Hue, Vietnam is the home of the Forbidden Purple City - the Citadel, bombed out in the Tet Offensive during the war, there has been much rebuilding. Take a ride up river to a peaceful monastery, some imperial tombs, and craft villages where incense sticks and classic conical hats are made by hand in small family operations. Stay at La Residence in town and eat at Les Jardins de la Carambole and Ancient Hue.