Hue
This was once the Imperial capital and now protected for future generations to enjoy by UNESCO. Sitting on the banks of the delightfully named Perfume River you will find amazing citadels, fabulous palaces and royal tombs. Many of the sights can be reached by river and this makes an excellent way to see the city. Do be sure to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda set in lovely gardens and dating back to the 15th century it is just a short distance from the city. In more recent times the tunnels at Vinh Moc and the former demilitarised zone are a moving monument to turbulent times.
