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Hue

Hue (Huế) is in the central region of Vietnam and is the former imperial capital.

Understand
Hue is intimately connected to the imperial Nguyễn Dynasty, based in Hue, which ruled from 1802 to 1945, when the Emperor Bao Dai abdicated in favour of Ho Chi Minh's revolutionary government. The city went through tough times during what is known locally as the American War, when it was conquered by the Viet Cong and held for 24 days. During that time, they executed around 1,000 people suspected of sympathizing with the South. After a ferocious assault, US and South Vietnamese forces retook the city.

Orientation
Hue is easy to get a grip on. The main landmark is the Perfume River (Hương Giang), with the old city and the citadel on the north side and the newer city, including most hotels and restaurants, on the south side. Much of the riverside has wisely been done up as a pleasant promenade and park dotted with bizarre sculptures. The famous tombs are further south in Hue's outskirts.

Climate
Hue's weather is infamously bad: the Truong Son Mountains just to the south seem to bottle up all the moisture, so it's usually misty, drizzly, or outright rainy. Things get even wetter than usual in the winter rainy season, especially from February to the end of March. To be safe, bring an umbrella any time of year. Don't forget to bring a sweater and jacket in winter as it can get rather chilly, with temperatures falling to as low as 8°C at night. Alternatively, when the sun makes an appearance for a day or a week, it can reach 30°C.

It's usually quite dry during the summer months, when the temperature can reach the high 30s. Summer rains can be heavy but brief, and often arrive unexpectedly, whereas February rains can last for weeks. The best description for the weather in Hue would be "changeable".

By plane

There is also a bus that will take you into the city and even drop you at your hotel for 50,000 dong. Tickets are bought from the stand just after exiting the baggage claim. Large suitcases are accepted, the minibus seems to leave when full. It drops you to larger hotels but the default option is Hanoi street.

Da Nang's airport, only two hours away by car now that the Hai Van Tunnel is open, is busier and has more connections. A one-way taxi from Da Nang airport to Hue can be negotiated down to US$45 (large car) or US$40 (small car). Using the meter, the cost for a large car is about 1,200,000 dong.

By train

There are several trains a day to and from Hanoi (14 hours), Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang (4 hours), et al. The journey down south through Lang Co and the Hai Van Pass is particularly scenic, and from Da Nang you can take a taxi or motorbike to Hoi An. A second-class sleeper ticket from Ho Chi Minh City on the much superior express SE2-SE6 train to Hue costs 588,000-740,000 dong depending on the level you're on (1, 2 or 3). SE 2 departs at 19:00. The beds are quite hard, as there is not much of a mattress which is placed over a plastic bench/seat. You can get other trains, but the little extra you pay is worth it several times over. It offers a wonderful travel experience. Passengers sit, lie and sleep in a very small cabin for 23 hours with five other people (nearly always Vietnamese), eat four plain but tasty and filling Vietnamese meals, listen to a fine selection of Vietnamese pop songs on the PA, and see some incomparably beautiful countryside, particularly in the last section between Da Nang and Hue. It's an excellent way to see the country and meet ordinary Vietnamese, who are unfailingly friendly and helpful, even to those who have not learned a word of their language. The trip is especially recommended if you like screaming babies.

Buy your tickets at the train station. Hotels often over charge by doubling the prices (at least US$80 for a soft sleeper), often using excuses such as "it's high season" or that they "have to buy on the black market".

By bus
Public buses from all the bigger cities (including frequent services to Hanoi and Saigon) connect to the main bus station (Bến Xe Phía Nam and Bến Xe Phía Bắc). Most open tour buses include Hue on their itinerary, connecting to Hoi An or Da Nang to the south (4–6 hr) and Hanoi to the north (13–16 hr). The overnight Hanoi route is popular with locals, many of whom seem to be prone to motion sickness.

 * Sinh Café Buses, 7 Nguyen Tri Phuong St. Direct buses from Hoi An cost US$4 and leave twice daily: the 08:00 and 12:00 services stop at the Marble Mountains and makes the trip in 4 hours, while the 13:30 and 16:30 services manage the trip in three. Buses to Hanoi depart at 17:30 every day (US$9) with stops in Dong Ha and one or two other places.
 * Sleeper Buses from Da Nang, No 17, Xuan Dieu St, Da Nang.

From Pakse

VIP (not really) buses leave Pakse at 08:00, arriving in Hue 12–13 hours later. Local buses leave Pakse in the evening. Tickets can be bought from travel agents in central Pakse. Be prepared for a no air-con ride.

Agencies in central Pakse show you photos that are not very accurate and overcharge too, with up to 100,000 kip difference. The price is 130,000 kip if bought directly from the bus company. (May 2014) Try to get a tuk tuk to take you to the Vietnam bus area. There are a few restaurants there with the most updated info of companies and their schedules.

From Vientiane

You can book a sleeping or sitting bus for 180,000 kip (sleeping is the same price as sitting) to Hue or continue to Da Nang from the Southern Bus Terminal. The trip takes 15 hours to Hue so the sleeping bus is the better choice. Departure time for just Hue/Da Nang is 19:00 although at Vientiane's southern bus station you'll also see other options heading south and you could probably take those as well. You'll have a couple bathroom stops (bathrooms not necessarily available) and at least 2 or 3 eating stops.

They'll try to arrive at the Lao Bao border crossing before it opens at 07:00. Here is where they'll collect everyone's passports to get stamped out of Laos. Everyone needs to include a 15,000 kip fee (foreigners may end up getting asked for 30,000 kip) so have that ready in your passport ahead of time. You'll also have several ladies asking if you need to change any money. They'll come in the bus or roam around the bus stop. Be careful and circumspect with them. If you just hand them some kip without establishing what rate you're getting, or not even bothering to count how much you gave, you'll end up with a lousy 50% or 1:1 rate, so you've lost half your cash. (Probably best not to exchange anything as you'll have no chance to actually buy anything with your dong until you reach your destination. However, you might not be able to exchange your kip when you're in Hue. So plan ahead.)

Meanwhile, as this is going on, you'll be served some Vietnamese coffee. All meals and the coffee break should be included in your ticket price. You must pay for anything additional that you order.

Once you reach Hue you can get dropped off before the Hue bus station and maybe save yourself having to ride into town on a hired motor bike.

By taxi
Like other Vietnamese cities, Hue is flooded with cyclos and motorbikes, as well as a few meter taxis. Taxi drivers are usually honest, but make sure they turn the meter on. Trips start at 15,000 dong for the first 2 km and tick upward at 11,500 dong/km. Some meters run incorrectly (showing up to 10 times the distance actually traveled), so ensure you have a rough idea of the distance to your destination. If the meter is running too quickly, at the destination pay an estimate of the fair price and insist on calling the police if the driver will not accept the estimated non-meter price. The driver will back down. A metered trip out see two tombs, with waiting time, should be around 300,000 dong (US$18).

With cyclos and motorbikes, all of the usual disclaimers apply: negotiate a price ahead of time and don't be afraid to walk away if they're asking too much. No trip in Hue should cost more than 20,000 dong. Many of the motorbike drivers double as pot dealers, and you may be offered to buy marijuana along with your ride.

By motorbike
Hire a motorbike and join the locals as they careen across the bridges and along the main roads at a leisurely pace. They're available for around US$5/day from hotels and shops.

For a motorbike with driver, small hotels have connections to freelancers. You may be lucky to have an English speaking guide for all 6 tombs (the 7th tomb is inaccessible) including those locked and forgotten for lack of tourist interest, plus three temples, and the emperor's arena for one day and still have time in the early afternoon for a beer and some Vietnamese do-it-yourself spring rolls and the famous Hue pancakes for just US$10. The DIY spring rolls and pancakes are not free, but they worth it for only 45,000 dong.

By bicycle
Cycling is also a good option, with plenty of bikes available from 25,000-30,000 dong/day.

By cyclo
A cyclo is the local version of the trishaw, with the passenger in front of the cyclist. Be prepared to haggle for reasonable prices as cyclo drivers tend to quote indiscriminately. It's a good idea to agree on your price before you go. Also make sure this is a return price and not one-way. Of course, if you want to change your itinerary after you're already on the way, you should discuss how this might affect the agreed price with your cyclo driver right away. Otherwise, you may get a rude surprise when you arrive at your final destination, and the driver tries to charge you an exorbitant amount. While most of the cyclo drivers in Hue are fair, and can be quite helpful, there are a few who are very unscrupulous. If you agree on the price as "100", make it very clear that you are agreeing on 100,000 dong, and not US$100. Many cyclo drivers also act as pimps, and may offer you prostitutes.

On foot
Hue is quite compact, so you can reach most of the hotels, restaurants and the citadel easily on foot. Mr. Cu at Mandarin Cafe has prepared a free walking tour brochure and map. Make sure to stop by his place at 24 Tran Cao Van St to pick up your free map (and enjoy some delicious banana pancakes). You'll need to arrange transportation to reach the emperors' tombs.

See
The historical monuments of the city have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Imperial Citadel

The former imperial seat of government and Hue's prime attraction, this is a great sprawling complex of temples, pavilions, moats, walls, gates, shops, museums and galleries, featuring art and costumes from various periods of Vietnamese history. Thanks to its size, it is also delightfully peaceful, a rare commodity in Vietnam. The citadel was badly knocked about during fighting between the French and the Viet Minh in 1947, and again in 1968 during the Tet Offensive, when it was shelled by the Viet Cong and then bombed by the Americans. As a result, some areas are now only empty fields, bits of walls and an explanatory plaque. Other buildings are intact and a few are in sparkling condition. For the rest, while restoration has been going on for 20 years, there is still quite a long way to go. Allow several hours to see it properly. Inside you can pay US$1.50 (30,000 dong) to dress up in the king or queen's clothing and sit on the throne for a fun photo opportunity.

