Highlight: Step into the heart of Vietnam’s royal past as you explore the majestic Thai Hoa Palace, the Forbidden Purple City, and the grandeur of Kien Trung Palace, uncovering the secrets of the Nguyen Dynasty’s rise and fall.
Detail: Meet our guide at the designated meeting point. Get a general overview of the tour program before following the guide into the Hue Imperial City through the Ngo Mon Gate.
Explore the Thai Hoa Palace – the only one among the five remaining palaces that survived the war, recently reopened after three years of meticulous restoration.
Visit Hien Lam Pavilion and The Mieu Temple to gain deeper insights into the rise and fall of the Nguyen Dynasty.
Continue walking with the guide into the Forbidden Purple City to learn about royal life under the Nguyen Dynasty. Admire Kien Trung Palace, known for its unique and impressive design and decoration. Then, proceed to Thai Binh Pavilion, where the emperor used to read books, followed by a visit to the Royal Garden.
After 2.5 hours of walking, the tour concludes at Hien Nhon Gate.