Highlights
• Explore Vietnam’s ancient capital and see how the country developed from a feudal empire to the city it is today
• Visit the tombs of former Kings and the ancient citadel to learn more about the country’s history
• Take a scenic drive through the Hai Van Pass, voted one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world
• Convenient transfers easily take you to the ancient town of Hoi An
About this service
Feel the glory of Vietnam’s former royalty with a day trip to Hue, still widely recognized as the country’s Imperial City. Touring ancient pagodas, gems, ancient tombs and more, Hue is packed with political, cultural and religious history waiting to be discovered. Hop on a shuttle from your Hoi An hotel in the morning and you’ll arrive in the famous city, but not before stopping at a couple of sites at the Hai Van Pass, a remarkable 21km mountain pass, and Lang Co Beach, a stunning stretch of white sand that runs along the highway en route to your destination. Once you arrive in Hue, take a lunch break so you can recharge for the rest of the day. Enter the famous Imperial City via the Citadel, a major attraction surrounded by a moat and thick stone walls that enclose palaces, temples and the Forbidden Purple City, once the home of the king. In the old city, you’ll see the Thien Mu Pagoda, a major and unofficial symbol of Hue that stands seven stories high – possibly the oldest and most beautiful religious structure in all of Vietnam. You’ll also visit the Mausoleum of Kha Dinh, the 12th reigning king of the Nguyen Dynasty, where you can observe the unique architecture and harmony with the surrounding natural landscape. After a long afternoon exploring the ancient city’s rich past, you’ll find your way back safely to Hoi An.
• The Hai Van Pass (Sea of Clouds) offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape
• Opt for scenic photography at Lang Co Beach en route to Hue City
• Be amazed and amazed by the architecture of Khai Dinh Tomb, also known as Ung Lang – the mausoleum of the 12th Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty
• Observe the beauty of Thien Mu Pagoda, a 7-storey structure built between the river and the forest
• See the intricate architecture of Khai Dinh Tomb, designed for use before and after the emperor’s death
• Although only a shadow of the past, the Imperial Citadel still stands tall at the entrance to the ancient capital city