Da Nang Airport 2 hr 4
Thuy Tien Lake (19 min)
Large, scenic lake ringed by greenery features an expansive abandoned water park & aquarium. An Dinh Palace (6 min)
Early 1900s palace & home of Vietnam's last kings, with restored period rooms & fine art on display. Từ Hiếu Pagoda (15 min)
Remote 1840s Buddhist temple surrounded by forest with tombs, a manmade lake & a serene atmosphere. Thien Mu Pagoda (15 min)
Monks live in this famous 7-story Buddhist temple, built in 1601 & featuring landscaped grounds. Thái Hòa Palace (8 min)
Traditional 19th-century palace offering tours & exhibits on the citadel & Nguyen dynasty. Mount Ngự Bình (12 min)
Also known as Royal Screen, this mountain provides hiking trails & panoramic city & river views. Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang (24 min)
Tomb, mausoleum, architecture, and history Imperial City (8 min)
Historic royal palace set within the sprawling, walled complex of the forbidden city. Meridian Gate (8 min)
Main gate to the Imperial City, built in 1833, with a pavilion on upper level used for ceremonies. Vong Canh Hill (17 min)
Hilltop spot with elevated views of river, sunsets & distant mountains, plus remains of old bunkers. Dong Ba Market (6 min)
Lively, established marketplace for handicrafts, produce, clothing & meats in a warehouselike space. Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc (17 min)
Tomb & temple complex honoring a 19th-century emperor in a picturesque setting with a lily pond. Thế Miếu (9 min)
Large, colorful temple constructed in the early 1800s as a shrine to former emperors. Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh (20 min)
Tomb of a storied Vietnamese emperor, with elaborate architecture & ornate details. Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities (9 min)
Long-running museum featuring ceramics, textiles, coins, Nguyen dynasty costumes & more. | 
