Take a walk in Imperial City, Pagoda and Royal Tombs. Learn about history of Hue & Vietnamese royal culture, from kings and queens to concubines & eunuchs with Dragon Boat cruise on the Perfume River
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Duration 4 – 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Driver: English
Pickup included: Check availability for details
Private group
Itinerary
Pickup location: Hue
Car (15 minutes)
Hue Historic Citadel: Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk, Self-guided tour, Pass by, Scenic views on the way (2.25 hours)
Car (15 minutes)
Pagoda of the Celestial Lady: Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Bus tour, Self-guided tour, Pass by, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)
River boat (30 minutes)
Perfume River: Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Self-guided tour, Pass by, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)
Car (10 minutes)
Tomb of Minh Mang: Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Bus tour, Self-guided tour (45 minutes)
Tomb of Tu Duc: Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Hiking, Bus tour, Self-guided tour (45 minutes)
Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh: Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Hiking, Bus tour, Self-guided tour (30 minutes)
Arrive back at: Hue
Highlights
- Walking in Imperial Citadel and Ruined Forbidden City of Ancient Hue Vietnam
- Learn about life of the Kings; their Wives, Concubines & Eunuchs with expert
- Visiting the most famous, the nicest & oldest pagoda in Hue named Thien Mu
- Enjoying Refreshing Dragon Boat Trip on Romantic Perfume River (Huong River)
- Visiting best Royal Tombs of Emperors to learn about Vietnamese after life
Full description
Agreed Time: Our Friendly and Exprienced Driver will pick you up from your hotel in city center or Hue Railway Station for the Half Day Trip. Today, you can customize your own itinerary by private car and dragon boat to visit the best popular tourist attractions in Hue to learn about Local History and Vietnamese Royal Cuture with:
1. Hue Citadel (also known as Imperial City and Forbidden City, built 1804 to 1833): This area is also called Royal Palace, Forbidden City constructed from 1804 – 1833 by 2 first Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty (Gia Long & Minh Mang) and was the centre for Economy, Culture and Political Activities of Royal Family. You will spend time for your own Walking Tour in Imperial City to visit Flag Tower, 9 Holy Cannons, South Gate, Supreme Harmorny Palaces, 9 Dynastic Urns, Forbidden City.
2. Thien Mu Pagoda (also known as Pagoda of the Celestial Lady, built in 1601): The oldest and most famous pagoda in Hue built from 1601 by the Founder of the Nguyen Family in this region (Nguyen Hoang). Pagoda was built and named so (Thien Mu Pagoda – Heavenly Lady Buddha Pagoda) after the story of local people when they dream about lady Buddha sitting on this hill.
3. Minh Mang Tomb (built 1840 to 1843): Started by himself but finished by his son – King Thieu Tri (1940 to 1847). Tomb’s area is 15 hecta with living, working area for King, Queen,.. and especially living room for his minor wives an concubines after his death.
4. Tu Duc Tomb (buit 1864 to 1867): Built by King Tu Duc (1847 to 1883) for himself from 1864 – 1867. This was also place where King Tu Duc sometimes lived and worked when he was still alive. Tomb’s area is about 12 Hecta including 2 seperated areas: Temple area and Burial area.
5. Khai Dinh Tomb (built 1920 to 1931): The only Royal Tomb with Blended Styles of Oriental and European. This is only Nguyen King’s Tomb built with different style and tomb we know King was buried underneath of his tomb.
After Hue Sightseeing Day Trip, our tour guide / driver will drop you back to your hotel or anywhere you want in Hue city and finish your fantastic Hue Sightseeing City Tour.
Includes
Private Car with Basic English Speaking Driver
Private Dragon Boat Cruise on Perfume River
English speaking guide (for option with guide)
Pick-up and Drop-off in Hue City Center Hotel
Road Tolls, Parking Fee, and Fuel during trip.
Important information
Know before you go: We don’t include entry ticket to Imperial City (200k/adult), as you may want to buy Combo Tickets (420k/ticket of Imperial City with 2 Tombs, or 530k/ticket of Imperial City with 3 Tombs – Valid in two days).
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