Thanh Toan Bridge

Agreed Time: Our Friendly & Informative Tour Guide will pick you up at 4 Holy Cannons of Ngan Gate of the Citadel (Cửa Ngăn) for Hue Imperial City Walking Tour. Today, we will have about 2.5 hours walking in the Hue Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City to learn about History of Hue and Vietnamese Royal Culture with: Nine Holy Cannons (Cửu Vị Thần Công): 9 cannons that Hue artisans cast in Gia Long's second year (1803). Nine cannons are considered as one of the most valuable bronze works of art. The ancient nine cannons were placed at the foot of the Imperial Citadel, at the entrance of the Ngo Mon Gate - the imperial city of Hue. During the reign of King Khai Dinh, they were relocated to their current position. Noon Gate (South Gate - Ngọ Môn Huế): Built in 1833 in the traditional Vietnamese style under the rule of King Minh Mang and used by the Kings for troop movements and ceremonies. Flag Tower (Kỳ Đài Huế): an architectural monument of the Nguyen Dynasty located in the middle of the south face of Hue citadel within the Nam Chanh fortress which is also the place to hang the flag of the royal court. Supreme Hamorny Palace (Điện Thái Hòa): This Palace is located in the Imperial City area of Hue citadel, which is the coronation place of 13 Nguyen kings from Gia Long to Bao Dai. In feudal regimes, this palace was considered the center of the country. Nine Dynastic Urns (Cửu Đỉnh Huế): These are nine bronze urns, located in front of The Mieu Temple in Hue Imperial Citadel. The Nine Peaks was commissioned by Emperor Minh Mang in the winter of 1835 and inaugurated on March 1, 1837. The Mieu Temple (Thế Miếu Huế): The Mieu also called The To Mieu built in 1821 by Second Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty - Minh Mang. This is a temple to worship 10 Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty. Forbidden Purple City (Tử Cấm Thành Huế): The Forbidden Purple City belongs to a complex of the ancient capital of Hue, which is the center of daily life of the Kings, their Queens, Minor Wives and Cocubines of the Nguyen's Emperors. The Forbidden City is located behind the Thai Hoa palace, was first built by King Gia Long (1804). In the third year of Minh Mang's reign (1822), the king changed the name into Forbidden Purple City. After Hue Forbidden Purple City, our local guide will say good bye to you, and we finish our fantastic Hue Imperial City Walking Tour. You can have your own time to discover more about life of locals in the area of Hue Citadel.

NOTICE : - We offer many options with this product, please swipe up to see them when you check availability and please select the option corresponding to the number of sites you want to visit - This trip only includes a private car and English-speaking driver, does not include a tour guide . Please read carefully INCLUDE section ————————————————— Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hue following your request time and begin the trip . • Imperial City. Visit the headquarters of the last feudal dynasty of Vietnam, where the Nguyen kings lived and worked for 143 years, from 1802 to 1945. • Minh Mang Tomb and see how its magnificent architecture blends in with the surrounding natural environment. • Khai Dinh tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire its outstanding architecture, being the last construction of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) • Tu Duc tomb , the 4th king of the Nguyen Dynasty. Immerse yourself in nature, admire the poetic architectural beauty at the burial place of one of the longest-reigning kings of the Nguyen Dynasty . • Thuy Xuan Hue incense village, dating back 700 years, was a traditional incense-making village in the Nguyen Dynasty. It was once a supply center for the royal court and locals in the Thuan Hoa and Phu Xuan areas. Despite changes, the Hue incense village remains preserved and developed, with generations passing down the craft from generation to generation. The incense sticks were produced in two basic colors, brown and red, serving the spiritual life of locals and visitors. • An Dinh Palace where the Khai Dinh Emperor lived from a child until becoming the twelfth Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty as a private residence. Between 1917-1919 Nguyen Phuc Vinh Thuy (later Bao Dai Emperor) was renovated in a modern style and became the residence officially. • Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the most beautiful pagodas in Hue with 400 years old . Learn about its long history and marvel at its unique architecture. • Tu Hieu pagoda known as the famous “root pagoda” of Zen master Thích Nhất Hạnh, Từ Hiếu Pagoda is not only a place for the monks to lead an awakening life but also for anyone who wishes to find a serene haven to escape from the busy life or to learn meditation. • Abandoned water park is a favorite tourist destination for those who like to explore, experience and admire the magical and mysterious beauty. Driver will dropped you off back at your hotel at the end of the trip .

