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Royal Tombs (Hue)
Tumbas reales (Hue)
Royal Tombs (Hue) — just 6 km (4 mi) outside the city of Hue, the first of 7 royal tombs of Nguyen emperors can be found, the Royal Tomb of Tu Duc. These UNESCO World Heritage Sites are nestled within the forests outside Hue. Some tombs are well preserved, while others are in ruins, damaged during the Tet Offensive of the Vietnam/American War. Other notable tombs along this route include the Tomb of Thieu Tri, the Tomb of Khai Dinh, the Tomb of Dong Khanh, and the Tomb of Gia Long. You can take a boat tour along the Perfume River to see these tombs, rent a motorbike, or take a bus tour. Almost all tours will take you to the Royal Tomb of Tu Duc, which is one of the grandest and most impressive of all the tombs.