Hue Imperial City Private Tour
Description
- Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Hoi An/Da nang – Pass over the stunning Hai Van Pass, named by Top GearsJeremy Clarkson as “one of the best coastal roads in the world”. Stop at the Hai Van Quan, the highest point between Danang and Hue for a photo opportunity. Additionally, experience the full view of the breathtaking Lang Co Bay – Arrive in Hue city and begin with The Citadel, the last royal city in Vietnam that contains the imperial city. – Take a break and enjoy a delicious local lunch – Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, a Buddhist monastery which origins dating back to 1601. -Visit to the Khai Dinh Tomb, constructed for the emperor in 1920 and built on the principle of Feng – Back to the car and you will be dropped back to your hotel
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Itinerary
Hai Van Pass or Sea Clouds Pass offers an impressive landscape of verdant mountains and clear blue skies, overlooking Da Nang City, Tien Sa Port, Son Tra Peninsula, and South China Sea. 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. The 25 kilometre-long mountain pass is popular amongst thrill-seeking motorcyclists due to its winding roads, sudden curves and blind corners, while its lookout point offers gorgeous views of Da Nang Bay.
Lập An lagoon (also known as An Cư Lagoon) is an 800-hectare brackish water lagoon in Hue and a part of Lăng Cô Bay, Phu Loc District, nestled between Hai Van Pass and Phu Gia Pass. Setting against the backdrop of magnificent Bach Ma mountain range and facing the beautiful Lăng Cô beach, Lập An lagoon is one of the remarkable natural landscapes in Hue, often described by travel lovers a place where mountain meets ocean.
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.
Located beside the picturesque Huong River, Thien Mu Pagoda, with its ancient architecture, adds its charm to this beautiful natural setting. The sound of Thien Mu bell is like the soul of Hue, ever resounding over the Huong River flow winding its way in front of the Citadel to the sea, resonating in the hearts and minds of the people and of visitors to Hue, the ancient capital.
The Nguyen Emperor Khai Dinh's Royal Tomb is unique among the royal tombs in Hue, Vietnam. Where other royal tombs are expansive and invite respectful reflection, Khai Dinh built his final resting place to be monumental in style and bombastic in execution. Plus, if the local tour guides are to be believed, Khai Dinh's tomb was purposefully designed to be difficult to visit. The tomb was built on the side of a mountain, and its inner sanctum is 127 steps up from street level, a fact that must have grated on the court officials who were required on pain of their lives to pay their respects to the late emperor. Luckily, transportation to the tombs and a steady stream of tours ensures that visitors to Khai Dinh's tombs no longer have to suffer as those courtiers did. Read on to see how to experience Khai Dinh's final resting place with minimum trouble.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from any hotel in Da nang and Hoi an
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(15)
If you’re in Vietnam, you can’t miss a tour of the Imperial Palace in Hue. I took a private tour from Da Nang with Hung as my guide and it was the highlight of my trip. Hung speaks excellent English and was able to provide cultural history and insights that I never would have experienced without him. He tailored the entire excursion to ensure I experienced everything Hue has to offer. I can’t recommend this tour company enough. I initially thought a private tour would be beyond my budget, but I was wrong. It was extremely affordable and exploring the area with a local is the only way to experience Da Nang, Hoi An or Hue!
Our guide "Eric" was fantastic. He really catered the pace of the trip to our needs. We wanted lots of information about the sites and Vietnam, which he was happy to provide. When we said we needed a pure veg restaurant for lunch, he found the perfect place with delicious food. When we wanted to add a boat ride on the perfume river he was happy to provide ( though we decided against it due to our tiredness). Hue Citadel was beautifully restored. We loved the locals in traditional dress who came for photographs. The driver was excellent.
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This was a fabulous tour. The guide Tung was an absolute delight with excellent English and the driver was a skilled driver who was also very nice. Together they gave us a wonderful introduction to Vietnam history and to this beautiful area area of the country.
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Tung, our tour guide, is knowledgable, multilingual and a gentleman. The tour was enjoyable from start to finish. The driver, Tuk is exceptional and has a great sense for enjoyable music. I would do this tour again if I could. The tour was conducted in Japanese & English and Tung took lots of wonderful pictures.
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Having a private guide and driver provided for an excellent experience. The guide was extremely informative as we toured the citadel and the king’s tomb, which were made of intricate inlaid glass and porcelain. The history and culture of Vietnam really came to life.
Weather wasn't the best - rainy & cold. Guide said she wasn't informed of the detailed itinerary which we signed up for, so we skipped seeing Hai Van pass, Hai Van Quan & Lang Vo Bay on the way to Hue, partly due to the weather too. Instead she brought us to the pearl factory which wasn't really meaningful to us as the staff doing the explanation wasn't proficient in English. It was more for retail we assume. Luckily we reminded her that there is also dragon boat cruise included so she booked it for us. Improvement for the guide - wished there was more sharing about the place of Hue in general, the people etc, not just on the sites we visited. Many times there was just silence as we walked, at times I had to ask where were we heading to. She took nice photos for us though. The vehicle provided was a little small for us too, though there were only 3 of us. My husband who is not very tall sat at the back uncomfortably throughout the whole journey. But the driver was helpful though. On the whole, surely room for improvement.
The Imperial City was well worth the trip and Dat’s (our guide) stories of emperors, feuds, treachery and tragedy made the history come alive for us. A truly educational and inspiring day.
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I always wanted to see both ancient and modern Vietnam. I had just one weekend in Da Nang so I was very happy to find a private tour to see Hue, Vietnam’s ancient capital, on Saturday, and the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills on Sunday. It was raining when we arrived at Hue. When it sopped and we walked around the Citadel, everything looked so mysterious like you stepped back in time. My guide Hung had a very good knowledge of Vietnamese history and had a great sense of humour. He made my trip very enjoyable.
Last minute booking. Guide had poor language skills. Paid premium £200+ for the trip for two. Poor knowledge of history and would not recommend.
Eric was an amazing tour guide!!! He was very informative and was able to personalize so much of the tour. He was funny and kind and it was really nice having him as the tour guide for the day. This was my first private tour anywhere and it’s definitely worth the money! I am very happy with it and would do it again!!
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