Hue: Easy Rider-Exploring Countryside - Pagoda & Royal Tombs
ID: GYG787592-1261036
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover the city of Hue on a motorbike tour. Visit the Tu Hieu Pagoda, the Old Citadel, and the Thanh Toan Bridge. Make incense sticks at a workshop and visit the Farming Museum.
Explore Hue on the back of a motorbike with a guide. Visit the Tu Hieu Pagoda, the Vong Canh Hill, the Tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh, the Thien Mu Pagoda, and the Hue Imperial Citadel. Stop at a local village to meet the locals and visit the Thanh Toan bridge and the farming museum.
Begin your tour with a visit to the Tu Hieu Pagoda. Continue to the former American Base (Vong Canh Hill) and enjoy a beautiful view of the Perfume River. Learn more about the Vietnam War from a different perspective. Visit a workshop that specializes in making incense sticks and conical hats. Try making incense sticks for a souvenir.
Drive through the countryside to the Tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh. Admire the smallest tomb of the Nguyen Emperors, which is much more elaborately designed compared to other tombs. See the mix of Oriental, Indian, and European architecture.
Head to the oldest and nicest pagoda in Hue, the Thien Mu Pagoda, built in 1601 by Nguyen Hoang, the founder of the Nguyen Family in Central Vietnam. Learn about the importance of Buddhism to the local community and admire the beautiful scenery before riding through the Hue Imperial Citadel.
Visit the Old Citadel and see the old palace and the oldest theater in Vietnam. See a lot of constructions from the kings and lords. Leave the city and head to the countryside with rice fields and farms. Stop in a small village to meet the locals and visit the Thanh Toan bridge, built in 1776, and the farming museum.
From here, take a walk to explore the famous Thanh Toan Local market and visit the Farming Museum to learn about how local people have been making a living. Finally, finish the tour and return to your hotel.
Highlights
- Learn about the importance of Buddhism to the local community at Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit the oldest and nicest pagoda in Hue, built in 1601 by Nguyen Hoang
- Admire the beautiful scenery of the countryside as you ride through the area
- Visit the Old Citadel and see the oldest theater in Vietnam
- Make incense sticks at a workshop and visit the Farming Museum
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for motorbike riding
Bring a camera to capture the scenic views
Sunscreen and a hat are recommended for protection against the sun
Smoking is not allowed during the tour
Be prepared for a cultural and historical exploration
Entrance fees to certain sites are not included and must be paid separately
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.
