Hue Imperial City Daily Ingroup Tour via Hai Van Pass
Hue Imperial City Daily Ingroup Tour via Hai Van Pass
You will visit Hue Imperial City – the ancient capital of Vietnam as well as the accommodation of 13 Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty - the last feudatory Empire of Vietnam.Taking the trip with Dacotours, you will see how enthusiastic and passionate our tour guides are as we always try our best not only to bring the happiness and to deliver great stories about culture to our customers but also to devote to sustainable tourism development.and give hand to reserve the world heritage.Visiting Thien Mu Pagoda will give you a clearer view of the spiritual culture of the Vietnamese people and sightseeing the majestic scenery of the Perfume river.It is also a special spotlight to admire the tombs of Khai Dinh King and experience the architectural & religious influence of France. Such a nice experience to know more about the old time of Southeast Asia culture.
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Da Nang
Thank you for coming to this fantastic Da Nang city. We will pick you up from Da Nang city center and depart for an amazing trip to Hue with Dacotours.
15 minutesThe Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)
Built in 1837 under the reign of Emperor Minh Mang (1820-40) of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 – 1945), the structure seriously damaged during the decades of wars against the French and Americans.
15 minutesThai Hoa Palace
Built in 1805, Thai Hoa palace is a typical royal architecture in style of “double houses on one foundation” decorated with enamelled bronzeware, gilding and lacquer. Main decorative patterns of the palace are dragons and clouds together with many symbolic ornaments inside and outside of the building. This palace also houses the throne of all Nguyen kings and a splendid 9-dragon gilded canopy above the throne.
10 minutesHai Van Pass
From there, you can enjoy the panorama view of Da Nang City, Tien Sa Port, Son Tra Peninsula. Crossing over a spur of Truong Son mountain range between Thua Thien-Hue Province and Da Nang City, it stands at 500m above sea level, making it the highest pass in Vietnam.
20 minutesThe Mieu Temple
Here, you will listen to the stories of each kings of Nguyen Dynasty and understand more about the culture of ancestors worshiping in Vietnam
15 minutesThien Mu Pagoda
This is the oldest pagoda and also the symbol of Hue city. Right in front of Thien Mu pagoda, you will find Phuoc Duyen tower - 21m tall and has 7 floors, each floor is there a Statue of Buddha . Inside the tower, there is a spiral staircase leading up to the top floor, where a golden Statue of Buddha used to be there.
40 minutesTomb of Khai Dinh
Located on Chau Chu mountain. Khai Dinh Tomb is special with strange architecture, unlike the tombs of the previous kings. It is a mixture of many different cultures. At the first glance, Khai Dinh tomb is like a castle in Europe, because it was built on a concrete slope. Indigenous materials such as wood, stone, brick and lime here are just a negligible amount, overwhelming by the modern materials.
1 hourHue Imperial City (The Citadel)
Located on the northern bank of Huong River, the former capital of Vietnam is an area which is over 500ha, including the Royal and the Forbidden City. Hue citadel was the administrative and political center of Nguyen Dynasty – the last Feudatory Emperor of Vietnam. In 1993, Hue Citadel was admitted “the World’s Cultural Heritage” by UNESCO.
1 hourIncluded
- Hue Imperial City Entrance Ticket
- Khai Dinh Tomb Entrance Ticket
- Travel Insurance
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Thai Hoa Palace
- Entry/Admission - The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)
- Entry/Admission - Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
- Entry/Admission - The Mieu Temple
- Entry/Admission - Tomb of Khai Dinh
Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Services not mentioned above
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.