Thuan An

Hue

City of Ghosts in Hue in Vietnam is located in the village of An Bang, Phu Vang district of Thua Thien Hue province.  The history of the city of ghosts in Hue began in the early 1990s when An Bang was a modest fishing village. But in 1990, when the State began to allow Vietnamese people living in the United States to send money to help their families in Vietnam.  These tombs in Hue have all styles of Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism, Islam... which were built by the money of overseas children to express their filial piety to the ancestors. Due to the lack of local planning, there are many tombs covering a thousand square meters / each. In a short time, the ancient sand dunes were covered by the graves. #Culture
The City of Ghosts. Not your normal tourist destination you would think. About a 40 minute drive from Hue this cemetery is one of the most amazing things to see in the area. There are around 200 tombs in this cemetery alone, all of which cost in the region of $50,000 USD.  Now compare that to the average annual income of $2000 per person in this village and you wonder how they could afford such extravagant tombs.
We took a traditional boat to the Perfume Pagoda.  It is tradition that only women oar the boats.
One of my favorite pictures ever.  I love the mist, the mountains, the perfect reflection, the tradition clothing, the shrimp basket.

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Top hotels in Thuan An

Melia Vinpearl Hue

Melia Vinpearl Hue

5 out of 5
50A Hung Vuong Hue
The price is €77 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
€77
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
highly recommend

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Melia Vinpearl Hue
Hotel Saigon Morin

Hotel Saigon Morin

4 out of 5
30 Le Loi Street Hue
Stay at this spa hotel in Hue. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (767 reviews)
Too wet to swim and pool was freezing. Loved the whole experience there. The spa treatments were good as well

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Hotel Saigon Morin
Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel

Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel

5 out of 5
02 Le Loi Street, Vinh Ninh Ward, 4 Hue
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (306 reviews)
A beautiful and charming hotel. The room was spacious and spotlessly clean. The breakfast was excellent with a wide range of cuisines and lots of fresh fruit. The staff were wonderful too.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel
Elegant Hotel

Elegant Hotel

3 out of 5
60 Nguyen Tri Phuong, Phu Hoi, Hue Hue
The price is €31 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
€31
11 Apr - 12 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hue. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Hue Night Walking Street and Nguyen ...
9/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
Clean and spacious room. Staff is very friendly. Good location for getting around.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Elegant Hotel
Indochine Palace

Indochine Palace

5 out of 5
105A Hung Vuong Street Hue
The price is €58 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
€58
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Hue. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (663 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay. Staff so helpful with special thanks to Kha who went above and beyond, helping with taxis and restaurant suggestions… would thoroughly recommend

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Indochine Palace
Magnolia Boutique Hue

Magnolia Boutique Hue

3 out of 5
10 Tran Huu Duc, An Dong ward Hue
The price is €27 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
€27
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hue. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions An Dinh Palace and Hue Night Walking Street are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
We had an excellent 2 night stay at the Magnolia Boutique Hotel. The staff were very friendly, the breakfast was delicious and the lobby was beautiful. There are some restaurants around the hotel so we found our room a bit noisy at night, but nothing a pair of ear plugs couldn’t solve.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Magnolia Boutique Hue
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Other neighbourhoods around Thuan An

Villagers of Sinh Village washing their fishing nets

Dương Nỗ

If you're spending some time in Dương Nỗ, Thanh Tien Paper Flower Village and Perfume River are top sights worth seeing.

Dương Nỗ
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Phú Thượng

Phú Thượng might not have many top sights, but Con Hen and Dong Ba Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Phú Thượng
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Thủy Vân

While Thủy Vân isn't home to many top sights, Con Hen and Hue Night Walking Street are some notable places to visit nearby.

Thủy Vân
Aerial view of Thien Mu Pagoda is one of the ancient pagoda in Hue city.It is located on the banks of the Perfume River in Vietnam's historic city of Hue.

Vỹ Dạ

If you're spending some time in Vỹ Dạ, Con Hen and Perfume River are top sights worth seeing.

Vỹ Dạ
Wonderful view of the Thai Hoa palace in the Imperial City with the Purple Forbidden City within the Citadel in Hue, Vietnam. Imperial Royal Palace of Nguyen dynasty in Hue. Hue is a popular

Xuân Phú

While Xuân Phú may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hue Night Walking Street and Dong Ba Market.

Xuân Phú
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Thuận Lộc

Thuận Lộc might not have many top sights, but Perfume River and Museum of Royal Antiquities are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Thuận Lộc


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