DAY 1: CITADEL – HUE ROYAL ANTIQUITIES MUSEUM – HUONG RIVER CERAMICS MUSEUM
At 9h30 : Guide pick you up at the hotel. We discover Citaldel. Located not so far from the city center , Hue royal palace can be reached easily from many hotels in Hue. Being the living area as well as working area of Nguyen kings, The 200-year old palace reflects the luxury lifestyle and architecture of the last royal family in Viet Nam. Despite the destruction caused by weather war, Hue royal palace is still an attractive destination for those who choose Hue to visit.
After visiting the royal palace, you need only 5 minutes to reach the museum. The first impression about it is the beautiful traditional house located in a big yard with a lot of trees. Coming closer, people are astonished to see the meticulous carving on ironwood columns and beautiful decoration of ceramic dragon on the roof.
Visiting the museum does not mean that you just observe the objects displayed inside. Here, you can know more about the value of each object, the luxury life of royal family and admire the talent of craftsmen who created those masterpieces. You will also have the chance to see the stunning woodcarving art in the construction of the museum, which were made by the best artists of the country.
Lunch time at My Home restaurant is a great time to savour the best Hue traditional foods and some royal tea while having your feet relax in herbal water after the meal.
In the afternoon, we visit Huong River Ceramics. This is the only museum in the country displaying ceramics found from rivers in a narrow geographical space (Thua Thien Hue province). With an area of about 700 square meters, the Museum currently has nearly 5,000 artifacts, most of which are ancient ceramics recovered from the bottom of the Perfume River with many dates, from Cham pottery, Sa Huynh pottery, Prehistoric, Early Historical, Le profile… and also ceramic artifacts once produced in the ancient village of Phuoc Tich, My Xuyen.
Before end of the tour, our guide will take your enjoy coffee in a nice coffee shop
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Private car, English speaking guide, entrance ticket, lunch, herbal footbath, insurance, water bottles and wet tissue.
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Drinking, drinking in coffee shop, personal expense, Tip.
DAY 2: THIEN MU PAGODA – ANCIENT HUE AN HIEN GARDEN HOUSE – AN DINH PALACE – THANH TOAN BRIDGE
At 9h30 : Guide pick up at the hotel
We get on the dragon boat , go along the Huong river to enjoy the fresh atmosphere and peaceful beauty of Hue on the way to Thien Mu pagoda, the oldest pagoda. Built in 1601 by lord Nguyen Hoang, Thien Mu pagoda ( or heavenly lady pagoda) has been a holly worshipping place for Hue people until now. The pagoda boast the beauty of an ancient pagoda on the riverside. It is not only famous for the mysterious stories but also the stunning landscapes around it and the simple but attractive architecture.
After that, we visit to An Hien Garden house. A long time ago, we cared very much about Fengshui. The perfect Fengshui is leaning against mountains and face to the water. We think if your houses have perfect Fengshui, you will get richness and family members are always in good health. Hue imperial city was the capital city of the Nguyen dynasty. Visit Hue, you should visit ancient garden houses to understand Vietnamese house settings and Fengshui in the ancient houses. Brighten in beautiful garden houses in Hue is the An Hien garden house.
Lunch at Y Thao restaurant. Y Thao Garden House is one of the restaurants built in a very special garden house style in Hue. The quiet atmosphere and ancient architecture make diners who come to enjoy the food feel more of the flavor and regal space of the past. Y Thao garden house is located inside the Imperial Citadel area owned by a family living here. This place is extremely suitable for anyone who is passionate about learning about Hue architecture.
We continue to exploring An Dinh Palace. The An Dinh Palace or Cung An Dinh was the private residence of the Khai Dinh emperor. Between 1917-1919 Nguyen Phuc Vinh Thuy (later Bao Dai Emperor) had renovated in modern style and became the residence officially.After Bao Dai abdicated in 1945, he moved from the Imperial City to the An Dinh Palace and lived with his mother and his wife, and his children. During the twentieth century, this place became the residence for both Vietnam’s last two queens, Tu Cung and Nam Phuong at different times.It lies on the bank of the An Cuu canal, at 179 Phan Dinh Phung street, Hue, Vietnam. An Dinh Palace is well-known for its beautiful sophisticated decoration.
Coffee in a nice coffee shop
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Boat, private car, English speaking guide, entrance ticket, lunch, insurance, water bottles and wet tissue.
– Excluding
Drinking, drinking in coffee shop, personal expense, Tip.
