When you intend to visit Chan May Port to Hue shore excursion tour, let Vietnam Budget Car Rental recommend several must-see locations and activities for an unforgettable Hue shore excursion tour.

Chan may Port location and Hue history details 

Chan May Port is situated in Binh An Village, Phu Loc District, Thua Thien - Hue Province, around 60 kilometers from Hue City Center, 55 kilometers from Da Nang, and about 80 kilometers from Hoi An Old Town. The East-West Economic Corridor’s closest and most practical entry to the East Sea is Chan May Port, a well-known sizeable general seaport of the first rank in Vietnam that also plays a significant role in developing Thua Thien-Hue Province.

A day tour to Hue will allow you to experience an ideal city’s exploration by wandering through vintage Vietnam. Hue is one of the first destinations designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993. Many of its most beautiful structures were under damage during the war, and restoration efforts turned the city from ashes to a magnificent dragon like itself before. 

Time operation: 24 hours (including holidays) 

Distance from Chan May Port to Hue

Distance from Chan May Port to the heart of Hue City is approximately 60 kilometers and 17 kilometers from Lap An Lagoon. Driving a car through 1A Avenue takes you around 1 hour and a half to get into the center. Chan May Port is located on Canh Duong Beach, which is also known as a wild check-in location for tourists. 

Different kinds of transportation could you plan for Chan May port to Hue shore excursion tour:

• Motorbike: Although it is one of the easiest ways to enter the center of Hue by motorcycle, unfortunately, there is no renting place at Chan May Port that you could find out.  
• Taxi: Because Chan May Port is located quite far from the center of Hue City, you contact the taxi company first when you arrive at Chan May Port. You can book a taxi at +84 234 3898 989 ( Taxi Mai Linh) to know more. 
• Bus: There is no public bus for travelers from Chan May Port to Hue center.
• Private car: This is the most effective and convenient for cruise tourists exploring Chan May Port to Hue shore. By booking a private car company in advance, no matter where you want to go, the driver will take you there easily. With one call, you can explore Hue without worrying about how to transfer from each destination. Visit our website to grasp more information: vietnamtrustcarrentals.com . Contact us via WhatsApp: +84.934.189.301, make a call and have your own car right away.

When to visit Hue

Which season is the most beautiful in Hue, in which month we should travel to Hue,... are concerns of most traveling lovers when making a decision to have a Hue shore excursion tour from Chan May Port by private car. As usual, everyone will pay a visit to Hue in these seasons:

Dry season ( from May to August)

The season between May and September in Hue Imperial City is the ideal answer to questions about when to visit Hue. Most people propose that the weather conditions at this time are less rainy, dry, much more convenient for tourists to experience boat trips, anticipate folk games, or enjoy outdoor activities. In addition, the scenery of Bach Ma, Thac Mo, and Lap An lagoon eco-tourism areas this season is also very poetic, suitable for tourists to relax, explore, and check-in.

Spring season ( from January to April)

Spring in Hue is also an ideal time to travel to Hue. You will not have to wonder which season is the best season to travel to Hue because spring weather in Hue is a transitional moment between seasons, which is worth experiencing, that is when the cold fades away, and the sun begins to warm up.

Between September and December starts the chain of rainy days. For tourists, it becomes more uncomfortable and inconvenient and ’a sad song’ if you plan your trip to Hue these days. Remember to check the weather before making any decisions. 

How much time should you spend on the Hue excursion tour from Chan May? 

If you follow a group of tours, 3 days or 4 days is enough to explore the charm of Hue City. Besides, accompanying more people will help you to save much more money for local foods and beverages such as mussel rice, wet cake, spicy nails, and so on.  

In case you are in favour of traveling alone, it can be easier to rent a motorcycle to discover Hue by yourself. Some hidden places quite far from the center that tour groups do not have enough time to reach, such as Thuy Tien Lake, and Bach Ma National park,...

If you only have one day to have a Hue shore exploration tour by private car from Chan May Port, this article will give you an itinerary below to take a look. 

Chan May Port to Hue shore excursion tour 

• Duration: 1 day
• Pick-up/Drop-off: Chan May Port
• Highlight: The Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City, Thien Mu Pagoda, Thuy Tien Lake, Dong Ba Market, Trang Tien Bridge

In the morning, we will start our Hue shore itinerary at 7:30 am from Chan May Port. It takes 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach our first destination

9.30 am: The Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City, which was built in the nineteenth century for the Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. UNESCO recognizes this architecture with cultural and historical value as the World Cultural Relics. Although this construction underwent more than two centuries, up to now, it still retains its sacred and ancient features, you should not miss it! Before stopping for lunch.

11.00 am: Move to Thiên Mụ Pagoda - our next spot because these two places are located on the same road. This pagoda is about 5 kilometers from the city center and is situated on Hà Khê Hill right on the banks of the romantic Perfume River. When you first come here, you will be impressed by the ancient feudal architecture through the marble turtle statue, the 7-story Phước Duyên tower and so on. 

12.30am: Stop for lunch

Grilled Pork and Rice vermicelli Hoang Anh (Bún thịt nướng Hoàng Anh) 

• Location: 140 Kim Long Street, Hue City
• Time: 8 am to 8 pm (daily)
• Price: from 30.000 VND

Huyen Anh Wet cake - Grilled Pork 

• Location: 140 Kim Long Street, Hue City
• Time: 8 am to 7pm (daily)
• Price: from 30.000 VND

At 2 p.m., we set out to visit the famous Thuy Tien Lake. This was actually an abandoned park, but now it has become a famous check-in point for many young people. Surrounding Thuy Tien Lake are majestic mountains and forests, creating a “magical and mysterious” beauty.

