Hue Walking Tour to Imperial City & Private Transfer Service

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Take a Walk in Imperial Citadel and Ruined Forbidden City of Hue Vietnam
Learning about Life of the Emperors, Their Wives – Concubines – Eunuchs
Learning about history and culture of Hue and Vietnam with a local expert

Hue Walking Tour to Imperial City & Private Transfer Service

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What makes Hue Walking Tour to Imperial City & Private Transfer Service a unique experience ?

Cast by Emperor Gia Long in 1803. Nine cannons are considered as one of the most valuable bronze works of art. The ancient nine cannons were placed at the at the entrance of the Ngo Mon Gate – the imperial city of Hue. During the reign of King Khai Dinh, they were relocated to their current position.

This is the main gate to go into Imperial City, built in 1833 in the traditional Vietnamese style under the rule of King Minh Mang and used by the Kings for army parade and ceremonies.

Called Kỳ Đài in Vietnamese is an architectural monument of the Nguyen Dynasty located in the middle of the south face of Hue citadel within the Nam Chanh fortress which is also the place to hang the flag of the royal court.

This Palace is located in the Imperial City area of Hue citadel, which is the coronation place of 13 Nguyen kings from Gia Long to Bao Dai. In feudal regimes, this palace was considered the center of the country, and only used for grand meeting.

These are nine bronze urns, located in front of The Mieu Temple in Hue Imperial Citadel. The Nine Peaks was commissioned by Emperor Minh Mang in the winter of 1835 and inaugurated on March 1, 1837.

The Mieu also called The To Mieu built in 1821 by Second Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty – Minh Mang. This is a temple to worship 10 Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty.

This was living area for 13 Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1804 to 1945 when Hue was the Capital of Vietnam.

Thieu Phuong Garden is one of four royal gardens in the Imperial Citadel, including Thieu Phuong Vien, Ngu Vien, Co Ha Vien, and Doanh Chau. The garden was built in 1828, during the reign of Minh Mang, in the east, inside the Hung Khanh gate, belonging to the Forbidden City.

Hue Imperial Citadel is the Home of Vietnam’s last Royal Dynasty, and the complex of the monument is the first UNESCO Heritage Site in Vietnam. In 1802, after Nguyen Phuc Anh founded the Nguyen Dynasty. He became the first King with tittle Gia Long, and decided Hue to become the Capital for the whole Country. In 1804, King Gia Long decided to build Imperial Citadel in the present area.

Thai Binh Lau is a two-story wooden building located in the middle of a rectangular campus 32m wide and 58m long. Located in the northeast of the Forbidden City. Thai Binh Lau was ordered by King Khai Dinh to be built in 1919, and by 1921 it was completed so that the king could rest in his free time, and was also a place for the king to read books.

Duyet Thi Duong is a theater for the king, royal families, mandarins and a place to perform operas for guests and envoys to enjoy. This is also where special festivals are held. Those attending were civil and military mandarins, princes, royal brothers, etc. In 1833 (the 14th reign of Minh Mang), the Nguyen court organized the minting of “Minh Mang Phi Long” coins right at this location.

Located in the east of Imperial city and used every day by government officials to go in and out when they need to go and meet the King.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We do not include entry fee as you may want to buy COMBO TICKET with better value for Citdel and Tombs.

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Options To Choose for Your Trip:

Hue Imperial City Walking Tour
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Daily Small Group Tour: 2.5 Hours Walking in Imperial Citadel, Forbidden City with Local Expert to learn about Hue History & Vietnamese Royal Culture
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Pick up is not included: our tour guide will meet you at 4 cannons of the Ngan Gate (Cửa Ngăn). Please note that, there are 5 cannons on other side.
Hue to/from Hoi An Transfer
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By 4 and 7 Seats Car: one way private transfer with optional sightseeing stops in Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass & Marble Mountains.
Duration: 5 hours: time is flexible
Pick up and Drop off included: We pick you up and drop you off in city centered hotels/accommodation. Please provide details of hotel’s name & address!
Hue to/from Danang Transfer
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By 4 and 7 Seats Car: one way private transfer with optional sightseeing stops in Lap An Lagoon, Lang Co Beach and Hai Van Pass.
Duration: 3 hours: time is flexible
Pick up and Drop off included: We pick you up and drop you off in city centered hotels/accommodation. Please provide details of hotel’s name & address!
Hue to/from Phong Nha Transfer
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By 4 and 7 Seats Car: one way transfer with optional sightseeing stops in Vietnam Demilitarized Zone (Vinh Moc Tunnels, Ben Hai River & Bridge)
Duration: 4 hours: direct transfer will take 4 hours & 6 hours if you like to visit DMZ (Vinh Moc Tunnels, Ben Hai River, Hien Luong Bridge).
Optional DMZ Stops: Extra charge of 19USD/Group if you would like to visit DMZ Area (Vinh Moc Tunnels, Ben Hai River, Hien Luong Bridge).
Pick up and Drop off included: We pick you up and drop you off in city centered hotels/accommodation. Please provide details of hotel’s name & address!