TRAVEL WITH MONKEYS
Welcome to Thua Thien Hue
The famous Hue Imperial Palace is not only famous for its beautiful sceneries but also famous for historical sites such as: Hue Citadel, Hue Ancient Garden House, The Mausoleums, … Coming to Hue, visitors will feel the quiet, gentle and peaceful beauty of the landscapes. Hue is really a great tourist destination that every visitor should come to.
Experience of Hue’s Historical Beauty
Date: 01/05/2024
Time: 7:30 - 17:00
Itinerary: Hue Citadel - Hue Ancient Garden House - Thien Mu Pagoda - Dragon Boat - Khai Dinh Tomb - Thuy Xuan Incense-making village - Tu Duc Tomb
Vehicle: Car (16 seats)
Inclusive price:
+ 850.000 VNĐ for adults
+ 425.000 VNĐ for children at 10-16 ages
+ 225.000 VNĐ for children at 7-10 ages
+ Free for children under 7 ages
Services includes:
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Professional Vietnamese/English tour guides
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The car has air conditioning, high quality and 1 bottle of water + wet towel/person
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Lunch in one of the most luxurious restaurant in Hue - Junrei Restaurant
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Travel insurance
Not-included services:
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Personal expenses incurred
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The bus fare when coming the pick-up point and home
DAY
01/05/2024
EXPERIENCE OF HUE'S HISTORICAL BEAUTY
DATE AND TIME
MAIN POINTS
NOTES
Pick-up point:Southeast Station, 97A An Duong Vuong Street, An Dong, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue.
Guests come to the pick-up point by bus and pay the bus fare by themselves.
Guests have breakfast at home.
Guests should use motion sickness medicines if they usually have car sick
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PICK TOURISTS UP AT THE PICK-UP POINT AND DEPARTING FOR THE 1-DAY HUE TOUR.
7:30 - 8:00 am
Departing to come to the first destination - Hue Citadel.
7:40 am
Address: Ta Quang Buu Street, Thuan Thanh, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue.
Distance from the pick-up point: 4,3 km
Price:
+ 120.000 VND per person for adults.
+ 30.000 VND per person for children.
Opening time: 6:30 am - 5:30 pm
The car will stop at the parking lot in front of Hue Citadel, about 100 meters to the right. Therefore, tourists walk from here to visit.
Guests should choose polite, discreet clothing that matches the nature of the historical site and the architectural colors at this location.
Guests should bring a camera or phone to take some photos of Hue Citadel’s beauty
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VISIT THE IMPERIAL CITADEL, ALSO KNOWN AS THE HUE CITADEL.
Introduction: The Citadel was built in 1802 by the first king of Vietnam's last feudal dynasty - King Gia Long. This is where the royal palace of 13 Nguyen Dynasty Kings were born and raised, starting with King Gia Long and ending in 1945 after King Bao Dai.
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visit the system of mausoleums and palaces of kings in Hue Citadel, the tour guide will explain about the history of Hue Citadel to the guests.
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explore the new scenery of Hue Festival with the vibrant and bustling atmosphere.
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visit Dien Tho palace and have some tea experiences.
8:20 am - 9:45 am
Gather in front of the gate before 9:55 am to continue the journey.
9:45 am
Address: 58 Nguyen Phuc Nguyen, Huong Long, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue.
Distance from Hue Citadel: 3,7 km
Price: 20.000 VND per person.
Opening time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The parking lot is about 30 meters to the left.
You can take some photos here. Bring your phone or camera.
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VISIT THE ANCIENT HUE GARDEN HOUSE (AN HIEN GARDEN HOUSE)
Introduction: Located right next to the romantic Huong River, An Hien garden house is an architectural work with typical cultural value in Hue.
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Enjoy the beauty and learn about the unique feng shui architecture and historical value of the living and working places of the Nguyen Dynasty's mandarins in the past.
10:10 am - 10:45 am
Gather in front of the gate before 10:50 am to continue the journey
10:45 am
Address: Huong Long, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue.
Price: Free
Opening time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Distance from An Hien Garden House: 1 km
The car will
park about 40 meters away near the big tree.
You should take some photos for your memorable moment.
You should be careful when you climb the stairs.
When visiting sacred places like temples, tourists should pay attention to wearing polite, discreet clothing.
Do not speak loudly, make noise or curse in the temple grounds so as not to affect the pure, sacred space of the temple.
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VISIT THIEN MU PAGODA - THE MOST FAMOUS AND SACRED ANCIENT TEMPLE IN THE CENTRAL REGION.
Introduction: Located on Ha Khe hill, on the left bank of the Huong River in Huong Long village, about 5 km west of Hue City. Thien Mu Pagoda is known as one of the most beautiful and oldest pagodas in Hue city.
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Visit Phuoc Duyen Tower - a typical symbol associated with Thien Mu Pagoda.
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Visit Dai Hung Hall - main hall of Thien Mu Pagoda.
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Visit the tomb of Thich Don Hau - the man has devoted his entire life to charitable activities that help people.
11:05 am - 12:00 pm
Gather in front of the gate before 12:10 pm to continue the journey.
12:00 pm
Address: 130 Minh Mang, Thuy Xuan, Thua Thien Hue.
Distance from Thien Mu Pagoda: 8,1 km.
Opening time: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
Price: 500.000 VNĐ - 600.000 VNĐ
Lunch will be paid by the agency.
You should eat fully to have enough energy to continue the journey.
Hue cuisine according to the following menu: Rice Patties, Deep Fried Pork Spring Roll, Fish Fillet in Clay Pot, smoky grilled chicken, grilled minced pork, lotus steamed rice with carrots, a sweet lotus seed soup and fresh exotic fruits: mango, watermelon, dragon fruit and papaya.
