Hue Imperial Heritage & Cuisine
Discover the ancient capital and its royal cuisine.
Hue > Imperial City > Royal Tombs > Perfume River
Duration
2 days 1 night
Guests
2–30 people
Book before
3 days
Overview
Explore the Imperial City of Hue, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit royal tombs, cruise the Perfume River, and savor the refined cuisine of Vietnam's former capital.
Detailed Itinerary
1
Day 1
Hue - Imperial City & Royal Tombs
08h00
Meet your guide at Hue hotel. Begin the day at the Imperial City.
08h30
Visit the Citadel and Forbidden Purple City.
The Citadel
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this 19th-century walled palace was the seat of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945.
Forbidden Purple City
The reserved inner area for the emperor and his family, modeled after Beijing's Forbidden City.
11h00
Depart for the royal tombs along the Perfume River.
13h00
Lunch at a local restaurant featuring Royal Cuisine.
14h30
Visit the Tomb of Tu Duc.
Tomb of Tu Duc
The most poetic royal tomb, built by the emperor himself as a retreat during his lifetime (1864-1867).
16h00
Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, the tallest pagoda in Vietnam, overlooking the Perfume River.
Thien Mu Pagoda
Built in 1601, the 7-story pagoda is the unofficial symbol of Hue.
17h00
Return to hotel. Evening free.
2
Day 2
Hue - Cooking Class & Royal Banquet Dinner
08h00
Breakfast at hotel.
09h00
Visit Dong Ba Market with the chef to source ingredients for your cooking class.
Dong Ba Market
The largest market in Hue, perfect for photos, spices, and street food.
10h30
Royal Cooking Class — learn to prepare dishes once served to the Nguyen emperors.
Banh Khoai
Hue's crispy pancake, served with peanut sauce and fresh herbs.
Nem Lui
Grilled pork skewers on lemongrass stalks, served with rice paper and herbs.
13h00
Lunch — eat what you cooked!
15h00
Optional: Cyclo ride around the Citadel moat and outer walls.
18h30
Royal Banquet Dinner — dressed in ao dai, served dishes once reserved for emperors.
21h00
Return to hotel. Tour ends.
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