Hue: Royal Tombs & Pagoda Private Tour By Dragon Boat & Car

Take a dragon boat cruise on the Perfume River, visit Thien Mu Pagoda and enjoy a day tour with the most well-preserved & beautiful royal tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty: Tu Duc, Minh Mang, and Khai Dinh.

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Duration 3 – 5 hours: Check availability to see starting times

Driver: English

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Private group

Highlights

Travel to the Tomb of Tu Duc and see its secluded location, gardens, and lakes
Admire the Tomb of Minh Mang and its beautiful ancient traditional architecture
Make a stop at Hue Incense Village and enjoy an opportunity to make incense
Visit the Tomb of Khai Dinh, with unique Asian and European-style architecture
Enjoy the boat trip on Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda

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Start your with hotel pickup in Hue. Then, board a traditional dragon boat for a relaxing 30-minute cruise along the scenic Perfume River.

Your first stop is Thien Mu Pagoda, the oldest and one of the most iconic religious structures in Hue. Built in the 17th century, the pagoda is steeped in legend and spiritual significance.

Next, the driver will pick up by private car visit the Minh Mang Tomb, the grand mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, the second emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty. Located on Cam Khe Mountain, this site is part of the UNESCO World Heritage complex and is considered one of the most beautiful and well-preserved royal tombs in Vietnam.

Continue to the Khai Dinh Tomb, a stunning blend of Vietnamese and European architecture. This mausoleum, dedicated to the 12th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty, is perched on Chau Chu Mountain and is also recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Then explore the Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, nestled in a peaceful valley in Thuy Xuan Commune. This beautifully designed retreat was used by the emperor during his reign for writing poetry and relaxation.

Wrap up your tour with a visit to the Thuy Xuan Incense Village, where you’ll see how traditional incense is made. Try your hand at crafting incense and enjoy taking photos in this colorful, culturally rich location.

Get dropped off back at your hotel in Hue at the end of the tour.