Hue: Half-Day City Tour with Dragon Boat and Car Hue: Half-Day City Tour with Dragon Boat and Car, Tour Guide
ID: GYG834287-O-1323855
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Discover the city of Hue on a half-day tour. Visit the Imperial Citadel, the Thien Mu Pagoda, and the Dong Ba Market. Cruise down the Perfume River on a dragon boat.
Explore the city of Hue on a half-day tour. Visit various sights as you learn about the former imperial capital of Vietnam and see how people live there today. Cruise down the Perfume River on a dragon boat and visit the oldest pagoda in Hue, the Thien Mu Pagoda.
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.
Next you will enter the Imperial Citadel – The home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty – the Nguyen Dynasty, and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A complex of around 100 monuments in 520 hectares of the Nguyen Dynasty. It was the former working and private residence of 13 Emperors, concubines, and eunuchs.
Continue to visit Dong Ba Market, where you can watch locals buying and selling goods. Get dropped off back at your hotel in Hue at the end of the tour.
Highlights
- Cruise down the Perfume River on a dragon boat and visit the Thien Mu Pagoda
- Learn about the former imperial capital of Vietnam and see how people live today
- Visit the Imperial Citadel, the home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty, the Nguyen
- Explore the oldest religious structure in Hue, the Thien Mu Pagoda, built in 1601
- Watch locals buying and selling goods at the Dong Ba Market
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect from the sun.
Camera is recommended for capturing the scenic views.
Smoking and consuming food and drinks are not allowed during the boat cruise.
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.
