Hue Royal tombs half day afternoon group tour

4.7 (12 reviews) Hue, Vietnam
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Duration3h - 4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Southeast of the Citadel, on both banks of the Perfume River, are seven royal tombs. Monuments to the rulers of the Nguyen dynasty, including Khai Dinh and Minh Mang tomb, the tombs are all definitely worth a visit. Each one is built in the traditional Vietnamese style of geomancy, even modifying the surrounding landscape to ensure straight lines, certain directional orientation, and other elements designed to comply with supernatural forces...

13:00-13:20 pick up at hotel in Hue city center to for a half day joining tour to discover two famous Khai Dinh and Minh Mang royal tomb. At the end of the day a quick stop to visit Conical hat and insence making village before transfer back to city center.

What's included

  • 1 bottle of water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Pick up outside Hue city center

What to expect

  1. Tomb of Khai Dinh
    1h · Admission ticket included
    This hillside monument is a synthesis of Vietnamese and European elements. Most of the tomb’s grandiose exterior is covered in blackened concrete, creating an unexpectedly Gothic air, while the interiors resemble an explosion of colourful mosaic...
  2. Tomb of Tu Duc
    2h · Admission ticket included
    This tomb (completed in 1867) is the most popular, imposing and impressive of the royal mausoleums, designed by Emperor Tu Duc himself before his death. The enormous expense of the tomb and the forced labour used in its construction spawned a coup plot that was discovered and suppressed. Tu Duc lived a life of imperial luxury and carnal excess, with 104 wives and countless concubines (though no offspring)...
  3. Thuy Xuan
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    This place is not only a famous traditional craft village of the ancient capital with a series of “blooming” incense facilities in green, red, purple, yellow… but also an impressive Hue tourist destination in the eyes of tourists who love local culture

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

Hotel in Hue city center

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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