Imperial Palace and Hope Center

Imperial Palace and Hope Center

In Hué, history is not only contemplated: it is felt, crossed, transmitted. Former imperial capital of Vietnam, the city deploys a unique atmosphere, marked by solemnity, poetry and sweetness. The banks of the Perfume River, the ramparts full of memory and the silent temples make up a setting where time seems suspended.

The visit to the Imperial Palace of Hue is a fascinating dive into the greatness of the Nguyen dynasty. Behind its monumental doors, elegant pavilions, majestic courtyards and finely decorated roofs tell the story of court life, imperial rituals and the refined organization of a kingdom once at the heart of Vietnamese power. Each stone, each architectural detail evokes a time when Hue shone as the political, cultural and spiritual center of the country.

But this day is not limited to the past. It continues with a deeply human encounter at the Hope Center, a place where craftsmanship becomes a vector of hope and dignity. Here, women and people with disabilities perpetuate traditional skills while building a more serene future. The gestures are precise, the smiles sincere, the exchanges full of respect and emotion.

Between imperial heritage and solidarity commitment, this visit offers a complete and nuanced vision of Hue: a city where the historical heritage dialogues with human values, where culture is lived as much in monuments as in encounters. An authentic, enriching and deeply impactful experience that gives full meaning to the journey.

Programme of the visit of the Imperial Palace and the Centre (1 day)

Our English-speaking tour guide meets you at your hotel in the city center around 9 a.m. and you discover Thien Mu Pagoda on the banks of the Perfume River.

Then, visit the Imperial City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a splendid set of monuments made of impressive walls and refined palaces.

After lunch, discover Hope Center and take part in some handicraft activities during approximately 2 hours; learn about pottery and work on the wheel; learn how to make woven baskets with recycled paper and make a ring out of recycled wire.

Tarif 2025- 2026 :

2 pax: 2.050.000 VND / pax

3 pax: 1.790.000 VND / pax

4 pax: 1.690.000 VND / pax

Hope Center: solidarity crafts and human encounters

Hope Center embodies another face of Hué, deeply human and inspiring. More than a simple workshop, this place is a space of transmission, dignity and hope. Here, women and people with disabilities find a caring environment to learn, work and enhance their skills through traditional Vietnamese crafts. Embroidery, sewing, textile work or decorative objects: each creation tells a story of patience, resilience and expertise.

The visit to the Hope Center is above all a meeting. The exchanges are simple, sincere, full of respect. We observe the precise gestures, we understand the time needed to manufacture each piece, we measure the importance of these activities in the reconstruction of lives often marked by difficult journeys. Supporting this center means encouraging a model of solidarity tourism where travel becomes meaningful.

This stop offers a rare emotion: that of contributing, on its own scale, to a positive local initiative, while discovering authentic craftsmanship, far from mass production. The Hope Center reminds us that travel can be an act of sharing and awareness, an enriching experience that connects culture, commitment and humanity.