Hue City Private Tour with 5 must see places in Hue

Here is the starting point

Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)

• Spend 1 to 1.5 hours wandering the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hue Citadel, where you’ll get an up close look at the former Imperial Palace. Your guide will take you through the hallways, temples and tombs that were modeled after Beijing’s Forbidden City. Your knowledgeable guide will share insights and information about the striking complex, which was once a part of the Nguyen Empire. Damaged during the Tet Offensive and bombed by international troops, the once regal structure is today in mostly ruins. Learn about local efforts to restore this Vietnamese icon to its original splendor on your tour.
• Read moreMore about Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)

Tomb of Khai Dinh

• A journey to Khai Dinh Tomb will wind back the clock and allow you to explore the beauty of Hue's ancient structures and contemplate their architectural quintessence.
• Khai Dinh Tomb is one of Hue’s most visited attractions. With its mesmerizing architecture and historical value, this extraordinary site lures thousands of visitors with its ancient beauty and nostalgic vibe. Hop on a journey to explore the Nguyen Dynasty’s most impressive imperial tomb now!
• From 1916 to 1925, Khai Dinh ruled as Vietnam's last imperial king. However, his strong ties to the French made him one of Vietnamese most hated kings.
• On September 4, 1920, the construction of Khai Dinh started and was completed a decade later. Many well-known artisans and craftspeople worked on the project, using many exotic materials. Thus, despite having the smallest total area, Khai Dinh Tomb was the most labor-intensive and costly tomb of the Nguyen Dynasty.Read moreMore about Tomb of Khai Dinh

Thien Mu Pagoda

• Thien Mu Pagoda (namely Heaven Fairy Lady Pagoda), also known as Linh Mu Pagoda, is one of the most fascinating and ancient pagoda in Hue city. It is situated on Ha Khe hill, on the north bank of the Perfume River, in Huong Long village, 5 kilometers from Hue city, which is easy to reach from the city center.
• Read moreMore about Thien Mu Pagoda

Tomb of Tu Duc

Lastly, continue our trip to the TuDuc Tomb, it is located in an area of rolling hills and pine trees 7km outside Hue. The tranquil grounds are filled with trees, ponds and pavilions where TuDuc would write poetry. Emperor TuDuc had his tomb built 16 years prior to his death and actually wrote his own biography prior to his death.Read moreMore about Tomb of Tu Duc

Thuy Xuan

• Incense Village Hue is currently one of the most attractive tourist destinations. Here, you will have the chance to learn about the traditional incense-making craft and take plenty of beautiful photos.
• Hue has long been famous for its many cultural and historical heritages, as well as its unique craft villages containing the soul of this ancient capital, the most prominent of which is Thuy Xuan Incense Village Hue. Despite not being overly bustling or lively, Thuy Xuan Village still exudes a nostalgic beauty that is captivating, with colorful and striking incense bundles.
• Incense Village Hue offers a wide variety of incense types, such as cinnamon incense, odor-removing incense, circular incense, and the prominent agarwood incense. The village's incense is free from chemical additives and is made solely from eco-friendly and natural ingredients, giving it a brighter yellow color and a pleasant and distinctive fragrance.Read moreMore about Thuy Xuan