1 DAY(S) Days Tours
Hue City Tour
1 DAY(S) Days Tours
Hue- Hue
Description
Hue, Vietnam’s Imperial City, is defined by the giant square footprint of the Nguyen Dynasty’s citadel. Packed with temples, tombs, palaces and pagodas, Hue is the gateway to the treasures of Vietnam’s royal past, illustrious history and a must-stop on any itinerary. Our Hue City Tour will offer you a chance to get lost in the local market, visit the imperial citadel & museums, wander around ancient tombs, ride a boat along the city’s romantic rive, or photograph stunning pagodas. Follow in the footsteps of emperors with an insightful tour of Hue with Joyful Vietnam Travel’s professional and knowledge tour guide today!
Highlights
- Immerse in tranquil atmosphere of poetic Hue City.
- Catch a glimpse of everyday life at Dong Ba Market.
- Explore Hue’s Imperial Citadel: Ngo Mon Gate, Imperial Citadel, Nine Holy Cannons and more.
- Traverse bountiful rice fields and the local daily life of Thanh Toan villagers.
- See the legacies of emperors at their tomb and mausoleum.
- Relax as you enjoy the show aboard a boat floating on the scenic Perfume River.
- Discover Hue’s most important religious building, a 7-storey tower: Thien Mu Pagoda.
Itinerary
Joyful Vietnam Travel’s local guide and friendly driver will pick you up at your hotel in the city centre and then follow in the footsteps of emperors with an insightful day tour of Hue.
Start with a visit to the exciting Dong Ba Market. The stalls are teeming with color and a great place to catch a glimpse of everyday life. Then, head to the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. It’s within these 2-meter-thick and 10-kilometer-long walls that you’ll find several of the city’s best collection of royal residences, lush gardens and imperial courts, from the Flag Tower, to the many ornate pagodas and the Forbidden Purple City. While much of this site was destroyed during the Tet Offensive in 1968, it is still possible to gain some insights into how the Royal family lived during peak rule.
Next, drive to see Thanh Toan Bridge, an ornate covered bridge hard to find without local knowledge. Further, immerse yourself in the best of Hue countryside with a ride through stunning surroundings, passing infinity rice fields, to a small village that specializes in making incense sticks.
Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant, then continue with visits to two of the most impressive emperor’s tombs to take in its astonishing architectural beauty. From there, move to Tiger Arena, where duels between elephants and tigers were arranged for the entertainment of the Emperors right up until 1904.
After a day taking in the many sights of Hue, enjoy a relaxing boat trip along Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda (Celestial Lady), the most sacred temple in the area. Take in the magic of Hue’s most iconic temple before your tour ends.
Travel note
Tour itineraries will be adjusted to suit the actual activities based on time of departure. Our travel consultants and tour guide will discuss more details with you before confirmation or starting.
Schedule details
Duration: 8-9 hours.
Pickup time & location: 8:00 AM in the morning at centrally located hotels in Hue City.
Drop off time & location: 5:00 P.M at the same place as pick up point.
Inclusion
• Service of experienced English speaking guide.
• Service of a private driver and an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Boat trip & entrance fees.
• Vietnamese lunch at local restaurant.
• Bottled drinking water.
Exclusion
• Flights into and out Vietnam.
• Accommodation in Hue.
• Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Tips for tour guide and driver.
• Travel insurance.
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