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Hue-Legend of Old Royal City (daily) Posted date 08/10/2009 in 04:29:45 (Viewed 606 times)
Route:Imperial City, Purple Forbidden City, Thien Mu Pagoda, Tu Duc Tomb, Dong Ba Market
Duration: 1 day/0 night
Depart from: Hue
Return to: Hue
Hue served as Vietnam''s capital under the emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945 and the city’s regal past can still be seen inside the walls of the Citadel and the Imperial City. Both were heavily damaged during the Tet Offensive of 1968 when the Communists took the city from the South and held it for 3 weeks. Now thanks to UNESCO funding, much of the City is being faithfully restored to its former glory. The Imperial City, created in the 19th century and modeled on the Forbidden City in Beijing, has many palaces and temples inside. As Vietnam’s last feudal capital, the small and quiet city of Hue is widely known for magnificent architectures, pagodas and royal tombs laid in many small villages and surrounding hills.
We spend this day to visit Hue with the massive citadel, which contains the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City. This royal residence was all but destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive, however it is still fascinating to walk among the ruins. After an impressive boat trip, we return to the town and enjoy a walk to the bustling Dong Ba Market that sells a wide variety of local goods and handicrafts. Along the way we pass by many fantastic eating spots, ideal places for visitors to sample some local delicacies. The beautiful riverside pagoda of Thien Mu which now becomes the symbol of Hue, and the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc are not to be missed.
What to take: We suggest a small, lightweight daypack for cameras, spare film, drinking water, respectable clothes for temple visiting and comfortable walking shoes.
Note:You will be collected from your hotel. Pick up time will be advised upon confirmation of booking
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