Hue Imperial City Daily Group Tour via Hai Van Pass from Hoi An
Overview
You will visit Hue Imperial City – the ancient capital of Vietnam as well as the accommodation of 13 Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty - the last feudatory Empire of Vietnam.
Taking the trip with Dacotours, you will see how enthusiastic and passionate our tour guides are as we always try our best not only to bring the happiness and to deliver great stories about culture to our customers but also to devote to sustainable tourism development.and give hand to reserve the world heritage.
Visiting Thien Mu Pagoda will give you a clearer view of the spiritual culture of the Vietnamese people and sightseeing the majestic scenery of the Perfume river.
It is also a special spotlight to admire the tombs of Khai Dinh King and experience the architectural & religious influence of France. Such a nice experience to know more about the old time of Southeast Asia culture.
Taking the trip with Dacotours, you will see how enthusiastic and passionate our tour guides are as we always try our best not only to bring the happiness and to deliver great stories about culture to our customers but also to devote to sustainable tourism development.and give hand to reserve the world heritage.
Visiting Thien Mu Pagoda will give you a clearer view of the spiritual culture of the Vietnamese people and sightseeing the majestic scenery of the Perfume river.
It is also a special spotlight to admire the tombs of Khai Dinh King and experience the architectural & religious influence of France. Such a nice experience to know more about the old time of Southeast Asia culture.
Inclusions
- Hue Imperial City Entrance Ticket
- Khai Dinh Tomb Entrance Ticket
- Travel Insurance
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Thai Hoa Palace
- Entry/Admission - The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)
- Entry/Admission - Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
- Entry/Admission - The Mieu Temple
- Entry/Admission - Tomb of Khai Dinh
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hoi An, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province
We pick our customers from Hoi An city to depart for our amazing Hue Imperial City trip. Be ready for this amazing adventure!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hai Van Pass, National Route 1A, 530000 Vietnam
On the way to Hue City, we will go through the magnificent Hai Van Pass with impressive landscape of verdant mountain and clear blue sky.
From there, you can enjoy the panorama view of Da Nang City, Tien Sa Port, Son Tra Peninsula. 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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hue Imperial City (The Citadel), Hue Vietnam
Located on the northern bank of Huong River, the former capital of Vietnam is an area which is over 500ha, including the Royal and the Forbidden City. Hue citadel was the administrative and political center of Nguyen Dynasty – the last Feudatory Emperor of Vietnam. In 1993, Hue Citadel was admitted “the World’s Cultural Heritage” by UNESCO.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Thai Hoa Palace, Imperial City Forbidden Purple City - Imperial Citadel, Hue 520000 Vietnam
Thai Hoa palace is among the most important constructions of Hue Imperial City where Nguyen kings had ruled the country for over 100 years.
Built in 1805, Thai Hoa palace is a typical royal architecture in style of “double houses on one foundation” decorated with enamelled bronzeware, gilding and lacquer. Main decorative patterns of the palace are dragons and clouds together with many symbolic ornaments inside and outside of the building. This palace also houses the throne of all Nguyen kings and a splendid 9-dragon gilded canopy above the throne.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon), Imperial City Imperial Citadel, Hue 520000 Vietnam
As an important part of the Hue Imperial Citadel, which was recognised by UNESCO as a World's Heritage Site in 1993, Noon Gate is a huge U-shaped construction consisting of a brick and stone foundation and a wooden pavilion with terracotta tiles.
The project aims to prevent water leakage from the foundation and to preserve the upper pavilion, known as Lau Ngu Phung (Pavilion of Five Phoenixes).
Built in 1837 under the reign of Emperor Minh Mang (1820-40) of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 – 1945), the structure seriously damaged during the decades of wars against the French and Americans.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Mieu Temple, Imperial City, Hue Vietnam
Built in 1821 by Emperor Minh Mang to worship 10 Emperors from the Nguyen Dynasty.
Here, you will listen to the stories of each kings of Nguyen Dynasty and understand more about the culture of ancestors worshiping in Vietnam
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Thien Mu Pagoda, Kim Long Road Huong Long Village, Hue 532761 Vietnam
This is the oldest pagoda and also the symbol of Hue city. Right in front of Thien Mu pagoda, you will find Phuoc Duyen tower - 21m tall and has 7 floors, each floor is there a Statue of Buddha . Inside the tower, there is a spiral staircase leading up to the top floor, where a golden Statue of Buddha used to be there.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Tomb of Khai Dinh, Khai Dinh, 530000 Vietnam
Located on Chau Chu mountain. Khai Dinh Tomb is special with strange architecture, unlike the tombs of the previous kings. It is a mixture of many different cultures. At the first glance, Khai Dinh tomb is like a castle in Europe, because it was built on a concrete slope. Indigenous materials such as wood, stone, brick and lime here are just a negligible amount, overwhelming by the modern materials.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hoi An, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province
We pick our customers from Hoi An city to depart for our amazing Hue Imperial City trip. Be ready for this amazing adventure!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hai Van Pass, National Route 1A, 530000 Vietnam
On the way to Hue City, we will go through the magnificent Hai Van Pass with impressive landscape of verdant mountain and clear blue sky.
