Hue Tour: Walking in Imperial City with Optional Dragon Boat
Take a Walk in Imperial Citadel and Ruined Forbidden City of Hue Vietnam Learning about Life of the Emperors, Their Wives - Concubines - Eunuchs Learning about history and culture of Hue and Vietnam with a local expert Cruising on Perfume River with Traditional Dragon Boat (Boat Option Only)
Options
Private Boat & Car with Driver
To Citadel & Thien Mu Pagoda: Our driver 'll pick you up from hotels in city center / Hue Train Station. You have your own sightseeing and Dragon Boat trip
Duration: 4 hours: Walk 2.5 hours in Imperial City by yoursefl, then visit Thien Mu Pagoda and 25 minutes Dragon Boat on Perfume River.
Guide & Entry Fee Excluded: 200K/adult to Imperial City. Combo Ticket is recommended if you also visit 2 or 3 more royal tombs later.
Pick-up and Drop-off: included if your location is in city center / Hue train station. Please provide details of location for convenience.
Trip Inclusions: Private Car with Experienced Driver, Private Dragon Boat Trip, Road Tolls, Parking Fees. Tour Guide is not included.
What's included in Hue Tour: Walking in Imperial City with Optional Dragon Boat
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cast by Emperor Gia Long in 1803. Nine cannons are considered as one of the most valuable bronze works of art. The ancient nine cannons were placed at the at the entrance of the Ngo Mon Gate - the imperial city of Hue. During the reign of King Khai Dinh, they were relocated to their current position.
The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)
This is the main gate to go into Imperial City, built in 1833 in the traditional Vietnamese style under the rule of King Minh Mang and used by the Kings for army parade and ceremonies.
The Flag Tower
Called Kỳ Đài in Vietnamese is an architectural monument of the Nguyen Dynasty located in the middle of the south face of Hue citadel within the Nam Chanh fortress which is also the place to hang the flag of the royal court.
Inclusions
- For Option with Dragon Boat: Walking Tour, Dragon Boat on Perfume River, Taxi Pagoda back to center.
- For Hue Walking Tour: Informative English speaking tour guide, Pick-up at 4 Cannons of the Cửa Ngăn.
- Tips/Gratuities for Tour Guide/Driver if Excellent Service
- Entrance Fee (200k/person/Citadel OR Combo Tickets)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We do not include entry fee as you may want to buy COMBO TICKET with better value for Citdel and Tombs.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Our local tour guide will be meeting at 4 Cannons Area of Ngan Gate (Cửa Ngăn). Please note that, there are also 5 cannons on the other side!
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Dress code is smart casual • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.