Private Shore Excursion: Hue Imperial City - UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Itinerary

1. Famously being one of Vietnam’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Imperial City of Hue has long been a must-see attraction for tourists visiting a hidden charm of Vietnam. The Imperial City of Hue was actually a walled fortress and palace belonged to the ancient city of Hue which was a capital city of the Nguyen Dynasty for 140 years date back from 1805 until 1945. The grandeur architecture was planned to be built in 1803 by Gia Long – an emperor who founded the Nguyen Dynasty. During 27 years from 1805 to 1832, the Imperial City of Hue was finally completed under the reign of Minh Mang, making it the most massive structure being built in the history of modern Vietnam involving thousands of workers, millions cubic meters of rock and huge volume of burden workload. It locates on the northern bank of Huong River, turning South with total land area of 520 ha.

   2 hAdmission included

2. A Hue dragon boat cruise on the Perfume River (Huong River) is a popular tourist activity offering a unique way to explore the city's natural beauty and cultural heritage. The cruises are a tradition dating back to the Nguyen Dynasty and provide a scenic ride along the river, with options to visit historical sites like Thien Mu Pagoda and royal tombs.

   30 minAdmission included

3. The name of the pagoda derives from a special legend. Long time ago, an old woman appeared on the hill where the pagoda stands today, telling local people that a Lord would come and build a Buddhist pagoda for the country’s prosperity. Lord Nguyen Hoang therefore ordered the construction of the pagoda the “Heaven Fairy Lady” or Thiên Mụ in Vietnamese (also called Linh Mụ). Thanks to such a mysterious history, the pagoda has attracted a great number of tourists from both inside and outside of the nation to come and explore the legend themselves.

   30 min

4. Khai Dinh Tomb, officially known as the Ứng Mausoleum, is situated in Chau Chu mountain, about 10km away from Hue city, Vietnam. The tomb is the smallest, but most costly and recent one in comparison with other tombs of Nguyen royals. It was established by Emperor Khai Dinh, the 12th Emperor of the Nguyễn Dynast, during the period from 1920 to 1931. This 11-year-to-complete tomb is located hillside and has a combination of Eastern and Western style in terms of architecture. Khai Dinh Tomb is considered one of the most worth-visiting Hue attractions.

   1 hAdmission included

5. Emperor Tu Duc has a strong affinity for art and poetry, which led him to build the picturesque tomb of Tu Duc. Until now, it is still the most romantic, imposing, and impressive of all royal mausoleums in Vietnam.

   1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Vietnam, outside the cities

• Its from-price is 38% above the median of the 839 experiences we list in Vietnam, outside the cities.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 187 of 839.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.