Ancient Hue Garden Houses

Deep, molasses-coloured wood fills the Garden Houses, the largest of which houses the restaurant. Decorated with lacqured furnishings, antique panels and soft lanterns, it serves modern reinventions of the Emperor's iconic banquets. Enjoy a mixture of Asian and European dishes alongside the international wine list. The pool has pride of place in the gardens and the calming spa provides the therapy of your choice. As the sunset turns the river a shade of gold, sip on a cocktail from the Lounge Bar.

In total, the ancient wooden houses have eight rooms, all of which are authentic mimics of bygone Hue. Each room has a King-sized bed draped in silk, striking decor that illustrate the theme (from royal dress to paintings of characters from Hue's greatest poetry), and a large bathroom - some even with a Jacuzzi. The rooms were all influenced by Feng Shui, evoking a pleasing sense of harmony. A number of rooms have a kitchen and dining area for added privacy and each has a terrace.

There is much to discover in Hue, from the auspicious tombs of Emperors to the soaring pagodas. Get to know the city's artistic side with a bamboo paper craft workshop, see the art of silk embroidery at the XQ Historical Village, and peruse the Museum of Royal Antiquities. Let your curiosity lead you on a bicycle ride past lakes of lotus blossoms and aged temples to Tay Ho Village where you'll learn to make the famous conical hats.