Meridian Gate at Hue Imperial City
The Imperial City is arguably the biggest reason to visit Hue. It is part of the city’s UNESCO Complex of Hue Monuments and is the centerpiece attraction. I ...
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An Bang Beach in Hoi An: Where to Swim, Stay, and Eat

Tourists on An Bang Beach, looking north along the coast toward Da Nang.
An Bang Beach is one of the reasons I like visiting Hoi An. It is by far Hoi An’s best and most convenient beach. And even though parts ...
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Is Da Nang Worth Visiting? A Local’s Review After 8 Years

Sunset over the Han River in Da Nang, with mountains in the distance and buildings with neon lights.
Da Nang has changed a lot since I first moved here in 2018. But in many ways, it’s stayed exactly the same. It was a bit of a ...
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Is Hoi An Worth Visiting? A Local’s Guide for 2026

Boats on the Thu Bon River in Hoi An Old Town.
I’ve visited Hoi An dozens of times and continue to visit nearly every week. I’m either trying a new restaurant or coffee shop, weaving through the rice fields ...
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