Da Nang Airport 2 hr
Dong Ba Market (7 min)
Lively, established marketplace for handicrafts, produce, clothing & meats in a warehouselike space. An Dinh Palace (5 min)
Early 1900s palace & home of Vietnam's last kings, with restored period rooms & fine art on display. Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh (17 min)
Tomb of a storied Vietnamese emperor, with elaborate architecture & ornate details. Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang (21 min)
Tomb, mausoleum, architecture, and history Thien Mu Pagoda (13 min)
Monks live in this famous 7-story Buddhist temple, built in 1601 & featuring landscaped grounds. Từ Hiếu Pagoda (12 min)
Remote 1840s Buddhist temple surrounded by forest with tombs, a manmade lake & a serene atmosphere. Thuy Tien Lake (16 min)
Large, scenic lake ringed by greenery features an expansive abandoned water park & aquarium. Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities (10 min)
Long-running museum featuring ceramics, textiles, coins, Nguyen dynasty costumes & more. Imperial City (8 min)
Historic royal palace set within the sprawling, walled complex of the forbidden city. Thái Hòa Palace (9 min)
Traditional 19th-century palace offering tours & exhibits on the citadel & Nguyen dynasty. Mount Ngự Bình (8 min)
Also known as Royal Screen, this mountain provides hiking trails & panoramic city & river views. Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc (14 min)
Tomb & temple complex honoring a 19th-century emperor in a picturesque setting with a lily pond. Vong Canh Hill (14 min)
Hilltop spot with elevated views of river, sunsets & distant mountains, plus remains of old bunkers. Thế Miếu (9 min)
Large, colorful temple constructed in the early 1800s as a shrine to former emperors. Meridian Gate (9 min)
Main gate to the Imperial City, built in 1833, with a pavilion on upper level used for ceremonies. | 
