Hue Night Walk: Lim Wood Bridge, Nguyen Dinh Chieu Pedestrian Street and Hai Ba Trung Street, Route and Pick-Up Points
A one-way evening route along the south bank of the Perfume River, from Nguyen Dinh Chieu pedestrian street to Hai Ba Trung Street, with car meeting points at both ends.
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The park strip along the south bank of the Perfume River, from the foot of Truong Tien Bridge to Phu Xuan Bridge, together with the Hai Ba Trung commercial street, has created one of the most open and modern evening walking routes in central Hue. Rather than parking the car in one spot and then retracing your steps on tired legs, you can follow a one-way walk of about 1.8 km. It starts at Nguyen Dinh Chieu pedestrian street, runs down onto the Lim wood bridge close to the water, then turns up into the night-time streets of Hai Ba Trung, where the car collects you at the end.
A one-way 1.8 km walk along the south bank, with no return to the car
Families who stroll along the Perfume River often make the same mistake: they leave the car at the foot of Truong Tien Bridge, walk along the river as far as Phu Xuan Bridge, then have to walk all the way back in the heat. A route planned as one continuous line, from the riverbank into the shopping street, lets you see several different areas without covering the same ground twice:
- Stage 1 – Foot of Truong Tien Bridge to Nguyen Dinh Chieu pedestrian street (400 metres): Start at 18:00 in the park under the south-bank end of Truong Tien Bridge to watch the steel arches change colour, with their lights reflected on the surface of the Perfume River. Then stroll along Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, shaded by mature trees.
- Stage 2 – Walk on the Lim wood bridge at the water’s edge (450 metres): From Nguyen Dinh Chieu pedestrian street, take the path down to the Lim wood bridge. The 4-metre-wide bridge is paved entirely in lim wood and winds along the water. It has lights set under the handrails and benches where you can rest and enjoy the breeze.
- Stage 3 – Across Ly Tu Trong Park to Le Loi Street (350 metres): At the end of the bridge, walk up into Ly Tu Trong Park in front of the Quoc Hoc monument and the Quoc Hoc High School in Hue. The school gate is painted deep red, and it looks good under the evening lights for photographs.
- Stage 4 – Night-time shopping and dining on Hai Ba Trung Street (600 metres): From Ly Tu Trong Park, cross Le Loi Street and walk along Hai Ba Trung Street for a light snack, a coffee, or an evening film before heading back to your hotel by car.
Street performances, sketching and food along the night route
Each part of this 1.8 km route has its own rhythm of cultural life, which suits both families with older relatives and groups of young friends:
- On Nguyen Dinh Chieu pedestrian street and the Lim wood bridge: As a guide, every night from 17:30 to 22:00, the area has stalls selling Hue handicrafts (conical hats, silk fans, brocade bags and agarwood), artists who draw portraits on the spot, and young musicians playing acoustic guitar, violin, or bamboo flute and zither duets by the river.
- On Hai Ba Trung night street: The street has wide pavements (said to be granite, as a guide), modern decorative lighting, a Cinestar cinema, and a row of barbecue, hotpot and grill restaurants, milk tea shops and late-night cafés. If you want traditional Hue cakes or chè after your walk, see the guide to Hue late-night street food, or compare it with the guide to the Imperial City night food street on the north bank.
Arranging the drop-off and pick-up points at both ends of the route
To make the one-way walk work, especially with small children or older relatives who do not want to walk too far, agree two meeting points with your driver in advance:
- Drop-off at the start (18:00 – 18:30): The car stops at the car park beside the foot of Truong Tien Bridge, where Le Loi Street meets Nguyen Dinh Chieu, or just in front of the Toa Kham boat pier. From here, the group walks straight onto the start of the pedestrian street without crossing any major junctions.
- Pick-up at the end (20:30 – 21:30): Instead of returning to Truong Tien Bridge, arrange for the driver to wait on Hai Ba Trung Street, near the junction with Ngo Quyen Street or in front of the Cinestar cinema. The street allows cars with 4, 7 and 16 seats to stop for a pick-up in both directions.
Many groups choose this night walk for their last evening in Hue before checking out for Da Nang the next morning. Because the whole route lies in the central south bank of the Perfume River, only a short drive from hotels on Le Loi, Hung Vuong and Ben Nghe Streets, you can keep your rest time under control.
You can finish the walk at 21:00, return to the hotel, pack your bags, and rest early, so that you are ready at 08:00 the next morning for the private car from Hue to Da Nang, either through the Hai Van tunnel or with a stop to look at the Lap An lagoon on the way.
Frequently asked questions about the Lim wood bridge night walk and Hai Ba Trung Street in Hue
What are the starting private car rates for Hue night walk lim wood bridge?
For Hue night walk lim wood bridge, the reference route Full-day tour: Hue City Tour (8:00–17:00) starts from US$55 for a 4-seat car, US$63 for a 7-seat car, and US$87 for a 16-seat van (including fuel, road tolls and parking on the standard route). Sun Travel quotes the final fare based on your pickup and drop-off points, itinerary and departure time.
Where is the Lim wood bridge on the Perfume River, and when is the lighting at its best?
The Lim wood bridge runs along the water's edge on the south bank of the Perfume River, parallel to Nguyen Dinh Chieu pedestrian street between Truong Tien Bridge and Phu Xuan Bridge. The lights under the wooden handrails and the colour-changing lights on Truong Tien Bridge are usually switched on from about 18:00 to 23:00, as a guide only, so check on site.
What takes place on Nguyen Dinh Chieu pedestrian street and the Lim wood bridge in the evening?
As a guide, from 17:30 to 22:00 each evening, Nguyen Dinh Chieu pedestrian street has stalls selling handicrafts, quick food, sketching areas for portraits, and street music performances, including modern dance and ensembles playing traditional instruments by the river.
How far is Hai Ba Trung night street from the Lim wood bridge, and what is there to see?
From Ly Tu Trong Park beside the Lim wood bridge, walk about 350 metres to Le Loi Street (stage 3 of the route), cross it, and you reach the start of Hai Ba Trung Street. The street has been refurbished as one piece, with the Cinestar cinema, a cluster of cafés and restaurants, and evening shopping stalls.
How can I combine a night walk on the Lim wood bridge with a car journey to Da Nang the next morning?
The route from Truong Tien Bridge, Nguyen Dinh Chieu, the Lim wood bridge and Hai Ba Trung is level and runs right beside the central hotels on the south bank. You can walk from 19:00 to 21:00, then return to the hotel to pack, so the private car can take you to Da Nang on time the next morning.
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