How to rent a dragon boat in Hue

For first-time travelers to Vietnam, the experience of renting a Dragon boat in Hue will certainly be a useful guide to help you have a complete and memorable journey on the poetic Huong River of the Ancient Capital.

Cruising on dragon boats to see the scenery and listen to Hue folk songs is an elegant and unique pleasure of Hue. This experience will bring visitors to the poetic beauty of the Perfume River and the cultural beauty imbued with the spirit of the ancient capital. The experiences of renting dragon boats in Hue below will be a useful guide for you to have a truly enjoyable experience.

Time to experience Dragon boat ride
There are two typical seasons in Hue: the dry season from March to September and the rainy season from October to February. The experience is that you should choose the dry season from March to September because this is a typical outdoor activity, rainy days will make it difficult to enjoy the scenery and enjoy this wonderful activity. In addition, when traveling by dragon boat on the Perfume River in the dry season, you can conveniently stop at many attractive sites.

Where to rent a Dragon boat in Hue
A convenient thing for tourists who want to rent a Dragon boat in Hue is that the dock is located right on Le Loi Street, where there are many attractions to visit. You can go directly to the dock to buy tickets or rent a boat to visit with the desired itinerary. Specifically, the two addresses you can stop at are 05 Le Loi street and Toa Kham dock at 49 Le Loi street, Hue City.

Dragon boat routes and times
Normally, the operating hours of dragon boats on the Perfume River are fixed from 8am to 9pm from Monday to Thursday. From Friday to Sunday, the cruise operates from 8am to 10pm.

Depending on the route and the desired schedule of the tourists, the boats here can meet different times for each journey. Typically, if traveling far to the Chuong lagoon - Tam Giang lagoon area, the time will be longer than the schedules around the city area. Currently, dragon boats on the Huong River also serve tourists with short routes to watch the sunset.

Price for dragon boat service on Huong River in Hue
Currently, the price of renting a dragon boat in Hue depends on the type of boat and the rental time. Accordingly, if you rent a single boat, the price will be 300,000 VND/hour and a double boat is 500,000 VND/hour. If you rent a boat and listen to Hue folk songs, the price of renting a single boat is from 1.000.000 VND and a double boat is 1.500.000 VND.

An experience renting a dragon boat in Hue you need to know that depending on the route, the price of renting a boat will also be different. Accordingly, the route from Toan Kham wharf to Thien Mu pagoda costs about 250,000 VND/way and 450,000 VND/round trip. The route from Thien Mu pagoda to Hon Chen Temple 2 ways costs from 600,000 VND - 1,100,000 VND/boat. If you rent a full package boat and listen to Hue songs on the Perfume River, the rental price will be 1,400,000 VND/boat to 1,600,000 VND/boat. If you want to save more, you can buy a ticket to go on a trip with other people, the fares is from 15,000 VND/person.

Depending on the time of rental, the above price will also change, so you need to check price at the time you want to go.

Experience of renting a Dragon boat in Hue: sightseeing routes
Currently, the boat operatos on the Perfume River have many different routes according to the needs of tourists. Accordingly, if you rent a dragon boat, you can choose a schedule with famous destinations.

The most popular dragon boat tour route on the Perfume River is from Toa Kham Wharf to Thien Mu Pagoda and Hon Chen Temple. You can also choose to travel by dragon boat on the Perfume River and explore 5 famous places: Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, Khai Dinh Tomb, Tu Duc Tomb, Minh Mang Tomb.

You can also choose a 6-hour exploration schedule from Hue to Tam Giang Lagoon with attractive destinations such as Truong Tien Bridge, Da Dam, Con Hen, Tam Giang Lagoon. Or a 6-hour schedule to visit Hue's tombs and relics such as Con Da Vien, Linh Mu Pagoda, Hon Chen Temple and Minh Mang Tomb.

River sceneries and tourist attractions
The scenery of the Perfume River always has a special attraction for nature lovers. If the river is quiet and peaceful during the day, the sunset in the afternoon adds a romantic and attractive look, and at night it is a shimmering and charming color. From the river, you can see both banks of Hue, Truong Tien Bridge, Phu Xuan Bridge and stop at many attractive tourist spots. The beauty of Hue seen from the river is very beautiful, fresh and no less poetic than the usual ancient and quiet scenery.

Discover Hue cuisine
When taking a dragon boat on the Perfume River, you will discover the attractive cuisine of Hue with very typical traditional dishes. Most of the cruises in Hue serve meals for tourists with exquisite Royal dishes to rustic dishes with Hue characteristics. Discovering cuisine on dragon boats will be an interesting experience that you will not forget.

Enjoy Hue folk songs on the Perfume River
If you take a dragon boat trip on the Perfume River, you definitely cannot miss the opportunity to listen to Hue folk songs, a unique cultural feature that only exists in the ancient capital. Hue folk songs on the Perfume River have more than 60 songs including vocal and instrumental music with cheerful melodies or containing sad and mournful emotions. The form of performing on the river will bring visitors a truly new experience. In addition, you can explore other interesting experiences such as releasing flower lanterns, enjoying afternoon tea...

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