Discover Hue Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City on a Guided Walk

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon)

  Meet your tour guide at the meeting point, Walk to Ngo Mon gate to discover the symbolic significance of Ngo Mon—the grand gateway used for royal ceremonies and major events during the Nguyen Dynasty.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Thai Hoa Palace

  Step inside the most important hall of the Imperial City, where emperors held grand court sessions and coronations. Admire its elegant architecture and learn about royal rituals.

  25 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3

  Marvel at this over-200-year-old pavilion, built to honor the Nguyen emperors. Your guide reveals stories of its cultural significance and surviving original design.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Nine Dynastic Urns

  See the impressive bronze urns symbolizing the power and legacy of the Nguyen Dynasty’s nine emperors. Hear the meaning behind the urns.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5
  The Mieu Temple

  Visit the ancestral temple dedicated to past Nguyen kings. Discover how royal traditions are preserved in this sacred space.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6

  Chương Đức Gate is one of the four gates of the Imperial City, traditionally reserved for female members of the royal court.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Hue Royal Palace

  The Forbidden Purple City is the name of the third enclosure within the Hue Imperial City, exclusively for the king's family, including his wives and children. Inside the Forbidden Purple City, there are many structures with different functions.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 8
  Kiến Trung Palace

  Tour the newly restored Kien Trung Palace, recently reopened after years of careful reconstruction. Experience the grandeur of imperial residence.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 9

  Thai Binh Lau (Peaceful Palace) was where the king would read books and enjoy the scenery. It is an extremely beautiful structure.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 10

  Thieu Phuong Garden, also known as the Royal Garden, has been restored with extremely eye-catching scenery. It was a place for the king and his family to stroll and enjoy the scenery.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 11
  Cửa Hiển Nhơn

  Conclude your walking tour at Hien Nhon Gate, the entrance used by mandarins, offering a final look at the world of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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