 * Ngọ Môn – The main southern entrance to the city, built in 1833 by Minh Mang. The central door and the bridge connecting to it were reserved exclusively for the emperor. Climb up to the second floor for a nice view of the exquisite courtyard. The Ngo Mon Gate is the principal entrance to the Imperial Enclosure. The emperor would address his officials and the people from the top of this gate.
 * Thái Hòa Palace – The emperor's coronation hall, where he would sit in state and receive foreign dignitaries.
 * Trường Sanh Residence – Translated as the "Palace of Longevity", the Truong Sanh Palace was the residence of King Tu Duc's mother, Empress Tu Du, under the Nguyen Dynasty in the 19th century. It lies in Tu Cam Thanh, one of the two major parts of the Hue Citadel. It is under renovation. The project, estimated to cost almost 30 billion dong, includes the restoration of Lach Dao Nguyen, the palace's protective moat, decorative man-made rock formations and mountains, bonsai gardens, and the palace gate. While not officially open to the public, it is possible to enter the grounds and should be seen, as even in its overgrown state, its beauty is recognisable.
 * Forbidden Purple City – Directly behind Thai Hoa Palace, but it was almost entirely destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive and only the rather nondescript Mandarin Palaces on both sides remain.
 * Hue Jungle Crevice – When the Viet Cong briefly overran Hue, they rounded up 3,000 of Hue's citizens and officials. Fearing the prisoners would slow them down their hot retreat, they tied them up and pushed the people over the cliff into the crevice.

Tombs of the Emperors
Another of Hue's great attractions are the Tombs of the Emperors, on the Perfume River south of the city. They are accessible by taxi or bike from the city, but the best way to see them is to hire a river boat and go for a cruise. Plan to make a full day of it. Most of the tombs are open from 07:30 or 08:00 to 17:30, depending on the season.

The tombs themselves are worth the cost and effort. They mostly date from the late 19th or early 20th centuries, when the emperors had been reduced to figureheads under French colonial rule and had little else to do than build themselves elaborate tombs. The finest of them are the Tomb of Tu Duc, the Tomb of Minh Mang and the Tomb of Khai Dinh, all of which are excellent examples of Vietnamese Buddhist aesthetics and architecture. The older ones have been allowed to crumble into picturesque semi-ruin, although some are now being restored.

By tour: Group tours usually cost about US$2, which includes an excellent lunch aboard the boat, but does not include admission or the cost of a motorbike from the wharf to each tomb. If you are with a group, the price should be set by the tour company at roughly 25,000 dong for each round-trip. Choose a tour with as few stops as possible. Some companies lard up their itineraries with visits to silk farms and a few pagodas, promising to fit everything in neatly. However, tour companies are not known for their time management, and you will wind up rushed along and frustrated for at least one of the tombs.

By boat or motorbike: If you are travelling on your own, boat hire or a motorbike and driver should cost somewhere around US$20, again not including tomb admissions. All of the tombs can be walked to from the wharves in anywhere from ten minutes to half an hour. The paths are mostly obvious, but you still probably should not try it without a map or a terrific sense of direction. Tour groups arrive around 10:00 and leave around 15:00 in order to get back before dinner, so plan accordingly to avoid the crowds. You'll be glad you did.

By bicycle: The tombs are also easily reached by bicycle, although there is a shortage of good maps of how to reach them. Ask your hotel about bicycle rentals and maps, and be cautious on the crowded and potentially potholed roads. This is probably the most inexpensive (and enjoyable, if you enjoy cycling) way to reach the tombs.

Tombs from oldest to newest:

Further afield

 * Hue travel agents are keen to sell day-tours of the former Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), which was supposed to be a buffer between North and South Vietnam, but which saw intense fighting. DMZ trips will include the famous Vinh Moc tunnels, where a few hundred people lived for two and a half years.
 * You can be outside the city of Hue and into the jade green rice fields in just 10 minutes. Whether by car, motorbike or bicycle, there is much to see. It's a bit too far to go on foot. Different villages tend to specialise in different handicrafts, so you can visit one area to see noodle-making, another for incense, then move on to see bronze-crafting or rice cultivation.

Buy
Embroidery is a traditional craft of Hue and framed embroidery can be purchased in many shops in the backpacker area of Hue.

Eat
Hue is famed for its imperial cuisine, which was prepared for the emperor and his retinue. Although the emphasis is more on presentation than taste, an imperial banquet is well-worth trying.

The most famous local dish is bún bò Huế (just called bún bò within the city), a noodle soup served with slices of beef and lashings of chili oil. Another tasty local treat is sesame candy (mè xửng), which is peanutty, chewy and quite tasty if fresh.

 * Nem lui is a dish of sweet, minced pork around bamboo sticks grilled over hot coals.
 * Banh khoai is a "pancake" filled with bean sprouts, shrimp and pork.
 * Bun thit nuong is barbecued pork served with vegetables and noodles.

The people of Hue have a strong tradition of eating vegetarian food, so vegetarian restaurants are more common in Hue than in the rest of Vietnam. On the 1st and 15th of every lunar month, vegetarian restaurants are packed full of patrons for dinner and it may prove difficult to find a seat. Vegetarian restaurants are the cheapest places to eat, after street vendors.

Mid-range

Coffee
There are lots of small cafés (quán cafe) in Hue. Going out for coffee is a favourite local pastime. Most Hue people wouldn't think of starting the morning without meeting friends over a glassful. Most coffee shops open for business in the morning, close down from about 10:30 or so until late afternoon, then open again for the after-work and evening crowds. Do try the local style, iced, either with condensed milk, or black, which means with sugar. In the south, the iced coffee comes in a tall glass with lots of ice and lots of syrupy milk. In the central area, the glass is much smaller and the coffee is usually stronger. If you don't look Vietnamese, you may be served a weaker coffee, or if you order cafe nong (hot), they will also give you an extra glass of hot water to pour in. Do try your coffee first, to taste it the way the locals like it. Something like an iced, sweet espresso, with chocolatey overtones. Generally 6,000-8,000 dong for Vietnamese people; 10,000 dong+ for foreigners

Sleep
There are plenty of cheap hotels and mid-market hotels in Hue, as well as a couple of expensive giants. The largest cluster is around the short lane, Pham Ngu Lao (including Le Loi, Hung Vuong, Chu Van An, Nguyen Cong Tru). It's not quite as big (or backpackery) as its Ho Chi Minh City namesake, but still a definite tourist magnet. Just by walking around in the side streets of Pham Ngu Lao, you'll quickly find some guesthouses for US$5–7, depending on your bargaining skills. There are plenty of them around, too many to mention separately. Most of them are well renovated and offer the usual comforts of budget hotels like a small TV, a fridge and a proper bathroom. Wi-Fi is widely available, as in most parts of Vietnam. In Pham Ngu Lao itself you only get a dorm bed for the same price, so walking 100 m around the corner is probably well worth the effort. Also note, that the prices offered online are sometimes a fair bit higher than if you just show up there in person.

Stay safe

 * Be suspicious of locals asking where you are from and then claiming to have family living there as this can be a scam: they will ask you to sit down for lunch/dinner with them and talk. After eating they will offer to pay for the meal and just ask that you buy them a local bottle of wine to drink at their temple. When you arrive at the local shop, the owner will say the wine is 7,000 dong and then when you attempt to pay she will insist on 700,000 dong.
 * Hue is a safe city. However, at night all cyclo-drivers, especially in Pham Ngu Lao area, should be avoided. Travellers have been mugged, beaten and robbed by these people. During the day a ride should be fine, but at night, especially when they say it's free or "up to you", avoid them at all costs.

Go next

 * Hoi An – old merchant port 100 km away (about 4 hours by road or train. Through train, stops at Da Nang, you will need to take local bus from there), with Da Nang, the Marble Mountains and China Beach as potential stops along the way.
 * Dong Hoi – A sleepy beach and seaside town with all the necessary infrastructure; laid back, authentic and genuinely friendly, with at least half a dozen hostels, convenient for accessing Phong Nha Ke Bang national park. About 3 hr north of Hue. Bus from Hue: local 150,000 dong, Sinh Cafe 400,000 dong, and tourist buses 300,000 dong.
 * Nam Dong district – great place for visiting Co Tu villages on the fringe of Bach Ma National Park.
 * Hanoi – 12-hour overnight train ride.
 * Beware booking buses with Moon Travel (Nguyen Tri Phuong), with promises of a bus dropping you off at your hotel in the destination city. They change buses, and then ultimately you end up at the bus station with no recourse.
 * There are also frequent bus services to Savannakhet and Vientiane in Laos. Buses leave at 06:00 and 18:00. There are 3 scheduled direct buses to Vientiane: 06:00, 09:30 and 18:00. The trip to Savannakhet takes about 12 hours and cost around US$12, to Vientiane about 14–18 hours depending how many stops bus makes and US$20-30. The vehicle can be anything from a minibus or air-con bus to a local 30 years old bus. Usually buses are packed with traders and their cargo so that finding enough space is a problem. You'll probably have to change buses 3-4 times during the trip and toilets, aside from squatting in the jungle, are seldom available. Tickets can be bought in any booking office in the centre of Hue.
 * VIP Bus to Savannakhet run by the Lao State Company leaves at 08:30 from the Southern Bus Station 5 times per week, every day except Sunday and Friday, and costs 220,000 dong. From Savannakhet to Hue, departure is at 10:00 at Savannakhet Bus Station, M-F, 100,000 kip.

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Hueco Tanks State Historic Site

Hueco Tanks State Historic Site is located in Texas, approximately from El Paso.

Understand
Hueco Tanks is an area of significant historical interest, and also an incredibly beautiful natural area. The "tanks" are reservoirs of water that fill up during the rare desert rains. Hueco Tanks is also well known for its rock climbing areas.

History
The site has been visited by Native Americans for 10,000 years, as evidenced by a Folsom point arrowhead found here. Indian paintings are hidden in its caves.

Landscape
The syenite boulders form nooks and crannies which rise hundreds of feet above the desert floor. See the picture above to get a sense of the experience of a world-famous climbing site.

Flora and fauna
The site is part of the Chihuahuan desert. Mammoths rubbed their backs on the boulders at one spot (ask about this on the ranger tour).

Climate
Desert. Hot in the summer, cool in the winter.

Get in
East: Driving out of the Guadalupe Mountains west, about one hour. West: Driving from El Paso, go east on Montana Ave., US Route 180, for about 23 miles. Turn north on Ranch-Market 2775 until you see the site.

Fees and permits
It costs $5 per person to visit the park for any length of time. Children under 12 are free.