From there, you can enjoy the panorama view of Da Nang City, Tien Sa Port, Son Tra Peninsula. 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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hue Imperial City (The Citadel), Hue Vietnam
Located on the northern bank of Huong River, the former capital of Vietnam is an area which is over 500ha, including the Royal and the Forbidden City. Hue citadel was the administrative and political center of Nguyen Dynasty – the last Feudatory Emperor of Vietnam. In 1993, Hue Citadel was admitted “the World’s Cultural Heritage” by UNESCO.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Thai Hoa Palace, Imperial City Forbidden Purple City - Imperial Citadel, Hue 520000 Vietnam
Thai Hoa palace is among the most important constructions of Hue Imperial City where Nguyen kings had ruled the country for over 100 years.
Built in 1805, Thai Hoa palace is a typical royal architecture in style of “double houses on one foundation” decorated with enamelled bronzeware, gilding and lacquer. Main decorative patterns of the palace are dragons and clouds together with many symbolic ornaments inside and outside of the building. This palace also houses the throne of all Nguyen kings and a splendid 9-dragon gilded canopy above the throne.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon), Imperial City Imperial Citadel, Hue 520000 Vietnam
As an important part of the Hue Imperial Citadel, which was recognised by UNESCO as a World's Heritage Site in 1993, Noon Gate is a huge U-shaped construction consisting of a brick and stone foundation and a wooden pavilion with terracotta tiles.
The project aims to prevent water leakage from the foundation and to preserve the upper pavilion, known as Lau Ngu Phung (Pavilion of Five Phoenixes).
Built in 1837 under the reign of Emperor Minh Mang (1820-40) of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 – 1945), the structure seriously damaged during the decades of wars against the French and Americans.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Mieu Temple, Imperial City, Hue Vietnam
Built in 1821 by Emperor Minh Mang to worship 10 Emperors from the Nguyen Dynasty.
Here, you will listen to the stories of each kings of Nguyen Dynasty and understand more about the culture of ancestors worshiping in Vietnam
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Thien Mu Pagoda, Kim Long Road Huong Long Village, Hue 532761 Vietnam
This is the oldest pagoda and also the symbol of Hue city. Right in front of Thien Mu pagoda, you will find Phuoc Duyen tower - 21m tall and has 7 floors, each floor is there a Statue of Buddha . Inside the tower, there is a spiral staircase leading up to the top floor, where a golden Statue of Buddha used to be there.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Tomb of Khai Dinh, Khai Dinh, 530000 Vietnam
Located on Chau Chu mountain. Khai Dinh Tomb is special with strange architecture, unlike the tombs of the previous kings. It is a mixture of many different cultures. At the first glance, Khai Dinh tomb is like a castle in Europe, because it was built on a concrete slope. Indigenous materials such as wood, stone, brick and lime here are just a negligible amount, overwhelming by the modern materials.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
claudshey
January 2020
It was a very good tour, our tour guide Thanh was nice and helpful! It was very historic which I enjoyed a lot! Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone!
It was a very good tour, our tour guide Thanh was nice and helpful! It was very historic which I enjoyed a lot! Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone!KenyanRambler
October 2022
Touring Hue Imperial City with Miss One was a really great experience. She was very informative. She made sure all tourists were comfortable and well informed about the program for the day and activities. She made the trip quite enjoyable and entertaining. We were never bored. She knew the histor...
Touring Hue Imperial City with Miss One was a really great experience. She was very informative. She made sure all tourists were comfortable and well informed about the program for the day and activities. She made the trip quite enjoyable and entertaining. We were never bored. She knew the history and was able to answer all our questions related to the tour as well as the city in general.P191DKmarcs
February 2020
The tour to Hue was well organized. Our guide Tan gave us a lot of information about Vietnamese history & Hue. Lunch in a local restaurant was also fine. thanks for a wonderful experience!
The tour to Hue was well organized. Our guide Tan gave us a lot of information about Vietnamese history & Hue. Lunch in a local restaurant was also fine. thanks for a wonderful experience!C5067PEsarahd
January 2020
Super lieber Guide, sehr gutes Englisch. Hat sich sehr viel Zeit genommen für unsere Fragen, war sehr freundlich und hatten genug Zeit an den einzelnen Attraktionen, Zeitdruck gab es überhaupt nicht. Zeitaufteilung zwischen den Vietnamesischen Erklärungen und den Englischen war gleichberechtigt. ...
Super lieber Guide, sehr gutes Englisch. Hat sich sehr viel Zeit genommen für unsere Fragen, war sehr freundlich und hatten genug Zeit an den einzelnen Attraktionen, Zeitdruck gab es überhaupt nicht. Zeitaufteilung zwischen den Vietnamesischen Erklärungen und den Englischen war gleichberechtigt. Würden die Tour aufjedenfall weiterempfehlen! Zusatz: super pünktliche Abholung!