4-day Hue Paradise Cave

Day 1 · Hue arrival

1. 1

   Hue

   30 min

   Upon arrival, pickup and transfer to hotel in Hue. Free of the day.

Overnight at EMM Hotel (3-star) or similar

Day 2 · Hue city tour (SIC Tour)

1. 1

   Thien Mu Pagoda

   30 min

   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.

2. 2

   Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)

   one hour Admission included

   The Complex of Hue Monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is located in the city of Hue in central Vietnam. Hue was founded as the Vietnam capital city by Gia Long, the first king of the Nguyen Dynasty in 1802. It held this position for nine Nguyen dynasties until 1945.

   The massive complex features hundreds of monuments and ruins, such as the Forbidden Purple City, once the residence of the royal family and badly damaged during the Vietnam War, the Imperial City, royal tombs, flag tower, pagodas, temples, a library and museum

3. 3

   Museum of Royal Antiquities

   30 min Admission included

   Hue Royal Antiquities Museum was established in 1923 and originally named Musée Khai Dinh (Khai Dinh museum), one of the first museums in Vietnam. The museum is the place where many collections of ancient Hue are on display and preserved. Most of them are royal antiquities in ranges of porcelain, enamelled bronze wares, royal attires, royal seals, musical instruments used in offering ceremonies, glass paintings, red lacquered and gilded and mother-of-pearl inlaid woodwork, etc. In addition, there is also a collection of unique and diversified Cham sculptures.

4. 4

   Tomb of Khai Dinh

   45 min Admission included

   Tomb of Khai Dinh is the tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh, the 12th King of Nguyen Dynasty. The architectural work owns a harmonious combination between the European modernity and the Vietnam classical characteristics

5. 5

   Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang

   45 min Admission included

   Also known as "Hieu Mausoleum", Minh Mang's tomb is one of the most mystical tombs of Nguyen Dynasty, which is a complex system of 40 beautiful constructions, including temple, pavilion, palace, etc. Combined between landscape and architecture buildings, the tomb can be considered as a microcosm of Hue Citadel, which is a perfect combination of manmade and natural beauty of Hue.

6. 6

   Dong Ba Market

   30 min

   Dong Ba Market is the oldest of its kind in Hue, with hundreds of stalls selling household items, handicrafts, clothing and fresh produce at affordable prices. The market opens as early as 03:00 to cater to local market goers looking to purchase fresh seafood, fruit, and vegetables.

Overnight at EMM hotel (3-star) or similar

Day 3 · Hue - Paradise Cave - Hue (SIC Tour)

1. 1

   Paradise Cave

   4 hours Admission included

   You will be picked up at your hotel around 06:30AM depending on your hotel location and depart for Paradise Cave, stop at La Vang Hollyland and pass through the infamous DMZ of Quang Tri, viewing: The Macnamara Line, 17 Parallel, Ben Hai River, Hien Luong Bridge. Have lunch at a restaurant in Xuan Son Town. After lunch, we will go to Paradise Cave, often called “The Pavilion on the earth” because of its awe-inspiring beauty.

   The weird and wonderful shapes formed by the thousands of years old limestone stalagmites and stalactites give the effect of wandering through an enchanted kingdom that’s been frozen in time. Back to car and return to Hue in the late afternoon.

Overnight at EMM hotel (3-star) or similar

Day 4 · Hue departure

1. 1

   Hue

   30 min

   Free until transfer to Hue airport for the flight departure.