Hue: City Tour With Dragon Boat, Car & Local Food
ID: GYG835556-1324605
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Cruise down the Perfume River on a dragon boat to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda,visit the Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy local food in Dong Ba market
Discover the city of Hue on a half-day tour. Visit various sights as you learn about the former imperial capital of Vietnam and see how people live there today. Cruise down the Perfume River on a dragon boat and visit the oldest pagoda in Hue, the Thien Mu Pagoda.
Board the dragon boat after a pickup from your hotel in Hue. Take a 30-minute boat cruise on the Perfume River to visit the oldest pagoda in Hue: the Thien Mu Pagoda. It is the oldest religious structure in Hue and is also one of the most impressive. It was constructed during the 17th century to worship the legend of a local woman with spiritual connections.
Next, enter the Imperial Citadel – The home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty – the Nguyen Dynasty, and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A complex of around 100 monuments in 520 hectares of the Nguyen Dynasty. It was the former working and private residence of 13 Emperors, concubines, and eunuchs.
Continue to visit Dong Ba Market, where you can watch locals buying and selling goods and enjoy local food. Get dropped off back at your hotel in Hue at the end of the tour.
Highlights
- Discover the history of the former imperial capital of Vietnam, Hue
- Cruise down the Perfume River on a dragon boat to the Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit the Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Dong Ba Market
- Learn about the Nguyen Dynasty, the last royal dynasty of Vietnam
- See how the locals live as you explore the city and enjoy local food
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect from the sun.
A camera is recommended to capture the sights.
Smoking is not allowed during the tour.
The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hue
- 30-minute dragon boat cruise on the Perfume River
- Visit to Thien Mu Pagoda
- Entrance to the Imperial Citadel
- Visit to Dong Ba Market
- Local Food
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance fees for the Citadel : 200.000 VND/ 1 pax
- drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.