Private Tour

Essence of Hue Tour Private Tour

Overview

Available languages

Vietnamese

English

* What makes this tour different: Covers the highlights of Hue and at the same time deliver an inside interact with local craftsman and artist through paper flower making class and a private talk to the owner of Tha Om garden house.

* Receive special treats from locals on their meal, snack and drink.

* Food highlight: Unique vegetarian dining experience in a beautiful pagoda with chances to interact with the nuns.

* Stand out moment:

+ Hands-on experience to create your own paper flowers using 300-year traditional craft technique and support the local craftsmen at the same time.

+ Meet with Mr. Vinh, the owner of Tha Om garden house and hear stories of his royal roots and the lovely garden house.

Description

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before embarking on a day of exploring Hues famous royal tombs and the illustrious examples of grand dynasties past, the garden houses.

Begin your day in going to Thanh Tien Village, well-known for over 300 years of crafting paper flowers. Meet one of the local villagers and learn how to make your own ornate paper flower & contribute directly to support local family making money with their art.

Then, transfer to Minh Mang Tomb to explore the opulent and exotic resting place laid out in formal Chinese style.

Get back in town to feast on a vegetarian meal prepared in a famous restaurant, popular among locals.

In the afternoon, have a stop in an amazing place: XQ Hand Embroidery Art Museum, where women dressed in ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dress) works with the same know-how as Emperor times.

Finally, hop back into your vehicle to be transferred back to your hotel.

Then, visit Tha Om Garden House and its owner, Mr Vinh. Explore the traditional 19th century Hue residence and listen to Mr Vinh's stories of his royal heritage before returning to your hotel.

Finally enjoy a peaceful cruise on Perfume River by boat (45 minutes), taking in the endless surrounding greenery and visit Thien Mu Pagoda (namely Heaven Fairy Lady Pagoda).

Transfer back to your hotel.