Hue Imperial City Exploration: Discover Architecture, History, Culture and Cuisine

Our team of expert guides and chauffeurs will ensure you have an enjoyable day discovering the architectural wonders, historical significance, cultural traditions, and culinary delights of Hue.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Perfume River - Dragon boat trip to Thien Mu pagoda
  • Thien Mu Pagoda - Located beside the picturesque Huong River, Thien Mu Pagoda, with its ancient architecture, adds its charm to this beautiful natural setting. The sound of Thien Mu bell is like the soul of Hue, ever resounding over the Huong River flow winding its way in front of the Citadel to the sea, resonating in the hearts and minds of the people and of visitors to Hue, the ancient capital.
  • Hue Imperial City (The Citadel) - The Complex of Hue Monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is located in the city of Hue in central Vietnam. Hue was founded as the Vietnam capital city by Gia Long, the first king of the Nguyen Dynasty in 1802. It held this position for nine Nguyen dynasties until 1945.

The massive complex features hundreds of monuments and ruins, such as the Forbidden Purple City, once the residence of the royal family and badly damaged during the Vietnam War, the Imperial City, royal tombs, flag tower, pagodas, temples, a library and museum.

  • Tomb of Tu Duc - This tomb (completed in 1867) is the most popular, imposing and impressive of the royal mausoleums, designed by Emperor Tu Duc himself before his death. The enormous expense of the tomb and the forced labour used in its construction spawned a coup plot that was discovered and suppressed. Tu Duc lived a life of imperial luxury and carnal excess, with 104 wives and countless concubines (though no offspring). The tomb is 5km south of Hue on Van Nien Hill in Duong Xuan Thuong village.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • English or French speaking guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Boat trip on Perfume River
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off at city center
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Tip and personal spending
Location
Perfume River
Cancellation Policy

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

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