Hue City Tour Full Day

Highlights / General details

In the morning you will be met at hotel to take a short drive to explore the massive Hue citadel built in 1832 followed by Western architecture combining with Eastern citadel containing the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City. This Royal Residence was destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive but with renovating by a great work of local artist will hold you back to know more about Nguyen dynasty.

The trip continues to Minh Mang Mausoleum located on Cam Khe mountain by the tip top of Perfume River, the construction built within 3 years 1840 – 1843 by at 10,000 workers & artists. Minh Mang emperor was the 2nd King under Nguyen Dynasty who was tightening country relationships & change name to Dai Viet for more power and influence in the region and international. Continue the trip you will board for Dragon boat to cruise downstream river to visit charming of Thien Mu pagoda built in 1601 lying on the top of Ha Khe hill by side of the river, hidden behind 7 layers of Phuoc Duyen tower.

Exclusion

Meals and Drinks; Personal expenses; Any optional additional tours or activities during free time; Gratuity.

Hours of operation

Available: Daily. No tour departures on: February 7-14; December 24-31 (2015); December 24 & 31 (2016).

Location

Tour departs from guests hotel.

Policies

*Reservation requires 2 passengers MINIMUM to confirm booking*

Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

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