Cycling Through Royal Tombs
ID: GYG785983-1258749
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Country: Vietnam
Country: Vietnam
Duration: 08:00 hours
Description
Explore the Imperial City, the Thien Mu Pagoda, and the Thuy Bieu Village on a bike tour. Visit the Tomb of Tu Duc and the Dong Khanh Tomb, both UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Itinerary
8:00 AM Our tour guide meets you at your hotel or the meeting point (Hue center city).
Start cycling and depart to visit The Imperial City (The Citadel), the fortress of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), the last dynasty of Vietnam, including landmarks such as Ngo Mon, Thai Hoa Palace, Thai Mieu, The Mieu, Hien Lam Lau, Nine Peaks and Museum of Royal Antiquities.
9:30 AM Continue cycling to visit the next destination Thien Mu Pagoda - one of the oldest famous pagodas, possessing ancient architecture that adds charm to the beautiful natural scenery of this place.
You continue to cruise the Perfume River departing to Thuy Bieu Village, immersing yourself in nature amidst the mingled mountain and forest landscape. During this time, you relax and enjoy the peaceful space.
11:00 AM Arriving at Thuy Bieu, you will enjoy the peaceful atmosphere here, taking a herbal foot bath after your half journey, then enjoy local lunch at the Pomelo Garden and tea under the cool shade of the Thanh Tra garden.
13:30 Continue to the rolling hills of the surrounding countryside where you will find the Tomb of Tu Duc, a relic in the ancient capital, where the fourth emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty was buried. Built between 1864 and 1867, this tomb was designed to be used both before and after the emperor's death, requiring considerable expense and labor.
14:30 Moving to Dong Khanh Tomb, which has an extremely harmonious combination of Asian and European art architecture. Moreover, UNESCO recognized Dong Khanh Tomb as a World Cultural Heritage.
15:00 On the way cycling back, you will visit "Incense Village" also known as Thuy Xuan Incense Village", a poetic land nestled on the romantic Huong River. The village preserves ancient Vietnamese traditions.
16:00 Back to Hue city center. End of the tour program and see you again.
Itinerary
8:00 AM Our tour guide meets you at your hotel or the meeting point (Hue center city).
Start cycling and depart to visit The Imperial City (The Citadel), the fortress of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), the last dynasty of Vietnam, including landmarks such as Ngo Mon, Thai Hoa Palace, Thai Mieu, The Mieu, Hien Lam Lau, Nine Peaks and Museum of Royal Antiquities.
9:30 AM Continue cycling to visit the next destination Thien Mu Pagoda - one of the oldest famous pagodas, possessing ancient architecture that adds charm to the beautiful natural scenery of this place.
You continue to cruise the Perfume River departing to Thuy Bieu Village, immersing yourself in nature amidst the mingled mountain and forest landscape. During this time, you relax and enjoy the peaceful space.
11:00 AM Arriving at Thuy Bieu, you will enjoy the peaceful atmosphere here, taking a herbal foot bath after your half journey, then enjoy local lunch at the Pomelo Garden and tea under the cool shade of the Thanh Tra garden.
13:30 Continue to the rolling hills of the surrounding countryside where you will find the Tomb of Tu Duc, a relic in the ancient capital, where the fourth emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty was buried. Built between 1864 and 1867, this tomb was designed to be used both before and after the emperor's death, requiring considerable expense and labor.
14:30 Moving to Dong Khanh Tomb, which has an extremely harmonious combination of Asian and European art architecture. Moreover, UNESCO recognized Dong Khanh Tomb as a World Cultural Heritage.
15:00 On the way cycling back, you will visit "Incense Village" also known as Thuy Xuan Incense Village", a poetic land nestled on the romantic Huong River. The village preserves ancient Vietnamese traditions.
16:00 Back to Hue city center. End of the tour program and see you again.
Highlights
- Discover the Imperial City, the fortress of the Nguyen Dynasty, on a bike tour
- Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the oldest and most famous pagodas in Hue
- Cycle through the countryside and enjoy a local lunch at the Pomelo Garden
- Relax and enjoy a herbal foot bath in the peaceful atmosphere of Thuy Bieu
- Visit the Tomb of Tu Duc and the Dong Khanh Tomb, both UNESCO World Heritage
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Costs for children
1. Children aged under 5 years old: free of charge (up to 2 children per group, the 3rd and subsequent children under 5 years old in the group will be charged 50%)
2. Children from 5 - 9 years old: 75% discount (sharing a bed with parents, if there is a request for accommodation)
3. Children older than 10 years old: as adult price
Payment Policy: Please make full payment for the tour at reservation time.
Cancellation policy
- From 4 to 7 days before of departure date: 50% total of the tour price
- From 1 to 3 days before of departure date: 100% total of the tour price
1. Children aged under 5 years old: free of charge (up to 2 children per group, the 3rd and subsequent children under 5 years old in the group will be charged 50%)
2. Children from 5 - 9 years old: 75% discount (sharing a bed with parents, if there is a request for accommodation)
3. Children older than 10 years old: as adult price
Payment Policy: Please make full payment for the tour at reservation time.
Cancellation policy
- From 4 to 7 days before of departure date: 50% total of the tour price
- From 1 to 3 days before of departure date: 100% total of the tour price
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.