We Paid Extra For The VIP Train To Hue... Was It Worth It? 🇻🇳

We paid extra for the VIP train to Hue, but was it worth it? In this video, we ride the heritage train from Da Nang to Hue along Vietnam's stunning coastline, then spend the next day exploring the Imperial City — the former capital of the Nguyen dynasty. We're sharing the honest pros and cons of the VIP carriage, what the ticket actually gets you, and whether the upgrade is worth the extra money in 2026. Plus a full walkthrough of the Imperial Citadel — what to expect, what it costs, and the dress code you need to know before you go. Stay connected on every train ride, every border crossing, and every spontaneous detour with a Holafly eSIM — we've used it for almost 4 years across 10+ countries, and unlimited data has genuinely saved us in real emergencies. Use code THEDUFRESNES to save 5% off traditional eSIMs (200+ destinations), 10% off monthly Holafly Plans, or stack our 10% on top of Holafly's 22% annual discount for up to 32% off annual plans. Plus Holafly's new Always On feature gives you 1GB of backup data per month even if your plan runs out — perfect for delayed flights or last-minute trips. 👉 https://holafly.sjv.io/X4N6AM Filmed May 2026 Need a private car? contact our driver Hung on Whatsapp: +84905707866 Book the same condo's we stay in - Contact Thuong on Whatsapp: +84899210952 Places Featured: Da Nang Railway Station, Vietnam Hai Van Pass coastal route Heritage Train VIP Carriage (Coach 3) Imperial City of Hue (UNESCO Site) The Citadel & Nguyen Dynasty Palace Grounds - Back left corner https://maps.app.goo.gl/rRn92ErSsbNsk... What We Cover: VIP vs standard ticket — what you actually get The Hai Van Pass views from the train window The hour-long delay nobody told us about Inside the Imperial City — tickets, dress code, what to expect Whether the VIP upgrade is actually worth it in 2026 If this video helped you plan your trip, hit that thumbs up and subscribe for more honest travel content from Vietnam. #huevietnam #DaNangToHue #VietnamTrain #ImperialCityHue ====================================== ⚡ CONNECT WITH US ⚡ -------------------------------- VISIT OUR WEBSITE - https://thedufresnestravel.com   / thedufresnes     / thedufresnes   ====================================== SAFETYWING - TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE Purchase your @SafetyWing Medical Insurance for Thailand, Mexico, Europe and more at this link: https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=t... WISE - MANAGE MONEY EASILY AROUND THE WORLD Easily manage your money internationally with a Wise account and card! Sign up to get your first transfer fee-free: https://wise.prf.hn/l/DReX8Bz PET TRAVEL CARRIERS WE USE: Click the link below or use our discount code 'THEDUFRESNES' to save money on your Mr. Peanut's product from their website. https://www.mrpeanutspetcarriers.com/... ====================================== 💰 WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL 💰 ----------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE - WWW.THEDUFRESNESTRAVEL.COM PATREON - patreon.com/thedufresnes PRINTS - https://chrisdufresne.pictorem.com/ ====================================== 😊 WORK WITH US 😊 ------------------------- Do you have a product, a travel related business or restaurant? Would you be interested in working with us? We are always looking for partnerships/sponsors, especially to help you grow your business! Send us an email or DM us on Instagram ====================================== We Paid Extra For The VIP Train To Hue... Was It Worth It? 🇻🇳 CHAPTERS: 0:00 The Train That Changes Everything 2:11 Why We're Going Back to Hue 4:51 Stay Connected on Every Adventure 6:36 What VIP Actually Looks Like 9:49 The Seats That Face the View 11:36 A Surprise Performance at 70 km/h 17:31 Cold Beer Before Noon (No Regrets) 20:36 The Delay Nobody Mentioned 23:20 Stepping Into 1804 26:13 The Rules Before You Enter 29:46 What They Don't Let You Film 30:34 The Outfit That Changes the Photo 36:17 The Corner Most People Miss 40:01 One Last Thing Before You Leave ====================================== note we do make a small commission from links listed