Royal Palace and Lagoon

Visit of the Imperial Palace & lagoon

Discovering Hue means entering a universe where imperial history and soothing natural landscapes blend harmoniously. From the moment you step through the gates of the imperial palace, the silence of ancient enclosures, the deep red of pagodas and delicate sculptures immerse you in the grandeur of the Nguyen rulers. Each pavilion tells a fragment of their destiny, each inner courtyard still echoes with the footsteps of mandarins, each varnished roof reflects a majestic heritage passed down through the centuries.

Then, just a few kilometers away, the atmosphere changes to become softer, more intimate: the lagoon of Hue extends quietly under a moving sky, between mountains and sea. The water glimmered like a glass lake, the fishing nets swayed to the rhythm of the wind, and the boats skimmed the surface in an absolutely serene calm. Here, we breathe, we contemplate, we let ourselves be enveloped by a dazzling nature, far from the urban tumult.

This day between imperial palace and lagoon is not only a visit: it is a sensory journey, a fabulous interlude where culture, beauty and sweetness of life meet. A unique way to embrace the essence of Hué, between royal prestige and soothing landscapes.

Program of the visit to the Imperial Palace and lunch on the lagoon of Hue

Around 8.15 a.m., departure with our English-speaking tour guide, for the Forbidden City, where you begin your visit with the changing of the guard. The Royal Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a splendid set of monuments made of impressive walls and refined palaces.

Late morning, a small boat awaits you on the lagoon for a boat ride. You will discover the local fishing, before enjoying a lunch based on seafood.

Discover the village of Thanh Thuy, its rural museum and its picturesque small wooden bridge covered with tiles.

Finally come back downtown to have a coffee and share a moment with people with disabilities during a waffle workshop.

Price 2025 - 2026:

2 pax: 2.430.000 VND / pax

3 pax: 2.000.000 VND pax

4 pax: 1.800.000 VND / pax

The lagoon of Hue

At the heart of Vietnam’s central coastline, the Hue Lagoon stretches out like a tranquil mirror between the misty mountains and the East Sea. As soon as one approaches it, a soft and almost unreal atmosphere envelops the traveler: the water reflects the sky like a changing canvas, the clouds melt into the green mountains, and the wind carries the salty perfumes of the open sea. It is a landscape of dazzling serenity, where time seems to slow down.

Traditional fishing boats slowly glide over the still surface, their slim silhouettes drawing delicate black lines on the horizon. The suspended nets, the wooden stakes planted in the water, the floating huts make up a painting that is both simple and poetic, witness to the life of fishermen who live to the rhythm of the tides and the seasons. In the early hours of the day, the lagoon is adorned with a silver light; at dusk, it becomes a golden, almost mystical decor.

Here, everything invites to contemplation: the mountains of Annam are reflected in the calm waters, the clouds move slowly, and the distant songs of fishermen punctuate the evening air. The lagoon of Hue is a natural refuge, a fragile and precious space where the authentic beauty of Vietnam is expressed.

Sitting on the edge of this lagoon, embarking for a short navigation or simply observing the scene, is to live a fabulous moment, suspended between land, sea and sky. A deep immersion in the peaceful and luminous soul of Hué.