VIETNAM – Hue – Easia Signature – Historic Walk Along Perfume River

Description

Travelers will walk along the Perfume River to discover several colonial buildings often forgotten during a visit of Hue. Combining “the new city” on one side of the Perfume River and the very ancient Imperial City on the other, this tour offers a truly comprehensive historical discovery of the Nguyen City. The walk also includes a visit to the art gallery of Le Ba Dang, a Vietnamese artist who used to study and work in France.

Selling points

• An amazing display of colonial French architecture
• A “green” and refreshingly cool walk along the Perfume River
• A visit to historic sites that are off the beaten-tracks and the Le Ba Dang gallery.

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Economic Impact

Additional Information

Environmental impact: This walking tour is a zero-carbon footprint experience.

Support for local communities: The activity is contributing to the financial benefits of the museums and historical heritages as well as some local shops the travelers stop by along the tour.

Gentle activity: The tour is a low-impact activity that allows participants to experience the area without causing significant disturbance to the natural environment.

Promotion of Eco-friendly tourism: By offering an eco-friendly way to explore the city, the tour promotes the idea of sustainable tourism to participants, encouraging them to choose similar activities in the future.

This tour not only enriches travelers’ understanding of Hue’s cultural significance but also actively contributes to its preservation. Participants engage in a low-impact, eco-friendly experience that highlights the need to respect and protect the natural and cultural environments they explore.

Time And Transportation

Duration

2 kilometers – 2 Hours

Min pax

1

Max pax

40

How to sell it

• For architecture, art and history-lover guests’ profile
• Possibility to discover the Perfume River differently, in a less touristy and very green way
• Product for FIT, GIT, Family, and honeymoons
• Suitable for French Market regarding the “colonization” history, but also suitable for all other markets (as stated above)

Why this activity

• An opportunity to study the different historical periods of the city, from ancient to modern times
• A thematic architectural tour, talking a trip from ancient Vietnamese style, passing through the French colonial style, and ending with the Vietnamese modern style.
• A special visit to Le Ba Dang gallery, a gallery of a local artist
• To propose a ‘new way to appreciate Hue’

Good to combine with

• A visit to the Citadel – A visit to the Pagodas –  Cooking class

Do not combine with

• Boat cruise on Perfume River

Market suggestion

Pros

• Easy walking routine and route
• Many stops for short breaks
• No need for group booking in coffee shops

Cons

• Outdoor activity, which can be affected by bad weather
• Can easily be copied by other TOs, TAs, and DMCs

Information

• Children: all ages
• Guide language: can provide in many languages
• Best time to start: In the afternoon, from 15:30 – 17:30
• Starting point: Hue Station or La Residence Hotel; Ending point: Saigon Morin for FIT & Book Coffee Phuong Nam for GIT.
• Many stops along the street: Hue station, the La Residence Hotel, the National School, Hai Ba Trung High School, City Hall, Le Ba Dang gallery, the Saigon Morin Hotel, Trang Tien Bridge, Book Coffee Phuong Nam (last stop for drinks and refreshments)
• Le Ba Dang Gallery opening hours: every day from 07:30 – 11:30 and 13:00 – 17:00

Alerts

Guests should be informed of the possibility of cancellation in case of bad weather

Price range

5 USD/ pax (without VAT)

Inclusion

• 1 coffee or 1 soft drink at the final stop, Book Coffee Phuong Nam
• Entrance fee at Le Ba Dang gallery.

Exclusion

• Easia Travel Guide
• Transfer to the meeting point

Important notes

• Guidebook, which includes all the services
• Should inform travelers to prepare umbrellas and raincoats in case of bad weather
• Verify the weather before the tour
• For the drop-off and pick up: Car 4s – 45s can access both starting point and ending point.