DAY 3: MINH MANG TOMB – KHAI DINH TOMB – TU DUC TOMB
9h30 : Guide pick up at the hotel
We visit to Minh Mang king tomb, the most formal king in Nguyen dynasty, this tomb reflects the traditional style of a place for the king to live when he was still alive and Rest In Peace when he passed away. With a big ares full of trees and lakes , Minh Mang tomb gives visitors a peaceful feeling when coming here. Afternoon time is the best time to visit the tomb because it is very quiet and you can have a great time when wondering around it.
In the complex of royal tombs in Hue city, Khai Dinh tomb has a unique architecture and way of decoration which is out of the traditional principle of building a royal construction. Being influenced by European culture and architecture, Khai Dinh king wanted his tomb to be built in western style while the details are still in Viet Nam’s culture . The best impression left in the mind of all visitors is the ceramic decoration of this tomb . All people feel satisfied when seeing the mosaic here and say that this place is really worth their time and money.
Lunch at the local restaurant:
In the afternoon, we will visit to Tu Duc tomb. It is the tomb for the 4th king of Nguyen dynasty. This king loved poetry, paintings and music and his personality can be seen through his tomb, which look like a beautiful picture with green grass surrounding the lakes, traditional palace located in the middle of nature and a lot of pine trees giving shade and cool air in the whole day. What makes this tomb a must-see place in Hue is its picturesque beauty and the story about the king who sat on the thorn in the longest time of Viet Nam’s history. The tomb can be visited after the conical hat village which is located 300 meter from it. Besides the places in the list above, Hue has more and more interesting place to visit, including historical monuments and natural landscapes. If you want to have a good itinerary for a visit to Hue, please contact us for more information.
Coffee in a nice coffee shop
Tour end
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Private car, English speaking guide, entrance ticket, lunch, insurance, water bottles and wet tissue.
– Excluding
Drinking, drinking in coffee shop, personal expense, Tip.
DAY 4: GIA LONG TOMB – DONG KHANH TOMB – THIEU TRI TOMB
9h00 : Guide pick up at the hotel. We continue to learning about Gia Long Tomb (Thien Tho Tomb). It is located between the Thien Tho Mountain in Huong Tho Commune, Huong Tra District, Hue city, Thua Thien Hue Province. This is the resting place of Gia Long King, the first king of 13 Nguyen Dynasty. The tomb is lied along Perfume River with fresh air all time, covered by the majestic nature and endless mountains. The central part is the tomb of King and Thua Thien Cao Empress. This makes Gia Long tomb become a beautiful picture of the harmonical combination between nature and architect. This is the main place to visit in Hue tour program.
Dong Khanh tomb. Another tourist attraction in Hue is the tomb of Dong Khanh, also called Tu Lang, which is one of the Nguyen Dynasty’s mausoleum systems. An exceedingly well-balanced fusion of Asian and European art architecture may be seen in the Dong Khanh Tomb. Additionally, UNESCO listed Dong Khanh Tomb as a World Cultural Heritage Site on 11/12/1993.
Lunch at the local restaurant.
Thieu Tri tomb. Tomb of Thieu Tri, whose literal name is Xuong Lang, is the burial place of Emperor Thieu Tri. This is a relic in the Complex of Hue Monuments recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage on December 11, 1993.
Before the end of tour, our guide will take your enjoy coffee.
+ Including
Private car, English speaking guide, entrance ticket, lunch, insurance, water bottles and wet tissue.
– Excluding
Drinking, drinking in coffee shop, personal expense, Tip.
DAY 5: TU HIEU PAGODA – THIEN LAM PAGODA – HUYEN KHONG SON THUONG PAGODA
9h30 : Guide pick up at the hotel. Today, we explore about the famous pagoda in Hue city.
Tu Hieu Pagoda is hidden in a pine forest on a hill (mountain) area of Thuy Xuan ward. The temple grounds are about 8 acres wide, in front there is a winding stream, with a romantic landscape. In front of the pagoda gate is a 3-storey tower built in 1896 to store Buddhist statues according to the king’s decree.
Thien Lam Pagoda is located on Quang Te hill, Thuy Xuan ward, Hue city, an extremely prime location with extremely beautiful and airy natural scenery. Thien Lam Pagoda is also known as Standing Buddha Pagoda – Reclining Buddha Pagoda, belonging to the Theravada sect founded by Mr. Ho Nhan. The pagoda was built in 1966 and majorly restored in 2014.
Lunch with vegetarian food.
Huyen Khong Son Thuong is a pagoda in Cham village, Huong Ho ward, Hue city, Thua Thien Hue province. The pagoda belongs to the Theravada Buddhist sect and was opened by Venerable Gioi Duc in 1989. The pagoda is famous for the poem Stone by Huyen Khong Son Thuong Trieu Tam Anh and Sau Ma.
Before the end of tour, our guide will take your enjoy coffee.
End the tour and say goodbye !
