The buses will depart from Toa Kham Wharf next to the Huong (Perfume) River carrying passengers past a series of tourist landmarks like Thien Mu Pagoda, the Imperial Citadel, Dong Ba Market, Tu Hieu Pagoda and royal tombs.

Thien Mu Pagoda in downtown Hue.

Buses are scheduled to operate from 8 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. daily with each trip 40 minutes apart.

Ticket prices have not yet been revealed.

Hue used to be the feudal capital of Nguyen Dynasty, Vietnam's last royal family (1802-1945) and is famed for its royal mausoleums and other historic heritages.

Open-top tourist buses also ply Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Ha Long.

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Source: VnExpress