Special Guide notes

• The guide should have the knowledge of the tour and all of the stops along the way
• The guide must know about art and architecture that relates to all of the stops and building along the walk, from ancient to colonial and modern.
• Should have more walk on the park

Contact

• Guide contact – order tour guide to do this activity

English

You’ll embark on this incredible, historic walk after your tour guide gives you a brief overview of the city. Then, you’ll have the perfect set of opportunities to admire the different historical periods of the city by making plenty of stops at famous locations like Hue station, La Residence Hotel, the National School, Hai Ba Trung High School, City Hall, the Le Ba Dang Gallery, the Saigon Morin Hotel, Trang Tien Bridge, and finally, Book Coffee Phuong Nam. During the walk, you will also visit the Le Ba Dang Gallery, a stunning showcase for the famous Vietnamese artist. The Le Ba Dang Gallery houses many of his works, which were repatriated to Vietnam from Paris, where he studied and lived. At the end of the tour, enjoy a coffee or soft drink at Book Coffee Phuong Nam, before returning to your hotel.

Duration: 2 kilometers – 2 Hours
Active Level: 0
Note : Best time from 15:30 – 17:30 (in hot season)
Starting point: Hue Station or La Residence hotel and Ending point: Saigon Morin for FIT; Book coffee Phuong Nam for GIT. Many stops on the street: Hue station, La Residence hotel, National school, Hai Ba Trung high school, City hall, Le Ba Dang gallery, Saigon Morin hotel, Trang Tien bridge, Book coffee Phuong Nam (last stop for drink)
Le Ba Dang gallery opening hours: Every weekday except for Monday; from 07:30 – 11:30 and 13:00 – 17:00.

French

Promenade le long de la rivière des Parfums

Après une introduction par votre guide, vous commencerez votre balade le long de la rivière des parfums afin de découvrir les différentes périodes architecturales et les  bâtiments historiques de Hue. Durant cette promenade de nombreux stops sont prévus tels que : la gare de Hue station, La Residence hotel, l’ecole nationale, le collège Hai Ba Trung, le City hall, la galerie Le Ba Dang , le Saigon Morin hotel, le pont Trang Tien et le café/librairie Phuong Nam. Vous visiterez la galerie Le Ba Dang, célèbre peintre vietnamien, dont les oeuvres exposées sont revenues au Vietnam depuis Paris, ou l’artiste a  étudié et vécu.
A la fin de votre promenade vous ferez un arrêt dans un café avant votre retour à l’hôtel.

Durée : 2 kilomètres – 2 heures
Active Level : 0
Note : meilleur moment 15 h 30 – 17 h 30 ( pendant l’été)
Point de depart : Hue Station ou La Residence hotel – fin du parcours : Saigon Morin pour FIT; Book coffee Phuong Nam pour GIT.
Le Ba Dang galerie : Tous les jours de la semaine sauf le lundi; 07 h 30 – 11 h 30 et 13 – 17 h

Spanish

Paseo histórico a lo largo del río Perfume

Comenzará su paseo histórico después de recibir una breve introducción sobre el tour de parte de su guía. Posteriormente, tendrá la oportunidad de estudiar los diferentes periodos históricos de la ciudad a medida que pasa por delante de diversas localizaciones, como las siguientes: Estación de Hue, hotel La Residence, Escuela Nacional, instituto Hai Ba Trung, Ayuntamiento, galería Le Ba Dang, hotel Saigon Morin, puente de Trang Tien y librería-cafetería Phuong Nam. Durante el paseo, visitará la galería Le Ba Dang, una exposición de este famoso artista vietnamita en la que se muestran muchas de sus obras traídas de vuelta a Vietnam desde París, donde estudió y vivió. Al final del tour, podrá disfrutar de un café o un refresco antes de regresar a su hotel.

