Explore Vong Canh Hill: The Filming Location of "Blue Eyes"

If there is a place in Hue that can make time seem to stand still, where the soul can find moments of absolute peace and tranquility, for me, it is Vong Canh Hill. This is not a noisy, bustling destination, but a confession of nature, a serene "balcony" for us to quietly admire the eternal beauty of Hue.

Standing on this hill, you will be embraced by a watercolor painting featuring the gentle, winding Perfume River and the Ngu Binh mountain range looming in the early mist. This is also where you can admire a breathtakingly beautiful sunset, a beauty that has become a "specialty" of the Ancient Capital. Perhaps because of the clear, slightly melancholic vibe of this space, director Victor Vu chose this place to capture the first heart-fluttering moments in the movie "Mat Biec" (Dreamy Eyes).

Before starting our journey to find this peaceful haven, let's take note of some important information.

Things to Know:

• Address: 102 Huyen Tran Cong Chua Street, Thuy Bieu Ward, Hue City.
• Opening hours: Free / All day.
• Giá vé Đồi Vọng Cảnh: Free of charge.
• Parking fee: About 5,000 VND/turn. You should prepare some cash for convenience.

1. Guide on Traveling to Hue and Visiting Vong Canh Hill

To make your trip complete, choosing a comfortable mode of transportation will help you conserve your energy for exploring.

1.1 From the center of Hue, how to get to Vong Canh Hill?

• Motorcycle: This is a great choice for you to be proactive with time and fully feel the atmosphere of Hue. If departing from the center of Hue City, you can go along Hoai Thanh Street to Le Ngo Cat Street. Here, you will see Huyen Tran Cong Chua Street; drive straight on this road for about 4km to reach the hill area. Park your bike in the parking area and walk up the hill!
• Taxi/Ride-hailing: Suitable if you are traveling with family or a group of friends. A convenient ride will help everyone conserve their health, especially when traveling with the elderly and young children.

1.2 Convenient Travel to Hue with Queen Cafe Sleeper Bus

For those departing from Hanoi, Da Nang, or Hoi An, Queen Cafe Bus is a sophisticated choice to begin your journey to Hue. The comfortable limousine, with its private cabin, will provide you with moments of relaxation on the road. A special feature is that the car takes you directly to the center of Hue at 7 Doi Cung, very close to Trang Tien Bridge, helping you easily check into your hotel and start your trip with a relaxed and calm mindset.

To help you easily plan and budget for your trip, below is a reference price list for Queen Cafe Bus's main routes to Hue:

📞 For attentive consultation and the fastest ticket booking, you can contact:

• Hotline: 0906.413.468 – 0914.215.809
• Zalo: 0905.746.884 – 0914.215.809
• Website: https://queenbus.com.vn/
• Fanpage: Queen Cafe Open Bus

2. When is the Best Time to Visit Vong Canh Hill?

Every moment at Vong Canh Hill carries its own unique beauty, but there are two times that I believe will leave the deepest impressions on you.

2.1 Early morning (5:30 AM – 7:30 AM)

Try waking up really early once, when the city is still fast asleep. The space on the hill at this time is so quiet that you can hear the pine leaves rustling in the morning wind, and the birds chirping to welcome the new day. A thin layer of mist spreading over the Huong River creates a magical, poetic scene. This is an ideal time for you to breathe in the fresh air and find balance for your soul.

2.2 Late afternoon (4:30 PM – 6:00 PM)

This is the moment when Vong Canh Hill becomes most charming. The sun slowly lowers, dyeing a whole patch of sky and the river surface with brilliant colors, gradually changing from yellow-orange to pink-purple and then fading behind the mountains. Witnessing this miraculous transitional moment, all worries seem to disappear, leaving only a feeling of peace and gratitude for the beauty of nature.

Times to reconsider:

• Harsh midday sun: The hill is quite open with little shade, and the sweltering air will affect your sightseeing experience.
• Stormy season (September – December): The road up the hill can be slippery, and thick fog will severely limit visibility.

3. What Does Vong Canh Hill Have? Top 4 Unmissable Experiences

So what exactly does this Hue tourist destinations have that makes people linger so much? It's not just the beautiful scenery, but experiences with deep spiritual value.

3.1 Capture the dreamy Hue in your sight

From the top of the hill, you will have a panoramic view, admiring the Perfume River winding softly around the foot of Ngoc Tran mountain. A bit further, you can recognize the mossy tiled roofs of the Nguyen Dynasty tombs such as Tu Duc Tomb and Dong Khanh Tomb, hidden among the green tree canopies.

3.2 Stroll through the pine forest – A nostalgic cinematic space

The pine forest on Vong Canh Hill is exactly the place to create romantic frames. Stroll on the red dirt trail, listen to the whispering pines, and let the golden sunlight pierce through the leaves to shine on your shoulders.