Hop onto the bus outside your hotel in Hue. Stop off at Thanh Toan Bridge, and admire the famous glazed tiles. Head to the Hai Van Pass to see the Troung Son Mountains. Then, see the Marble Mountains and arrive at Hoi An Town in the afternoon. Wait at the reception, then get on the bus outside your hotel in Hue between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM. First, stop at Thanh Toan Bridge, a historic landmark and tourist attraction that was built over 200 years ago. Admire the tiled roof of this bridge and the wooden pillars. Stop at Lap An Lagoon to take beautiful photos of the peaceful lake surface. After this, drive to the Hai Van Pass in the Troung Son Mountains, known for its steep inclines and hairpin turns. Spend a bit of time here. Standing on Hai Van Pass you can see the beautiful Lang Co beach. Have a snack (Small bread) at Hai Van Pass Following this, continue to the Marble Mountains, also known as Ngu Hanh Son. Appreciate the view of these 5 limestone and marble hills in Da Nang. These mountains are named after the five elements, Kim (gold), Thuy (water), Moc (wood), Hoa (fire), and Tho (earth). Get back on the bus. Drop off at Hoi An from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Note: Some roads in Hoi An are blocked one-way, hotels are far from the city center and some roads ban 29-seat vehicles. Sorry in the above cases, we cannot return you to the hotel because this is a regulation on road traffic laws in Vietnam. Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience.

We offer high quality private car tour from Hue City with professional Driver and Tour Guide -who are friendly, dynamic, well-knowledge and speaking English. NOTICE : You have many choice with this product, please scroll down to see them when you check availability and please select the option you want to visit. ————————————————— Our Driver / Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hue following your request time and begin the trip . • Imperial City. Visit the headquarters of the last feudal dynasty of Vietnam, where the Nguyen kings lived and worked for 143 years, from 1802 to 1945. • Minh Mang Tomb and see how its magnificent architecture blends in with the surrounding natural environment. • Khai Dinh tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire its outstanding architecture, being the last construction of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) • Tu Duc tomb , the 4th king of the Nguyen Dynasty. Immerse yourself in nature, admire the poetic architectural beauty at the burial place of one of the longest-reigning kings of the Nguyen Dynasty . • Thuy Xuan Hue incense village, dating back 700 years, was a traditional incense-making village in the Nguyen Dynasty. It was once a supply center for the royal court and locals in the Thuan Hoa and Phu Xuan areas. Despite changes, the Hue incense village remains preserved and developed, with generations passing down the craft from generation to generation. The incense sticks were produced in two basic colors, brown and red, serving the spiritual life of locals and visitors. • An Dinh Palace where the Khai Dinh Emperor lived from a child until becoming the twelfth Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty as a private residence. Between 1917-1919 Nguyen Phuc Vinh Thuy (later Bao Dai Emperor) was renovated in a modern style and became the residence officially. • Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the most beautiful pagodas in Hue with 400 years old . Learn about its long history and marvel at its unique architecture. • Tu Hieu pagoda known as the famous “root pagoda” of Zen master Thích Nhất Hạnh, Từ Hiếu Pagoda is not only a place for the monks to lead an awakening life but also for anyone who wishes to find a serene haven to escape from the busy life or to learn meditation. • Thanh Toan Bridge is one of the ancient monuments recognized as a national relic in Hue. This location is historically significant as a testament to the transition of an ancient capital of a long-gone civilisation and also has spiritual significance. With the unique beauty of architecture, charming landscape with idyllic countryside Driver / Tour Guide will take you back your hotel at the end of the trip .

