Two days in Hue

The first day is the Imperial City, bún bò Huế at Dong Ba, and the river at dusk. The second day is Minh Mang, Tu Duc, and Khai Dinh, the three tombs on the four-site ticket.

Day-by-day
DayWhereFocus
1 Hue Citadel morning and the river
2 Hue The tomb day
Duration2 days
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Day 1: Citadel morning and the river

Cross from the south bank when the Imperial City opens, on the 200,000 VND adult ticket. Eat bún bò Huế at Dong Ba. At dusk, walk from Truong Tien Bridge to Nghinh Luong Dinh. Search Hue hotels for the night.

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Day 2: The tomb day

Minh Mang, Tu Duc, and Khai Dinh share the four-site ticket with the Imperial City: 530,000 VND for an adult and 100,000 VND for a child from 7 to 12, usable for up to two days from the first visit. Each tomb on its own line is 150,000 VND for an adult and 30,000 VND for a child from 7 to 12. Go upstream by bicycle or taxi.

Stops

  1. Hue Citadel

    Go when the gate opens, 06:30 from 16 March to 15 October and 07:00 from 16 October to 15 March, on the 200,000 VND adult ticket that does not cover the tombs.

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    From the south bank, cross to the north-bank gate.

  2. Bun bo Hue

    Eat bún bò Huế at Dong Ba on the first day.

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  3. Perfume River walk

    At dusk, walk from Truong Tien Bridge to Nghinh Luong Dinh.

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  4. Tomb of Minh Mang

    Take Minh Mang on the four-site ticket, or pay 150,000 VND for an adult on its own line.

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    Upstream from the south bank by bicycle or taxi.

  5. Tu Duc Tomb

    Take Tu Duc on the same four-site ticket, or pay 150,000 VND for an adult on its own line.

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  6. Tomb of Khai Dinh

    Take Khai Dinh with Minh Mang or Tu Duc, or pay 150,000 VND for an adult on its own line.

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