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ENJOY DREAMY HUE CUISINE AT JUNREI RESTAURANT.
Introduction: This restaurant has a traditional citadel styled room with beautiful wooden pillars, carved as round and smooth as silk. Junrei serves up a feast of superb Hue delicacies to an entirely appreciative clientele.
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Begin the meal with a stunning medley of starters Hue Rice Patties, Deep Fried Pork Spring Roll .
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Continue with some dishes: Fish Fillet in Clay Pot, deliciously tender and smoky grilled chicken, grilled minced pork on a lemongrass skewers, and lotus steamed rice with carrots.
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End off the feast of flavors with a sweet lotus seed soup, and fresh exotic fruits: mango, watermelon, dragon fruit and papaya.
12:30 am - 01:25 pm
Gather in front of the gate before 1:30 pm to continue the journey.
01:25 pm
- Address : Thuy Bang commune, Huong Thuy district, Hue, Thua Thien Hue
- Distance from Junrei Restaurant: 3,7km
- Opening hours: 7:00 am -17:30 pm
- Price:
+ 120.000 VNĐ for adults
+ 50,000 VND for children
- Distance from Junrei Restaurant: 3,7 km
- Bring a camera, choose a check-in angle to have many beautiful photos
- Wear appropriate clothing
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VISIT KHAI DINH TOMB
Introduction: Khai Dinh Tomb - With unique east-west architecture.Khai Dinh ascended the throne in 1916 at the age of 31. Immediately after ascending the throne, he built many palaces, mansions, and mausoleums for himself and the royal family such as Kien Trung Palace, An Dinh Palace, Truong An Gate, and Truong An Gate. Hien Nhon, Chuong Duc gate, especially Ung Lang.
01:45 pm - 02:40 pm
Visit Tam Quan Gate: Visitors have to walk 37 steps to reach Tam Quan Gate. Tam Quan Gate is located on the first floor of the mausoleum, this work includes Ta Tong Tu and Huu Tong Tu. This is a place to worship heroes who have contributed to the country.
1:50 pm
Visit Nghi Mon and Bai Dinh yard: Continue 29 steps from the mausoleum and visitors will reach Nghi Mon and Bai Dinh yard. When entering the campus, visitors will see rows of soldiers and courtiers recreating the scene of an adoration ceremony.
Visit Thien Dinh Palace: Thien Dinh Palace is located at the highest position and is the burial place of the last king of the Nguyen Dynasty - King Khai Dinh. This is a place with the most unique design and high artistic value. Thien Dinh Palace is an attraction for many tourists because it shows the creativity and innovation of King Khai Dinh.
Gather in front of the gate before 2:45 pm to continue the journey
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VISIT THUY XUAN INCENSE MAKING VILLAGE - ABOUT 7 KM SOUTHWEST OF HUE CITY.
Introduction: At the foot of Vong Canh hill is Huong village and Non village famous throughout Hue. This place always makes a special impression on visitors because of the brilliant beauty of the incense bouquets meticulously and skillfully displayed on both sides of the road.
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Checking out Thuy Xuan village with colorful incense bouquets and strolling around Hue incense village, buy souvenirs for relatives and friends.
Address: 76A Huyen Tran Princess, Thuy Xuan, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue.
Distance from Khai Dinh Mausoleum: 7,4 km.
Price: Free.
The driver will wait for you in front of the village, about 30 meters to the left.
Bringing money if you want to buy some souvenirs.
Guests should choose polite, discreet clothing that matches the nature of the historical site and the architectural colors at this location.
Bring a camera or smartphone to take some photos here, because this is a gorgeous landscape.
Gather in front of the gate before 3:35 pm to continue the journey.
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VISIT THE LAST DESTINATION ON THE AFTERNOON HUE TOUR - TU DUC TOMB.
Introduction: Tomb of Tu Duc is known as one of the most beautiful buildings of the Nguyen Dynasty. With its delicate architecture and charming landscape, Tu Duc mausoleum was built to suit the romantic, dreamy, yet no less erudite and profound poet's soul.
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Seeing the unique architecture of Tu Duc tomb as: Khiem Cung gate, Luong Khiem Palace, Minh Khiem Theater, Tinh Khiem Island and the tombs and taking some photos at the ancient check-in corners of Tu Duc mausoleum.
Address: Dong Ba Bridge, Thuong village, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue.
Distance from Thuy Xuan incense-making village: 850m
Price:
+ 100.000 VND per person for adults.
+ 20.000 VND per person for children.
The parking lot is in front of the destination, about 20 meters to the left.
Guests should choose polite, discreet clothing that matches the nature of the historical site and the architectural colors at this location.
Guests should bring a camera or phone to take some photos of Tu Duc Mausoleum’s beauty.
03:40 pm - 4:25 pm
02:05 pm
02:20 pm
02:40 pm
03:00 pm - 03:30 pm
3:30 pm
4:25 pm
Gather in front of the gate before 4:40 pm to come back - end off the journey.
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TAKE TOURISTS BACK TO THE CENTER OF HUE CITY, ENDING THE 1-DAY TOUR OF HUE
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Starting to come back to the drop-off point at 4:40 pm.
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Finishing the journey, let guests ready catch up the bus at 5:00 pm.
Drop-off point: Southeast Station, 97 An Duong Vuong Street, An Dong, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue.
Distance from Tu Duc Tomb: 5,6 km
Make sure all the guests are in the car before starting to drive.
Guests come home by bus and pay the bus fare by themselves.
Coming to the drop-off point before 5:15 pm to catch the bus’ departure time.
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4:35 pm - 5:00 pm