Hue Trip Overview
Embark on a private tour of Hue, the former capital of the Nguyễn dynasty, where you’ll discover some of Vietnam’s richest royal history and majestic architecture. A knowledgeable, private guide accompanies you on a full day of sightseeing that includes visits to the Dong Ba Market, the UNESCO-listed Hue Imperial City (Hue Citadel) and the Royal Tomb of Tu Duc. Take a scenic boat trip on the Perfume River (Huong River) to Thien Mu Pagoda — the city’s oldest pagoda. You’ll even meet a unique craftswoman who makes conical hats, and stop for a delicious lunch.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Hue, Vietnam
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> City Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hue, Thua Thien – Hue Province, Vietnam
Embark on a private tour of Hue, the former capital of the Nguyễn dynasty, where you’ll discover some of Vietnam’s richest royal history and majestic architecture. A knowledgeable, private guide accompanies you on a full day of sightseeing that includes visits to the Dong Ba Market, the UNESCO-listed Hue Imperial City (Hue Citadel) and the Royal Tomb of Tu Duc. Take a scenic boat trip on the Perfume River (Huong River) to Thien Mu Pagoda — the city’s oldest pagoda. You’ll even meet a unique craftswoman who makes conical hats, and stop for a delicious lunch.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Dong Ba Market, Tran Hung Dao St., Hue Vietnam
Your city tour starts at Dong Ba Market. Morning is the busiest time at the lively market, so it is the best opportunity to feast your eyes on the bustling scene as you watch locals purchase fresh produce from the vendors.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hue Imperial City (The Citadel), Hue Vietnam
Continue to Hue Citadel, the best-preserved remnant of the royal quarters that once existed at the UNESCO World Heritage site, situated behind high walls.
Spend a few hours walking around the complex with your guide, who enlightens you about fascinating architectural structures that include tombs, elaborate temples and the former Imperial Palace, revealing Vietnam’s regal legacy of Nguyen Emperors.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Perfume River, Hue Vietnam
Once you’ve explored Hue’s royal grounds, meander down the Perfume River — aka Huong River — on a relaxing boat cruise to Thien Mu Pagoda, Vietnam’s tallest pagoda, which towers on the riverbank and dates back to 1601.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Thien Mu Pagoda, Kim Long Road Huong Long Village, Hue 532761 Vietnam
Visit the most ancient one would go for Thien Mu Pagoda – one of the destinations that are mentioned most when tourists visit Hue. Not only is the pagoda taken as a symbol in myriad numbers of romantic poetries or lyrical songs, but it is also regarded as the most sacred and attractive pagoda that no visitor should miss on their Vietnam vacation.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Hue, Hue, Thua Thien – Hue Province
Have lunch at Hue local restaurant then your guide takes you to a nearby village that specializes in producing incense. Just outside the village, a local craftswoman has been making conical hats, or non la, with just one hand since childhood. Observe her expertise at fashioning these beautiful creations that have become quite popular with visitors.
Stop At: Tomb of Tu Duc, Tay Nhat Hamlet, An Cuu Village, Hue 530000 Vietnam
Continue on to Tu Duc Tomb, one of the most outstanding Royal Tombs, completed between 1864 and 1867. Considered one of the most beautiful works of royal architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty, the tomb is situated in a boundless pine forest, just 5 miles (8 km) from Hue. Stroll with your guide around the complex filled with temples and pavilions of the former emperors.
Duration: 1 hour