Much of the park is restricted and requires signing up for special ranger-guided tours to see certain areas. In addition, during inclement weather, the park may be partially closed off. It's best to take the ranger-guided tour to appreciate its features.

Get around
All of Hueco Tanks is best viewed by foot. It is not a very wheelchair-accessible area and for persons with handicaps, much of the park will be inaccessible. If you move slowly and take time to rest on the many boulders, you can still enjoy the park.

See

 * Historic sites and art
 * A landscape teeming with desert flora and fauna

Do

 * Hiking
 * Rock climbing
 * Ranger-guided tours

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Huedin

Huedin is a town in Transylvania, Romania, 46 km west of Cluj-Napoca. It is the gateway to the Apuseni Mountains region, which is fast becoming one of Romania's agrotourism and ecotourism hotspots. The town is fairly bland, even though there is a good country-style market, especially on weekends.

By train
Train is the easiest way to access Huedin. All "Personal" (rural) trains stop at Huedin, as well as the majority of "Accelerat" (semi-fast) and "Rapid" (fast) trains. There are relatively frequent and convenient trains from Cluj-Napoca and Oradea, and one train per day from Bucharest. is just north of the city centre along Strada Gării.

Eat
At the Motel Montana.

Go next

 * Apuseni Mountains

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Huehuetenango

Huehuetenango (often shortened to Huehue)is a city in the Western Highlands of Guatemala. The last big city in Guatemala before you reach the Mexican border, or the first major settlement when arriving from. Not many tourists stay over, but it is a great city to stock up on supplies, Quetzales and other city needs.

Understand
Huehuetenango has a predominantly Ladino population, with many colourful Maya villages around it.

By bus
The is 2.5 km southwest of downtown in Zona 4 along 6a Avenida. From here a number of companies operate chicken buses, mini-buses and/or vans (colectivos) to ply the same routes to various places in the Central and Western Highlands such as: Information is not posted in any coherent fashion and it is best to inquire locally around the bus station or in the adjacent market. Local city buses (Rt 11 Terminal-Centro-Calvario) into town are a block or two east at while the taxi stand is on the other side of the market building, east of the bus station lot.
 * Cuatro Caminos (every 15 min, 1 hr 30 min, Q20)
 * La Mesilla (Mexican border) (every 15 min, 2 hr 30 min, Q20 by Transportes Los Verdes)
 * Quetzaltenango (Xela) (every 30 min, 3 hr, Q20)
 * Todos Santos Cuchumatán (every 30 min, 2 hr, Q20)
 * Soloma (every 30 min, 2 hr, Q25)
 * Gracias a Dios (Mexican border) (every 30 min, 5 hr Q50)
 * Coban (7 hr, Q40)
 * Barillas (6 hr, Q50)
 * Sacapulas (2 hr, Q20)
 * Santa Cruz del Quiché (2 hr, Q20)

From Guatemala City, Antigua, Panajachel: If going to Antigua take the bus going towards Guatemala City and get off at Chimaltenango to transfer to another bus going to Antigua and Esquintla. To get to Panajachel get off at Los Encuentros and take another bus going downhill (south).

To Coban and Barilla via Soloma and San Mateo Ixtatán: There's another stop at a gas station in El Calvario on the corner 1a calle and 1a avenida, four blocks northeast of El Parque Central

Get around
The city center is small enough to get around on foot, but you can catch a local colectivo downtown to get to the bus terminal 2 km out of town.

Buy
The city is a great place to stock up on supplies in the pharmacies, and there are lots of banks. Banco International, next to Hotel Mary (doesn't have an ATM, but does change dollars). It has more offices over town, some of which have an ATM. Furthermore there are lots of 5B ATMs.

Eat
There are lots of local eateries with deep fried food or tacos (3 for Q10) which won't hurt your wallet too much around the park.

 * Restaurante Las Palmeras, local and comfort food (hamburgers), good prices and a great view over the main square at sunset.
 * Cafe Museo (M-Sa 07:00-22:00, Su 14:00-21:00), great hangout spot with great coffees, chocolate and a wide menu on food. They offer WiFi too, which in this town is a big plus.

Near the bus terminal is a market with food and a supermarket (Despensa Familiar), further up towards the Interamericana you can find a big shopping centre named Pradera Huehuetenango, with a McDonalds, Pollo Campero and a Maxi Bodega supermarket.

Sleep
Near the bus terminals:

Downtown:

Connect
There are some internet cafes around town.

Go next
Next attractions could be hiking around Quetzaltenango (Xela) or travelling towards Mexico though La Mesilla.

 * Todos Santos Cuchumatán is a possible day trip, but better to stay overnight.
 * There are unrestored Maya ruins at San Mateo Ixtatán, direct buses from Huehuetenango but best to break the journey and spend the night in San Pedro Soloma.
 * Aguacatán and onwards to Sacapulas

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Huelva

Huelva is a city of 144,000 people (2018) in Andalucia, on the Gulf of Cádiz coast, in the estuary formed by the confluence of the Odiel and Tinto rivers. It draws visitors for its historical sites connected to Christopher Columbus, and for its historic pier, the Muelle de Rio Tinto.

Get in
There's a direct bus connection from Barcelona, and to Lagos. It's well connected by railway and major Andalusian road, just 70 km away from Seville. The nearest airports are Seville International Airport (75 km.) and Faro (Portugal).

By train
Huelva train station is served by trains from Seville 3 times a day (which is connected to the AVE rapid transit network). There is a connection with the Altaria Talgo 200 to Madrid. From Atocha train station in Madrid to Huelva Término.

By bus
The city of Huelva can be reached by DAMAS bus every hour from Seville (from Plaza de Armas). There is also a bus service from Faro (city) to Huelva.

By plane
The nearest airport is the Aeropuerto de Sevilla which is 75 km away.

The second airport is the Portuguese Aeroporto Internacional de Faro. It is about 100 km from Huelva. To Huelva, take the EA bus which is to the left as you leave the terminal building. This route takes you to Seville Santa Justa Station. The bus fare is €4 and it takes 20-25 minutes. You can then catch a train which takes 1½-2 hours, depending on the service.

By ship
Regular ferries sail to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas in the Canary Islands, taking around 30 hours. Fares are somewhat expensive for non-Canarian residents, but vessels are modern and comfortable with onboard shops and restaurants. With cabin accommodation, the crossing is essentially a cruise.

Ferries depart from the city's port. No public transport links the port with the town, as of 2023.

By car
The well-developed A-49 motorway (Autovía del Quinto Centenariovon) from Seville to the Portuguese border runs through the province. From Seville the distance is about 90 km, from Madrid it is 620 km.

From Faro take the Portuguese motorway IP-1 and from Ayamonte take the A-49. The distance is about 100 km.

Get around
Although the traffic is guided around the city centre by four-lane streets, the streets are the usual chaos during business hours. Parking spaces are rare and usually paid for (e.g. at the bus station, Avda. Alemania s/n). Parking garages are often difficult to find for those unfamiliar with the area, despite the signs.

There are nine urban bus routes that usually run between 05:30 and 00:00:
 * Line 1: Zafra - Colonias - Torrejón
 * Line 2: Zafra - Torrejón - Colonias
 * Line 3: Plaza de las Monjas - Higueral - Universidad
 * Line 4: Plaza de las Monjas -Torrejón - Hospital
 * Line 5: Zafra - Isla Chica - Hospital
 * Line 6: Zafra - Conquero - Orden Alta
 * Line 7: Plaza de las Monjas - Santa Marta - Orden Baja
 * Line 8: Plaza de las Monjas - Barriada Del Carmen
 * Line 9: Zafra - Nuevo Parque

See

 * Park of the Palomas
 * Statue of the Pinzón brothers in Palos de la Frontera
 * Park Moret. With 72 hectares the largest urban park in Andalusia. It is equipped with barbecue areas, children's playgrounds, skate rink and an artificial lake. With a wonderful view of the Marisma de Odiel Natural Park.
 * Park Moret. With 72 hectares the largest urban park in Andalusia. It is equipped with barbecue areas, children's playgrounds, skate rink and an artificial lake. With a wonderful view of the Marisma de Odiel Natural Park.

Churches

 * San Pedro Church. The Mudejar style church from the 14th to 15th centuries rises above a former mosque. Later some changes in the baroque style were made, such as the tower. It is in the middle of the city on a hill, and is the oldest church in the city.
 * Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de la Cinta. A building from the 15th century in the Gothic Mudejar style. Here Christopher Columbus prayed after his first trip and thanked the Lord for his healthy return.
 * Iglesia de la Concepción. The Church of the Immaculate Conception. The building from the 16th century combines the Mudejar, Gothic and Baroque styles. It was rebuilt in 1755 after the Lisbon earthquake. It is said to be the first church in Spain to be dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of Mary. Inside, the magnificent choir stalls are worth seeing.
 * Iglesia de la Concepción. The Church of the Immaculate Conception. The building from the 16th century combines the Mudejar, Gothic and Baroque styles. It was rebuilt in 1755 after the Lisbon earthquake. It is said to be the first church in Spain to be dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of Mary. Inside, the magnificent choir stalls are worth seeing.

Buildings

 * Mercado El Carmen. Huelva's oldest market (1868) moved to a new building opposite the main post office in 2008. Fishermen in particular offer their goods here every morning, but strawberries, citrus fruits, bread and meat can also be bought here.
 * Mercado El Carmen. Huelva's oldest market (1868) moved to a new building opposite the main post office in 2008. Fishermen in particular offer their goods here every morning, but strawberries, citrus fruits, bread and meat can also be bought here.

Monuments

 * Columbus Monument, "Monument to the Discovery Faith". Created by artist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney in 1929. The 36-metre-high statue was a gift from the United States to the Spanish people who "made the discovery of America possible". It is on Avenida Francisco Montenegro, on the promontory popularly known as “Punta del Sebo”, at the point where the Río Tinto and Río Odiel meet, in the city's industrial area.

