The Atlas Obscura Guide To Huế

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Huế, Vietnam

Updated June 16, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Huế

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Huế, Vietnam

Thien Mu Pagoda

Giant pagoda houses the car that drove Thích Quảng Đức to his death by self-immolation.

Inside the Tiger Arena.

Huế, Vietnam

Hổ Quyền (Tiger Arena)

Perhaps the only one of its kind, the nearly-forgotten site once held mortal (and rigged) gladiatorial games between tigers and imperial war elephants.

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The Tomb of Nguyen Emperor Khai Dinh

An extravagant monument to an extravagantly unpopular Emperor.

3 miles from Huế

Grave in An Bang Cemetery

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An Bang Cemetery

A cityscape of burial tombs that you can easily lose yourself in.

17 miles from Huế

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