From Hue : Full-Day City Highlights Tour with Lunch Shared Tour : Small Group

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ID: GYG796313-O-1272435
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Country: Vietnam

Duration: 09:00 hours


Description

Discover the history of Hue on a full-day city tour. Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, the Imperial Citadel, and the Khai Dinh and Minh Mang tombs. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Discover the history and culture of Hue on a full-day tour. Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, the Imperial Citadel, and the tombs of Khai Dinh and Minh Mang. Enjoy a boat ride on the Perfume River and a traditional Vietnamese lunch.

Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Hue and head to the Perfume River. Hop on a dragon boat and cruise to the Thien Mu Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hue. Admire the seven-story pagoda, built in 1601, and learn about the history of Vietnamese Buddhism.

Continue to the Imperial Citadel, the former home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty, the Nguyen Dynasty. Explore the complex of around 100 monuments in 520 hectares, including the working and private residence of 13 Emperors, concubines, and eunuchs.

After your morning sightseeing, stop for lunch at a local restaurant and try some Hue specialties. Then, head to the Khai Dinh Tomb, the final resting place of the 12th Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty. Admire the fusion of Western and Eastern architectural styles and the intricate details and lavish decorations.

Next, visit the Minh Mang Tomb, the final resting place of the 2nd King of the Nguyen Dynasty. Admire the tomb's landscape and oriental architecture. Finally, stop at a conical hat and incense-making village to take photos and learn about these traditional crafts.

At the end of the day, return to your hotel in Hue.

Highlights

  • Learn about the history of Vietnamese Buddhism at the Thien Mu Pagoda
  • Visit the Imperial Citadel, the home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant with Hue specialty dishes
  • Explore the Khai Dinh Tomb, a fusion of Western and Eastern architectural styles
  • Visit the Minh Mang Tomb, famous for its landscape and Oriental architecture

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Bring some cash for entry ticket
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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.