This forest simulates the most typical and representative characteristics of the tropical rainforest ecosystem of the Central Coastal provinces and cities. Beyond its significance in conserving and preserving biodiversity and valuable genetic resources of forest plant species that are characteristic and representative of the tropical rainforest ecosystem, the site also opens up strong prospects of becoming a destination for research and learning, as well as a unique highlight serving eco-tourism.

Based on the orientation to develop cultural and tourism spaces along the Nhu Y River, Thuan Hoa Ward is drafting a plan to establish a night street running along the river, with the expectation of creating a new, distinctive night-time tourism product that can effectively connect with the central pedestrian street axis of Pham Ngu Lao - Chu Van An - Vo Thi Sau.

Hue City’s budget revenue is entering a phase of strong momentum, with a revenue structure becoming increasingly diversified and sustainable. Alongside traditional sources such as textiles and garments, beer production and tourism, the rapid growth of industrial sectors is opening up significant new drivers for local budget growth.

On the afternoon of January 9, the Department of Tourism held a conference to review its work in 2025 and roll out tasks for the tourism sector in 2026.

Thirteen years after Hue first hosted the National Tourism Year, the event returned to the city for the second time in 2025, opening a gateway to new opportunities. From this series of events, beyond the growth figures, the city has gained valuable experience and a new surge of energy known as the “Aspiration for transformation”.

According to initial statistics released by the Department of Tourism, during the 2026 New Year holiday, Hue was estimated to welcome around 85,000 visitors, representing an increase of 25% compared to the same period last year. The number of staying guests reached approximately 45,000 arrivals, up more than 15% year on year.

From early 2026, in addition to maintaining current ticket prices, Hue City will significantly expand the groups eligible for free and discounted entrance fees to heritage sites within the Hue Complex of Monuments. The move aims to facilitate access to heritage for residents and students, and to promote sustainable tourism demand.

On the morning of January 1, the Department of Tourism organized a ceremony to welcome the first flight and tourists to Hue by air at Phu Bai International Airport, and a ceremony to welcome the first cruise ship and tourists to Hue by sea at Chan May Port.

On December 30, in Kim Long Ward, Hue City Project Management Board for Construction Investment and Urban Development held a conference to announce the Zoning Plan (1/2000 scale) for the Golf Course Tourism Area located in Kim Long Ward and Binh Dien Commune, Hue City.

On December 29, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Scientific Council for the appraisal of the Master Plan for the preservation, restoration and rehabilitation of the Complex of Hue Monuments to 2030, with a vision to 2050 met, discussed, and reached a consensus to approve this significant planning content.

Visitors will be immersed in a majestic space with lush green lawns, rows of mossy ancient pine trees when visiting Gia Long Emperor’s mausoleum. Nestled in the ancient pine forests is the architectural complex of mausoleums of Emperor Gia Long and other Nguyễn Emperors.

Parabim I Draw is a recent communal place for those who love painting and art. There is no age or ability limit. Participants are believed to feel peaceful and understand themselves more as long as they are comfortable with their ways of drawing.

We would like to invite you to visit the Bac Ha plateau (Lao Cai city) to admire the pure white color of Tam Hoa plum flowers coming into bloom.

Hue is known as the land of many types of cakes, from royal cakes offered to emperors to commoner cakes. Among them is a type of cake that few people know about, called “Hồng Đào Nguỵ Quả”; (or commonly known as Gac or Spiny gourd cakes), a cake shaped like a unique fruit that people in Hue present on joyful occasions such as weddings and festivals.

We would like to invite you to admire some pictures of Tết flowers. Those are the images of the bright smiles of flower sellers and transporters at Phú Hậu wholesale market, the images of old men and ladies taking care of flowers in Phú Mậu flower village, the images of the colorful Thanh Tien paper flowers and the happy faces of young couples. Joy is in the air at the turn of the lunar new year.

Since the beginning of the 11th lunar month, the grapefruits in Phuc Dien ward, commonly known as the capital of Dien grapefruits, have begun to turn yellow and ready for harvesting. The fruitful grapefruit trees creates a poetic space that attracts many people to come and check-in.

We would like to invite you to admire the peaceful, fresh images of nature and people in Hue in the last days of the lunar year when the weather is a bit chilly yet filled with warm sunshine. The pure beauty of the foliage or the gates of ancient forts could mesmerize visitors during their trip to Hue city.

We would like to invite you to admire the images of maple forests changing leaves, surprisingly beautiful, in Huong Linh commune, Huong Hoa district, Quang Tri province.