Hoi An Trip Overview
Once the centre of an empire, nowadays Hue is the centre of those interested in the history and splendour of what is so well conserved and has earned UNESCO protection. Tombs, handicraft and the Perfume River are merely snippets of what can be expected.
• Wander the palatial grounds of Hue’s Imperial Citadel
• Sail leisurely over the charming Perfume River in Hue
• Smell the scents of history at the various tombs
• See how incense is made the traditional way
• Lunch is included at a local restaurant in Hue
Additional Info
Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Hoi An, Vietnam
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> City Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam
Once the centre of an empire, nowadays Hue is the centre of those interested in the history and splendour of what is so well conserved and has earned UNESCO protection. Tombs, handicraft and the Perfume River are merely snippets of what can be expected.
• Wander the palatial grounds of Hue’s Imperial Citadel
• Sail leisurely over the charming Perfume River in Hue
• Smell the scents of history at the various tombs
• See how incense is made the traditional way
• Lunch is included at a local restaurant in Hue
Pass By: Perfume River, Hue Vietnam
Early in the morning and ready guide you through the wonders of Hue, our English-speaking guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hoi An and drive you to the embarkation point for our cruise over the Perfume River. A short boat cruise on the beautiful and romantic Perfume River will take you to the legendary Thien Mu Pagoda, which is not only a landmark but also one of the oldest ancient architectural structures for religious worship in Hue.
Stop At: Thien Mu Pagoda, Kim Long Road Huong Long Village, Hue 532761 Vietnam
The Thien Mu Pagoda (Heaven Fairy Lady Pagoda), also known as Linh Mu Pagoda, is one of the most fascinating and ancient pagodas in Hue city. It is situated on Ha Khe hill, on the north bank of the Perfume River, 5 kilometres from Hue city and was built in 1601.
A lunch, with dishes from the Hue royal cuisine, worthy of being connected to the culinary history of Hue is served at a local restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Tomb of Tu Duc, Tay Nhat Hamlet, An Cuu Village, Hue 530000 Vietnam
In the afternoon, the journey through imperial Hue continues with a focus on the southern bank of the river – the peaceful and impressive sepulchres of Emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. The tombs will reveal to you some secrets about their dwellers, the Nguyen kings. The first tomb, the one dedicated to Tu Duc’s, is located in a narrow valley in Duong Xuan Thuong village. It is one of the most beautiful works of royal architecture of the Nguyen dynasty. This is followed by the tomb of Khai Dinh, 10 km outside of Hue. The construction of the tomb started in 1920 and lasted for 11 years. The architecture of this tomb is the most criticized of all the tombs of the Nguyen dynasty (1802 – 1945).
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Hue Imperial City (The Citadel), Hue Vietnam
The Imperial City of Hue was the capital of Vietnam during the reign of the Nguyen dynasty, the last dynasty in Vietnam. Even today, the Vietnamese regard Hue with awe and respect. After this day, you will definitely share the same as we bring you back to your Hoi An overnight address.
