Hoi An: IMPERIAL HUE AND HAI VAN PASS FULL-DAY TOUR

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This cultural tours is one of the standout things to do in Hội An, Vietnam. it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €85 per person. <p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Begin your journey to Hue, traveling along the northern coast of Da Nang and making a stop at the top of <strong>Hai Van Pass</strong> to explore the remnants of war bunkers. Upon arrival in Hue, we will visit the Citadel, the city&#39;s prime attraction, which encompasses the <strong>Imperial City</strong>, the Forbidden Purple City, and the Emperor&#39;s Private Residence. Built from 1804 to 1833 during the <strong>Nguyen Dynasty</strong> - the last feudal kingdom in Vietnam - the Citadel is fortified by 2-kilometer ramparts and surrounded by a tranquil moat. Inside the Citadel, you can explore a variety of structures, including the Imperial City Gates, the Purple Forbidden City, as well as temples, pavilions, and beautifully landscaped gardens.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">After a short break for lunch, we will embark on a <strong>boat trip</strong> along the picturesque <strong>Perfume River</strong>, making a stop at <strong>Thien Mu Pagoda</strong>. This active Buddhist monastery, dating back to 1601, houses poignant historical displays, including a car belonging to a former monk who set himself alight in 1963 to protest against the South Vietnamese regime&#39;s treatment of Buddhists. Finally, we will visit the serene <strong>Khai Dinh Royal Tomb</strong>, designed to blend harmoniously with its natural surroundings and built according to feng shui principles.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><em><strong>Caution: </strong></em><em>Visitors are required to wear shirts with sleeves and pants covering knees when visiting the Hue Citadel.</em></p>