Start the trip, our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Da Nang city following your desired time First , Marble Mountains, famous for the image of rocky peaks rising above the roofs of homes and resorts. As the road curves towards the mountain, you’ll see large stone dragons and seated figures of Buddha. Learn about Buddhism, and see religious architecture in harmony with nature. After that , you will go to Linh Ung pagoda - located at monkey mountain , this pagoda is now considered as the largest pagoda in Da Nang City in both scale and art of architecture. Linh Ung pagoda is considered as a work stamped development footprint of Buddhism in Vietnam in the XXI century and a meeting place of heaven and earth’s sacred air and people’s heart. Next , you will visit Golden bridge : this bridge is located at the Ba Na Hills entertainment and tourism resort complex . Golden bridge nested at the height of 1,414m from the sea level, the Golden Bridge is no less than an iconic architectural wonder that envisages the sash-like route across the heaven Finish the trip , our driver will drop you off at your hotel

Journey through the history of the Nguyen Dynasty, exploring 3 of the most remarkable royal tombs in Hue: Tu Duc, Minh Mang, and Khai Dinh. Admire each tomb, with a unique perspective on the dynasty's architecture, philosophy, and culture, making this tour an unforgettable experience. See the Minh Mang Tomb, the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, the second emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam. Visit the tomb, located on the Cam Khe mountain. Admire a UNESCO World Heritage Site, considered one of the most beautiful and well-preserved royal tombs in Vietnam. Move on to the Khai Dinh Tomb, the mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh, the twelfth emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam, located on the Chau Chu mountain, and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel next to the Tu Duc Tomb, the tomb of the ninth Nguyen emperor. Enjoy a secluded area and serene atmosphere, surrounded by beautiful gardens and lakes. Explore Hue Incense Village, famous for its incense-making profession for more than 700 years with brightly colored incense bouquets attracting many tourists to visit. Learn to make incense with the artisans here who are very friendly and approachable. Marvel at Thien Mu Pagoda, a Buddhist pagoda located on Ngu Phong Mountain, about 5 kilometers southwest of the Imperial City of Huế in Vietnam. Admire one of the most iconic landmarks in Huế and a symbol of its cultural heritage.

Agreed Time: Our Friendly and Experienced Driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hue or Da Nang or Hoi An Ancient Town to depart for scenic drive through Coastal Route (we can have some optional stops on the way with Hai Van Pass, Lap An Lagoon & Marble Mountain if you travel Hue to/from Hoi An, or Hue to/from Da Nang). Upon arrival, our driver can help you to buy Cable Car Ticket. You then have a day to enjoy this amazing Theme Park while our driver waiting for you to take you to Hue, or Da Nang, or Hoi An Ancient Town. Ba Na Hill Station (or Ba Na Hills) is a hill station and resort located in the Truong Son Mountains west of the city of Da Nang, in central Vietnam. The station, advertised as "Da Lat of Danang province" by local tourism authorities, was founded in 1919 by French colonists. Linh Ung Pagoda is situated near the station, with a cable car nearby to tourists and from the resort. The Ba Na Cable Car, opened on March 29, 2013, holds the world record for the longest non-stop single track cable car at 5801 meters in length. Its latest tourist attraction is the Golden Bridge (Golden Hand Bridge Danang).

