Vong Canh Hill – The Eyes Of Hue

Introduction

Vong Canh Hill Hue has a harmonious appearance between trees, mountains, and rivers. Traveling to Vong Canh Hill, no matter what time of day, you will bring home very chilled photos.

Vong Canh Hill Hue, Vietnam is a definite attraction you must visit when traveling to the ancient capital. This place possesses perfect beauty, among clouds and sky, rivers, mountains, and trees. Not only that but Vong Canh Hill is also known as the most beautiful place to enjoy the sunset in Hue.

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Vong Canh Hill Location

Mention about famous tourist attractions in Hue, many people will probably immediately think of the Perfume River, Hue Citadel, Truong Tien Bridge, or Thien Mu Pagoda.

But few people know that there is a place known as “the eyes of the ancient capital“, that is Vong Canh Hill Hue. This picturesque hill is located at 102 Huyen Tran Cong Chua Street, Thuy Bieu Commune, about 7km south of the city center.

Direction to get to this beautiful hill

Not too far from the center of Hue City, the way to Vong Canh Hill is also very easy. So you have many options to come here. In particular, motorbikes are the means of choice for many tourists.

If starting from the center of Hue city, you can go along Hoai Thanh street to Le Ngo Cat road. at the end of Le Ngo Cat, you will see Huyen Tran Cong Chua road, drive straight on this road for about 4km to the hill area. You park your vehicles in the parking area and then walk up the hill!

The best time to visit Vong Canh Hill

The entire hill area is covered with green trees. Therefore, when coming here, the first impression of visitors is freshness and comfort at any time of the day. It can be seen that you can come to Vong Canh Hill Hue at any time. But to hunt fabulous photos, the sunrise or sunset will be ideal times.

In the morning, the temperature here is a bit chilly, the surrounding scenery is covered with a light mist. In particular, the sunrise at Vong Canh Hill in Hue is extremely beautiful. Having a chance to enjoy the beginning of a new day on the high hill will bring you many interesting experiences!

If you are a fan of romance, you should not miss the opportunity to admire the sunset on the top of Vong Canh hill Hue! The best time to watch the sunset here is around 5 pm. At this time, the sun begins to fall, disappearing behind the pine trees creating a very romantic scene. It will be tender and peaceful when you are here with your sweetheart.

What makes Vong Canh Hill attractive?

Charming natural scenery

Still keeping the quiet and peaceful look as people know about Hue, so Vong Canh Hill is an ideal stopover to relax, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

As you know, this attraction was the sightseeing place of the Nguyen Dynasty’s emperors. Not every place was visited by the emperors, because it was necessary to possess a very special natural landscape to be able to catch the king’s eyes.

That’s right, having the opportunity to come here, you can imagine the amazing beauty of Vong Canh hill Hue. It’s no exaggeration of this place has a beautiful scene worthy of Da Lat.

On the hill, it is easy to observe the 4-season fruit gardens. Interspersed are the ancient color of the temple roof and the ancient mausoleums. It is impossible not to mention the shady pine trees, making the climate here so cool.

In particular, standing from the top of the hill, you can see a corner of the gentle Perfume River. This is indeed the ideal view for you to fully enjoy the immense and warm beauty of Hue.

Admire the fabulous sunset

The most special “specialty” on the hill is the sunset. When the sunset gradually falls, the space here becomes strangely quiet, only the light color of sunlight crept through each piece of foliage, reflecting the glittering light in the distance.

Everything is dyed a sad red, making this moment truly unforgettable. Don’t hesitate to bring your camera up to check in some great pictures!

Enjoy the cool climate on Vong Canh Hill

Unlike the hot, dry weather in the city center, Vong Canh Hill has a very cool climate. Not many people know, so the scenery at Vong Canh Hill is still quite rustic.

This place possesses quite rich vegetation, covered with trees all year round, like a giant air purifier. That’s why this is a place to avoid the heat of the locals.

A great place to hunt beautiful photos

With charming natural scenery, rivers, mountains, and cool trees, this place has countless virtual check-in corners for you to freely capture. Every corner here is an endless inspiration for photographers from amateur to professional. You just need to stand in and there are “dozens” of beautiful photos brought to Facebook!

You can choose a romantic pine hill background or choose a dreamy Perfume River frame in the sunset. The secret to a better photo is to choose a slightly vintage clothing color tone, which will suit the scene here very well!

Ideal place for picnics

An activity not to be missed when visiting Vong Canh hill is camping! If a day’s experience here is not enough, let’s set up a tent and spend the night here with your “friends”.

And to make the atmosphere more exciting, it is impossible without singing, dancing, and playing. Don’t forget to bring food and drinks if you plan to camp here! In particular, before leaving, do not forget to clean up, leaving only “footprints”.

Some famous attractions nearby Vong Canh Hill Hue

Tu Duc Tomb

Only 1km from Vong Canh hill, Tu Duc Tomb is a place of worship for the 4th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty. This place has an ancient appearance, in harmony with the majestic natural scenery, which will definitely be a memorable highlight in your journey of discovery.

Khai Dinh Tomb

Although this is the smallest, it is the most magnificent as the mausoleums of other emperors. Khai Dinh Tomb makes visitors “admire” the meticulous and elaborate decorative motifs. This is an architectural work with the interference between two cultures, that is the West and the East. Typically the details of the ceiling painting, the walls as well as the bronze statue of the Khai Dinh emperor.

Minh Mang Tomb

This is a miniature corner of Confucian culture. Minh Mang Tomb is located in a prime location on Cam Khe mountain. This is the royal tomb with the most unique architecture under the Nguyen Dynasty. The scenery here is surrounded by green trees, leaning against a solid mountain, with incredible peace. All of this depicts a beautiful natural scene that makes anyone passing by stop and admire!