Hue Royal tombs half day afternoon group tour

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3 to 4 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English

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

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

Meeting and pickup

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Hotel in Hue city center

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End point
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Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tomb of Khai Dinh

    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...

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Tomb of Tu Duc

    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)...

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    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

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

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