Huế

Huế is a major city in central Vietnam. It is the capital and largest city of Thừa Thiên Province in the North Central Region. The city is known for its Imperial City surrounded by moats and canals, which was the former home of the Vietnamese emperor.

The downtown area has a population of 105,564, and the surrounding metropolitan area has a population of 976,629, which is 69% of the population of Thừa Thiên Province.

The city is located close to the coast of the South China Sea, between two lagoons.

Transport
Huế is well connected within its metro area. The city is located on the North-South Railway between Đông Hà and Đà Nẵng, as well as the North-South Highway. The city is near the Hải Vân Pass, a major traffic bottleneck between northern and southern Vietnam.

The city also has ferry access to Đà Nẵng, Cồn Cỏ, and the Paracel Islands.