Project Description
Hue City Tour
Uncover the history of the imperial city of Hue on a full-day tour. Nestled against the banks of the Perfume River, Hue has an interesting story to tell. Wander the emperor’s tombs, see the fighting arena between elephants and tigers and reminisce to days gone by as traditional Vietnamese music is played as you cruise down the Perfume River.
Destinations included:
Emperor Minh Mang’s Mausoleum – Tiger and Elephant Fighting Arena
We pride ourselves in creating personalised travel experiences that suit all your preferences and needs.
With this tour you can:
- Choose your own departure date
- Select the comfort level of accommodation
- Adjust activities to cater to special interests
- Modify any aspect of the tour as needed
JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Exploring Vietnam’s former Imperial capital and its historical riches on a full-day guided tour
- Seeing Emperor Minh Mang’s Mausoleum and the Nguyen Dynasty Emperor’s tombs
- Visiting the imperial-era Tiger and Elephant Fighting Arena
TOUR INCLUSIONS
- Tours as mentioned and air-conditioned transfers
- Sightseeing and permit fees during guided times
- Meals listed in the itinerary
- Expert English-speaking local guide
- Service charges and government VAT tax
TOUR MAP
ITINERARY BY DAY
Explore the history of Hue as the stories of feudal dynasties unfold. See Emperor Minh Mang’s Mausoleum, perhaps the most impressive of all the Nguyen Dynasty Emperors’ tombs, with large impressive gates and heavily decorated roofs. During construction the emperor passed away and it was left to his son to complete the building.
Next, ride to the former Tiger and Elephant Fighting Arena, which Emperor Minh Mang built to stage fights between the beasts. Here the battle to the death would take place, but as legend has it the fights were fixed. The tigers would have their claws and fangs removed so the elephants, a symbol of royalty, always won!
