Hue was the capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled until 1945. It is one of the most impressive heritage landmarks in all of Vietnam. We did a day trip from Danang to Hue via a scenic mountain road.
Tag: palaces & castles
Himeji City is a good option for a day trip from Osaka or Kyoto. A day trip to Himeji city is worth it just to visit Japan’s most spectacular surviving feudal castle. For those interested in an authentic castle experience and architectural detail, Himeji Castle is delightful.
There are some great options for day trips from Berlin, whether by train or by car. City breaks, cultural sites, outdoor activities like hiking, sailing, medieval towns – there are plenty of options.
This Japan itinerary will appeal to first-time visitors, who want to balance cultural immersion in Kyoto along with time spent in neon-lit cities of Tokyo and Osaka. For our 2 weeks in Japan, we focused on the classic Golden Triangle route – Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. But also added smaller towns like Koyasan, Himeji, Hiroshima and Miyajima Island.
Osaka’s major historical and cultural sites can be visited in one day. Plus the city is well positioned to take several day trips from Osaka. 3 days in Osaka flew by!
The historic city of Kyoto is on everyone’s first-time visit to Japan. This 3-day Kyoto itinerary is good to experience most of the historical and cultural highlights on offer in a leisurely way.