Duración: 2 kilómetros – 2 horas
Nivel de actividad: 0
Nota:
El mejor periodo de tiempo es de 15:30 a 17:30 (en la estación cálida)
Punto de partida: Estación de Hue o el hotel La Residence y punto de finalización: Saigon Morin para FIT; Librería-cafetería Phuong Nam para GIT. Diversas paradas en la calle: estación de Hue, hotel La Residence, Escuela Nacional, instituto Hai Ba Trung, Ayuntamiento, galería Le Ba Dang, hotel Saigon Morin, puente de Trang Tien, librería-cafetería Phuong Nam (última parada para tomar algo)
Horario de apertura de la galería Le Ba Dang: Todos los días de la semana excepto el lunes; de 7:30 a 11:30 y de 13:00 a 17:00

Italian

Passeggiata storica lungo il Fiume dei Profumi

Inizierete la passeggiata storica dopo una breve introduzione sul tour dalla vostra guida. Quindi, avrete l’opportunità di studiare i diversi periodi storici della città passando per molte località, come: stazione Hue, hotel La Residence, scuola nazionale, scuola superiore Hai BaTrung, municipio, galleria Le BaDang, hotel Saigon Morin,ponte TrangTien, caffè con libreria PhuongNam. Durante la passeggiata, visiterete la Galleria Le BaDang, una vetrina di questo famoso artista vietnamita che espone molte delle sue opere riportate in Vietnam da Parigi, dove ha studiato e vissuto. Alla fine del tour potete gustare un caffè o una bibita prima di tornare al vostro hotel.

Durata: 2 chilometri – 2 ore
Livello attivo: 0
Note:
Orario migliore dalle 15:30 alle 17:30 (nella stagione calda)
Punto di partenza: stazione Hueo hotel La Residence 
Punto d’arrivo: Saigon Morin per viaggiatori indipendenti; caffè con libreriaPhuongNam per tour di gruppo.
Molte fermate sulla strada: stazione Hue, hotel La Residence, scuola nazionale, scuola superiore Hai BaTrung, municipio, galleria Le BaDang, hotel Saigon Morin, ponte TrangTien, caffè con libreriaPhuongNam (ultima tappa per bere)
Orario di apertura della galleria Le Ba Dang: Tutti i giorni feriali tranne il lunedì; dalle 7:30 alle 11:30 e dalle 13:00 alle 17:00

German

Historischer Spaziergang entlang des Parfüm-Flusses

Sie starten den historischen Spaziergang nach einer kurzen Einführung zur Tour durch Ihren Reiseleiter. Auf der Tour haben Sie die Möglichkeit, die verschiedenen historischen Perioden der Stadt zu studieren, während Sie an vielen Plätzen vorbeikommen, wie zum Beispiel: am Bahnhof Hue, am La-Residence-Hotel, an der Nationalen Schule, an der Hai-Ba-Trang-Oberschule, am Rathaus, an der Le-Ba-Dang-Galerie, am Saigon-Morin-Hotel, an der Trang-Tien-Brücke oder am Buch- und Kaffee-Shop Phuong Nam. Unterwegs werden Sie auch die Galerie Le Ba Dang besuchen, ein Vorzeigeprojekt für den berühmten vietnamesischen Künstler Le Ba Dang. Die Galerie stellt viele seiner Arbeiten aus, die von Paris, wo er lebte und studierte, zurück nach Vietnam gebracht wurden. Zum Abschluss der Tour können Sie einen Kaffee oder Softdrink genießen, bevor Sie zu Ihrem Hotel zurückkehren.

Dauer: 2 Kilometer – 2 Stunden
Schwierigkeitslevel: 0
Hinweise:
die beste Zeit ist von 15.30 – 17.30 Uhr (während der heißen Jahreszeit)
Startpunkt: Bahnhof Hue oder Hotel La Residence und Endpunkt: Saigon Morin für FIT; Buch- und Kaffee-Shop Phuong Nam für GIT. Es werden viele Stopps auf der Streckte eingelegt: Bahnhof Hue, Hotel La Residence, Nationale Schule, Hai-Ba-Trung-Oberschule, Rathaus, Le- Ba-Dang-Galerie, Hotel Saigon Morin, Trang-Tien-Brücke, Buch- und Kaffee-Shop Phuong Nam (letzter Halt für Getränke)
Öffnungszeiten Le-Ba-Dang-Galerie: Jeden Wochentag außer Montag; von  7.30 – 11.30 und 13 – 17 Uhr

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