Hue Imperial City: An Dinh Palace, Citadel & Royal Dessert
ID: GYG1128057-1731362
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
05:30 hours
Description
Explore Hue’s imperial heritage on a half-day tour. Visit An Dinh Palace, the Imperial City, and the Museum of Royal Antiquities. End with a tasting of 20 traditional royal sweet soups.
Begin at An Dinh Palace, once the private residence of Emperor Khai Dinh, where French-style architecture blends with Vietnamese royal art. Continue to the magnificent Imperial City (Đại Nội Huế), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, exploring grand gates, royal courtyards, and the Forbidden Purple City that once housed emperors and mandarins.
Visit the Museum of Royal Antiquities, home to authentic artifacts, costumes, and treasures of the Nguyen Dynasty. End your journey with a unique culinary experience: savoring 20 varieties of “chè cung đình”, Hue’s traditional royal sweet soups once reserved for the emperor’s table.
This tour combines history, architecture, and gastronomy — a perfect way to step into Hue’s regal past while indulging in its cultural flavors.
Highlights
- Step back in time as you explore the Imperial City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Discover the blend of French and Vietnamese architecture at An Dinh Palace
- Visit the Museum of Royal Antiquities and see artifacts from the Nguyen Dynasty
- Immerse yourself in the history, architecture, and gastronomy of Hue
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Air-Conditioned car with Safe Driver
- Enthusiastic, experienced & professional English-speaking local guide
- Entry/Admission- Hue Imperial City, Thai Hoa palace - An Dinh palace
- Water
NOT INCLUDED
- Tips for tour guide & driver
- Royal Dress for photo
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.
