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Vong Canh Hill

Start your day with pickup from your hotel or meet point in Hue City Centre and head to the Imperial City. Built in 1802 by the first king of Vietnam’s last feudal dynasty, the citadel was the living and working place of 13 Nguyen Dynasty kings. Next, visit the Ancient Hue Garden House and explore the unique architecture and feng shui. Delve into the historical value of the residence and workplace of the Nguyen Dynasty’s officials. Proceed to the Thien Mu Pagoda, the most sacred ancient temple in Central Vietnam. Explore the beautiful architectural works and listen to the history and mystical spiritual stories of the pagoda. After the morning tour, board a dragon boat and sail down the Perfume River. Be immersed in the charming scenery and indulge in the dreamy cuisine of Hue. After lunch, continue to the Thuy Xuan Conical Hat and Incense Village. Witness the radiant beauty of meticulously and skillfully displayed incense bundles lining both sides of the streets. Next, visit the Tu Duc Tomb, renowned as one of the most beautiful works of the Nguyen Dynasty. With its refined architecture and picturesque landscape, the tomb was constructed to resonate with the romantic, dreamy yet profound and sagacious soul of this king. Continue to the Khai Dinh Tomb, situated on Chau Chu mountain. Although the tomb is smaller in size compared to the tombs of other kings, it is meticulously crafted, blending the exquisite architecture and culture of both East and West. Finally, visit Vong Canh Hill, a favored spot for the Nguyen Kings to rest and enjoy the view. Known for its perfect beauty combining the mountains and rivers of romantic Hue, it is a great destination for tourists. After a full day of sightseeing, return to your hotel in Hue.

Spend a day in Hue to discover Thien Mu Pagoda and Royal Tombs of the Emperors on Dragon Boat and Private Car or Motorbike with Driver. Today you can choose your own option to visit Pagoda with 1 Tomb, or Pagoda with 2 Tombs, or Pagoda with 3 Tombs (please read the details of each option carefully before booking, as we have diffetent included sites for visiting with different prices in the options). First, you board the dragon boat after a pickup from your hotel in Hue. Take a 20-minute boat cruise on the Perfume River to visit the oldest pagoda in Hue: the Thien Mu Pagoda. Admire this stunning 17th-century Buddhist Pagoda located on a hill overlooking to the Perfume River. Explore the structure as you visit each of its 7 floors. Afterward, return to private car to travel to Minh Mang Tomb. Reach Minh Mang Tomb, famous for beautiful landscape and architecture to learn about life of our kings with many hundred wives and concubines. Next, continue by car to the elaborate Tomb of King Khai Dinh. This is the smallest tomb of the Nguyen Emperors, but took the longest to build. This is only tomb built with a blend of Western and Eastern architectural styles. The last stop will be Tu Duc Tomb, the only one tomb finished when King was still alive. So this was place for Emperor Tu Duc to live and work at the end of his life before he died. Get dropped off back at your hotel or Imperial City or anywhere in Hue at the end of the tour.

08:00Am, Electronic Scooter rider come and pick up guest at Hotel start the tour. Morning (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Hue Imperial City: Immerse yourself in Vietnam's royal heritage by exploring the Hue Imperial City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through the majestic Forbidden Purple City, once the emperor's residence, and marvel at the intricate architecture influenced by Chinese and Western styles. (Entrance ticket not included) Ho Quyen Voi Re: Learn about the city's unique history at Ho Quyen (Tiger Arena) and Voi Re (Elephant Shrine). While the tiger arena is no more, the shrine serves as a reminder of a loyal elephant who journeyed far to mourn its owner. Afternoon (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM): Thuy Bieu Village: Escape the city's clamor and delve into the serene Thuy Bieu Village. Glide through verdant rice paddies and quaint alleys, stopping to admire ancient houses and temples that whisper tales of the village's rich past. Lunch Break: Savor a delicious local lunch at a charming garden house in Thuy Bieu Village. Enjoy a taste of Hue's culinary delights amidst the tranquil ambience. Thuy Xuan Incense Village: Continue your journey to Thuy Xuan Incense Village, renowned for its traditional incense-making craft. Witness the meticulous process of crafting fragrant incense sticks and learn about the cultural significance of incense in Vietnamese life. Scenic view in Vong Canh Hill: The hill offers stunning views of the Perfume River and the city of Hue, and it is home to a number of historical and cultural attractions. Finish the tour at Thuy Tien Abandoned Water Park with eerie and somewhat apocalyptic atmosphere. End your exploration with a relaxing cup of Vietnamese coffee, a perfect way to unwind and reflect on the day's discoveries.

