HUẾ IMPERIAL CITY

Description

07h45: Pick up at the meeting point.

Starting the day tour of Huế ancient capital, we will pick you up at the meeting point in Da Nang and depart for Huế. On the way, you will experience one of the beautiful landscapes and majestic 20km long roads of Hải Vân Pass. At the top of the pass, you will visit the historical site of Hải Vân Quan, built in the Later Le Dynasty in 1306.

09h15: on the way, stop to take pictures of Lăng Cô Bay, Lập An lagoon with stunning views.

11h00: Arrive at Huế Imperial Citadel

 Huế Imperial Citadel, built from the early 19th century to the first half of the 20th century, is one of the relics belonging to the complex of monuments complex. Huế Citadel has been recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 1993. The panorama of Huế Citadel still preserves many unique imprints of feudalism of the Nguyễn Dynasty for hundreds of years. Huế Citadel is the living place and activities of the Nguyễn kings and the last feudal dynasty in Vietnam.

Thái Hòa Palace is a palace located in the Citadel area of ​​Huế citadel. The palace along with the Đại Triều Nghi Courtyard is the place used for important court ceremonies such as the coronation ceremony, the king’s birthday, the official receptions of the emissaries, and the dynastic meetings, held twice on the 1st and 15th of the Lunar calendar every month. In feudalism, this palace was considered the center of the country.

You will continue to explore the Forbidden Citadel belonging to the complex of relics of the ancient capital of Hue, the center of daily activities of the kings of the Nguyễn Dynasty. The Forbidden Purple City is located behind Thái Hoà Palace, built in the 3rd year of the Gia Long regime (1804), in the 3rd year of the Minh Mạng regime that changed the name to Forbidden City.

Đại Cung Môn is the main door to the Forbidden City that has five compartments without corridors built in 1833 during the reign of Minh Mang, including 3 doors. The door in the central nave is only for the king. On the back side, there are two corridors connecting with Tả Vu and Hữu Vu buildings which are known as back offices. This work and many other ones in the Forbidden City were destroyed during the wars in 1947 and 1968. Behind Đại Cung Môn is the courtyard where two cauldrons are placed. Two rows of long corridors on both sides lead to Tả Vu and Hữu Vu. Opposite Đại Cung Môn, across the courtyard, are Cần Chánh Palace, Thế Miếu temple, Diên Thọ Palace, Trường  Sanh Palace, Duyệt Thi Đường Opera House, Lâm Viên…

12:30: Have lunch

Lunch and rest at Hue specialty restaurant. You will enjoy the specialties of Huế cuisine such as bánh bèo, bánh vạc bánh Khoái, bánh nậm, bánh ít, bánh lọc, spring rolls, Nem chả decor as peacock form, Huế Beef noodles soup.

13h30: Visit Thiên Mụ ancient pagoda

Thiên Mụ Pagoda was officially built in 1601 during the reign of Nguyễn Hoàng Lord. Under the reign of Nguyễn Phúc Chu Lord (1691-1725) followed the development and flourishing momentum of Buddhism in the southern areas.

14h15: You will move to visit Minh Mang Tomb

Minh Mang Tomb of Hue impresses with its ancient traditional architecture, imbued with Confucian identity. This is an attractive destination that tourists should not miss in their journey to visit the ancient capital to admire the architectural art of the mausoleum and understand more about the important historical periods of the country. One of the most beautiful mausoleums, It is a combination of many oriental arts and cultures.

16h15: Come back Da Nang city.

18:15: The end

TOUR PRICE (VND/ADULT)

INCLUDED: Transportation + Entrance fees + English speaking tour guide + Lunch (optional) + Water

CHILD RATE: Under 5: free; 5-10: 50% of adult rate; Over 10: Same as adult rate

EXCLUDED: gratuities (If you are satisfied, your generosity is appreciated)