Hue Imperial Citadel Walking Tour Explore Vietnam's History
Hue Imperial Citadel walking tour will take you to visit the most prominent landmark of Hue as well as all of Vietnam: Hue Imperial Citadel. This site is a part of the complex of Hue Monuments, imbued with culture, history and architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty, recognized by UNESCO as a a World Heritage Site in 1993.
Hue Imperial Citadel was founded in 1804 by the Emperor Gia Long for the royal family and completed in 1832 during the reign of Emperor Ming Mang. Join our walking tour to admire the beauty of the Imperial City of Hue, its architecture as well as learn more about the lives of Nguyen Emperors.
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Hue Imperial Citadel Walking Tour Explore Vietnam's History
What's included in Hue Imperial Citadel Walking Tour Explore Vietnam's History
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
We will walk to Thuong Tu Entrance and here you will learn about the amazing life story of Gia Long Emperor. Go into The Citadel, you will see Nine Holy Cannons, Phoenix Tower and the Flag Tower.
Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
Get in the Noon Gate and walk about 330 feet across Trung Dao Bridge, you will arrive at Supreme Harmony Palace (Thai Hoa Palace). Visit the Place and learn about its royal art and architecture. Furthermore, you have a chance to learn about the Nguyen Emperor’s ruling system. In Hue Forbidden City, you will know more about the Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty and their family’s lives in the Hue Forbidden City. Visit The To Temple, Hien Lam Cac, Cuu Dinh and listen to extra-ordinary stories of each Nguyen Emperors.
With the guide, you will also explore the charming Queen’s Mother Residences, Dien Tho Palace and Truong Sanh Place.
Inclusions
- Knowledgeable English speaking guide
- Bottled drinking Water
- Entrance Fee (The Citadel: 200.000 VND)
- Personal Expense and Tip
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Our guide will meet you at the meeting point: Toa Kham Boat Station, 45 Le Loi street, Hue city. Or at your hotel if it is on the way to the Imperial Citadel. Then we will start the Hue Imperial walking tour.
