Hue Trip Overview
Located on the bank of Song Huong- Perfume River; Hue, the capital of Thua Thien Hue province in Central Vietnam, is 700 km southern Hanoi, 1100km northern Ho Chi Minh City, and only a few miles from the sea. Not until 1945 was Hue the national capital, the political, cultural and religious center of Vietnam under the control of Nguyen Dynasty. Most well-known for its historic values; Hue had been recognized as one of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
Highlights:
– Visit the majestic Khai Dinh Tomb
– Visit the former royal capital of Hue from 1802 to 1945 (the last feudal system of Viet Nam with Nguyen Dynasty), including the amazing:
. Imperial City,
. the Forbidden Purple City and
. the Emperor’s private residence
– Visit Thien Mu Heavenly Lady Pagoda
Additional Info
Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Starts: Hue, Vietnam
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hue, Thua Thien – Hue Province, Vietnam
Located on the bank of Song Huong- Perfume River; Hue, the capital of Thua Thien Hue province in Central Vietnam, is 700 km southern Hanoi, 1100km northern Ho Chi Minh City, and only a few miles from the sea. Not until 1945 was Hue the national capital, the political, cultural and religious center of Vietnam under the control of Nguyen Dynasty. Most well-known for its historic values; Hue had been recognized as one of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
Highlights:
– Visit the majestic Khai Dinh Tomb
– Visit the former royal capital of Hue from 1802 to 1945 (the last feudal system of Viet Nam with Nguyen Dynasty), including the amazing:
. Imperial City,
. the Forbidden Purple City and
. the Emperor’s private residence
– Visit Thien Mu Heavenly Lady Pagoda
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hue Imperial City (The Citadel), Hue Vietnam
It takes about 2 hours from Tien Sa port to Hue city.
Hue Citadel, Hue’s prime attraction, which contains the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City and the Emperor’s Private Residence. Hue has been known as the Imperial City of the Nguyen Emperors rising to glory during their reign from 1803 – 1945.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Thien Mu Pagoda, Kim Long Road Huong Long Village, Hue 532761 Vietnam
Thien Mu Pagoda considered by many as the unofficial symbol of Hue, Thien Mu is an active Buddhist monastery with origins dating back to 1601. One of its most poignant displays is a car belonging to a former monk, who in 1963, drove to Saigon and set himself alight to protest against the South Vietnamese regime.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tomb of Khai Dinh, Thuy Bang Commune, Huong Thuy, 530000 Vietnam
The serene Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, designed to blend in with its natural surroundings and built on principles of feng-shui.
After seeing the major highlights of Hue and learning about the amazing history of its major significant buildings, we will then begin our drive back to the port and we will have you back at least one hour or more before departure.
Duration: 1 hour
