• Hue Imperial City (The Citadel) - * Visitors are required to wear shirts with sleeves and pants under knees when visiting the Hue Citadel

Head to Hue, along the North coast of Da Nang to the top of Hai Van Pass where bunkers remaining from the war can be explored. Upon arrival in Hue, we will visit the Citadel, Hue’s prime attraction, which contains the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City and the Emperor’s Private Residence. Hue citadel was built from 1804 to 1833 under the Nguyen’s Dynasty (the last feudalist kingdom in Vietnam). The grounds of the Imperial City are protected by fortified ramparts 2 kilometers and ringed by a moat. Inside the citadel, there are many different construction works such as: Imperial City Gates, Purple Forbidden City, Temples and places of worshipping, pavilions, gardens, etc.

Following the morning activities, we will have a short break for lunch. In the afternoon, we will take a boat trip on the Perfume River with a stopover at Thien Mu Pagoda, which is an active Buddhist monastery with its origins dating back to 1601. One of its most poignant displays is a car belonging to a former monk, who in 1963, drove to Sai Gon and set himself alight to protest against the South Vietnamese regime and its cruel treatment of Buddhist monks and followers.

From here, we will go to visit the serene Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, designed to blend in with its natural surroundings and built on principles of feng-shui.

• All entrance fees included for hassle-free sightseeing
• Complimentary bottled water to stay hydrated
• Travel insurance covered up to $5,000 USD per case, per person
• Delicious lunch provided to refuel your energy
• Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
• Knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide

• Personal expenses
• Tipping/Gratuities

Synopsis:

Don’t miss out on this enlightening history lesson! Discover Hue’s rich historical background as you walk around its prominent ancient imperial structures, including the Citadel, Imperial City, Forbidden Purple City, through a boat ride on Perfume River, the Emperor’s Residence and Thien Mu Pagoda, culminating with a visit to a royal tomb.

Key Elements:

● Embark on a journey through the Citadel, Hue’s top sightseeing spot. Within its confines are the Imperial City, Forbidden Purple City and the Emperor’s Private Residence

● Savour a traditional local lunch

● Experience a boat cruise on the Perfume River leading to the Thien Mu Pagoda, notorious for the monk who ignited himself in political defiance

● Take a close look at an Emperor’s final resting place, one of the royal tombs

• Under 5 years old : free; 5-10 years old : 75% of adult rate; Over 10 years old : Same as adult rate

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.