A half day cyclo tour in Hue Citadel – one of UNESCO World Heritage Site will bring you fun and understanding about the old Citadel established in 1805 by Emperor Gia Long.
Our Tour Guide will come to meet you at your hotel at 8.30 am, to take you to a cyclo tour around Hue city, with the last stop at the Imperial Citadel. Visit the Citadel, including FlagTower, Ngo Mon Gate, Nine Dynastic Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, ThaiHoaPalace, ForbiddenPurpleCity (Tu Cam Thanh). Tour ends at your hotel by noon.
Tour Type: Private and easy
Tour Includes:
English or French speaking guide
Entrance fees during guided time
Cyclo trip
Tour Excludes:
Drinks
Accommodation in Hue
Personal expenses
Tips and gratitude,...
Hue General Information:
Situated in the Centre of Vietnam, Hue used to be the former capital of the emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. Thus, Hue has been one of Vietnam's main cultural, religious and educational centres. With diversified and beautiful landscapes, Hue possesses a unique and harmoniously beauty. Today, its main attractions are the royal tombs, notable pagodas and the remains of the Citadel.
In 1993, Hue Citadel was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO and followed is Hue Royal Musical declared as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2003. The Perfume River runs between the city of Hue and the remains of the Citadel, "dragon" boat trips as well as dinner cruises on the river are an enchanting way to see the city. Also, royal emperor Hue-style food is "can not be missed" experience.
Things to See :
Highlights of Hue City are the ancient Citadel, nearby royal tombs, Thien Mu Pagoda and Dong Xuan Market. All can be seen in one or two full days. Around Hue, there are the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), Vinh Moc underground tunnels and Bach Ma National Park, promising destinations for day tours starting from Hue.
When to Go ?
The best seasons to visit The best time to visit Hue is from March to August, particularly in March and April when it is normally dry and the temperatures are cooler although light rain is still likely. Rainy season started from September to January, heavily and frequently.
Travel Tips
Most of the city's major sites, beside the Forbidden City, are not within walking distance from the city center. It is recommended to arrange a tour either by boat, private car or motorbike. Bicycling is also an option. For the DMZ tour, in fact, there are few remnants of the war and not much left to see. If you are interested in the war history, bring along a good tour guide who can color in the sites with stories. Don't forget to bring along an umbrella and a torch to explore the Vinh Moc Tunnels.
A half day cyclo tour in Hue Citadel – one of UNESCO World Heritage Site will bring you fun and understanding about the old Citadel established in 1805 by Emperor Gia Long.