Museums

 * Casa de Colón. Columbus's house. It was built in 1881 by José Pérez Santamaría on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of Columbus's arrival in America, and opened in 1883 as the Gran Hotel Colón. It contains British, Colonial and Modernist elements. Today the building houses numerous temporary exhibitions and the city archive. Events such as the Ibero-American Film Festival take place in the Congress Palace.
 * Casa de Colón. Columbus's house. It was built in 1881 by José Pérez Santamaría on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of Columbus's arrival in America, and opened in 1883 as the Gran Hotel Colón. It contains British, Colonial and Modernist elements. Today the building houses numerous temporary exhibitions and the city archive. Events such as the Ibero-American Film Festival take place in the Congress Palace.

Festivals

 * The Huelva Carnival is considered one of the most beautiful and important in all of Andalusia.
 * The Semana Santa (Holy Week) is a year from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. It is celebrated intensively and with great participation by the population. The most important part are the processions, the main procession is on Good Friday.
 * The Fiestas Colombinas are celebrated at the end of July/beginning of August in honour of the day of the departure of Christopher Columbus (August 3, 1492).
 * On September 8th, the Fiesta de la Cinta is celebrated in honour of the Virgen de la Cinta, the patron saint of the city.
 * The Ibero-American Film Festival takes place for one week in December.

Spectator sports

 * Real Club Recreativo de Huelva aka "Recre" plays soccer in Segunda Federación, away down in the fourth tier. It is the oldest Spanish football club still in existence, founded in 1889 by Dr. Alexander McKay and British miners in the Casa Colón. The Nuevo Colombino stadium, designed by Spanish architect Joaquín Aramburu and opened in 2001, is on the banks of the Río Odiel, near city centre. The stadium holds a total of 20,670 spectators, all of them seated.
 * Sporting Club de Huelva is the women's soccer team. They were relegated in 2024 and now play in Primera Federación the second tier. Their home ground is Campo del CD Lamiya west of the river.
 * Real Club Recreativo de Tenis de Huelva was founded in 1890 and is the oldest tennis club in Spain.

Buy
The shops are usually open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 13:30 and from 17:00 to 20:30. Department stores and shopping centres have continuous opening times from 10:00 to 21:00. Shops are mostly closed on Sundays with a few exceptions, such as some of the first Sundays of the month.

The largest shopping centres in the city are: Almost all banks are open Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 14:00, some branches are also open on Saturday from 08:30 to 13:00. ATMs are available around the clock throughout the city, and most of them accept all major international cards.
 * Centro Comercial Costa de la Luz. Branch of the well-known department store chain El Corte Inglés.
 * Centro Comercial Puerta del Atlántico

You can pay with all major credit cards in almost all shops and restaurants, and payment with the Maestro card (EC card) usually works without any problems.

Drink
The nightlife shifts to Punta Umbria in summer. A relatively lively pub scene can be found at Plaza Quintero Beaz and in Cale Pablo Rada north of the center.

Connect

 * BEN Andalucia, Avda Alemania 30, Internet access across from the bus station. €1/hr

Go next

 * Cultural Landscapes in Huelva — a route in the province of Huelva.
 * Sierra de Aracena Natural Park — in the province of Huelva.
 * Palos de la Frontera — town of Huelva with important Columbian Places. See also Voyages of Columbus.

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Huelva (province)

Huelva is a province in the south west of Andalusia. The capital is the city of Huelva. The charm of Huelva is mainly found on its beaches and its mountains. Huelva's coastline stands out for its rugged beaches, endowed with natural landscapes of great intensity and surprising diversity. Among pine forests, marshes, lagoons and dunes, lovers of the sea and water sports will be able to choose between the beaches of Ayamonte, Almonte, Cartaya, Isla Cristina, Lepe, Moguer and Punta Umbría.

Cities

 * — capital city of the province, with historical sites connected to Christopher Columbus, and a historic pier
 * — known for its 10th-century mosque
 * — an important pilgrimage site is found here, roughly in-between Huelva and Sevilla
 * — a village whose streets are covered with sand every night
 * — a small Andalusian town, with cobbled streets, old buildings, and a beautiful church
 * — a popular summer holiday resort, with kilometres of 'Blue Flag' standard beaches
 * — known for its clean waters and peaceful atmosphere, and more relaxing than tourist centres like Marbella
 * — where Christopher Columbus started
 * — known for it's campero style of leather work

Other destinations

 * — rocket launch site
 * — seaside town near the flamingo-filled salt flats
 * The Parque Nacional de Doñana is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is Spain's most important wetland area and one of the most important bird reserves on the continent. The dunes and marismas stretch along the Atlantic from Matalascañas to the mouth of the Guadalquivir.
 * The Paraje Natural Marismas del Odiel is opposite the provincial capital Huelva on the other side of the Río Odiel.
 * The Paraje Natural Marismas del Odiel is opposite the provincial capital Huelva on the other side of the Río Odiel.
 * The Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche Natural Park is in the western part of the Sierra Morena, in the north of the province. Chestnut groves as well as cork and holm oak forests determine the landscape. Half-wild black pigs live there and are fattened with acorns. The hams and sausages from these animals are the main products of this region - the hams from Jabugo are considered to be the best in Spain.
 * The Río Tinto (coloured river) rises in the north of the province and flows after about 100 km near the provincial capital Huelva together with the Río Odiel into the Atlantic Ocean. The colour of the water has its origin in the deposits of iron and copper in the upper reaches, at Minas de Riotinto these have been mined for 3000 years. It is this river and its mines that lends its name to Australian mining giant Rio Tinto.
 * The Ruta Colombina follows in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus through the province: in the monastery of Monasterio de la Rábida he found a like-minded person in the confessor of Queen Isabella. At the Muelle de las Carabellas, replicas of the ships Pinta, Niña and Santa Maria are on display. Columbus started his first voyage in Palos de la Frontera, and this is where the captain of the Pinta came from.

Talk
Huelva is characterized by the Andalusian dialect. The use of a lisp pronouncement (pronounce the Z or the C in the case of S. Examples: "Zermon", "¡que paza!", "excuse me" ... etc.) is usual in some towns.

Climate
In Huelva there is a moderately warm Mediterranean climate; in the north of the province it is more continental. With 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, Huelva, along with Almería, is the province with the highest solar radiation.

The annual average temperature is 18.1 °C. The warmest month is August (25.5 °C), the coldest month is January (11.4 °C). In the Sierra Morena, these temperatures are somewhat more extreme, higher in summer and colder in winter, as the balancing influence of the Atlantic has no effect there.

The annual mean values for rainfall are between 500 and 700 mm on the coast and 800 and 1200 mm in the Sierra Morena. The rainiest months are December and January, the least precipitation are July and August.

By plane
The nearest airports are the Aeropuerto de Sevilla, Aeropuerto de Jerez , and the Portuguese Aeroporto Internacional de Faro. Seville and Faro airports are around 100 km away. It is 150 km from Jerez. Faro in particular is served by many international airports, sometimes several times a day.

By train
Trains from Seville stop at Huelva station 3 times a day. From there you have a connection with the fast AVE to many destinations in Spain. There is also a connection with the Talgo to Madrid. The city of Huelva can be reached by bus from Seville every hour. There is also a bus service from Faro to Huelva.

By car
The well-developed A-49 motorway ( Autovía del Quinto Centenariovon ) from Seville to the Portuguese border runs through the province.

Get around
DAMAS operates a very dense bus network to the holiday resorts.

With a rental car or your own car you are of course much more flexible. The road network is mostly well developed and in good condition.

Do
Nature Reserves: To combine with the beach days, nothing better than going into the protected natural areas of the province. Hiking: On foot is the best way to discover the beauty of the Sierra Morena and unforgettable places such as the Gruta de las Maravillas de Aracena.

The Landscapes of cultural interest in Huelva route could be an excellent way to delve into the landscapes and ethnography of the province.

Eat
The most famous product of the province's gastronomy is the Huelva ham, which has its own DO (Denomination of Origin). Sausages of excellent quality also come from the interior.

On the coastal strip, fish and seafood are the basis for the preparation of dishes such as Atún con Tomate (tuna with tomato sauce), Atún encebollado (tuna with onions), Almejas con Arroz (clams with rice) or Chocos con Arroz y Habas (small squids with rice and beans).

Typical baked goods are Coca de Isla Cristina (cake made from egg, almonds and pumpkin confectionery) or hornazos, yeast pastries and pastelillos de Moguer.

The Condado de Huelva region gives its name to the wine and the vinegar made from it in this province, which now have their own DO (Designation of Origin). Fresas (strawberries) and citrus fruits are also grown, the region around Lepe is the largest strawberry producer in Europe with a share of around 80% of the European market.

Go next

 * Alentejo — sparsely populated region in Portugal's southern plains.
 * Algarve — popular beach and resort region in southern Portugal.
 * Sierra de Aracena Natural Park — in the province of Huelva.
 * Palos de la Frontera — town of Huelva with important Columbian Places. See also Voyages of Columbus.

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Huesca

Huesca is the capital city of 52,000 people (2018). It is the gateway to the Pyrenees an area rich in Romanesque architecture, ski resorts and stunning landscapes. The city is one of the least populated provincial capitals of Spain, hardly surpassing the 50,000 mark. Although part of its old town was knocked down, it maintains many interesting buildings of architectural and historical importance. standing out is its Romanesque cathedral, typical of the province.

Understand
Huesca is in the province by the same name, and which one of three provinces in the autonomous region of Aragon Spain. Like many Spanish towns, it has suffered uncontrolled, high-rise urbanisation since the late 20th century.

Climate
Huesca has a humid subtropical climate, with semi-arid influences. Winters are cool (with normal maximums from 8 to 16 °C and minimums from -2 to 6 °C) and summers are hot, with daily maximums reaching up to 35 °C (95 °F), while the rainiest seasons are autumn and spring.

By bus
You can reach the city and other towns by Alosa bus. There are regular bus services from Barcelona to Huesca and Zaragoza to Huesca. Arriving at Zaragoza Airport you can reach Huesca city and other provincial towns from the main bus station.

By plane
The nearest airport is Zaragoza airport. Ryanair flies there.

Get around
There are many places which you can only reach by mountain bike or 4x4, but that's the beauty of them.

By train
The train from Huesca to Canfranc is worth catching just to see the scenery, and the surreal, semi-abandoned Louis XV style station at the end of the line.

