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Hue Citadel Tour: Discover Vietnam's Last Imperial Capital and Royal Heritage
4.9
76 Ratings
Da Nang
Embark on a captivating tour of Hue Citadel, Vietnam's last imperial capital and royal heritage. Explore the historic Imperial City, visit Thien Mu Pagoda, and marvel at the tombs of Khai Dinh King. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural and spiritual traditions of Vietnam.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hue Imperial City (The Citadel) - Located on the northern bank of Huong River, the former capital of Vietnam is an area which is over 500ha, including the Royal and the Forbidden City. Hue citadel was the administrative and political center of Nguyen Dynasty
- Thai Hoa Palace - Thai Hoa palace is among the most important constructions of Hue Imperial City where Nguyen kings had ruled the country for over 100 years.
- The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon) - As an important part of the Hue Imperial Citadel, which was recognized by UNESCO as a World’s Heritage Site in 1993, Noon Gate is a huge U-shaped construction consisting of a brick and stone foundation and a wooden pavilion with terracotta tiles.
- The Mieu Temple - Built in 1821 by Emperor Minh Mang to worship 10 Emperors from the Nguyen Dynasty.
- Thien Mu Pagoda - This is the oldest pagoda and also the symbol of Hue city. Right in front of Thien Mu pagoda, you will find Phuoc Duyen tower - 21m tall and has 7 floors, each floor is there a Statue of Buddha . Inside the tower, there is a spiral staircase leading up to the top floor, where a golden Statue of Buddha used to be there.
- Tomb of Khai Dinh - Located on Chau Chu mountain. Khai Dinh Tomb is special with strange architecture, unlike the tombs of the previous kings. It is a mixture of many different cultures. At the first glance, Khai Dinh tomb is like a castle in Europe, because it was built on a concrete slope. Indigenous materials such as wood, stone, brick and lime here are just a negligible amount, overwhelming by the modern materials.
What's Included
- Entrance ticket to the Imperial Citadel and King’s Tomb
- Complimentary bottled water
- English-speaking professional tour guide
- Lunch included
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Travel insurance up to $10,000 per case
What's Not Included
- Tips for tour guide & driver
- Small surcharge in Vietnam public holidays (we’ll inform you in advance via Whatsapp message)
- Pick-up & drop-off for far locations listed on Meeting&pickup section: 7-seat car: $15/way, max 5pax
- Pick-up & drop-off for far locations listed on Meeting&pickup section: 4-seat car: $12/way, max 3pax
Additional Information
You will visit Hue Imperial City
- the former administrative center as well as the accommodation of 13 Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty - the last feudatory Empire of Vietnam.
Taking the trip with Dacotours, you will see how enthusiastic and passionate our tour guides are as we always try our best not only to bring the happiness and to deliver great stories about culture to our customers but also to devote to sustainable tourism development.
Let’s take a walk around the Imperial area and imagine a day as a King of Vietnam, see the remnants from centuries of a war-torn area- targeted for its strategic location.
Visiting Thien Mu Pagoda will give you a clearer view of the spiritual culture of the Vietnamese people and seesighting the majestic scenery of the Perfume river.
It is also a special spotlight to admire the tombs of Khai Dinh King and experience the architectural & religious influence of France. Such a nice experience to know more about the old time of Southeast Asia culture.
- Children must be accompanied by at least an adult
- It’s a daily tour. In case if it has to be cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- Check the weather forecast (we also check & inform you) in advance to prepare weather-appropriate clothes
- You’ll receive a confirmation at the time of booking
- Please provide us your WhatsApp or phone number for us to easily contact and confirm the pick-up time & location
- Don’t hesitate to ask us if you have any question about accessibility. For quick support, contact us 24/7.
Location
Da Nang
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(76 Ratings)
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Annemariedd489lo
Jun 30, 2024
Fun and enjoyable day out in Hue with Emily - Thus was an excellent tour with Emily as our guide and an equally excellent driver. We loved travelling over the pass into Hue. Emily was always kind, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and keen we had a great experience. There were many interesting stops along the way and lunch was brilliant in a beautiful location. We both felt very well looked after and thank Emily for such a great day. Each stop on the itinerary was also well chosen. Highly recommend this tour
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B5094lbdanielw
Jun 24, 2024
Worth the money - Great tour with our tour guide One. She speaks very good English and can talk for a long time, giving very useless tips for Vietnam and talking about the history of the sites we attended.
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Curiosity01535757307
Jun 22, 2024
An amazing tour - The place is amazing, our tourist guide Thi is great, she introduced the history to us and helped us to take good pictures, thanks for her help so much.
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James_k
Jun 13, 2024
Nice Tour of Hue Imperial City - This tour of Hue Imperial City was great. It makes for a long day coming from Da Nang, but it's worth it to see the beautiful architecture and learn the history. Cuong was an excellent tour guide. He was a wealth of information, and was upbeat, funny, and friendly. Spoke perfect English as well. He gave us plenty of time to enjoy with no rushing. Highly recommend this tour!
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Arseya2024
Jun 8, 2024
The Amazing Hue City Tour! - Book this tour! It's a must. If you want to know more about the history of Vietnam, visit Hue City. Our tour guide, Ms.Thi, is very friendly and funny, plus she's well versed in English. She made our tour as enjoyable as we have expected. We learned a lot from her, well recommended. We'll be back and book it again, if there's a chance.
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F4568ecdanielh
Jun 8, 2024
Great tour - Great day trip to Hue. Thi was great at explaining all the sights we visited. There was plenty of time to see Hue Imperial City. The lunch was also great with plenty of selections.
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Mike2326
Jun 7, 2024
Nice Tour guide and driver - Our tour guide Thi is responsive. Once I dropped out from our tour when visiting the imperial city in Hue, she called me and messaged me quickly.
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Ctz9059rf
Jun 5, 2024
Amazing Tour! - We are so lucky to have Ms. Oanh (One) again for our second tour in Da Nang. She is so intelligent and knowledgeable about the history, very kind and friendly. We learned a lot of history from her. Thank you again for bringing this good tour to me and my family.
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Gillphys
Jun 5, 2024
Fantastic day out - Fantastic day out. One was an amazing guide, friendly, knowledgeable and fun. The Hai Van pass was very picturesque and the trip packed in a lot, seeing the imperial city, lady pagoda and emperors tomb. We had a great meal in a traditional Vietnamese restaurant. Highly recommend. 5⭐️
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Simonc5124
Jun 2, 2024
Wonderful day out at Hue - Wonderful day out at Hue. I joined the group tour on my own, loved the energy of our tour guide and our superb driver. Our guide took good care of every single detail of our tour, guiding us through various destinations with detailed explanation, our driver was always on time! Can't ask for more! Will choose to travel with Dacotours the next time!
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