Royal Tombs
Royal Tombs
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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 February 17, 2020
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omega132857
Chichester, UK1,843 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 September 30, 2020
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Customer909
Lanark, UK192 contributions
Nov 2019
In 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.
Lovely place and views when a bit more quieter.
Written January 11, 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 May 7, 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 May 11, 2020
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WileyCoyote2
Aberdeen, UK377 contributions
Jan 2018 • Solo
Lots of steps,and a large area to cover.
Beautiful architecture,and gardens.
But so melancholic,more than sad landscapes.
The shop offers a good range of books,stamps and coins.
Beautiful architecture,and gardens.
But so melancholic,more than sad landscapes.
The shop offers a good range of books,stamps and coins.
Written February 8, 2018
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PushExplore
Singapore, Singapore4,814 contributions
May 2019 • Family
We were doing the rounds in Hue as most tourists do and ended up seeing the Royal Tombs, which were nice to be honest.
Written May 6, 2019
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GlobeLogist
Naples, FL168 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
We visited 3 tombs, each built with no regard to emptying the state treasury and exhausting the people. Ultimately such wanton behavior led to Vietnam's colonization.
The tombs are being restored, a good place to learn Vietnam's history.
The tombs are being restored, a good place to learn Vietnam's history.
Written February 3, 2018
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cottacarlo
Vasia, Italy100 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
We choose this activity as first day in hue and we not disapponting
We visit 3 royal tombs and we found it very interesting, own with different story.
Little bit unlucky for the raining day, but worth the visit.
We visit 3 royal tombs and we found it very interesting, own with different story.
Little bit unlucky for the raining day, but worth the visit.
Written December 20, 2017
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Lou L
Louth155 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
I loved these tombs, all were so different from each other
They are a distant apart but if you have a taxi or motorbike doable yourself from Hue.
Allow time to wander around and make sure your camera battery is charged as they are all photogenic!
They are a distant apart but if you have a taxi or motorbike doable yourself from Hue.
Allow time to wander around and make sure your camera battery is charged as they are all photogenic!
Written February 2, 2018
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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, UK377 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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