Follow in Emperor’s footsteps to discover a different side of Hue. Travel by local cyclo (a form of rickshaw unique to Vietnam) to a serene lake, visit a unique arena and wander through a forest monastery where the tombs of Royal Court eunuchs lay.
Programme Details
Follow in Emperor’s footsteps to discover a different side of Hue. Travel by local cyclo (a form of rickshaw unique to Vietnam) to a serene lake, visit a unique arena and wander through a forest monastery where the tombs of Royal Court eunuchs lay.
Today’s tour will begin at 08:00 (or alternatively at 14:00). Move off the beaten track for a look at the imperial city’s hidden gems during this half day tour. Climb onto a cyclo for a ride through Dai Noi ‘Old City to a tranquil lake, where king’s once rested during the hot summer months, before arriving at a private museum featuring a magnificent collection of royal possessions.
From here, continue by vehicle to the Tiger Arena, a unique relic built in the early 19th century. The Tiger Arena was used for tiger - elephant battles as a form of entertainment for the emperor and his court. This is the only place in the world this form of entertainment existed.
Continue further to the outskirts of Hue, to a place where time seems to have stood still. Here, explore a tranquil pagoda set in the woods and the incredible tombs of eunuchs.
Continue to An Dinh Palace, the former private residence of Emperors Khai Dinh and Bao Dai. Built in 1917 and decorated with both Roman-style motifs and traditional Vietnamese motifs, the former palace offers a reminder of the power and wealth of the Nguyen Dynasty emperors, as well as the turbulent history of Vietnam in the 20th century.
Conclude with a visit to a place of both pain and hope, a hilltop sacred to the Vietnamese people, but also scarred by the American-Vietnam war. Overlooking the revered Perfume River, this area is a place of peace and reflection for those who visit.
Return to your hotel or next destination around 12:00 (or alternatively at 18:00).
Notes:
This tour can be taken in the afternoon if desired.
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