HUE ANCIENT CAPITAL DAY TOUR
Visiting the legendary Imperial Citadel, listening to Nha Nhac Vietnamese Court Music, learning how to make a "Non La" at Quan Xuong, having some authentic royal dishes for lunch, soaking up Khai Dinh Emperor Tomb, cycling and joining in a cooking class at the tranquil Thuy Bieu Village.
HUE ANCIENT CAPITAL DAY TOUR
As the capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty, Hue boasts magnificent citadels, pagodas, and royal tombs dating back to the 19th century. Hue day tour allows you to learn more about the history of this once majestic town, contemplate ancient architecture and get along with the hospitable local here.
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JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS Admiring charming ancient architecture and historical stories of Hue Imperial Citadel Listening to traditional melodies of Nha Nhac “traditional performance” Gaining in-depth sight into local culture and traditional handmade items at Quan Xuong Your lunch comes with royal style Visiting King Khai Dinh Tomb – one of the most beautiful architecture tombs of the Nguyen Emperor Cooking local cuisines and cycling around Thuy Bieu Village |
TOUR INCLUSION Private transportation with air-conditioned Experience English-speaking tour guide Meals as mentioned, purified water bottles, Vietnamese traditional coffee and tea Entrance fees at sightseeing points Service charges |
Itinerary
Depart from your hotel, we will begin our history journey with a visit to Imperial Citadel, which was chosen to be capital under Nguyen Lords’ Dynasty. The Royal Citadel is an ideal place for those who want to get better understand an architectural and cultural beauty as well as an important history of Vietnam.
“Nha Nhac” is an art form serving the emperors of Nguyen Dynasty, along with the complex of ancient monuments of Hue. “Nha Nhac” was recognized by UNESCO as the Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2003.
Afterwards, join in the traditional handmade workshop, where you will be taught how to do Vietnamese traditional hat - Non la; the paper crafts like kite or paper flower, and get closer to Hue culture and traditional workshop.
After lunch with authentic royal cuisines, head towards Khai Dinh Emperor Tomb – one of the most famous royal tombs of Nguyen Dynasty for not only mysterious legendary stories but also the harmonious architecture combination between the modernity and the Vietnam classical characteristics.
Thuy Bieu Village is a truly hidden gem of untouched nature and culture. Enjoy biking around the quiet Thuy Bieu village and taking short stops to see schools, communal houses, ancient temples and especially the garden house with Hue typical architecture.
Return to a local house for your cooking class. You will prepare lunch under chef’s instruction, especially in pomelo season, you can try to make some food from the signature fruit of Thuy Bieu village. Have dinner with Hue traditional dishes you have just cooked.
Afterwards, relax by soaking your feet in a medicinal herb foot spa. This is a traditional therapeutic practice in this area.
Wrap up our day trip and return to our hotel.