IN THE MORNING ● 08:00am: Our guide will pick up at hotel and start the full day Hue City Tour Day ● Dragon boat trip to Thien Mu pagoda – The oldest pagoda in Hue city. This seven – story pagoda was built in 1601 and witnessed different events that befell the yet it is still standing. Here you will have a chance to learn about the history of Vietnamese Buddhism and how important it is to our local community. ● Imperial Citadel – The home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty – the Nguyen Dynasty. A complex of around 100 monuments in 520 hectares of the Nguyen Dynasty. It was the former working and private residence of 13 Emperors, concubines, and eunuchs. IN THE AFTERNOON ● 11:30 – 12:30: Have lunch at local restaurant with hue speciality dishes. ● Visiting Khai Dinh Tomb: the 12th Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty and ruled from 1916 until his death in 1925. His tomb, which was completed in 1931, is a fusion of Western and Eastern architectural styles and is known for its intricate details and lavish decorations. ● Minh Mang Tomb: The tomb of Emperor Minh Mang (1791-1841) the 2nd King of Nguyen dynasty, famous for landscape and Oriental Architecture. ● Visit and take photos at Conical Hat and Incense-making village ● 4:30 – 5:00pm: We will finish the Hue City Tour.

Agreed Time: Our Experienced Drivers & Knowledgeable Guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hue city. We start our Hue City Motorbike/Scooter Tour with a visit to Thanh Toan Covered Bridge, a beautiful bridge built in 1776 with money donated from a local lady. From here, we will take a walk to explore a famous Thank Toan Local market and visit to Farming Museum to learn about how local people have been making for their daily live. After that, we drive in beautiful countryside route to the most impressive Tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh. This is known as the smallest Tomb of Nguyen's Emperors, but building is much more elaborately designed compare to other tombs of Nguyen's Emperors. This was also built with mix architectures of Oriental, Indian and European. Our Hue Motorbike Tour continues with the visit to former American Base (Vong Canh Hill), where you can enjoy beautiful view of perfume river and learn more about Vietnam War from other view points. Then visit workshop that specializes in making incense sticks and conical Hats, there you will have chance to try making incense sticks for your souvenir. Continue our Hue City Motorbike Tour to King Tu Duc Tomb, which is known as one of the most beautiful and picturesque works of architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty. The Tomb is 12 Hectar and took 3 years with 3.000 workers to finish. Lunch Break (optional) will be in a local restaurant nearby, then we’ll head to Tu Hieu Pagoda, this was house for living of Eunuchs of the Nguyen Dynasty after they retired from working for royal family. The pagoda is also known as the Root Temple and is one of the greatest temples, a cultural and historical site of Hue Ancient Capital City of Vietnam. Next, we will see Tiger Arena, which was built in 1830 and used as Colosseum for fighting between Elephant and Tiger for entertainment of Kings until 1904. Here, you will learn about brutality of the fight in the past. Continue on motorbike to go to Perfume river, where we will take a relaxing Dragon Boat cruising on the river to go back to Hue city. Get off the boat and our tour guide with driver will take you back to your hotel. We will finish our fantastic Hue City Motorbike Tour. Hue City Tour by Motorbike (Scooter) with Top Experienced Drivers and Great Knowledgeable Tour Guide will surely bring you the best unique travel experience so far. This is always highly recommended by our participants with Great Reviews on TripAdvisor as the Best Day Trips in Hue at Affordable Price.

HUE CITY TOUR Dep: 8:00 AM (Full Day Tour) End: 4:30 PM *MONING: VISITING BY BOAT 1. Thien Mu Pagoda, the biggest national pagoda under the reign of Nguyen Lords and Nguyen dynasty. With its ancient, solemn and romantic architecture, the pagoda is home to many unique antiques. The pagoda deserves to be recognized as a world cultural heritage by the UNESSCO. 2. Old Garden House 3. Citadel (With out citadel 10:30 am) * COMING BACK CENTER TO HAVE LUNCH (SPECIALTIES HUE FOODS) * AFTERNOON: VISITING BY BUS 4. Minh Mạng Tomb 5. Khai Dinh Tomb 6. Incense And Conical Hat Village 7. Vong Canh Hill * INCLUDES - English Guide + Specialties Hue Foods - Dragon Boat + A/C Bus - Entrance Fees - Travel Insurance * EXCLUDES - Personal Expense

14.00 Meet at the Nature Education Center 15.00 Visit Vong Canh Hill or Ban Co Peak 15.30 Forest discovery walk 16.15 Searching for the doucs 17.00 Return to the Nature Education Center Morning tour will go on the reversed direction, start at 5.30 am EXPERIENCE • Climb up the mountain and explore the natural beauty of Son Tra Nature Reserve with our wildlife conservation expert. • Take a walk on the less traveled back road and learn about plants and wildlife in the forest. • Observe wildlife and search for the red shanked douc langurs. • Enjoy spectacular ocean vistas and city views and embrace peace and tranquility, and fresh air with great photo opportunities. Your visit helps to protect these rare animals and their habitat. In addition, it generates income for the Nature Education Center to continue educating 3.000 students and local people every year on skills they’ll need to be creative problem solvers and powerful advocates for protecting Da Nang’s natural resources.

Our driver or tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hue following your request time and begin the trip . * Thanh Toan Bridge: This ancient, arched bridge is a beautiful example of traditional Vietnamese architecture and a popular countryside attraction. * Vong Canh Hill: Offers panoramic views of the Perfume River and surrounding countryside. * 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. * 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. Driver will dropped you off back at your hotel at the end of the trip .