DELUXE WALKING TOUR TO IMPERIAL CITY AND DONG BA MARKET WITH GUIDE

DELUXE WALKING TOUR TO IMPERIAL CITY AND DONG BA MARKET WITH GUIDE

Duration: Half day

Transportation: Walking

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HIGHLIGHT:

• Walk around the Imperial Citadel, which was once the residence of the Nguyen
• Learn about the lives of kings Nguyen Dynasty
• Learn about Hue history and culture with local experts
• Explore Dong Ba market, learn about the daily life and customs of local people
• Small-group tour

FULL DESCRIPTION

07.30AM-8.00AM: Our Friendly & Informative Tour Guide will pick you up at meeting point route on Pham Ngu Lao – Chu Van An – Vo Thi Sau streets (formerly known as Tay (foreigner) streets) for Deluxe Walking Tour. Today, we will have about 5 hours walking in the Hue Imperial Citadel to learn about History of Hue and explore Dong Ba market.

Truong Tien Bridge: Starting the journey, we will start with a walk along Le Loi street, cross Truong Tien bridge to admire the scenery of the Perfume River. Learn about the bridge through historical periods.

Imperial Citadel: explore the Imperial Citadel, the historical residence of the Nguyen Dynasty. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the citadel is a wonderfully inspiring work of architecture in Vietnam.

Nine Holy Cannons (Cửu Vị Thần Công): 9 cannons that Hue artisans cast in Gia Long’s second year (1803). Nine cannons are considered as one of the most valuable bronze works of art. The ancient nine cannons were placed at the foot of the Imperial Citadel, at the entrance of the Ngo Mon Gate – the imperial city of Hue. During the reign of King Khai Dinh, they were relocated to their current position.

Noon Gate (South Gate – Ngọ Môn Huế): Built in 1833 in the traditional Vietnamese style under the rule of King Minh Mang and used by the Kings for troop movements and ceremonies.

Flag Tower (Kỳ Đài Huế): an architectural monument of the Nguyen Dynasty located in the middle of the south face of Hue citadel within the Nam Chanh fortress which is also the place to hang the flag of the royal court.

From the Imperial Citadel, walk to visit Dong Ba market, the oldest market in Hue. Learn about cultural life at the market, chat with local people, shop for specialties and souvenirs.

12.00 AM: At the end of the program with local delicious Banh Mi, then walk back to the original starting point.

Tour guides have the right to rearrange the schedule under specific circumstances and still reserve the amount of visiting points, as well as the tour quality.

 “Quality is our top priority”

1. DELUXE WALKING TOUR TO IMPERIAL CITY AND DONG BA MARKET WITH GUIDE

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Things to note:

• Walkers need to pay entrance fees if you want to visit inside the Imperial Citadel. Ticket cost 9 USD (200.000 VND)
• Please bring some water and a hat with you to avoid the heat or an umbrella for the rain.
• This is a joined group tour, so we will leave on time.

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