Hue is the capital city of Thua Thien – Hue Province, Vietnam. Between 1802 and 1945, it was the imperial capital of the Nguyen dynasty. This is a famous historic site, where we have seen many beauties of Vietnamese culture since 1600s. Hue is romantic with peace and charm of Perfume River. Joining this tour, you will have an excellent opportunity to visit citadels, Thien Mu Pagoda and royal’s tomb. Hue is an ideal place for you to relax and enjoy atmosphere that makes you feel free and forget tiredness in daily life.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Travel insurance
✔ Bottled water
✔ Vietnam Tradition Lunch
✔ Lunch
✔ Mineral water
✔ Hotel pick-up and drop off in Da Nang city center
✔ English speaking tour guide (Extra if Korean/Chinese guide)
✔ Private Car
✖ Tips, personal expense and others not included in the package
Departure & Return
Departure:
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If your hotel is located outside Da Nang city center, and you do not agree the extra payment, please come to Novotel Da Nang hotel at 8AM to start the tour.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Thien Mu Pagoda
We pick you up at your hotel in Da Nang city and heading to Hue Boat Station. From there, we take a boat trip on Perfume River by Dragon Boat to Thien Mu Pagoda. The Pagoda ( Heavenly Lady pagoda), is an icon of Vietnam and as potent a symbol of Hue as the Citadel. The name of the pagoda came from a legend that an old woman once appeared on the hill and said that a Lord would come and build a Buddhist pagoda for the country’s prosperity. Thien Mu Pagoda was ranked one of the twenty most beautiful landscapes in Hue with the poem Thien Mu chung thanh, composed by the emperor Thieu Tri, inscribed on the stone stele set near the Pagoda gate.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
Then we will visit one of Vietnam’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Imperial City of Hue. It has long been a must-see attraction for tourists visiting a hidden charm of Vietnam. In this private Hue city tour, the first stop we will visit is Hue Imperial Citadel. The Imperial City of Hue was actually a walled fortress and palace belonged to the ancient city of Hue which was a capital city of the Nguyen Dynasty for 140 years. It was said to be protected by the two sand dunes as "dragon on the left, tiger on the right".
Duration: 2 hours
3
Royal Tombs
After having traditional lunch, our guide will lead you visit the Nguyen Emperors’ Royal Tombs such as the tomb of Tu Duc King – The 4th king of the Nguyen’s Dynasty, it has oriental architecture and attract most travelers by its own ancient beauty.
The last visit is Khai Dinh Tomb – The 11th king of the Nguyen Dynasty with modern style combine between oriental and occidental architecture.
The tour will end when you are back Da Nang hotel around 18:30
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The price is not applied in holidays
• Minimum 2 paxs
• If you stay outside Da Nang City center or Hoi An city, surcharge will be applied
