Visitor information

Hue Department of Tourist Guides. Hue Department of Tourist Guides offers the best online information for up-to-date pricing (ticket prices are reviewed annually) and events throughout the year in the city. It's also a handy reference when preplanning which tombs to visit, including the dates and locations of current restoration work. The center also has a small tourist office where you can buy discounted tickets for three or more sites, book tours, or arrange for knowledgeable guides; it's a far safer bet than hiring someone through your guesthouse or off the street. Their office in Hue is located inside the Hue Monuments Conservation Center. 23 Tong Duy Tan St., Hue, Thua Thien-Hue. 0234/351–3818; www.hueworldheritage.org.vn.

Hue Tourism Information and Promotion Center. While other tourist offices are private companies, this center is under the management of Thua Thien Hue Province's Department of Tourism. They provide complimentary maps, tour brochures, and guidebooks focused on Hue, and welcome the chance to give you tips on sights, food, and transportation. Staff speaks English and Japanese. 4 Hoang Hoa Tham St., Hue, Thua Thien-Hue. 0234/382--8282.