See

 * Cathedral of Huesca, built over the former mosque, is an interesting mish-mash of styles with late Gothic doorways and a Renaissance carved alabaster altarpiece by Damian Forment.
 * The Casino in the centre of town is Modernista (Art Nouveau) with interesting interiors which can be visited, and a bar.
 * The City Hall, with contains the famous "Cuadro de la Campana" painting, regarding the homonymous historic event.
 * Miguel Servet Park, the largest park of the city, with several interesting buildings and statues like the Origami birds statue and a replica of the Snow White and the seven dwarves' house.
 * The monastery of San Pedro el Viejo, famous by its romanesque cloister.
 * El Coso, the major street that surrounds the old town.
 * The Olimpia hall, Huesca's main theatre.
 * Huesca's bullring
 * Other churches: San Vicente, San Lorenzo, San Miguel
 * Huesca museum
 * The San Jorge hill and hermitage (pilgrimage when the San Jorge's day, patron saint of Aragon)
 * Other hermitages placed in Huesca's surrounding villages: Salas, Loreto etc.
 * The city walls, now being restored.

Do
The best time to go is in the summer, but January and February often have plenty of sun. August is fiesta season.

 * Huesca city has its Fiesta Mayor from 9 to 15 August, with concerts and public drunkenness, and you may wish to avoid this, or indeed make a point of going there. There are various international music festivals in the province in July and August.
 * Winter sports - in Canfranc, Benasque, Astún, Cerler, Candanchú and other ski stations.
 * Canyoning - the descent of mountain rivers through caves and canyons, in wetsuits. Dangerous in June due to flash floods.
 * Enterprise Association of Sierra de Guara www.guara.org
 * Mountaineering
 * Hiking
 * Watch football at SD Huesca. They were relegated in 2021 so they now play soccer in Segunda División, the game's second tier. Their stadium, El Alcoraz, capacity 7600, is 1 km southwest of city centre.

Eat
Local specialities include Pollo al chilindrón (chicken with red peppers) and Ternasco (local lamb).

 * The Hervi Restaurant - recommended for inexpensive home-style cooking. Only go if you're hungry (big servings) and understand spoken Spanish - the menu is not written down.

Drink
The Somontano wines are good, but not as good as they're priced.

Go next

 * Loarre One of the best Romanesque castles in Europe (the site for Ridley Scott's film, Kingdom of Heaven) just has a one-man bar hidden behind a few rocks, and a part-time guide.  Close to Huesca city.
 * Although you might be attracted to the high Pyrenees, you should definitely visit the pre-Pyrenees - a parallel range just to the North of Huesca city.
 * The Sierra de Guara for mountaineering and birdwatching (vultures and birds of prey).
 * Ordesa National Park is particularly spectacular in autumn. In summer some of the waterfalls dry up. No cars.
 * Barbastro Small town with an interesting old part, centre of the Somontano wine district. You can visit vineyards from here.
 * Ainsa, Ansó and Alquézar are beautiful, well preserved Romanesque villages in mountainous regions. There are other, less well-known places which are also charming.
 * San Juan de la Peña has to be seen - part Romanesque, part Gothic shrine set into an enormous rock in lovely mountain scenery. Easily accessible from Huesca.
 * Jaca has an important Romanesque cathedral and fortifications reputed to be designed by Leonardo de Vinci (they weren't).
 * Villanueva de Sigena The Monastery of Santa María de Sigena is located next to the town. Birthplace of Michael Servetus, the discoverer of pulmonary circulation with a museum dedicated to his work.

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Hugo

Hugo is in Choctaw Country region of Oklahoma and county seat of Choctaw County.

Sleep
Choctaw Casino & Resort-Grant, 1516 US-271. Here you'll find lodging with all the amenities from pool area to dining and gaming. It's a few miles south of Hugo, close to the state line.

Go next

 * Talimena Drive from Talihina, Oklahoma to Mena, Arkansas 54 Mile scenic drive in Oklahoma and Arkansas along the ridge of the Ouachita Mountains and the Ouachita National Forest. The drive has frequent turnouts so you can enjoy the scenery.

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Huila

Huila is a department in the Andino region of Colombia.

Cities

 * – Founded in 1612 on the fertile grounds of the Magdalena Valley by Diego de Ospina Y Medinilla, with around 350,000 inhabitants it is the department's capital.
 * – Town known for its Ceiba de la libertad, a huge tree planted in a park as a symbol to the abolition of slavery in 1850.
 * – Located close to the Tatacoa Desert, this village is a good place for fossil hunting and star watching.

Get in
Benito Salas Airport

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Huizhou (Guangdong)

Huizhou (惠州; Huìzhōu in Mandarin, Fui4ziu1 in Hakka) is a city in Guangdong. It is one of the most architecturally pleasing mid-sized cities in all of Guangdong, and one of the very richest.

Understand
The sight of Huizhou to the average traveller invariably arouses surprise. Some 40 miles north of Shenzhen, in verdant, tropical countryside, a common reaction is "Where did this place come from?" Until the 1980s, Huizhou was a sleepy Guangdong town on the Pearl River Delta. It has since exploded with industry, attracting investment from Japanese, Korean, European and American companies.

Talk
Hakka is the main language spoken in Huizhou, though many locals also speak Cantonese due to its proximity to Cantonese-speaking cities in the Pearl River Delta. As elsewhere in mainland China, Mandarin is the official language, and spoken by most younger locals.

Get in
Huizhou is well served by highways linking it with Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The Hong Kong border is a 1½-hour bus ride away.

By plane
(惠州平潭机场, ) offers domestic service from various cities around China, but no international flights.

Larger international airports nearby include Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport , and Hong Kong International Airport.

If you get off the plane at Shenzhen airport, you can get here by Intercity Bus. The earliest bus begins at 07:10. It will take you about 1½ hours.

By train
The city has a couple of mainline railway stations near the downtown area, namely Huizhou Railway Station and Huizhou North Railway Station.

There are also stations in some of the city's suburban districts and rural counties. For example, Huiyang District is served by Huiyang Railway Station (which was previously known as Huizhou South Railway Station) and Huidong County is served by Huidong South Railway Station.

The above stations link Huizhou with many cities around China. Trains from other cities in the Pearl River Delta such as Guangzhou and Shenzhen are especially frequent.

In addition to the mainline railways, there is a special intercity railway that runs between Dongguan West Station and Huizhou, and has its own stations. The eastern terminus of the line (as of August 2023) is Xiaojinkou Station (小金口站), which is actually right next to Huizhou Railway Station. Other stations on the line within downtown Huizhou include Yunshan Station (云山站) and Xihu East Station (西湖东站). Xihu East Station is conveniently located for visiting West Lake. Since May 2024, the line has been extended to Guangzhou and Zhaoqing, and passengers can change to other trains at Guangzhou South Station.

There are plans to link Huizhou by high-speed underground train with Shenzhen, which will effectively provide the city with a rapid-transit link to downtown Hong Kong.

By bus
The main bus station (Huizhou coach terminal) has regular buses to Guangzhou Tianhe (¥64, 2 hr 30 min), Shenzhen Louhu (¥60, 1 hr 20 min) and many other cities in the province.

There are also direct but less frequent coaches to Hong Kong which can be cheaper than getting the bus to the border then the MTR. These pick up at hotels in Huizhou rather than the bus station.

Get around
Huizhou has a comprehensive, clean and cheap bus system. Most bus rides cost a flat rate of ¥2, just drop your notes/coins into the box (no change given) or ¥1.6 if you have a "lingnantong" transport card - well worth investing in if you plan to stay in Guangdong long term (can also be used in the Guangzhou metro). Can be purchased from selected newsagents for a ¥20 deposit.

Taxis are everywhere. Flagfall for regular taxis is ¥5 or for the more opulent Kande Hotel Taxis which operate throughout the city, ¥8.

Eat
Huizhou has no shortage of Japanese and western restaurants. Traditional Chinese food can be sampled on every corner. Hong Kong/Canton food is for obvious reasons especially popular with the locals. For those self-catering, Park'n'Shop, Vanguard and Walmart have a wide selection of western foods.

There is a few vegetarian (usually Buddhist) restaurants in Huizhou.

Drink
The English Bar and Relax Bar (both on the river) are very popular with expats and serve imported draft beers and liquors. The cocktail bar at the 5-star Kande Hotel (West Lake) is another popular hangout for expats.

Sleep

 * Golden Jazzy Hotel (金爵大酒店). The Golden Jazzy Hotel provides a low-cost option for travellers who want to go to the northern part of the city.
 * Golden Jazzy Hotel (金爵大酒店). The Golden Jazzy Hotel provides a low-cost option for travellers who want to go to the northern part of the city.
 * Golden Jazzy Hotel (金爵大酒店). The Golden Jazzy Hotel provides a low-cost option for travellers who want to go to the northern part of the city.

Go next

 * Hong Kong - nicknamed the Pearl of the Orient, Hong Kong is a city with heavy British influence. You can experience Western and Chinese culture in Hong Kong.
 * Shenzhen

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Hull

There is more than one place called Hull:

Canada

 * Hull (Quebec)

United Kingdom

 * Kingston upon Hull (commonly: Hull) is a city in England.

United States of America

 * Hull (Massachusetts) - a coastal town in Massachusetts.

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Hull (Massachusetts)

Hull is a town in Massachusetts in the South Shore region. The town is a series of islands connected by sandbars and causeways that comprise the Nantasket peninsula. The beaches are among the best in New England with fine gray sands.

By car

 * From Boston take Interstate 93 South to Route 3 South to Exit 14 (Route 228). At exit 14, go left and follow Route 228 north about 10 miles.

By public transit
The ferry is certainly the most scenic and interesting way to arrive; but the terminal is—let's say—austere. Although the views are great, no protection from the sun and elements mean you won't be hanging around long.

The MBTA provides route 220 bus service from Quincy Center to Hingham, where you can connect with the 714 bus to Hull. The 714 runs every hour up and down the peninsula and connects with the ferry terminal at the end.

Get around
Hull is a narrow peninsula and therefore has one major road in and out, Nantasket Avenue. Hull is surrounded by two waterfronts, the "beach side" and "bay side". Most neighborhood streets run in a grid-like fashion leading to either the bay or beach side, and cross over Nantasket Ave which runs down the middle of the peninsula. One can travel Nantasket Ave. all the way to the tip of Hull, known as Hull Gut, which is where the local high school, ferry and windmill are located. A good view of Boston proper can be seen across the channel.

