On this Vietnam extension, tour the Forbidden Purple City, built by Emperor Gia Long in the early 19th century. Take a dragon boat down the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda. Visit the tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Vietnam's fourth emperor Tu Duc had 104 concubines. The tomb of Vietnam's 12th monarch combines traditional and modern styles. It's mostly concrete and has European architectural elements. A must-do for any central Vietnam itinerary.
Highlights
Explore Purple Forbidden City, constructed by Emperor in the early 19th century
Enjoy a boat trip down the Perfume River via dragon boat
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Meet the guide at your hotel in the morning and visit the Purple city, located in the Citadel of Hue’s Imperial City, it was badly damaged during the Tet Offensive of 1968. Hue was established as the capital of unified Vietnam in 1802 and was not only the political but also the cultural and religious center of Vietnam under the Nguyen dynasty until 1945. After exploring the Purple Forbidden City, you will stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Following lunch, you board a dragon boat for a pleasant boat trip down the Perfume River to visit the famous Thien Mu Pagoda. You then visit the tombs of emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Tu Duc, who was Vietnam's fourth emperor is said to have had 104 concubines. The tomb of Khai Dinh, who was Vietnam’s 12th emperor, represents a fusion of traditional Vietnamese style and modern influences. It is made almost entirely of concrete and includes many European architectural details.
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