Hue’s River Cruise, Royal Tombs and Folk Song

Explore Hue from every perspective on this enjoyable one-day Hue shore excursion from cruise ship. Since the tour lasts for a full day, please check with the Cruise carefully on your arrival and departure schedule before booking with us.

Upon arrival in Chan May Port, start your Hue shore excursion with a visit the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City, built in the 19th century for the Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. Strike up a conversation with the owner of a unique garden house over a cup of Hue Imperial Tea. Admire the impressive oriental architecture of the Royal Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc before stopping for lunch.

Continue the journey by boarding a scenic upstream boat trip along the Perfume River. Visit the magnificent seven-towered Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s most preserved religious monument situated on the riverbank. Lunch will be served onboard with Hue delicious delights. Be entertained by a one-hour traditional musical performance of northern uplifting tunes interspersed with some southern sentimental melodies. Stop by the local Dong Ba market and mingle with the locals amid bustling shops before heading back to Chan May port in good time for departure. Trip ends.