Full-day HUE IMPERIAL CITY from DA NANG: Journey Through Hue's Ancient Imperial Architecture
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46 Ratings
Lang Co
Embark on a full-day journey through Hue's ancient imperial architecture, including the Citadel, the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City, and more. Discover the rich history and cultural heritage of this fascinating city.
Duration: 9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hai Van Pass - Head to Hue, along the North coast of Da Nang to the top of Hai Van Pass where bunkers remaining from the war can be explored
  • Hue Imperial City (The Citadel) - Upon arrival in Hue, we will visit the Citadel, Hue’s prime attraction, which contains the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City and the Emperor’s Private Residence. Hue Citadel was built from 1804 to 1833 under the Nguyen’s Dynasty (the last feudalist kingdom in Vietnam). The grounds of the Imperial City are protected by 2-kilometer fortified ramparts and ringed by a moat. Inside the Citadel, there are many different construction works such as: Imperial City Gates, Purple Forbidden City, Temples and places of worshipping, pavilions, gardens, etc.
  • Hue - We will have a short break for lunch
  • Perfume River - Take a boat trip on the Perfume River with a stopover at Thien Mu Pagoda
  • Thien Mu Pagoda - Thien Mu Pagoda, which is an active Buddhist monastery with its origins dating back to 1601. One of its most poignant displays is a car belonging to a former monk, who in 1963, drove to Sai Gon and set himself alight to protest against the South Vietnamese regime and its cruel treatment of Buddhist monks and followers
  • Tomb of Khai Dinh - We finally visit the serene Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, designed to blend in with its natural surroundings and built on principles of feng-shui.
What's Included
  • Travel insurance included
  • All entrance fees covered
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Transfers and transport as per itinerary
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Da Nang City Center
  • Lunch provided
  • Boat rides included
  • Professional English speaking guides (additional languages available with surcharge)
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
  • Tips and gratuities
Additional Information

Don’t miss this engaging history lesson! Traverse through Hue’s fascinating past as you wander among its ancient regal structures including: the Citadel, the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City, a river cruise on the Perfume River, the Emperor’s Private Residence, Thien Mu Pagoda and a royal tomb.

Key Points:

  • Navigate through Hue’s renowned landmark, the Citadel, encompassing the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City, and the Emperor’s Private Residence
  • Delight in a local meal
  • Embark on a river voyage along the Perfume River leading to Thien Mu Pagoda, notorious for the monk who immolated himself in a political act
  • Discover an Emperor’s burial site
  • Caution: Visitors are required to wear shirts with sleeves and pants under knees when visiting the Hue Citadel.
  • Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price.
  • Free for children 0-5 years old ; 50% off for children 6-10 years old
Location
Hai Van Pass
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Anniedu3167fe
May 14, 2024
Hue Tour - Our tour guide Emily was fantastic , very knowledgeable and very considerate to all the guests. She also acted as our professional photographer for as many photos as we wanted at no additional cost. The tour was as advertised as a small group, there was only one additional couple in our group and we appreciated that there were no high pressure sales tactics.
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Go68306808424
Apr 21, 2024
Hue day trip - This is a great way to visit Hue from Da Nang. Our guide was very informative and provided great commentary on the history of each location we visited. A highlight of the trip was the Kings Tomb which was amazing. The travel to and from Hue was comfortable and air conditioned with cold bottled water provided. I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in travelling to Hue.
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Peter_c
Mar 15, 2024
Hue day out. - Well organised day out, out guide was great and looked after us. An informative and interesting food, the lunch stop was great, well presented and tasty food. Thanks for a lovely day.
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Keith_i
Mar 13, 2024
Please go on this trip. You wont be sorry. - This tour was amazing. The tour guide (sorry don't remember her name) but she was so lovely and so much fun. The forbidden city of Hue was stunning. The restaurant she took us to was stunning. the food was great. The boat trip on the Perfume river was the only low part as we were hassled by the boat owners to buy souvenirs. Which made it a bit uncomfortable. The royal tomb was stunning.
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Mark_w
Feb 15, 2024
A must trip if visiting central Vietnam - A wonderful trip, our tour guide Emily worked really hard to make sure our experience visiting the imperial city was as memorable as possible. With so much History to try to absorb in such a short time it’s hard to take it all in.That said the morning we had gave us much information which has helped give us a better understanding of Hue and the importance of it’s place in Vietnamese History.
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David_g
Jan 14, 2024
Fascinating and beautiful - Had a memorable day in Hue. The Citadel, pagoda and tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh are all beautiful and my guide Tom and driver Quoc took great care of me. Tom is very knowledgeable about all the sites and his English might be better than mine, LOL. Strongly recommended.
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Mothigeorge_j
Jan 1, 2024
Hue Trip From Da Nang - This trip to Hue has been the highlight of my trip to Vietnam till now. Firstly the guide, Mr Eric was the best of the guides I have come across in a long time. He was knowledgeable and could answer all my queries promptly and correctly. More than that it it was his enthusiasm and smile which ensured that our trip was a memorable one. Secondly, Vietnam’s monarchist grandeur was on display. The palace was exquisite to say the least but not pompous. The Tombs were a class apart in its architecture and reminded me of Taj Mahal in India though Taj Mahal is at a larger scale and in marble. The exclusive aspect I observed was the use of colour in cement to give the appearance of marble as also the intricate marble and Glass inlays. The travel to and fro through the hills provided some breathtaking views which were enhanced due to the low clouds which blessed us. Last but not the least, the food which was served was fabulous but maybe too heavy for consumption in one go but the restaurant preferred to pack the left overs for us rather than throw it away as waste. Overall a fabulous trip which cannot be missed. The day out from Da Nang and the beaches was truly worth it and kudos to Mr Eric
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Catherine_r
Dec 29, 2023
Tom is amazeballs! - Tom was an amazing your guide and told us great stories! We did this tour on Xmas day and Tom made sure we had a good time and a Xmas we will never forget!
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Michael_c
Dec 27, 2023
Great Day Trip to Hue - Viet, our tour guide, was excellent! She provided so many interesting facts and history about the different dynasties in the Citadel. Highly recommend.
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Dafni_d
Feb 3, 2024
Scenic tour to Hue - On our day tour to Hue, we stopped at the breathtaking Hai Van Pass, a local pearl shop and the ancient city of Hue. Emily, our tour guide gave us a summary of the trip and consistently updated us of our progress and direction. She taught us a lot about vietnamese modern culture and Hue’s ancient history - a great guide. She was lovely and very keen to answer any questions (including questions related to history and culture). She is also a great and willing photographer! Our driver was driving very carefully in the mountains but he was speeding and overtaking other cars quite a lot when we were on flat surface - our experience would have been even better if he drove more smoothly. Otherwise, a great tour!
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