Hue Royal Tomb Tour with Incense Village – Hue Mausoleum Tour
Approx. 4 hours
Car/bus
From 2 people
From Hue
English speaking guide
No meals
This private day tour shows you three best royal tombs in Hue, the old capital of Vietnam. The first mausoleum is Tomb of Khai Dinh (the 12nd Nguyen emperor) which owns a unique architecture and design. Sitting on the hill, it looks like a French castle. The second mausoleum is Tomb of Minh Mang (the 2nd Nguyen emperor) that is famous for grand monuments surrounded by green lakes and lush pine forests. Next, visit Tomb of Tu Duc (the 4th Nguyen emperor). It comprises fine wooden buildings by the lake or in the middle of forests. Another highlight is the Incense village where you see/photograph colorful incense sticks and learn about the process to make them.
Highlights
Visit Khai Dinh Tomb which has an architecture mixed between the East & the West
Visit Thuy Xuan Incense Village to take photos & learn about making of colorful incense sticks
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: 8:00 AM or 1:00 PM (local time)
Our guide and driver will pick up you at your hotel in Hue city center.
Tomb of Khai Dinh Emperor
The Tomb of Khai Dinh is the last imperial mausoleum of the Nguyen Dynasty. Built over 11 years (1920-1931), it is most famous for its striking blend of Eastern and Western architecture. Its interior is an opulent masterpiece, covered floor-to-ceiling in vibrant, intricate porcelain and glass mosaics.
Tomb of Minh Mang Tomb
The Tomb of Emperor Minh Mạng is a majestic royal mausoleum near Huế, built between 1840 and 1843. It is celebrated for its perfect symmetry and harmonious blend of architecture and nature, strictly following Confucian principles and feng shui. The sprawling complex features nearly 40 ornate structures, serene lakes, and stone statues of officials. See more details
Thuy Xuan Incense Village
Thủy Xuân Incense Village is a historic craft village in Huế, famous for its nearly 700-year tradition of making high-quality, naturally scented incense. It’s renowned for the picturesque, colorful bundles of incense sticks drying in the sun, creating a vibrant “incense flower garden.” Visitors often stop here for unique photos and to experience the artisanal process.
Tomb of Tu Duc Emperor
The Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc (Khiem Lang) is celebrated as the most poetic and romantic of the Huế royal tombs. Built during his lifetime (1864–1867), it served as his personal retreat for poetry and reflection. Its vast complex resembles a scenic park, featuring serene lakes like Luu Khiem Lake, pavilions, and a large Stele Pavilion with his self-written eulogy. See more details
Return & Drop off
In Hue city, our guide & driver will drop you off in your hotel. The tour ends.
Traveler's Photos
What's Included
- Roundtrip transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up at the hotel within Hue city center
- English speaking guide
- Entry fee to Khai Dinh Tomb
- Entry fee to Minh Mang Tomb
- Entry fee to Tu Duc Tomb
- Bottled water
- Pick up at the hotel outside Hue city center (see the map & surcharge below)
- All meals
- Tipping & gratuities for tour guide and driver
- 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 contact us by WhatsApp number +84968009827 or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com.
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