Budget-Friendly Hue Trip: 3 Smart Tips

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3 TIPS FOR A MORE BUDGET-FRIENDLY HUE TRIP

March and April are the most beautiful months in Hue – let's plan a trip there on a shoestring budget!

1. Travel by Car:

Round-trip flights to Hue currently cost around 2.5 to 2.8 million VND per person. Flying is definitely expensive. Consider a sleeper bus instead. Tickets cost approximately 450,000 to 600,000 VND per person each way, depending on the bus company and service. You can travel overnight and arrive in the morning.

Savings: 3-4 times the cost of flying

2. Buy Combo Tickets for Attractions:

Hue has many meticulously preserved historical sites, and entrance fees are generally quite high (but worth it!). If you plan to visit the Imperial Citadel and the tombs, buying a combo ticket will save you tens of thousands of VND per person. Combo tickets are valid for two days.

Savings: 80,000 VND/person (3-site combo) or 120,000 VND/person (4-site combo)

3. Eat at Local Restaurants:

Hue boasts many delicious local specialties, and food is generally inexpensive. However, restaurants can be pricier and not necessarily tastier.

Here's a list of local eateries I recommend:

* Breads: O Lé, Bà Đỏ's Restaurant, Quán Chi, Chị Huệ's Pressed Bread, Mệ Kéo's Beef Noodle Soup…
* Sweet Soups (Chè): Mợ Tôn Đích's Chè, Hẻm Chè…
* Salty Coffee: Cafe Muối (142 Đặng Thái Thân)
* Bánh mì: O Tho's Bánh mì

Some restaurants I've tried and enjoyed: Quán Hạnh, CHẠN, Quán Hạnh Crab Noodle Soup, Gạo.

Thanks to Hà Mốc for the photos and information

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