Note: because this is a group bus tour, we will pick up all locations from 8:00 am to 8:45 am. Please send us your hotel address after booking, We will inform you of the detailed pick-up time. Detailed program 1st STOP: Hue, go to Thanh Toan tile bridge Stop At: Thanh Toan Bridge, Thanh Toan, Hue Thanh Toan Tile Bridge, a unique architectural work, is an arch bridge made from wood and tile roof, masterpiece located across a canal in Thanh Thuy Chanh village, Thuy Thanh commune, Huong Thuy town, province Thua Thien Hue, this wooden bridge is considered one of the rare masterpieces and has the greatest artistic value among ancient bridges in Vietnam. Duration: 25 minutes 2nd STOP: Lap An Lagoon Stop At: Lap An Lagoon, Nguyen Van Street, Lang Co Lap An Lagoon, alternatively recognized as An Cu Lagoon or Lang Co Lagoon, resembles a vast mirror, mirroring the majestic Bach Ma mountain and the serene blue sky. It stands as one of the twelve distinctive lagoons characteristic of Central Vietnam. Duration: 25 minutes 3rd STOP: Lap An Lagoon to Hai Van Pass Stop At: Hai Van Pass, Lang Co Vietnam Hai Van Pass, the most beautiful place to view rivers and mountains in the Central region, is located between the border of Thua Thien Hue province (north) and Da Nang City (south), southern Vietnam. Here you can see the beautiful Lang Co beach. Today, at the top of Hai Van Pass there are still traces of a gate. This gate is called Hai Van Quan. Snack (Small Bread) at Hai Van pass Duration: 25 minutes 4th STOP: Hai Van Pass to Marble Mountain (Ngu Hanh Son) Stop At: The Marble Mountains, Hoa Hai, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountain) or Non-Nuoc Mountain is a scenic spot consisting of 5 limestone mountains: Moc Son, Thuy Son (the largest, highest, and most beautiful), Tho Son, Kim Son, and Hoa Son. Ngu Hanh Son is a complex of caves, tunnels, towers, and pagodas that blend harmoniously with nature. Duration: 1 hour Drop off: Hoi An Town and Hotels in Hoi An (Note: Some roads in Hoi An are blocked in one direction and some roads are prohibited for vehicles with 35 seats, so there will be a few hotels where we cannot take you to the place. Thank you and regards). Thank you so much.

Why not use the road from Hue to Hoi An as an opportunity to sightsee? Sit back on our bus, you will marvel at the scenic landscapes of the Hai Van Pass, famous for its winding roads and spectacular sea views. We'll also make stops at notable sites along the way to give you a more immersive experience. As We arrange a bus for you to enjoy the scenery, our driver knows where to slow down for a better view of the landscape. Instead of confining yourself to a private car, try this sightseeing bus and make some new friends. *** Detail of bus Hue to Hoi An and sightseeing*** 8:00 AM- 8:30 AM: We will pick you up at your hotel in Hue center Stop to visit and take pictures at Thanh Toan tile – roofed bridge 10.30 AM: Lang Co beach 11.15 PM: Drive through Hai Van pass 12.00 PM: Arrive Da Nang city (have lunch -your own cost) 12.45 PM: visit Marble Mountains and stone carving village 2.00 PM: Arrive hoi an city. Drop off center

Travel from Hue to Hoi An on a guided tour that includes stops at the Thanh Toan Tile Bridge, Lang Co Beach, Hai Van Pass, and Marble Mountains. Enjoy a scenic drive and learn about the culture of Central Vietnam. Start your journey with a visit to the Thanh Toan Bridge, a historic wooden bridge near Hue that is celebrated for its traditional architecture and scenic rural setting. Take beautiful photos, enjoy the peaceful rural scenery, and learn about the cultural traditions of the local people. Next, head to Lang Co Beach, renowned for its pristine white sand and crystal-clear blue waters. Enjoy an idyllic setting for sunbathing, swimming, and various water activities. The beach is lined with charming local restaurants where you can savor delicious fresh seafood while taking in the picturesque coastal views. After enjoying the beauty of the beach, take a scenic drive over the Hai Van Pass, one of the most scenic mountain passes in Vietnam. The pass is famous not only for its breathtaking views but also for allowing you to admire the entire East Sea from above. Stop for photos at the viewpoints along the way, where you can take in stunning landscapes and feel the majesty of nature. The final stop on your journey is the Marble Mountains, a prominent cluster of limestone mountains featuring mysterious caves and ancient temples. Hike to enjoy panoramic views of Da Nang and My Khe Beach, explore the caves, and visit the Linh Ung Pagoda. The Marble Mountains offer not only a chance to appreciate nature but also a profound spiritual experience. After your visit to the Marble Mountains, continue to Hoi An, where you will be dropped off at your hotel.