Go next

 * Boston or Cape Cod are easy next stops.
 * For an excellent backroads daytrip to Plymouth, take Nantasket Ave southeast to follow the beach coast up towards Gunrock Beach onto Jerusalem Road. Jerusalem Road is a beautiful winding road that offers views of oceanfront mansions.
 * Visit Cohasset village, a quaint New England style town. From there pick up scenic route 3A to take to Scituate and then Duxbury, more quaint New England villages.
 * The shopping and restaurants in Hingham are great.
 * The Boston Harbor Islands are right next door.

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Hulls Cove

Hulls Cove is a village on Mount Desert Island on the coast of Maine, a state of the United States of America.

Get in

 * From Bar Harbor, follow Route 3 towards the head of the island.
 * From the head of the island (the Trenton Bridge), bear left and follow Route 3 towards Bar Harbor.

Go next
The Hulls Cove Visitor's Center is located just up the hill from the Hull's Cove General Store. This entrance to Acadia provides access to the park's carriage roads as well as the Park Loop Road which will take you to Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliffs, the Jordan Pond House, and Cadillac Mountain.

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Huludao

Huludao (葫芦岛; Húludǎo) is a city in Liaoning Province of China.

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Humahuaca

Humahuaca is a town in the province of Jujuy, Argentina, adjacent to the spectacular Quebrada de Humahuaca on the main road from Argentina into Bolivia. Humahuaca is located up in the mountains at 3,000 meters above sea level, and has a population of a little over 10,000. A dusty ranching center surrounded by acres of cactus and spectacularly colorful mountains, Humahuaca looks like it should be a set for a wild west movie. The town has a bunch of hostels and campgrounds and is a popular destination for backpackers.

Understand
The Quebrada de Humahuaca was the first part of Argentina to be explored and settled by the Spaniards, for it provided a connecting route to the more temperate regions further south around Salta and Cordoba where supplies of food and draft animals could be found for the silver mines at Potosi, the gold mines at Oruro and other mining settlements in Upper Peru, now Bolivia. The town was a stopping place along that route before beginning the difficult climb to the Altiplano. Later Humahuaca was a central place for the revolutionary activity that eventually led to the creation of modern Argentina. Humahuaca was also a station on the now defunct railway that connected Bolivia to Buenos Aires, and its wild west aspect will remind many North Americans of some of the towns of Arizona or New Mexico. The area is arid due to the mountains, which block rain clouds.

This region in the north of Argentina has been inhabited for thousands of years and was part of the Inca empire. Humahuaca is named after the ancient people who lived here: the Omaguacas. One of the attractions is the carnival, which is visited by locals and foreign visitors. It is eight days of colourful costumes, masks and music. The “comparsas” organize the celebrations with food, traditional drinks and dances.

Tourist information
There is a tourist office in the Cabildo on the main square, but it keeps very limited hours. Tourist information is also theoretically available at the bus station. Hotel proprietors are excellent information sources.

Get in
Most buses between San Salvador de Jujuy and the town of La Quiaca on the Bolivian border stop at Humahuaca, and through buses to and from Salta are also available at the small and fairly informal a few blocks SW of the center of town. Buses are also available to and from smaller towns in the area such as Uquía and Purmamarca.

The bus station has luggage storage (pay by the day, AR$20 for small pieces of luggage, AR$40 for large). It also has food for sale and toilets.

There are buses to Iruya at 8:20, 10:30 and 16:00. If you buy a return ticket to/from Iruya (leaving Iruya at 6:00, 13:00, 15:15) make sure you've a seat reservation, and not just rock up at the departure time.

Get around
The town is too small for any transport other than walking to be necessary.

See
The center of the town is an attractively whitewashed Spanish colonial area. The church, now a cathedral, is well worth a visit.

Money
For withdrawing money, the only bank in town is on the central plaza, part of the RedBrou network and charging about AR$200 for each withdrawal.

There exists no exchange office and Macro does exchange only for customers. Nevertheless, you can ask (artesanal) shops in front of the bank, the optician at the corner near the Giramundo Hostel or the ticket sellers at the bus station. It is kind of illegal but people in town know the terrible situation and can be trusted.

Shopping
There are many small shops in the center of town selling clothes, jewelry, bags, and other tourist trinkets, as well as a daily handicrafts market on the steps leading up the hill to the monument. Most of the items for sale will be familiar to anyone who has traveled in the central Andean region, though there are a few artisans making jewellery and other items in more modern styles.

Eat
Humahuaca is well supplied with small restaurants offering a range of types of food. Recommended are In the afternoon near the corner of Tucumán and Basilio Álvarez, there are some stands selling tortillas (in this region, the word refers to a sort of large, flat empanada) for AR$25–35 each.

Avoid El Fortin, Buenos Aires 200. The place appears to be a tourist trap and their food is rather disappointing in quantity as well as quality.

Drink
Mostly the restaurants also serve alcohol, and there are few places that are strictly bars.

Connect
Due to its relatively isolated location in the mountains, internet is slow in Humahuaca. Hostels and some restaurants have WiFi, but don't get your hopes up.

The is on Buenos Aires, at the northwest corner of the main plaza.

Go next

 * Uquía – A beautiful mountain village just north, home to a notable historic church and a canyon that provides hiking opportunities. The road to Iruya is one of the most impressive and breathtaking trips in Argentina. Buses to Uquia were AR$10 as of Nov 2017.
 * Tilcara – An inexpensive town with the popular Pucará de Tilcara, an Omaguaca fortress.
 * Purmamarca – Popular but a little overpriced tourist destination with the famous Mountain of Seven Colours. Good for taking a picture, hiking the Los Colorados trail behind the town and leaving again.

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Humansdorp

Humansdorp is a town in South Africa's Eastern Cape, about 80km from Port Elizabeth.

Get in
Follow the N2 south from Port Elizabeth and take the Humansdorp exit.

See

 * See the Humansdorp museum downtown. It has historical farming artifacts. Entry is R5 for kids and R10 for adults. Opening hours are from 09:00-17:00.Closed on weekends and public holidays

Go next
Jeffreys Bay and St Francis are both within 20km from Humansdorp.

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Humboldt

Humboldt is a city in East Central Saskatchewan with a population of about 5,900 people (2016). Humboldt is a friendly small town in the heart of the Sure Crop District, a trading area of about 30,000 people spread across numerous small towns and surrounding villages. Visitors may escape the busy city life and sample a slower, more relaxed way of life.

Understand
Travel information is available from the City of Humboldt (Economic Development & Tourism Dept, 601 Main St,, fax +1 306-682-3936) or the Tourist Information Centre on Hwy 5 E.

Get in
There is no bus service to Humboldt. The nearest rail station is in Saskatoon, east of Humboldt.

By car
From Saskatoon, Humboldt is 115 km east on Highway 5.

By plane
Humboldt's airport is a 760-metre paved landing strip serving general aviation, allowing for daytime and nighttime landing of private planes with a rotating non-directional beacon. It is 1.6 km (1 mile) south of the city limits. Fuel is available on-site for all small engine planes.

The closest scheduled commercial airport is in Saskatoon, with numerous daily arrivals and departures from Canadian, American and international locations.

By taxi
Humboldt has two local cab services:
 * Al's Taxi - +1 306-231-8555
 * City Taxi & Delivery - +1 306-231-8600

By foot
Humboldt is a small enough city to get around by foot. Walking downtown provides an opportunity to check out local attractions such as the Humboldt Murals.

By bicycle
Humboldt is a smaller city, where it does not take long to bike from one side of the city to the other.

Parks

 * A.E. Kilcher Park: On 9th Avenue between 14th and 16th Street. This park features a play structure and open green space.
 * Civic Park: On 8th Ave and Main St. This park is beside the court house with open green space, a water fountain, tables and benches, monuments, walking paths and a Heritage Garden.  It is a nice  area to sit and enjoy the surroundings.
 * Carl Schenn Recreation Park: On 12th Ave near Bence Pl. It has open park space, ball diamond back stop and a large play structure.
 * Bill Brecht Memorial Park: On Laskin Crescent and 3rd Street. Features a ball diamond back stop, play structure and open green space.  This park hosts a lot of soccer events because of the large open space.
 * Glen Hall Park: On 8th Ave and 4th St. This park features a soccer,football, and rugby game field, a track area with full irrigated turf, track (6 lanes), outdoor ice rink with paved surface and tennis court (3).  This is next to the public school and highschool which is used by them during the school months.
 * St. Dominic School Grounds: On 2nd Avenue & 6th Street. This is attached onto St. Dominic School with an ice rink, soccer facility, ball diamonds, and outdoor basketball courts.  There is also a play structure.
 * Centennial Park (Uniplex Grounds): On 17th St and Leo Park Way. It has 6 ball diamonds with spectator seating.  It also has a minor ball facility with dual batting cages.  The rodeo and exhibition grounds are also located on the Uniplex Grounds.
 * Wilf Chamney Park: On 13th Street & 2nd Avenue. It contains a small play unit with green space.
 * Peace Park: On 13th Avenue & Brockman Place. This is a small community park with a play structure and open green space.
 * St. Augustine School Grounds: On 9th Avenue & 12th Street. Attached to the St. Augustine School is open green space, play structures and two ball diamonds.  There are also an outdoor basketball court.
 * Water Ridge Park: On Golf Course Road. This beautiful park overlooks a body of water with trees, flowers, gazebo, walking trails and a picnic shelter. This park is a nice area to use for large gatherings on a nice day.  Future plans for this park include a spray park, more walking trails and trees.