• "Outfit" suggestions: For beautiful photos, choose elegantly colored clothes (white, beige, pastel) or those with a vintage touch. The beauty of the outfit will blend perfectly with the deep green of the pines and the sunlight, creating a harmonious and poetic whole.

3.3 Picnic and moments of tranquility

Turn your trip into a more poetic experience with a small picnic. Prepare a mat, some light snacks, a thermos of hot tea, and maybe a good book. Sit under the pine canopy, enjoy a melodious Trinh Cong Son music playlist, and let your soul relax.

Note: 

A beautiful gesture! Let's work together to preserve the pristine beauty of the hill by picking up all your trash before leaving.

3.4 Artistic "Photo Hunting"

For photography enthusiasts, Vong Canh Hill is a priceless "film set".

Photography tips:

• equipment: You should bring a telephoto lens (70-200mm) to capture close-ups of dragon boats on the river or distant architectural details of the tombs.
• Composition: Apply the rule of thirds with the horizon when shooting the sunset to give the photo depth.
• settings: Use aperture priority mode (A/Av) to blur the background for portraits in the pine forest, or shutter priority mode (S/Tv) to "freeze" the moment the sun touches the horizon.

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4. What to Eat After Visiting Vong Canh Hill Hue?

After enjoying the poetic scenery of the Perfume River and Ngu Mountain, do not forget to make time for the delicate culinary journey of the Ancient Capital. From Vong Canh Hill, you can easily find Hue specialty dishes that make up the charm of Hue cuisine.

Here are a few suggestions you should try:

• Cơm hến (Baby basket clam rice): A signature dish, a blend of many flavors: the sweetness of stir-fried baby clams, the slight crunchiness of roasted peanuts and pork rinds, intertwined with the aroma of herbs and pungent shrimp paste.
• Bánh bèo (Steamed water fern cake) Small, lovely bowls of cake made from pure white rice flour, topped with a layer of orange-red dried shrimp and crispy pork fat. When eaten with sweet and sour dipping sauce, everything creates a very harmonious and elegant flavor.
• Nam cake: Wrapped in green phrynium leaves, this cake has a mild flavor. The thin, smooth cake layer, lightly scented with leaves, leaves a sweet, easy-to-eat aftertaste.
• Chè Huế (Hue sweet soup): The world of Hue sweet soup is extremely diverse, from refreshing types like lotus seeds and mung beans to the unique roasted pork wrapped in cassava flour sweet soup (chè bột lọc heo quay). Each type brings its own distinct flavor, highly worth exploring.

5. Reference Some Other Attractions Near Vong Canh Hill

On the poetic road leading to Vong Canh Hill, it seems the ground beneath your feet is a realm of memories, where the air still lingers with whispers of the past. Allow yourself to slow down, to listen and visit architectural works where time has stood still.

5.1 Tu Duc Tomb

This is not merely a tomb, but the dreamland of a king with a poet's soul. Tu Duc Tomb welcomes you with absolute silence, with the whispering pines like a confession, and the lake reflecting the sky and clouds. With every step on the small path, crossing the curved bridges, you will feel your soul cleansed, becoming light and peaceful.

5.2 Minh Mang Tomb

If Tu Duc Tomb is a deep, resonant low note, Minh Mang Tomb is a magnificent symphony between heaven and earth. Here, majesty and human philosophy are portrayed through perfectly symmetrical architectural lines. The straight sacred axis is like a pathway into eternity, where every structure and every tree trunk follows a profound cosmological order, making people reflect on a golden era.

5.3 Khai Dinh Tomb

Prepare to be overwhelmed by an unprecedented artistic masterpiece. Khai Dinh Tomb is like a precious royal jewelry box, where tens of thousands of sparkling ceramic and crystal pieces silently tell a story of East-West intersection. Light and color dance on every wall, creating a splendid, magical space, a testament to the talent and boundless creativity of the artisans of yesteryear.

6. Important Notes to Remember When Visiting Vong Canh Hill

• Clothing: Prioritize sneakers or flat shoes for easy walking on the hilly terrain. The temperature on the hill drops quite quickly after sunset; a light jacket will be very useful.
• essentials: Sunscreen, insect repellent, drinking water, and some light snacks.
• Safety: Drive carefully on steep sections. Absolutely do not light spontaneous campfires to protect the precious pine forest.
• equipment: Make sure your phone and camera are fully charged, because every corner of Vong Canh Hill can bring you endless inspiration.

7. In Conclusion

Vong Canh Hill is not just a destination, but a journey to find inner peace. It is a place for us to temporarily put aside our worries, to listen, to feel, and to see Hue's profound and rustic beauty.

Hopefully, these detailed and dedicated sharings will help you have a truly meaningful trip. Plan it out, perhaps starting by booking a smooth Queen Cafe Bus ride, and come to write your own story with this poetic hill.

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