Though seemingly inconspicuous by the fragrance river, the surviving imperial citadel and the grand imperial tomb along the riverbank of Xianghe reveal its illustrious history as the former capital of three Vietnamese dynasties. Hue is the capital of Thua Thien Hue province, located in central Vietnam, 654 kilometers north of Hanoi, and 1071 kilometers south of Ho Chi Minh City. Bounded by the Truong Son mountain range to the west and 8 kilometers east of the sea, Hue covers an area of 150 square kilometers with a population of approximately 200,000. From the 17th century to the 1940s, Hue served as the imperial capital of the old Nguyen, Tay Son Nguyen, and New Nguyen feudal dynasties, representing Vietnam’s three ancient capitals. Recognized by the United Nations for its ancient history and well-preserved architecture, Hue has been designated as a “World Cultural Heritage” site. Hue is a beautiful city divided by the winding and clear Xiang River into the northern and southern districts. The northern district comprises the old imperial city and the traditional commercial area, while the southern district is dedicated to culture and tourism. Basic information about Hue: Name: Hue City Layout: Consists of areas on the north and south banks of the Xiang River Area: 150 square kilometers Population: Approximately 200,000 Area code: 054 Location: 654 kilometers north of Hanoi, 1071 kilometers south of Ho Chi Minh City, bordered by the Truong Son mountain range to the west, and 8 kilometers east of the sea.