Hue Citadel Tour by Train: Hai Van Pass, UNESCO Sites & Local Food
8-10 hours
Train, Car/bus
From 2 people
From Da Nang, Hoi An
English speaking guide
Lunch included
This day tour shows you highlights of Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 1802 to 1945. You will see the Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda and Tomb of Khai Dinh Emperor that are inscribed to be Unesco world heritage sites. The Imperial City has an enormous entrance gate, grand palaces, temples, residences, gardens and high protective walls. Located on a hilltop by the Perfume River, the pagoda is built based on a legend. In the mountains, the tomb is most unique in the city. On the way from Da Nang to Hue, go on the most scenic train ride through Hai Van Pass.
*Complex of Hue Monuments is the first world heritage site in Vietnam (listed in 1993)
Highlights
Visit Imperial City of Hue, the seat of power for last kings in Vietnam
Marvel at Tomb of Khai Dinh Emperor, the most unique royal mausoleum
Learn about history of Hue as Vietnam’s former capital
Have lunch with authentic Hue local dishes
Contact for reservation/support
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Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo+84968009827
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Emailhoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com
Itinerary
Pick up
Pick up time: 7-7:30 AM in Da Nang (local time)
6-6:30 AM in Hoi An (local time)
Our guide and driver will pick up you at your hotel in Da Nang city center or My Khe Beach. If want to pick up at a different place, please contact us directly.
In Hoi An, we pick up at hotel in city center or An Bang Beach area.
After picked up, you will go to Da Nang Railway Station to depart the train ride to Hue. Please bring passport for check in and security check.
Train Ride through Hai Van Pass (1-1,5 hours)
Go on the most scenic train ride in Vietnam. Constructed by French colonists in 1920s, the train tracks hug the coastline, offering breathtaking, panoramic views of the Pacific ocean. You’ll see the dramatic contrast of lush, emerald-green mountains plunging into the dark blue water. To the north, there is Lang Co Bay which was considered as one of world’s beautiful bays. See more information & details
The train will stop at Lang Co Railway Station on the other side of Hai Van Pass. Here, you will see our car again, and then go to Hue.
Have lunch with Hue's local foods
Hue is widely famous for its special unique, and it’s absolutely one of food capitals in Vietnam. That’s why your lunch is served with local specialty dishes in this city.
The Imperial City of Hue
Visit the last surviving Imperial City in Vietnam. It’s the seat of power of Nguyen emperors from 1802 to 1945. There are about hundreds of buildings existed here before it’s damaged by wars. See more details
In the Imperial City of Hue, you will see these places:
– Ngo Mon Gate: the south gate and the largest gate of the Imperial City. It’s built in 1833, with a U-shaped base and a magnificent wooden pavilion on it. Today, this building is the symbol of Hue city. In the front, there are a square and a huge flag tower. See more details
– Thai Hoa Palace: the most important palace in the Imperial City where the coronation ceremony of kings take place. It also hosts great meetings between kings and mandarins, special occasions of the royal family, ceremonies to welcome foreign ambassadors. The throne is still preserved here. See more details
– The Mieu Temple: the temple where Nguyen kings have been worshipped. Here, have the chance to know about them. In the front, the Nine Dynastic Urns are decorated by sophisticated bronze bas-reliefs and is honored to be world’s documentary heritage. See mode details
– The Forbidden Purple City: the enclosed wall inside the Imperial City that is exclusive for kings and royal family. Its long and red corridors provide a good photo opportunity. See mode details
– Kien Trung Palace: the only king’s palace that has an European style architecture. This is the residence of Vietnam’s last king and his family. Destroyed in World War II, it’s rebuilt and opened in 2024. See more details
Thien Mu Pagoda
Visit the oldest and the most famous temple in Hue. It’s built in 1601 on the hilltop by the Perfume River, based a local legend. Its octagonal tower is one of unofficial symbols of the city and a well-known photo spot. The car of Thich Quang Duc monk who burned himself to death in the Vietnam War (1963) is preserved in this pagoda. See more details
Khai Dinh Tomb
Visit and take photos at the most unique royal mausoleum in Hue. It’s constructed in 11 years to be burial place for Khai Dinh, the 12nd emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty. This majestic building is an extremely stunning combination of Vietnamese and western architectures, including glorious mosaic paintings made by ceramics and glasses. See more details
Return & Drop off
In Da Nang/Hoi An, our guide & driver will drop you off in your hotel within city center. The tour ends.
Traveler's Photos
What's Included
- Roundtrip transfer by air-conditioned vehicle from Da Nang/Hoi An
- Pick up at the hotel within city center
- English speaking guide
- Hai Van Pass train ticket (from Da Nang Station to Lang Co Station)
- Entry fee to Hue Imperial City
- Entry fee to Khai Dinh Tomb
- Lunch with Hue local dishes
- Bottled water
- Pick up at the hotel outside city center (see the map & surcharge below)
- Dinner
- Tipping & gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (shopping, rain poncho, photography, etc)
- Extra charge of 100,000 VND per person on public holidays in Vietnam (New year from 25/01/2025 to 02/02/2025, Independence day, Reunification day, Hung kings festival, International Labour day)
Additional Information
– Our driver & guide will pick you at your hotel in Da Nang city center (including Hai Chau District, Son Tra District except Nai Hien Dong ward & Tho Quang ward, Ngu Hanh Son District except Hoa Hai ward & Hoa Quy ward) or Hoi An city center.
– In the end of the tour, our driver & guide will drop you off at your hotel.
– Pickup surcharge is required to visitors staying NOT in Da Nang city center or Hoi An city center.
– All surcharges are payable in cash directly to your tour guide.
– No pick up & drop off service in Tan Hiep area of Hoi An (Cham Island).
– Children above 1,4 meters height OR 10 years old will be charged same to adults.
– Children from 1 to 1,4 meters height OR from 5 to 10 years old, will have a discount.
– Children under 5 years old OR 1 meter height, will be free of charge.
– On your day of travel, if your kid is 1,4 meters and above (and you booked a children ticket previously), please pay the surcharge of 350,000 VND in cash.
– On your day of travel, if your kid is 1 meter and above (and you booked a free ticket previously), please pay the surcharge of 350,000 VND in cash.
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For daily tours:
– Any cancellation before 7 days of departure date will be free of charge.
– Any cancellation before 6 days of departure date will be charged 30% selling price.
– Any cancellation before 5 – 4 days of departure date will be charged 50% selling price.
– Any cancellation before 3 – 2 days of departure date will be charged 75% selling price.
– Any cancellation within 24 hours or no-show: non-refundable.
For others tour:
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What to bring/wear
To visit historical places, visitors should wear respectively. In other words, wear long pants to cover the upper knees, wear the shirt to cover shoulders, navel and armpits.
Visitors should wear comfortable walking shoes, hat/cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain poncho/jacket (from October to January), cash.
See more information in https://hoiandaytrip.com/hue-imperial-city-dress-code/
Contact for reservation/support
If you can not book/pay online OR want to reserve first and pay later OR process a cancellation. Please WhatsApp us by number +84968009827 or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
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