🏨 Hue City Tour 1 Day by Private Car & Dragon Boat on Perfume River Activity

Hue City Tour 1 Day by Private Car & Dragon Boat on Perfume River

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Departs: Vietnam, Vietnam

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

• Walking around historical Imperial Citadel of the Nguyen's Emperors
• Learning about Life of Emperors, their Wives - Concubines - Eunuchs
• Visiting the most well-known Thien Mu Pagoda of Hue built from 1601
• Enjoying Dragon Boat Cruise on Romantic Perfume River (Huong River)
• Learning about the importance of Buddhism to the Local Community
• Enjoying Lunch with Hue's Best Well-known Dish: Noodle Soup with Beef
• Visiting Best Royal Tombs of the Emperors to learn about Royal Culture
• Visit Conical Hat & Incense Making Workshop to learn about local craft

What's Included

Dragon Boat Cruise on Romantic Perfume River

Lunch with Hue Specilty Food in local restaurant

Private knowledgeable English Speaking Guide

Private Transfer by Car or Mini Van during Tour

What's Not Included

Drinks during Tour (available to purchase)

Entry Fees: 80k if Child from 7-12 Years Old

Entry Fees: Citadel & 2 Tombs (420k/Adult)

Tips/Gratuities for Tour Guide and Driver

Travel Insurance & Things not mentioned

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
CHILD: Age: 3 - 6
YOUTH: Age: 7 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 75

Additional Info

Decent clothes to cover your shoulders and knees are recommended for temple visit.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Infant meals not included on tour
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)

Built from 1804 by King Gia Long and finished in 1833 by King Minh Mang. At the entrance of the Ngan gate into the Imperial Citadel are the Nine Holy Cannons cast from melted down bronze wares from the Tay Son dynasty. The cannons are named after the four seasons and five elements (metal, earth, wood, water and fire) and are known as the “Holy Invincible Generals”. They have never been used for military purposes and are the guardian spirits of the Hue Citadel.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Thien Mu Pagoda

The oldest Pagoda in Hue built in 1601 by Lord Nguyen Hoang - Founder of the Nguyen Family in Central Vietnam. on the north shore of the Perfume River about 3km from the Imperial Citadel. You can get there by dragon boat along the Perfume River, or for those feeling more energetic, a pleasant bicycle ride. The Thien Mu Pagoda is regarded as the unofficial symbol of the former imperial capital. Today it is the home of the Austin Motor Vehicle which drove Thich Quang Duc to his self-immolation in Saigon in 1963 in protest against the Diem regime. It is still home to many monks and a holy site visited by many everyday.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tomb of Minh Mang

Tomb built from 1840 to 1843 by Son of Minh Mang - King Thieu Tri. Minh Mang Tomb, whose literal name is Hieu Lang, built by Emperor Thieu Tri of the Nguyen Dynasty, is located on Cam Ke mountain, An Bang hamlet, Huong Tho commune, Hue city, Thua Thien Hue province, near Bang junction. Lang is the confluence of two streams, Huu Trach and Ta Trach, forming the Perfume River, 12 km from the center of Hue city. Minh Mang Mausoleum was built from 1840 to 1843, when it was completed, it mobilized up to ten thousand workers and soldiers.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Tomb of Khai Dinh

Tomb with Blended architecture of Vietnamese and Western built from 1920 to 1931. The mausoleum was started on September 4, 1920 under the command of Former Military Governor Le Van Ba and took 11 years to complete. Participating in the construction of the mausoleum, there were many famous craftsmen and artisans throughout the country such as Phan Van Tanh, Nguyen Van Kha, Ky Duyet, Cuu Horn... To have funds to build the mausoleum, King Khai Dinh asked the government protection allowed him to increase the tax on filling 30% throughout the country and use that money to make a mausoleum. This action of Khai Dinh has been strongly condemned by history.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Thuy Xuan

Conical hat making has been a traditional trade in Hue for hundreds of years, with many craft villages like Da Le, Phu Cam, Doc So, Trieu Tay, Kim Long, Sia ... Among them, Thuy Xuan is one of the most popular stops for tourist now. In there, you can learn how local people have been making Conical Hat and Perfume Incense with Traditional Way.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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