Royal tombs are burial places of Nguyen emperors who ruled Vietnam in the 19th and 20th centuries, and part of a UNESCO world heritage site in Hue city. Therefore, every tourist needs to strictly follow regulations about what to wear if want to enter these attractions. Now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company tell more details about the dress code at royal tombs of Hue Vietnam.
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What are Royal Tombs in Hue Vietnam?
Hue is the capital of Vietnam from 1802 to 1945, and the seat of power for 13 Nguyen emperors. Around the mountainous area of this city, in the upstream of the Perfume River, there are 7 tombs constructed. The first imperial tomb is built for Gia Long king, the founder of the dynasty, and the last tomb belongs to Khai Dinh king, the 12nd emperor. See more information & details
Here are royal tombs in Hue city which opens to visitors today:
- Tomb of Gia Long Emperor
- Tomb of Minh Mang Emperor
- Tomb of Tu Duc Emperor
- Tomb of Thieu Tri Emperor
- Tomb of Dong Khanh Emperor
- Tomb of Khai Dinh Emperor
- Tomb of Duc Duc Emperor
HOIAN DAY TRIP company organizes tours and transfers in Hue city Vietnam. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to book. Thank you very much!
Weather & Climate in Hue Vietnam
During the year, there are two distinct areas in Hue city Vietnam: the dry season (from February to end of August) and the rainy season (from September to January). In the dry season, it’s sunny everyday and the temperature will be high in the midday. This period of time is good for sightseeing and taking pictures. To avoid the strong heat, we recommend going in the early morning or late afternoon. In the rainy season, it rains frequently. Flooding occurs in Hue city center because of heavy rains or typhoons. Top tip is checking the weather forecast in advance. If the rain is small, it’s also nice to come here thanks to lower temperature and lush vegetations.
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What to Wear to Hue Royal Tombs?
Visitors need to wear respectively to royal tombs in Hue city. In Vietnam, these places are holy because they’re used for burial and worshipping purpose.
In other words, men and women need to wear long pants which cover the upper knees and a shirt which covers the navel and armpits. Female visitors also need to make sure that their shirt covers the back and the chest. The skirt must be long (to cover the navel). Clothes made of see-through materials are not accepted in Vietnamese traditional culture because it’s not respectful enough. Pants or shirts that fit tightly around the body (such as jegging,…), is thought to be not good for a temple visit. All kinds of footwear will be acceptable (so shoes, flip flops, sandals, high heels,… are okay).
Before going into temples and worshipping places at Hue’s royal tombs, make sure that visitors remove the hat, sun glasses and rain poncho (or umbrella). Do not have to take shoes off.
Checking dress code is strict in Hue royal tombs. Therefore, every visitor has to choose appropriate clothes to wear as guided above.
If do not have a long pant or shirt because of traveling in hot months, visitors can go to shops near the entrance of Hue’s royal tombs to buy. Using a sarong or a long piece of fabric to wrap around the body to cover shoulders, chest, armpits, navel and upper knees, is okay.
Things to Bring to Hue Imperial City in Dry Season
During the dry season, roughly from February to end of August, visitors should bring these things:
– Walking shoes: All royal tombs of Hue are large and located in in the mountains, so visitors need to walk a lot during the visit (if want to see all the highlights). Good walking shoes are a must bring/wear item. During the rainy season, waterproof shoes are better. Sandal is fine but quite dangerous while going on wet and slippery paths.
– Sun cream: It’s very sunny in the area during the dry season, so visitors need to bring sun cream to Hue’s royal tombs, to protect the skin. Besides that, do not forget sunglasses.
– Hat/cap or umbrella: Again, it’s sunny and even hot in Hue’s royal tombs in the dry season. For that reason, visitors should bring a hat/cap or umbrella. If do not have, shops at Hue’s royal tombs sell them. The best hat is the Vietnamese traditional leaf hat (non la) because it protects both the head and face, and is good for taking picture.
– Selfie stick: At many places in Hue’s royal tombs, it’s crowded, so visitors should bring a selfie stick to take photos. If do not have, shops at the park sell it (the price may be lower if go to shops in the city).
– Cash: Every visitor needs to bring cash in Vietnamese dong if go to Hue’s royal tombs (and other attractions in the area). At many places, card payment is not accepted. If want to have more cash, visitors can go to ATMs around the city.
– Credit cards: Visitors should bring credit cards to pay if do not have much cash (especially local currency).
– Medicine: If sick or have some health problems, visitors should bring their own medicine to use when needed. This is the best way. In Hue’s royal tombs, there is no hospital (or far from hospital) but free medical assistance is available.
– Camera: Hue’s royal tombs are most beautiful during the dry season then the sky is clear and it’s sunny. For that reason, if travel in this season, visitors need to bring a camera to photograph breathtaking natural scenery, interesting places and great shows.
– Backup battery: If want to spend a full day or take photos at Hue’s royal tombs, make sure that you do not forget a backup battery.
– Vietnam simcard: Every visitor coming to Vietnam still needs to buy one local sim card to access the internet and contact other people. Sometimes, you may want to use google translation to tell locals what you want.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company organizes tours and transfers in Hue city Vietnam. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to book. Thank you very much!
Things to Bring to Hue’s Royal Tombs in Rainy Season
During the rainy season, roughly from September to January, visitors should bring these things:
– Walking shoes: All royal tombs of Hue are large and located in the mountains, so visitors need to walk a lot during the visit. Good walking shoes are a must bring/wear item. During the rainy season, waterproof shoes are better. Sandal is fine but quite dangerous while going on wet and slippery paths.
– Rain poncho or jacket: Absolutely, during the rainy season, rain poncho or jacket is a must have item. If it rains suddenly, shops at Hue’s royal tombs will have to buy. Umbrella is free to take at many hotels.
– Easy dry clothing: Before entering temples or worshipping places in Hue’s royal tombs, visitors need to take the rain poncho off. Clothes may be wet then.
– Mosquito repellent: Although there are not many mosquitos at Hue’s royal tombs (especially on cold/rainy/cloudy days), but it’s still needed to bring mosquitoes. If don’t have, visitors should go to shops around the city to buy.
– Light sweater: During the last months of the year, it will be cold at Hue. Bring sweater or jacket to keep yourself warm while visiting royal tombs.
– Cash: Every visitor needs to bring cash in Vietnamese dong if go to Hue’s royal tombs (and other attractions in the area). At many places, card payment is not accepted. If want to have more cash, visitors can go to ATMs around the city.
– Credit cards: Visitors should bring credit cards to pay if do not have much cash (especially local currency).
– Medicine: If sick or have some health problems, visitors should bring their own medicine to use when needed. This is the best way. In Hue’s royal tombs, there is no hospital (or far from hospital) but free medical assistance is available.
– Camera: Hue’s royal tombs are most beautiful during the dry season then the sky is clear and it’s sunny. For that reason, if travel in this season, visitors need to bring a camera to photograph breathtaking natural scenery, interesting places and great shows.
– Backup battery: If want to spend a full day or take many photos at Hue’s royal tombs, make sure that you do not forget a backup battery.
– Vietnam simcard: Every visitor coming to Vietnam still needs to buy one local simcard to access the internet and contact other people. Sometimes, you may want to use google translation to tell locals what you want.
HOIAN DAY TRIP company organizes tours and transfers in Hue city Vietnam. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to book. Thank you very much!
Guided Tours to Hue’s Royal Tombs
Here are popular guided tours to royal tombs in Hue Vietnam:
HOIAN DAY TRIP company organizes tours and transfers in Hue city Vietnam. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to book. Thank you very much!
