Journey through Hue’s eventful past as you explore its ancient imperial architecture including the Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh Royal Tomb.

Duration: 10 hours

Highlights:

Journey through Hue’s most prominent tourist attraction, the Citadel

Savor a delicious local lunch

Take a boat trip along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda

Explore an Emperor’s tomb

Full description:

Enjoy a lesson in Vietnamese history on this day trip from Da Nang. See the purple forbidden city, explore temples and places of worship, and enjoy a boat trip along the perfume river.

After getting picked up from your hotel, head to Hue, stopping at Hai Van Pass to explore some abandoned war bunkers. Upon arrival, head to the city’s prime attraction, the Citadel. Wander through this vast complex containing the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City.

See the Emperor’s private residence, and learn more about Vietnam’s last dynasty, the Nguyen dynasty. Discover other architectural masterpieces such as temples, pavilions, gardens, and the gates to the Imperial City.

In the afternoon, stop for lunch to reenergize before enjoying a boat trip along the Perfume River. Stop at Thien Mu Pagoda, an active Buddhist monastery with origins dating back to 1601. Admire its iconic 7-story pagoda, the unofficial symbol of the city.

Next, visit the serene Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, designed to blend in with its natural surroundings and built on principles of feng-shui. Explore the final resting place of a Nguyen Emperor.

Admire the tomb’s unique architectural design and learn more about the many myths and legends that surround this controversial emperor before heading back to Da Nang.

Includes:

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Entrance fees

Boat trip

Lunch

Bottled drinking water

English-speaking tour guide

Travel insurance

Excludes:

Gratuities

Personal expenses