Private Walking Tour of Hue Imperial City
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Embark on a stress-free adventure with your family to the Imperial City of Hue! Our Private Family Tour offers complete privacy and flexibility, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace. With a knowledgeable guide leading the way, you'll learn about the emperors and their lifestyles through fascinating stories and legends. - Take breaks for rest and refreshments, and customize the tour with activities your kids will love. - Choose your start time and explore the areas that interest you most. - Our hassle-free pickup and drop-off services will transport you directly from the hotel. Book now and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime with our Private Walking Tour of Hue Imperial City.
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The Nine Holy Cannons at Hue Imperial Citadel are a set of massive bronze cannons symbolizing the strength and unity of the Nguyen Dynasty. Cast in 1803, these intricately decorated cannons are considered spiritual treasures and are displayed as historical artifacts, not weapons.
The Ngo Mon Gate, also known as the Noon Gate, is the majestic main entrance to the Hue Imperial Citadel and a symbol of Nguyen Dynasty architecture. Built in 1833, the gate features five entrances, with the central passage reserved exclusively for the Emperor. Its upper pavilion, known as "Lau Ngu Phung" (Pavilion of Five Phoenixes), served as a platform for royal ceremonies and public addresses.
The Thai Hoa Palace in the Hue Imperial Citadel is a masterpiece of Nguyen Dynasty architecture, symbolizing royal power and harmony. Built in 1805, it served as the ceremonial hall for important events like coronations and royal meetings. Its ornate interior, featuring intricate wooden carvings and golden lacquer, reflects the grandeur of imperial Vietnam.
The The To Mieu Temple in the Hue Imperial Citadel is a sacred site dedicated to the worship of the Nguyen Dynasty emperors. Built in 1821 during the reign of Emperor Minh Mang, the temple features a harmonious layout with nine urns representing the dynasty's strength and continuity. Its serene atmosphere and historical significance make it a profound reminder of Vietnam's imperial heritage.
The Kien Trung Palace in the Hue Imperial Citadel was a blend of traditional Vietnamese and French colonial architecture, reflecting the cultural exchange during the Nguyen Dynasty. Originally built in 1921, it served as a residence for Emperor Khai Dinh and later Emperor Bao Dai, Vietnam’s last emperor. Although heavily damaged during wartime, restoration efforts aim to revive its historical and architectural significance.
The Hue Royal Theater (Duyet Thi Duong) is the oldest surviving traditional theater in Vietnam, located within the Hue Imperial Citadel. Built in 1826 under Emperor Minh Mang, it was a venue for royal performances, showcasing classical Vietnamese court music and drama.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(18)
Our leader had an incredible knowledge of the history of Hue. The location was fairly crowded, but we were able to walk through and get a great trip there
Our English speaking guide Fi Van answered all of our questions. She is a delight. Very experienced and helpful. Highly recommend.
Great trip with an excellent guide. Very interesting (and very hot! ) 3hour trip. Iur guide’s english was excellent. Very nice guy.
We have done the special version on the motorbikes and it was amazing. I would not be able to drive on my own and it was great and safe for my 9 years old son to experience the countryside on the motorbike with responsible driver. We visited animal fighting arena, American bunkers, all tombs and the pagoda. Our driver took us on some small village roads and floating bridge which was amazing.
Ms. Ha was amazing with my 9yo son, very patiently and carefully explaining things to him to make sure he is interested and understands. They had great time collecting cicada shells from the trees too ;)
The tour was excellent & visited amazing sights, we would like to highly recommend our tour guide Ha who was exceptionally informative & knowledgeable. We were delighted to be in Hue which has great history & modern life also
Thank you so much for your lovely review and we are so happy to know that you had a great experience with us. We wish you all the best.
A worthwhile trip if you are only in Hue a short time. Our guide Tony was very knowledgeable and very accommodating for our needs.
Thank you so much for your great feedback and we are so happy to know that you had a great experience with our guide Tony Chuong. We wish you all the best.
Absolutely amazing! Mr Hua (the guide) was so flexible, kind and knowledgeable. He even took a lot of pictures of me and as a solo traveler this is precious. If you go to hue don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about this historic site.
We are on a 24 day OAT tour of all of Vietnam We tour the citadel (Forbidden Purple City). This palace is somewhat like the Forbidden City in Beijing China but in no way as crowded with tourists (especially those pushing and yelling XXXXXX tourists). Again, this structure was once the private 3 miles by 3 Mile fortified wall city reserved for the emperor and family. The compound is MASSIVE (much bigger than the Forbidden City in Beijing China). THIS IS A MUST SEE location for anyone visiting Vietnam, but make sure you come here with a guide as just roaming around the grounds on your own, you will NOT relate well to all the history here. Our guide note if you wanted to visit all the buildings within the walled citadel it would take you 3 days of exploring. There is a massive water Moat around the 3X3 mile complex, and within its design was to be able to fend off invaders, and especially invaders at the time that had the ultimate weapon = Elephants!!!!
Thank you very much for your kind and lovely feedback. We are happy to know you had a great tour with us and loved Vietnam. We wish you all the best.
Our tour guide was amazing, she was very knowledgeable and friendly, and provided us with the best sights and avoided the crowds. She was soulful and had a wonderful grasp of English I would definitely encourage people to book this tour
