The former Imperial City of Hue, now a World Heritage Site, is one of Vietnam's major tourist attractions. This small city holds the key to Vietnams Royal past with beautiful palaces, royal tombs, pagodas and temples built under the Nguyen dynasty. The Citadel city, the Forbidden Purple City and the Thien Mu Pagoda are just some of the treasures located there. The province of Thua Thien Hue also has its fair share of natural treasures with miles of sandy beaches, the largest lagoon in Asia , the Ngu Binh mountains and the Bach Ma National Park. It is also known for its folk music, traditional handicrafts and colourful festivals. Located between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.