Do

 * Humboldt Aquatic Centre: Play in the 0.6m tot pool with spray fountains, sloped beach entry and pool toys. Also check out the 186 foot waterslide.  If you want to relax, sit in the 20-person hot tub.
 * Mini Golf: The mini golf has 18 holes and a wide range of obstacles resembling community businesses and attractions.
 * 5 Pin Bowling: Kemway Lanes is a great place to have some indoor fun to go 5-pin bowling. The alley has 8 lanes with automatic scoring.  Glow-bowling is also a fun way to bowl with neon bowling balls and music.
 * Hunting: Humboldt is a great area to spend a great weekend hunting. Enjoy the local culture as well as the wildlife.
 * Skating: Head over to the Uniplex for some public skating. The indoor rink is a great place to go skating on.  Or head over to one of the outdoor rinks located by Glenn Hall Park or St. Dominic School.
 * Curling, Skating, Hockey: Elgar Peterson Arena is in the Humboldt Uniplex as well offering a variety of activities including Curling, Skating, and Hockey. The curling rink has 6 sheets of ice and a licensed lounge with big screen TVs and a pool table.  Hockey is a strong winter tradition in Humboldt.  If you are in Humboldt during the hockey season, come to the Arena to check out the Humboldt Broncos who were the 2003 & 2008 Royal Bank Cup Champions.
 * Cross Country Skiing: Cross-country skiing is another great sport around Humboldt. Check out the beautiful 5 km of groomed trails on the Humboldt Golf Club and the Dixon Ski Trails.
 * Fishing: Enjoy fishing all year round near Humboldt. Stoney Lake, Burton Lake and Lake Lenore are great places to go either fishing or ice fishing.
 * Snowmobiling: Head out to the surrounding trails that take you to Muenster, St. Gregor, Englefeld, Watson and Naicam. Arriving at Naicam, you can join the major trail systen that travel to Melfort and Greenwater.
 * Snowmobiling: Head out to the surrounding trails that take you to Muenster, St. Gregor, Englefeld, Watson and Naicam. Arriving at Naicam, you can join the major trail systen that travel to Melfort and Greenwater.

Festivals
These are some of the events held in Humboldt and area annually: Canada Day Celebrations, Cherry Festival in Bruno, Kaffeestunde, Christmas Tree Light Up, Oktoberfest, Festival of Wreaths, Polkafest, Hogfest in Engelfield, St. Nikolaus Tag, Summer Sizzler & Rodeo, Humboldt Jaycee’s Demolition Derby

Buy
Main Street is filled with retail businesses; there's also a mall and numerous strip malls in town.

Some of the smaller surrounding towns and villages offer art and culture shops; an Arts Tour brochure lists some of the highlights.

Eat
National chains include A&W and Mr. Sub.

Drink

 * There are bars in the Bella Vista Inn, the Pioneer Hotel and the Windsor Hotel.

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Humboldt County

Humboldt County is in the North Coast of California. It is a special area of Northern California which is well known for its massive redwood trees, microbrews, herbal refreshments, and diverse culture. One hour from the Oregon border and sitting on the Pacific coast, opportunity for outdoor adventures is endless. Humboldt is a unique place.

Cities

 * - Home of Cal Poly Humboldt
 * - The Victorian Village
 * - The Victorian Village
 * - The Victorian Village

Understand
Humboldt County is the southern gateway to the Pacific Northwest. The county is bound on the north by Del Norte County, on the east by Siskiyou County and Trinity County, on the south by Mendocino County, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. The county encompasses 2.3 million acres, 80 percent of which is forest lands, protected redwoods and recreation areas.

The southern part of the county includes Alton, Carlotta, Hydesville, Rio Dell and Scotia; the Avenue of the Giants communities; Garberville and Redway; the Eel, Mattole and Van Duzen River communities; Humboldt Redwoods, Richardson Grove and Grizzly Creek State Parks; and the King Range National Conservation Area.

The northern part of the county includes the City of Trinidad, Orick; Redwood National Park; Prairie Creek and Humboldt Lagoons State Parks; and several State Beaches.

The eastern part of the county includes Willow Creek, Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation, Orleans, and a great deal of Six Rivers National Forest land.

The southern border of the county is north of San Francisco, the closest major metropolitan city.

The coastal towns are generally quite cool in climate, while just a few miles inland the fog and overcast are less prevalent. For example, Blue Lake could be quite sunny, while Arcata could be drizzly, or Fortuna warm and pleasant, while Ferndale is socked in. If after several days of mist you seek sun, it is possible at times to walk a few miles east to find it.

Get in
There are only 3 roads in. The county is linked by Coastal Highway 101 to the rest of California to the south and the Oregon Coast to the north. Highway 299 links the county to Interstate 5 to the east, offering access from Redding. Finally, California 36 provides access to Humboldt from Red Bluff through the Siskiyou Mountains. Route 36 is a particularly winding road that should be used with caution in the winter.

The Arcata/Eureka Airport, also called the Humboldt County Airport, is a regional airport 20 minutes north of Eureka. It is served by United to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, by American to Phoenix, by Avelo to Burbank and Las Vegas and by AHA! to Reno. Ground transportation includes HTA bus service, taxi, on-call shuttle, and car rental.

Greyhound has service from Arcata south to the Bay Area, with stops in Eureka, Fortuna, Garberville and beyond.

Amtrak has bus service to Martinez in the Bay Area, with train connections. A train ticket must be purchased to ride the bus.

Trinity Transit runs service from Willow Creek to Redding, with additional Greyhound and Amtrak departures. A change of bus is required in Weaverville.

Redwood Coast Transit runs service to Crescent City.

Get around
Humboldt Transit Authority runs bus service in most of the county, as far as Trinidad, Willow Creek and Garberville. Eureka and Arcata have their own local bus systems.

KT-NET runs service between Orleans, Hoopa, and Willow Creek.

Car rentals are available at the airport and downtown Eureka. Zipcar is available at Cal Poly Humboldt.

Taxi, Uber and Lyft are available, but service can be spotty, especially off-peak hours.

If staying in the urban part of the county, the bus (and Uber) can get you around fine. Otherwise you will want a car.

Stay safe
Northwest California is the epicentre of the USA's marijuana growing industry, and there are many large operations hidden in the greenhouses and hills of Humboldt. Some of these operations are well-guarded (think attack dogs, snipers and automatic weapons), and while you are unlikely to stumble on one it is best to avoid anything that looks suspicious.

Go next

 * - Located north of Humboldt County, California's northernmost county is known for its rivers, rocky coast, and redwood forests. It is where the famous footage of Bigfoot was captured on film in 1967, and became the home of the Ewoks when portions of Return of the Jedi were filmed in the county in 1982.  Visitors today won't want to miss Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, where an easy stroll among thousand year-old redwoods in Stout Grove is sure to refresh the soul.  There are two historic lighthouses that were built in the mid-1800s near Crescent City, one of which is accessible at low tide via a short hike.  Wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy the many protected areas in the county, where herds of Roosevelt elk, sea lions, seals, whales, and 431 species of birds can all be seen.
 * - Humboldt County's northeastern neighbor is dominated by 14,179 ft Mount Shasta, the west coast's second-tallest volcano, towering nearly 10,000 ft above its surroundings; while a summit climb requires advanced mountaineering skills, its lower slopes are great for hiking, backpacking and cross-county skiing. The Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway links Mount Shasta to Lava Beds National Monument in the county's northeast, home to over 800 lava tube caves, several of which are open to exploration.  The county is also a premier destination for birdwatchers, with nearly two million birds passing through Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge and Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge during migrations, and North America’s largest concentration of snow geese arriving in spring.
 * - One of only three California counties with no incorporated cities, rugged Trinity County lies among the Salmon and Klamath Mountains along the Trinity River. The county seat of Weaverville is home to some of California's oldest buildings, with the state's second oldest courthouse (built in 1856), a drugstore that has filled prescriptions since 1852, and California's oldest Taoist Temple (operating since 1873).  Those looking for outdoor adventure will find numerous opportunities for camping, backpacking, rock climbing, boating, rafting/kayaking, hunting, and fishing, with Trinity Lake in particular a favorite spot for houseboat rentals.
 * - Lying halfway between San Francisco and the Oregon border, Humboldt County's southern neighbor boasts redwood forests, wineries, breweries, and remote, untouched coastline. In addition to its natural features, the county is home to the largest Buddhist Temple in the Western Hemisphere, the 400+ acre City of Ten Thousand Buddhas in Ukiah.  The  Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, located near Fort Bragg, is a 47 acre public garden with oceanside views.  While hikers and backpackers will find no shortage of options, those looking for less strenuous ways to enjoy the scenery can ride the Skunk Train, a railroad that has been in operation since 1885 and takes riders 40 miles through old growth forests and across historic trestles between Fort Bragg and Willits.

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Hummelstown

Hummelstown is a borough in Pennsylvania.

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Humpty Doo

Humpty Doo is a small town in the Top End of the Northern Territory not far from Darwin on the road to Kakadu National Park.

Understand
You will drive by Humpty Doo on the road to Kakadu, or if taking one of the several jumping crocodile tours on the river. The town itself is a very short deviation off the main road, and has a general store, pub, cafe. Reasonable spot to stop for a lunch, supplies or a beer. Not much in the town itself. Don't overestimate its size by the font on the map. It is close to several national attractions.

Get in
Along the Arnhem Highway, less than a one hour drive from Darwin via the Tiger Brennan Drive,  Stuart Highway and the  Arnhem Highway. There is a scheduled bus service from Palmerston in Darwin, but it is mainly a school service, and is unlikely to be convenient for a traveller.

Get around
In practice you will need to have a car, or be on a tour to get around this area. It is hard to imagine anybody wanting to be in Humpty Doo for long with no transport.

See

 * Fogg Dam. Not far from Humpty Doo, you can drive along a narrow road across the dam, to several bird hides.  The diversity of birdlife is quite amazing, even for those who are not avid birdwatchers.  Make sure you take your best camera for some excellent shots, including a telscopic lens if you have one.  4-wheel drive is not required.  No entry fee, and as long as you miss the occasional coach tour, there are no concerns with crowds.

Drink

 * Humpty Doo Pub. Hasn't quite got the feel of the Adelaide River Hotel, but if you are passing by and fancy a beer it is perfectly good.

Sleep
There aren't any hotels or motels in Humpty Doo. The nearest good ones are in Darwin.

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Hunan

Hunan (湖南) is a province in central China, home of Mao Zedong.

