Royal Tombs
Royal Tombs
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- swissgirl_7Gilly, Switzerland229 contributionsMust see when in HueWe booked a tour with a Bee Bee Travel and had a guide and driver to visit 4 major tombs. It was well worth it, as the tombs are located outside of the city and without a guide you end up looking at a lot of ancient buildings with little frame of reference. We started with Thieu Tri, went to Minh Mang, Khai Dinh and ended with Tu Duc. I think this was a perfect way to see the tours as they were all very varied and the progression was well done. Thieu Tri is still unrestored and parts of it are only ruins so its good to start there and work oneself up.Visited February 2020Written 17 February 2020
- omega132857Chichester, United Kingdom1,898 contributionsget up those stairsWith a fit pair of legs, we set out with our guide. It all looks a bit grey to start with, but as you climb and look inside you will see some really amazing colours.As I have said in my other reviews, you really do need a guide, or you will see lots but know nothing.Visited March 2020Written 30 September 2020
- Customer909Lanark, United Kingdom192 contributionsA must see placeIn Hue, we booked a taxi for all day and visited all the tombs. I recommend this approach as how much time you need in each place is entirely up to you and are not hasted or rushed by the larger tours. Lovely place and views when a bit more quieter.Visited November 2019Written 11 January 2020
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Troy Hill
Scarborough, UK20 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
The tombs aren’t worth your money or time, just don’t bother.
Stick to the Citadel (Imperial City) cut your Hue trip to one full day, one night if you can make it work.
Recommend add or extend Da Nang to your plan and use it to visit Marble Mountain, Hoi An and explore the restaurants, bars, live music venues, beach and nightlife in Da Nang instead.
You’ll learn far more about Vietnam and meet better honest Vietnamese people.
Hue is full of cons and crooks trying to exploit one another and cash in on some crap historical assets.
If you insist on Hue visit the Buddhist temples, also where the famous Thich Naht Hanh (famous Buddhist monk who spent majority of his time in the West) departed this world. Also recommend go see the Cathedral. It won’t cost you a thing, but will experience more culture and interesting architecture.
Stick to the Citadel (Imperial City) cut your Hue trip to one full day, one night if you can make it work.
Recommend add or extend Da Nang to your plan and use it to visit Marble Mountain, Hoi An and explore the restaurants, bars, live music venues, beach and nightlife in Da Nang instead.
You’ll learn far more about Vietnam and meet better honest Vietnamese people.
Hue is full of cons and crooks trying to exploit one another and cash in on some crap historical assets.
If you insist on Hue visit the Buddhist temples, also where the famous Thich Naht Hanh (famous Buddhist monk who spent majority of his time in the West) departed this world. Also recommend go see the Cathedral. It won’t cost you a thing, but will experience more culture and interesting architecture.
Written 24 July 2022
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omega132857
Chichester, UK1,898 contributions
Mar 2020
With a fit pair of legs, we set out with our guide. It all looks a bit grey to start with, but as you climb and look inside you will see some really amazing colours.As I have said in my other reviews, you really do need a guide, or you will see lots but know nothing.
Written 30 September 2020
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Linda B
Raleigh, NC2,210 contributions
Feb 2020
Be prepared to climb if you want to get to the top where the tomb is. I counted the steps and if I didn't miscalculate...there were a total of 127 over three sets of stairs. Plenty to see between flights of stairs so time for resting! Very opulent tomb!
Written 11 May 2020
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Mark S
Knoxville, TN106 contributions
Feb 2020
The 19th and 20th century imperial tombs near Hue were for the succession of puppet kings and emperors the French installed in those years of their "protectorate." Not France's proudest moment. Some are interesting, but none are interestingly old, not to mention ancient, nor of significant people.
Written 7 May 2020
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Heather M
Brisbane, Australia32 contributions
Jan 2020
This palace stands above many others due to the incredible mosaics and other finishings, as well as a really interesting story associated with the king.
Written 22 April 2020
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Joel K
Vancouver, Canada3,404 contributions
Nov 2019
The Tombs along the River Perfume are quite a sight along the Perfume River. The emporers of many dynasties are found here.
Written 10 April 2020
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Steven L
Da Nang, Vietnam4 contributions
Nov 2019
If you are visiting Hue, then this is a must see! Read it up on the history of this emperor and dynasty beforehand though.. then you will appreciate more on the architecture and decoration inside the tomb.
