DESTINATIONS

• The Perfume River, Thien Mu pagoda and the imperial tombs
• The massive Citadel and the forbidden purple city of the emperor Gia Long

HIGHLIGHTS

• Marvel at cultural achievements from the times of Vietnamese emperors
• Relax while boating on the river or strolling around the citadel

[Day 1] Hue City Tour
Meals: lunch | Accommodation: N/A

In the morning, board a boat for a trip on the Perfume River to visit the towering Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the most famous Vietnamese landmarks. Differing legends explain how the pagoda came to be - one tells of an old woman who instructed Lord Hoang Nguyen in 1601 to walk contemplatively along the river with a lit incense stick and to build a city at the spot where the incense stopped burning.
We then take a short drive into a lush valley of the river where seven tombs were built for seven Nguyen emperors. Each is an expression of the unique personality of the man whose remains it holds and each is comprised of three elements: a temple dedicated to the worship of the deceased emperor and his queen, a stone stele that records the biographical and historical high points of his life, and the royal tomb itself. We will visit two of the tombs of emperors Minh Mang and Tu Duc before driving outside of town for a lunch of classic Hue cuisine at a restaurant in a beautiful garden setting.

In the afternoon, we return to the center of Hué city. The massive Kinh Thanh Citadel is the most well known and iconic site in Hué. Begun in 1805 by Emperor Gia Long, it is actually a sprawling complex comprised of the Imperial City, several museums, lakes, and lovely gardens, all laid out in a series of concentric circles. We also visit the Forbidden Purple City, originally built in the early 1800s for the personal use of the emperor and staffed by eunuchs who posed no threat to the royal concubines. Nearly destroyed in the Tet Offensive, the ruins today house the Royal Library and the grounds flourish with mimosa plants and vegetable gardens.

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PRICE PER PERSON (Valid from 01/01/2013 to 31/12/2013)

Solo: $106
From 2 participants: $67
Single supplement: N/A

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Included

• Meals as specified in the program
• Travel in an appropriate air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver
• Boat trip on Perfume River
• The services of an experienced English-speaking guide
• All entrance fees
• VAT and other taxes

Not included

• Hotel in Hue
• Beverages, gratuities and personal expenses
• Camera fees (if any)
• Insurance
• Surcharge in peak season (Christmas & New Year)