Cities

 * - capital of Hunan.
 * - famous for Yueyang Tower (岳阳楼). Other attractions include smaller ancient towns and a national park in pingjiang.
 * - Second largest city in Hunan and home of Mount Heng (Nanyue mountain).
 * - important railway center in western Hunan. Several ancient towns belonging to ethnic minorities like the Dong and Miao.
 * - a very beautiful city of southwest Hunan with mountainous areas which are home to several ethnic minorities like Miao and Yao.
 * - an important industrial city and one of the five busiest railway centers in Mainland China.
 * - A beautiful historic town close by the River Tuo, near the city of Jishou.
 * - A city bordering the west side of Dongting Lake.
 * - Home of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain and Wulingyuan.
 * - Birthplace of Mao Zedong, and hub of Communist Party pilgrimage.
 * - Has been established for more than 2,100 years and is a famous national historical and cultural city approved and determined by the State Council of China.
 * - a small historic town uniquely situated above a large waterfall. The town is roughly halfway between Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang.
 * - a small historic town uniquely situated above a large waterfall. The town is roughly halfway between Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang.
 * - a small historic town uniquely situated above a large waterfall. The town is roughly halfway between Zhangjiajie and Fenghuang.

Other destinations

 * (Tianmenshan) - a scenic and historic mountain with stunning views
 * - UNESCO World heritage. National GeoPark. Sandstone Peak Forest.
 * - (also called Nan Yue) one of the five sacred Taoist mountains of China. Nan Yue Temple lies in the foothills of the mountain.
 * Meishan Dragon Palace - one of the most beautiful karst caves in China. There's an area of terrace named Ziquejie in the vicinity.
 * - the second biggest freshwater lake in China.
 * Yueyang pavilion - a famous pavilion.
 * - a small village, home to the Miao minority, with nice hiking opportunities.
 * The Site of Laosicheng Tusi Domain, one of three sites of the Tusi chiefs listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
 * . Small village from the Ming Dynasty.
 * Tongdao Dong autonomous county

Talk
Different dialects exist in Hunan which date back thousands of years.

The Changsha dialect forms a dialect continuum that encompasses Changsha, Xiangtan, Zhuzhou and Yueyang. And these are believe to belong to the New Xiang Languages. Old Xiang or archaic Xiang is spoken in rural and mountainous areas like Shaoyang and Loudi.

The local dialects in the western part of Hunan are generally known as southwestern Mandarin, and it's similar to the ones spoken around Sichuan and Chongqing. Few can understand English. Standard Mandarin can be understood by most although in the countryside and smaller cities most people may only be able to reply in their local dialect. There are some unique terms in the various regional dialects in Hunan; however, the most noticeable differences are in the local pronunciation, which differs widely from standard Mandarin.

Get in
Hunan has a special transit without a visa scheme for citizens of 54 countries provided you enter and exit mainland China through the airport in Changsha, do not spend more than 72 hours in mainland China, and have proof of onward travel to a country other than the one you arrived from. See the Changsha article for more details.

Domestic Airports are located in Changsha, Changde Taohuayuan Airport , Huaihua , Hengyang Nanyue and Zhangjiajie.

Get around
Railroads criss cross the province connecting major cities, with lines going off to other cities like Wuhan

Starting from December 2016, a new high-speed intercity railway has been running between the provincial capital Changsha, Xiangtan and Zhuzhou, with the intention of creating one single megalopolis. These trains start with C.

High Speed trains also reaches major destinations (except for zhangjiajie!) like Huaihua, Hengyang, Yongzhou, Chenzhou, Yueyang, Xiangtan, Zhuzhou and several others !

Changsha to Zhangjiajie generally takes 5 hours by normal train, although the K9031 takes 10 hours !

See
Probably the best attraction in Hunan is the fabulous Wulingyuan mountain, a stunning sandstone karst landscape. Several cable cars shorten distances, and there are many hiking opportunities. The China Danxia landscape near Langshan are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Eat
Try Hunan's spicy food, one of the eight cuisines in China, renowned for its spicy taste and flavor.

Go next

 * Yangtze River
 * Chongqing
 * Hubei
 * Jiangxi
 * Guangdong
 * Guangxi
 * Guizhou

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Hundested

Hundested is a city of 8,500 people (2022) in the far north western corner of North Zealand in Denmark.

Understand
For many years the city blossomed as an important harbour with ferry connections across the Isefjord and more importantly to Grenå in Jutland. With the demise of the ferry to Jutland in 1996, the commotion of the once lively harbour has withered away for much of the year, but there are still traces of it during the height of summer, when vacationers flock to the ferry to carry them to the many vacations homes on the Odsherred peninsular.

Get in

There is train from Hillerød (1 hour) once or twice an hour, with an extra express train running between 06:00 and 17:00 There are good connections with the S-train system in Hillerød, with departures and arrivals timed with those of the S-train. If in a car, just follow route 16 (Hillerødmotorvejen) all the way from Copenhagen, though be mindful that route 16 breaks from the highway just east of Hillerød (Frederiksværk exit).

The ferry across the Isefjord to Rørvig takes 20 minutes, service is scaled back considerably (06:00-18:00) outside the busy summer season. There is also a ferry from the small hamlet Sølvager south-east of the city to Kulhuse on Hornsherred. At a mere 8 minutes, it claims to be the shortest ferry crossing in the country.

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Hunedoara (city)

Hunedoara is the second biggest city in Hunedoara County, after Deva.

Understand
The city is in the Cerna Valley near the Poiana Ruscă Mountains within the Carpathian Mountains. It is most known because of the Corvinestilor Castle (Hunyad Castle) in the city. Besides the Romanian population, there are ethnic Hungarians and Germans living in Hunedoara. A Roma population also thrives in a small village near the city, called Hăşdat. The city has many green gardens, and old trees flank the streets. The castle has been turned into a museum, following reconstruction. Cincis Lake, with tourist facilities, is 15 km from the city.

During the 20th century, Hunedoara's population grew to 86,000 inhabitants. The city used to have the second largest steel works in Romania, but it has closed down. However, the economy of the city is benefiting from new investment.

By train
The closest railway station is in Simeria (~13 km north), with connections to Arad, Timisoara, Cluj-Napoca, Iasi and Bucharest. However, Deva is more convenient, because it has a direct bus connection with Hunedoara. Buses leave about every 20 minutes on weekdays and cost 12 lei. If you do get off in Simeria, you can take a taxi to Hunedoara. Make sure to negotiate beforehand, expect 30-35 lei, but not more than 50 lei. (updated July 2021)

By bus
Hunedoara Bus Station is close to the railway station. For more information phone at +40254712320.

The bus from Deva leaves from the bus station (directly next to the railway station) every 20 minutes. The price is 12 Lei, paid directly to the driver.

By car
If you want to come from Arad to Hunedoara, you must take E 68, and after you pass by Deva, you make right on the DJ 687 Road.

If you come from Bucharest you must take A 1(E 81) to Pitesti, Ramnicu Valcea, Sibiu and then take E 68 to Sebes, Orastie, Simeria and then turn left on DJ 687 before you reach Deva.

If you come from Craiova you must take E 79 to Tg.Jiu, Petrosani, Hateg and then turn left on DJ 687 before reaching Calan.

Get around
The city centre is relatively small with everything within walking distance. One can take also a taxi:

See

Nearby

Go next

 * Călan, 11 km east
 * Deva, 15 km north
 * Simeria, 18 km northeast
 * Hațeg, 20 km south
 * Orăștie, 33 km northeast
 * Retezat National Park, 40 km south
 * Geoagiu, 40 km northeast
 * Alba Iulia, 80 km northeast

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Hunedoara County

Hunedoara County is a county in Transylvania.

Cities

 * — mostly known for the Hunyad Castle
 * — has a museum dedicated to its gold mining heritage
 * — industrial town during the communist rule, now mostly dead as the factories shut down. Two ancient medieval churches worth visiting are nearby.
 * — capital of the Hunedoara county
 * — spa town
 * — close to the bizarre St. Nicholas church of Densuș and to Ulpia Traia Sarmizegetusa — the capital of Dacia under Roman rule
 * — gateway to the Straja ski resort
 * — famous for the coal mines in the past, but plagued by unemployment since the mines closed after 1989. It is now mostly a gateway to the nearby mountains
 * — ancient city with a strategic position throughout history
 * — its dilapidated citadel may have inspired the novel The Castle in the Carpathians by Jules Verne
 * — its Dendrological Reserve has the oldest and most valuable collection of exotic and native plants of Romania, and it is the 3rd largest in Europe
 * — a base for exploring the Retezat National Park and Butii Gorge

Other destinations

 * — one of Romania's most beautiful.

Understand
The county is largely is made up of mountains, divided by the Mureș River valley which crosses the county from east to west. To the north side there are the Apuseni Mountains and to the south side there are mountains from the Southern Carpathians group, Parâng Mountains group and Retezat-Godeanu Mountains group: Orastie and Surianu Mountains (south-east), Retezat Mountains (south), Poiana Ruscai Mountains (south-west).

Hunedoara County was one of the most industrialised areas during the communist period, and was very negatively affected when the industry collapsed after the fall of the communist regime.

The industry in the Hunedoara county is linked with the mining activity in the region. In the mountains, from ancient times, metals and coal have been exploited. Now there is one large industrial complex at Hunedoara owned by Mittal Steel. There are also energy-related enterprises in the county: one of the biggest thermoelectric plant is at Mintia.

The Jiu Valley, in the south of the country, has been a major mining area throughout the second half of the 19th century and the 20th century, but many mines were closed down in the years following the collapse of the communist regime.

The city of Hunedoara has also suffered significantly from the 1990s onwards. Under communism it had the largest steel works in Romania (until Galați took the lead), but activity gradually diminished after the fall of communism due to the loss of the market. This was a blow to the overall prosperity of the town, which is now recovering through new investments.

Agricultural activities also take place in Hunedoara county, which include livestock raising, and fruit and cereal cultivation. The county also has touristic potential, especially through the Dacian Fortresses of the Orăștie Mountains and the Corvin Castle.

See
The Dacian Fortresses of the Orăștie Mountains, part of UNESCO World Heritage, include:

Other places of interest include:

Do
Retezat National Park and other picturesque regions makes it one of the most beautiful counties in Romania. Also there can be found Dacian and Roman complexes in the Orăştie Mountains.

Skiing in the Straja resort near Lupeni is a popular activity.

title: Hunedoara County