Hue | Hoi An | My Son | Perfume Pagoda | Hoa Lu | Tra Vinh  Hue Known as the Purple City, this previous imperial capital reflects the former glory of Vietnam better than any other place. Sights include temples and tombs as well as an ancient citadel on the left bank of the Perfume River.  World Heritage Site  Hoi An Well-preserved Asian trading port with a centuries-old history. Many small restaurants and shops. Good beach nearby. One hour from Danang. Overnight recommended. World Heritage Site   My Son In the past, the most important Cham sanctuary, to a large extent destroyed but still recommended for its atmosphere and beautiful location. Half-day excursion from Danang or Hoi An.  World Heritage Site  Perfume Pagoda Complex of pagodas and shrines in a tranquil setting. It takes an interesting one-hour boat trip and a demanding few-hours climb to get to the actual temples, although just a short walk also makes this a pleasant day out in the countryside. One-day excursion from Hanoi.  Hoa Lu Previous capital city established around 1000 AD. Features two stunning temples. One-day excursion from Hanoi, easily combined with Tam Coc.  Tra Vinh Remote yet interesting province in the Mekong Delta because of its numerous Khmer pagodas, not found anywhere else in the country. Two hours from Cantho.