ancient ruins
Imperial City of Huế (Hoàng thành Huế)
The walled fortress and former seat of the Nguyen Dynasty emperors, containing palaces, temples, and gardens within its moated walls.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Hương Thủy
Thừa Thiên Huế Province, Vietnam · Asia
About Hương Thủy
Hương Thủy is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Huế, 58km from Hai Van Pass.
Hương Thủy is in Thừa Thiên Huế Province, Vietnam, with about 95,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Huế, about 7 km away.
Hương Thủy is a ward of Huế, Vietnam.
On 16 June 2025, the Standing Committee of the National Assembly of Vietnam issued Resolution No. 1675/NQ-UBTVQH15 on the reorganization of commune-level administrative units of Huế in 2025. Under the resolution, the entire natural area and population of Thủy Lương Ward, Thủy ChâuRead more
Ward, and Thủy Tân Commune, all formerly part of Hương Thủy town, were merged to form a new ward named Hương Thủy.
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What is there to see near Hương Thủy?
Within an hour or so of Hương Thủy: Imperial City of Huế (Hoàng thành Huế) (8 km), Hue Royal Tombs (10 km), Hai Van Tunnel (53 km), Hai Van Pass (58 km).
Are there any good drives near Hương Thủy?
The nearest famous roads are Hai Van Pass.
Where is Hương Thủy?
Hương Thủy is in Thừa Thiên Huế Province, Vietnam, about 7 km from Huế.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 95,299
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Vietnam
- Region
- Thừa Thiên Huế Province
- Timezone
- Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
- Coordinates
- 16.4218, 107.6400
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Worth the detour from Hương Thủy
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
Hue Royal Tombs
Elaborate mausoleums of the Nguyen Dynasty emperors scattered along the Perfume River, each reflecting its builder's personality and taste.
10 km · about 20 min drive
tunnel
Hai Van Tunnel
At 6.28 km the longest road tunnel in Southeast Asia, burrowing beneath the Hai Van Pass to link Hue and Da Nang. Take it one way and drive the historic pass the other.
53 km · about 60 min drive
famous road
Hai Van Pass
A stunning 21-kilometer mountain pass on Vietnam's central coast rising 500 meters above the South China Sea.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Hương Thủy
- 53 kmHai Van TunnelAt 6.28 km the longest road tunnel in Southeast Asia, burrowing beneath the Hai Van Pass to link Hue and Da Nang. Take it one way and drive the historic pass the other.
- 58 kmHai Van PassA stunning 21-kilometer mountain pass on Vietnam's central coast rising 500 meters above the South China Sea.
- 61 kmGolden Bridge, Bà Nà Hills150-metre pedestrian bridge held by two giant stone hands at 1,400 metres above Da Nang, reached by cable car.
- 74 kmDragon Bridge (Cau Rong)Da Nang's golden steel dragon arches 666 m across the Han River and breathes real fire and water on weekend nights: one of Vietnam's most theatrical drives.
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