Written 5 March 2020
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Ian P
Cambridge, UK488 contributions
Feb 2020
I enjoyed my visit here, it was great to look at the old buildings. If you are thinking of visiting then I would definitely recommend it.
Written 3 March 2020
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NswAustraliaDidi
NSW AUSTRALIA1,196 contributions
Feb 2020
Taken here in private car with guide, quite a drive out of the city. Quite a few steps, coming down one has to be careful as there are no railings. Amazing the preplanning and construction of this tomb.
Written 29 February 2020
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swissgirl_7
Gilly, Switzerland229 contributions
Feb 2020
We booked a tour with a Bee Bee Travel and had a guide and driver to visit 4 major tombs. It was well worth it, as the tombs are located outside of the city and without a guide you end up looking at a lot of ancient buildings with little frame of reference. We started with Thieu Tri, went to Minh Mang, Khai Dinh and ended with Tu Duc. I think this was a perfect way to see the tours as they were all very varied and the progression was well done. Thieu Tri is still unrestored and parts of it are only ruins so its good to start there and work oneself up.
Written 17 February 2020
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Rodman100
Wellington, New Zealand722 contributions
Can you buy a multi ticket for the 3 tombs?
Bella C
Cape Town Central, South Africa479 contributions
Yes, you can. We organised a 2 day tour with a private tour guide who was excellent - Ho Van Tam (otherwise known as Captain Tam as he has a dragon boat!) I am not allowed to give you his email address on this site. He got us a ticket for VND 360,000 to visit 4 tombs. We also went to the Royal Palace with him and did a trip on his dragon boat to visit some of the tombs on the Perfume River.
If you don't want to use him, I am sure that you can buy the multiple entry ticket easily when you are in Hue.
sandy3802
Melbourne, Australia4 contributions
Can you please let me know which tombs would involve the least amount of walking?
Bella C
Cape Town Central, South Africa479 contributions
They all involve quite a bit of walking & steps! I thought that Khai Dinh Tomb was the most spectacular but there were some steep steps at the entrance. After that there was little walking involved.
Ellenint
Phnom Penh, Cambodia86 contributions
Is it better to visit the Royal Tombs by going along the Perfume River, or by taxi?
WileyCoyote2
Aberdeen, UK382 contributions
Yes,do river trip first,attractive setting and quicker to first tomb
Hana S
Prague, Czech Republic56 contributions
I think of going to Tu Duc Tomb by bicycle. Is it accessible by land or I have to take a boat?
Khoaviettravel
Hanoi, Vietnam143 contributions
Hello,
Tu Duc’s tomb is 6kms from Hue and easily accessed by bicycle. It's very nice.
jn_acebo
Madrid3 contributions
Hi all,
How long would you say a visit to Hue would take? Both the citadel and the tombs.
I would be arriving to Hue from Hoi An probably around 10 am. Would it be ok to visit during the day, maybe 4-5 hours, and then go (I would be heading to Phong Nha/ Son Trach) or is this just too short to see it ok?
Any advice would be welcome, thanks!
Torben R
Bangkok, Thailand197 contributions
How long to spend in Hue? It depends on who you are and what you want to see. Many visitors spend only one day in Hue. For me, this is not enough. We had five days in Hue and we managed to see many places, but there were still some places we did not get to see.
The tour manager of our hotel told us you can see the imperial citadel in 1 or 2 hours. We spent almost the whole day there.
We had half a day in a taxi to visit 3 tombs.
We had half a day in a taxi to visit 2 tombs and a pagoda.
We sailed on the Perfume River from the city to a famous pagoda.
We walked to visit An Dinh Palace (perhaps the distance is a bit far for walking). I recommend taking a taxi to the place and then you can walk back to your hotel.
Good luck!
milesapartagain
London, UK
Which are the big four tombs along the Perfume River you (Adam W) mention in your Hue review? Thanks
Walter F
Leonia, NJ645 contributions
We were at King Khai Dinh's tomb which was spectacularly decorated in the area where the king was buried. Impressive place. We also saw Khai Dinh's tomb which is much more serene, more of a beautiful park with an understated resting place for the park. You might spend an hour at the first tomb and perhaps 40 minutes at the later tomb. Have fun.
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