 At 3 pm: Đông Ba Market is our do-not-miss-out stop. Dong Ba Market has long been a trading spot, symbolizing the commercial atmosphere in Hue city. Tourists come here to experience sightseeing, shopping, and enjoy Hue cuisine. In the market, many products range from fashion handicrafts to souvenirs and specialties to bring back as gifts. After filling up your stomach, we will move to Tràng Tiền Bridge, which is far from there with some steps. Here, you can indulge in the crowd of locals across, passengers walking, and enjoy the beauty of the Perfume River blinking with the sunshine like a silver-covered mirror.

At 4 pm: we will finish our Hue excursion day tour and return to the Chan May Port. 

The Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City

• Expected hours: 1-3 hours
• Price ticket: 200.000 VND/ person
• Time: 7.30 am to 5pm (daily) 

Thiên Mụ Pagoda

• Expected hours: 1 hour
• Price ticket: free of charge
• Time: 8 am to 6 pm (daily)

Thuy Tien Lake

• Expected hours: 1 hour
• Price ticket: free of charge
• Time: 24 hours (daily)

Dong Ba Market

• Expected hours: 1 hour
• Price ticket: free of charge
• Time: 5 am - 10pm (daily)

Trang Tien Bridge

• Expected hours: 30 minutes
• Price ticket: free of charge
• Time: 24 hours (daily)

Fashion choices & essentials to pack

Most of the weather in Hue is sunny and hot, especially in the summertime when domestic and international tourists visit this former capital. We recommend you should bring these essential items that will help your trip to Hue much more convenient: sunscreen, light clothes, long pants ( in case you visit a pagoda), a hat, a light jacket, an umbrella, a battery bank, a small bottle of water,...

Hue local food and drinks

During traveling from Chan May Port to Hue shore excursion tour, not only about visiting scenic spots but also making the most of the opportunity to enjoy delicious Hue dishes. Let us recommend for you some local cuisine that you need to try out:

Mussel rice/noodle ( Cơm/ bún hến): the combination of rice (noodle), peanuts, herbs, and mussels with the special shrimp paste; a little weird at first but then we ensure that you will like it a lot!

Com hen Thanh

• Location: 7 Phan Dang Luu Street, Phu Hoa, Hue City
• Time: 4 pm to 1 am (daily)
• Price: from 10.000 VND

Hong Ha Com Hen

• Location: Tran Hung Dao Street, Phu Hoa, Hue City
• Time: 6 am to 7 pm (daily)
• Price: from 10.000 VND

Bun bo Hue: not only a specialty of the dreamy land of Hue but also of Vietnamese cuisine. The wonderful combination of rich broth mixed with the spicy taste of satay and the special flavor of shrimp paste creates an irresistible delicious taste for diners the first time you enjoy it.

Bun bo hue O Phung

• Location: 14 Nguyen Du Street, Phu Cat, Hue City
• Time: 2 pm to 8 pm (daily)
• Price: from 30.000 VND

Bun bo Mu Roi

• Location: 1-18 Nguyen Chi Dieu Street, Phu Hau, Hue City
• Time: 6 am to 10 pm (daily)
• Price: from 30.000 VND

Bánh bèo Hue: a bloating fern or shaped cake is one of the famous local dishes with the cheapest price ever. This is also known as the royal dish for the kings in the past - a meticulous and sophisticated cuisine of Hue specialties. 

Banh beo O Thao

• Location: 84 Le Thanh Ton Street, Thuan Thanh, Hue City
• Time: 6 am to 4 pm (daily)
• Price: from 5.000 VND

Banh beo, nam, loc

• Location: 55 Nguyen Trai Street, Thuan Thanh, Hue City
• Time: 7.30 am to 10 pm (daily)
• Price: from 5.000 VND

Chè Hue: is also called sweet soup, a popular Vietnamese street food for all kinds of people consisting of the royal and folk. 

The Hue 20 mon 

• Location: 67 Tran Hung Dao Street, Phu Hoa, Hue City
• Time: 2.30 am to 11 pm (daily)
• Price: from 15.000 VND

The hem

• Location: 1 Alley, 29 Hung Vuong Street, Phu Hoi, Hue City
• Time: 10am to 10 pm (daily)
• Price: from 15.000 VND

Handy tips for Chan May Port to Hue shore excursion tour

To avoid too hot or too cold weather, prioritize traveling to Hue in spring (late January to late March) or autumn (September - November).

When visiting historical sites in Hue: buy tickets before entering. Comply with regulations and choose appropriate clothing for each location visited (for example: temples, mausoleums, palaces...).

When shopping in Hue: You should proactively ask the price first to avoid being “hacked.” If you want to purchase specialties or souvenirs, you should stay in the afternoon to make it easier to bargain and buy at the right price.

Free wifi is found easily in various coffee shops or restaurants here.

Cash Exchange 

Before transferring into Vietnamese money, you should check the rate from the internet first to make sure you will be safe. These shops below are recommended for you to exchange your currency for Vietnamese currency:

Now 1 USD = 24.000 VND

BIDV bank

• Time: 8 am to 5 pm (daily except Sundays/ 8 am -11 am: Saturdays)
• Location: 171 Hung Vuong Street, An Cuu, Hue City
• Hotline: 0234 3823 377 

In conclusion

Before planning to start from Chan May Port to Hue shore excursion tour, there are tons of problems you should consider with a view to saving your pocket, and making things much more convenient. Our post can help you plan an itinerary much more flexibly with the completely memorable experience of the muse of Vietnam - Hue City. If you are wondering about transportation, exploring Chan May Port to Hue by private car will be the choice for your trip. Contact us: +84.934.189.301 ( Whasapp). For more information, see this reference: Taxi transport from Chan May to Hue tour 1 day