Hue: Perfume River Cruise with Thien Mu Pagoda & Tombs
ID: GYG833249-1321678
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Cruise down the Perfume River on a dragon boat and visit the oldest pagoda in Hue, the Thien Mu Pagoda. See the Minh Mang Tomb and the Khai Dinh Tomb, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Cruise down the Perfume River on a dragon boat and visit the oldest pagoda in Hue, the Thien Mu Pagoda. See the Minh Mang Tomb, the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, and the Khai Dinh Tomb, the mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh.
Board the dragon boat after a pickup from your hotel in Hue. Take a 30-minute boat cruise on the Perfume River to visit the oldest pagoda in Hue: the Thien Mu Pagoda. It is the oldest religious structure in Hue and is also one of the most impressive. It was constructed during the 17th century to worship the legend of a local woman with spiritual connections.
See the Minh Mang Tomb, the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, the second emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam. Visit the tomb, located on the Cam Khe mountain. Admire a UNESCO World Heritage Site, considered one of the most beautiful and well-preserved royal tombs in Vietnam.
Move on to the Khai Dinh Tomb, the mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh, the twelfth emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam, located on the Chau Chu mountain, and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Get dropped off back at your hotel in Hue at the end of the tour.
Highlights
- Cruise down the Perfume River on a traditional dragon boat
- Visit the oldest pagoda in Hue, the Thien Mu Pagoda
- Explore the Minh Mang Tomb, the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang
- Admire the Khai Dinh Tomb, the mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh
- Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Hue
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect from the sun
Be prepared for varying weather conditions
Respect the cultural and religious sites visited by dressing modestly
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.
