Private Shore Excursion: Hue Imperial City - UNESCO World Heritage Site Discount Tickets

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location pin icon Phu Hau, Hue, Thua Tien Hue, Vietnam
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Overview

Hue city is known as the Imperial capital and now listed as a World Heritage site. Join in Hue city tour, you will not only visit the special historical sites with the Royal Tombs and amazing citadels but also beautiful landscapes of the ancient city.

Pickup Information

Tour Guide will welcome and pick up you at the port with your name on hand. He/She will say hello to you via your WhatsApp in advance.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
Famously being one of Vietnam’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Imperial City of Hue has long been a must-see attraction for tourists visiting a hidden charm of Vietnam. The Imperial City of Hue was actually a walled fortress and palace belonged to the ancient city of Hue which was a capital city of the Nguyen Dynasty for 140 years date back from 1805 until 1945. The grandeur architecture was planned to be built in 1803 by Gia Long – an emperor who founded the Nguyen Dynasty. During 27 years from 1805 to 1832, the Imperial City of Hue was finally completed under the reign of Minh Mang, making it the most massive structure being built in the history of modern Vietnam involving thousands of workers, millions cubic meters of rock and huge volume of burden workload. It locates on the northern bank of Huong River, turning South with total land area of 520 ha.
Duration: 120 mins
2. Perfume River
A Hue dragon boat cruise on the Perfume River (Huong River) is a popular tourist activity offering a unique way to explore the city's natural beauty and cultural heritage. The cruises are a tradition dating back to the Nguyen Dynasty and provide a scenic ride along the river, with options to visit historical sites like Thien Mu Pagoda and royal tombs.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Thien Mu Pagoda
The name of the pagoda derives from a special legend. Long time ago, an old woman appeared on the hill where the pagoda stands today, telling local people that a Lord would come and build a Buddhist pagoda for the country’s prosperity. Lord Nguyen Hoang therefore ordered the construction of the pagoda the “Heaven Fairy Lady” or Thiên Mụ in Vietnamese (also called Linh Mụ). Thanks to such a mysterious history, the pagoda has attracted a great number of tourists from both inside and outside of the nation to come and explore the legend themselves.
Duration: 30 mins
4. Tomb of Khai Dinh
Khai Dinh Tomb, officially known as the Ứng Mausoleum, is situated in Chau Chu mountain, about 10km away from Hue city, Vietnam. The tomb is the smallest, but most costly and recent one in comparison with other tombs of Nguyen royals. It was established by Emperor Khai Dinh, the 12th Emperor of the Nguyễn Dynast, during the period from 1920 to 1931. This 11-year-to-complete tomb is located hillside and has a combination of Eastern and Western style in terms of architecture. Khai Dinh Tomb is considered one of the most worth-visiting Hue attractions.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Tomb of Tu Duc
Emperor Tu Duc has a strong affinity for art and poetry, which led him to build the picturesque tomb of Tu Duc. Until now, it is still the most romantic, imposing, and impressive of all royal mausoleums in Vietnam.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Private Professional Tour Guide

Bottled Water

Vietnamese Traditional Lunch

Tickets and Entrance Fees

Dragon Boat Tour along the Huong River

Cruise Port Pick-up and Drop-off with a Private Comfortable Vehicle

Exclusion

Personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Maximus Travel Vietnam

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