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From Da Nang: Hue Imperial City & Heritage Train
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Join Discova’s newest small-group adventure and enjoy a full day discovering the highlights, flavours, and stories of Huế from Da Nang.
From Da Nang: Hue Imperial City & Heritage Train
Join Discova’s newest small-group adventure and enjoy a full day discovering the highlights, flavours, and stories of Huế from Da Nang.
Highlights
- Ride a scenic heritage train over the Hai Van Pass with sweeping coastal views.
- Capture colourful photos at Thuy Xuan, Huế’s iconic incense village.
- Cycle through pomelo orchards and traditional garden houses in Thuy Bieu.
- Cruise the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, Huế’s most famous Buddhist temple.
- Explore Huế Imperial City and walk in the footsteps of Vietnam’s last rulers.
What's included
- Heritage train journey from Da Nang to Huế (One-Way)
- Air-conditioned luxury van for touring
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Traditional Vietnamese lunch in Thuy Bieu
- Bicycle rental for the village ride
- Perfume River boat cruise to Thien Mu Pagoda
- All entrance fees and activity costs
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
Overview
With an expert guide, hands-on experiences, a home-style village lunch, and visits to the city’s most important landmarks, this tour is the perfect way to explore Vietnam’s former imperial capital. After meeting your group, your day begins with a relaxed heritage train ride north toward Huế, travelling along one of Vietnam’s most scenic coastal routes. Settle into the air-conditioned soft-seat carriage as the train winds over the Hai Van Pass, offering sweeping coastal and mountain views. Enjoy light cultural performances on board and a brief photo stop at Lăng Cô Station before continuing the journey. As the train slows into Huế, take in the elegant French-era railway station, considered one of the most beautiful colonial stations in Vietnam.
Leaving the station behind, head into Huế’s peaceful countryside. Make a brief photo stop at Thuy Xuan Incense Village, where colourful bundles of hand-rolled incense create one of the city’s most iconic photo moments. Continue to the historic Tiger Arena, once Huế’s own version of a mini colosseum. From the outside, your guide will explain how tigers and elephants were once pitted against each other here in dramatic royal spectacles held for the Nguyễn court. Soon you’ll reach Thuy Bieu, a charming riverside village surrounded by pomelo and grapefruit orchards. Enjoy a home-style lunch in a traditional communal house, then take a short and gentle bike ride through the quiet lanes, passing fruit trees, garden houses, and the slow rhythms of everyday village life.
After your ride, step aboard a traditional boat for a scenic journey along the Perfume River. This peaceful stretch of water has shaped Huế’s history for centuries, and the cruise offers a relaxing way to absorb the atmosphere of the surrounding countryside. The boat brings you to Thien Mu Pagoda, Huế’s most famous Buddhist temple, known for its striking seven-storey tower overlooking the river. Explore its courtyards as your guide shares the stories and spiritual traditions connected to this landmark.
Your final stop is the Huế Imperial City, the vast fortified complex that served as the political and cultural heart of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty. Step through imposing gates into a maze of palaces, pavilions, gardens, and ceremonial courtyards that once hosted royal processions, family rituals, and important state ceremonies. Explore highlights such as the Noon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, and the restored Royal Theatre as your guide shares stories of emperors, mandarins, and court life inside the Forbidden Purple City. After discovering the grandeur and history of this UNESCO-listed citadel, begin the comfortable return journey to Da Nang, arriving back in the city centre in the evening.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation available up to 24 hours prior to your booked date.
