Why Visit Hue And The Imperial City? Our Honest Review & Recommendations
Is the Imperial City of Hue a must-see masterpiece or a "skip-it" tourist trap? We spent a full week slow-travelling through Hue during Tet 2026 to uncover the reality behind the mixed reviews. From the quiet corners of the Imperial City to the bustling (yet beautiful) vibe of the Perfume River during Lunar New Year, we’re sharing what it’s actually like to be here when the rest of the world says "everything is closed." What we cover in this video: - The Tet Reality: Does the city really shut down, or is that just a myth? - Crowds vs. Calm: Our experience navigating the Citadel during Vietnam's biggest holiday. - The Admission Debate: Is the 200,000 VND ($8 USD) entry fee actually worth it in 2026? - The "Slow" Vibe: Why spending a week here changed our perspective on Hue. 00:45 Train to Hue 1:17 Mondial Hotel 3:00 What Is Hue Like During Tet 5:05 Perfume River Promenade 5:57 Bridge To Dong Ba Market 7:28 Crossing The Street In Vietnam 9:13 Sunset And Lights At The River 11:36 Tour & Review Of The Imperial City 18:55 Truth About Hue We are Andrea and Keith, the No Fly Zone Nomads. We’ve retired early, sold it all, and are now slow-travelling the world - entirely without flying. If you value honest, flight-free travel insights, hit SUBSCRIBE to join our journey! #noflyzonenomads #retirementlife #nomadlife #slowtravel #genx #cruiselife #traintravel #southeastasia #canada #cruise #train #retirementtravel #retired #vietnam #imperialcity #hue #tet