Vietnam's I Love Hue Tour: A Must-Do Experience for Travelers
In the enchanting city of Hue, Vietnam, the I Love Hue Tour offers a unique and personal exploration of its rich history, culture, and local life. Led by the passionate advocate Lien, this tour provides an immersive experience that goes beyond the usual tourist paths.
The journey begins with an orientation walk, where guests are introduced to Hue's atmosphere, architecture, and green spaces. This is followed by a visit to a traditional Garden House, offering a relaxing setting with traditional Vietnamese architecture and a glimpse of Hue's imperial heritage.
Culinary experiences are a highlight of the tour, with opportunities to savour local specialties such as Bun Bo Hue, a famous spicy noodle soup unique to Hue. The tour also takes guests to Bao Vinh town, where they can wander through lesser-known alleys to see artisans practicing blacksmithing, pearl inlay, and casting statues.
A traditional cake workshop adds an interactive cultural touch, allowing visitors to learn to make Hue-style cakes guided by local artisans. Historical and spiritual sites are also included, with visits to the Tu Duc Mausoleum’s gardens and meditation pavilion, as well as the serene Buddhist temple of Tu Hieu Pagoda.
The tour extends to the picturesque village of Thanh Toan, east of Hue, where the 18th-century Japanese-style bridge, Thanh Toan bridge, is a captivating attraction. A visit to a temple, which Lien refers to as the "Thailand Temple" due to its similarities to Thai temples, is also part of the itinerary.
The tour concludes with a dinner at Hue Lagoon, a unique location with stilted restaurants over the lagoon, some of which are accessible by boat. Here, guests can try iconic Hue cuisine, with fresh seafood and affordable prices.
Lien's I Love Hue Tour is designed to show the less-popular sights in Hue, providing a memorable and enjoyable experience that encourages tourists to spend more time in the city and experience its local culture. For more information, contact (+84) 394323030 or email [email protected].
- The I Love Hue Tour offers an immersive experience that goes beyond the usual tourist paths, including culinary experiences where guests can savor local specialties like Bun Bo Hue, a famous spicy noodle soup unique to Hue.
- In addition to historical and cultural sites, the tour includes a visit to Bao Vinh town, where artisans practice blacksmithing, pearl inlay, and casting statues, offering guests a glimpse into the local lifestyle.
- The tour concludes with a memorable dinner at Hue Lagoon, a unique location filled with stilted restaurants over the lagoon, where guests can try iconic Hue cuisine, with fresh seafood and affordable prices, before venturing back to the enchanting city of Hue, Vietnam.
