Full day · Private · history
Hue Imperial City
Citadel, royal tombs and a Perfume River dragon boat.
Overview
Citadel, royal tombs and a Perfume River dragon boat
For over a century Hue was the seat of the Nguyen emperors, and their legacy still lines the Perfume River: a moated citadel, the Forbidden Purple City and grand hillside tombs set in pine and lotus.
Your guide brings the dynasty to life as you explore the walled palace complex and one of the royal tombs, with a serene dragon-boat ride and a stop at the seven-tiered Thien Mu Pagoda.
Trip highlights
What makes it special
- The walled Imperial Citadel & Forbidden Purple City
- A grand Nguyen-dynasty royal tomb
- Dragon-boat ride on the Perfume River
- Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s icon
- Royal Hue cuisine for lunch (optional)
Day by day
Your itinerary
A suggested flow — we’ll tailor the pace, hotels and start point to you.
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Morning
Citadel & pagoda
Explore the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City with your guide, then board a dragon boat on the Perfume River to reach the graceful Thien Mu Pagoda.
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Afternoon
Royal tombs
Visit an emperor’s tomb — such as Minh Mang or Tu Duc — set among lakes and pines, before returning to your hotel or the station/airport.
The details
What's included
Included
- Private guide & car
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Dragon-boat river ride
- Citadel & tomb entrance fees
- Bottled water
Not included
- Accommodation & flights
- Travel insurance
- Lunch & drinks
- Tips for guide and driver
Best time to go: February–August is driest; the citadel is atmospheric in any season and quietest early in the day.
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