Hue was once the capital of Vietnam and now listed as a World Heritage Site. Sitting on the banks of the delightful Perfume River, the Complex of Hue Monuments is an unique construction of a planned and fully defended feudal capital city in Southeast Asia. Many of the sites can be reached by river and this makes an romantic way to see the city. Hue City Tour brings to you a closer look on many historic site and the cultural background of this charming city.
In the morning 8.00: Our guide and driver meet you at hotel and transfer to the boat landing for a leisure boat trip along the Perfume Riverto visit the towering Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the most famous Vietnamese landmarks.
We then take a short drive into a lush valley of the river where seven tombs were built for seven Nguyen Emperors. We will visit two of the tombs: Minh Mang Tomb and Khai Dinh Tomb to help you understand more Royal’s Life and their architecture. After that, drive outside of town for lunch and enjoy classic Hue cuisine at a restaurant in beautiful garden setting.
In the afternoon: Return to the city center to visit Imperial Citadel, and the Forbidden Purple City, created in the 19th century for the Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty, If time and weather permit, we could admire the glorious sunset on Perfume River.
Drive back to hotel. Tour ends. Best Price Vietnam hopes to see you again! * You may want to plan a full-day excursion to the nearby demilitarized zone (DMZ), the beginning of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, and the underground tunnels at Vinh Moc.
Meals: Lunch
Accommodation: NA
Hue Citadel
1 Lunch
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