Authentic local experiences:
cooking class, street food, local boat trip, visit handicraft villages (ThanhTien paper flower village, Sinh traditional village…)
Suggested Itineraries:
These following itineraries are suggested with most famous attractions and interesting activities to meet the wishes of both enjoyable and adventurous travellers for a 5day-4night journey in Hue.
Option 1: For families and travellers have passion about history and culture:
Day 1: Arriving at Hue City
Tourists arrive at Hue City late in the afternoon and check in at the hotel before dining and strolling around the city at night.
Day 2: Imperial Citadel, Nguyen Dynasty’s tombs
In the firsts day of the adventure, tourists have the chance to explore the Imperial Citadel, which is the most well-known attraction in Hue. The Imperial City is a walled fortress and palace in the city of Hue, with a popular architecture of feudalism in 18th and 19th centuries. Visiting this historical site, travellers can learn about the life of the last Vietnamese family. The afternoon, tourists will have interesting exploration to Nguyen Dynasty’s tombs like KhaiDinh, Minh Mang, TuDuc.
Day 3: Thien Mu Pagoda and Hue Royal Antiquities Museum
Visitors reach Thien Mu Pagoda, the most famous and most sacred pagoda in the city. This historic temple has 7 mysterious stories and owns the tallest religious stupas in Vietnam called PhuocDuyen. After that, travellers should pay a visit to Hue Royal Antiquities Museum, built in 1923 with the first name is KhaiDinh Museum, where is exhibiting more than 8000 precious artifacts.
Day 4: Cooking class and handicraft villages
Hue is famous not only for numerous destinations to visit but also unique cuisine. Thus taking part in a cooking class in a Hue travel will be an astonishing experience. Travellers will have the chance to learn to cook many excellent dishes and enjoy a royal meal like a member of Nguyen family in the past. The afternoon trip will be a visit to some local handicraft villages such as ThanhTien paper flower village and Sinh Traditional village.
Day 5: Hue to DMZ area in Quang Tri
A day trip to DMZ area in Quang Tri will be a great chance to understand more about history in the Vietnamese – American War. In this trip, tourists can visit VinhMoc Tunnel, a place well-known as an underground village constructed to avoid bombs during the war time. In addition, tourists can also explore Quang Tri Citadel, which was a military bastion and also was the administrative head office of Nguyen Dynasty in Quang Tri Province.
This itinerary will give travellers interesting understanding about the history and the culture of Hue, which was the symbol of Vietnam in 18th – 19th century.
Option 2: For into natural and adventurous travellers
Day 1: Hue City to ALuoi District
From Hue City, travellers move straight to A Luoi District with about 1,5 hours driving. Upon arriving at A Luoi, tourists should choose a homestay instead of a hotel to understand about the local life and savor many special dishes of ethnic in A Luoi District.
Day 2: A Luoi Discovery
A day tour in A Luoi district will be a highlight of the amazing trip in Hue. Being a new-explored tourist attraction, A Luoi is truly a brand new destination to discover. Come to this rustic tribe district, tourists can understand more about the local life of minorities here including Ta Oi, Pa Co, Co Tu, Pa Hy people. Travellers can also head to some historic location such as PeKe Pass, Tai Meo Mountain, Con Cop Hill, or come to A Roang Hot Stream, where visitors can relax and regain their health by soaking in the natural hot water.
Tourists also have the chance to enjoy the fascinating view of special A Nor Waterfall. Continue with a trek to A Roang Mountain with primeval forest and immerse into the fresh atmosphere of the nature here,
Day 3: Tam GiangLagoon and ThuyBieu Village
Saying goodbye to A Luoi after breakfast, tourists will move back to Hue city with the first stop is Tam Giang Lagoon, which is one of famous attraction in ThuaThien Hue. It is where the Huong River (Perfume River) and O Lau River meet before they flow into the sea. With the peaceful atmosphere and tranquil setting, Tam Giang Lagoon enchants every visitor at the first sight.
After admiring the mesmerizing charm of the lagoon, tourists will have a brilliant biking tour to ThuyBieu Village. It is a laid back ancient village located on the south of Perfume Riverside. It is the only village in Hue that still remains intact as the construction of Nguyen Lords hundreds years ago. Biking around this old village, tourists have the chance to learn about the cradle of Hue culture as well as enjoy a special kind of pomelo called ThanhTra here.
Day 4: Perfume River boat trip and street food tour
Start an exciting day with a cyclo trip crossing over historical TrangTien Bridge to reach colorful Dong Ba Market where is the busiest place in the morning of Hue. Then stroll on the ancient streets around the Royal Palace and observe many beautiful sites in the city. Enroute, tourists will stop at many famous street restaurants to savor delicious traditional dishes of the former capital city.
Set off the afternoon adventure with a Hue boat trip on Perfume River, travellers will really get immersed in the pure nature of this wonderland. Tourists will have the chance to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang Mausoleum as well as admire the incredible sunset over the Perfume River before ending the second day of the journey.
Day 5: Bach Ma National Park
Located over 30km from the center of Hue City, Bach Ma National Park is a cool climate land of diverse fauna and flora. At Bach Ma, visitors can discover a plenty of interesting things from the tropical forest like small and beautiful streams, wonderful waterfalls, old maisons and many rare animals are being preserved here. The authorities also designed many exciting activities such as cable swings, climb nets for entertainment. The trip will certainly be a breathtaking experience for those who are into nature.
The two itineraries above are just recommended schedules for a 5-day-4-night trip with some best destinations in Hue Province. Travellers can self-plan their own itineraries to have the most memorable in this wonderland. Let’s enjoy the amazing time in Hue!
