Located downstream of the Perfume River, Ru Cha is a rare primeval mangrove forest that exists in Tam Giang lagoon. The forest belongs to Thuan Hoa village (Huong Phong commune), about 15km from the center of Hue city. The scenery here is like a picture of pristine, fresh and gentle nature, attracting all eyes.

The fact that emperor Thieu Tri composed the poem “Song Huong” (“Perfume River”) describing his morning on the river proves that the king cruised on a royal ship. Though he wrote “boat,” it was actually a luxurious ship. So what was the royal cruising ship like?

Hue has attracted international friends with the calm and quiet beauty of the city by the Huong River, with its hospitable and friendly people, and with its unique and ancient culture.

After the joy when the project for Thuan An Bridge and the coastal road has just commenced, Hue people are currently excitedly awaiting the project for Nguyen Hoang Street and the bridge over the Huong River – a vital project not only contributing to the beautification of Hue City but also ushering in a new turning point to foster the provincial socio-economic development.

More than 1,000 traditional lanterns from royal to folk origins have gathered on the banks of the Huong River to create a sparkling and colorful space just in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival.

On the afternoon of August 15, an exhibition with dozens of “sculpture” works of breeds with all materials from wood, ceramic, bronze, and iron... has just been opened to the audience at the Huong River Museum of Ancient Pottery (120 Nguyen Phuc Nguyen, Hue City).

Hue Nam Temple (Hon Chen Temple) Festival in July (Lunar calendar) has officially commenced on the morning of August 5 at Thien Tien Thanh Giao Holy Palace (352 Chi Lang, Hue City) with ceremonies preceding the procession of the Mother Goddess by waterway upstream the Huong River to Hue Nam Temple.

Being widely popular in daily life, the SUP race on the crystal clear Huong River has become a memorable part of Hue Festival.

Each ceramic artifact carries in itself a story, and thus many of them make a series of stories about a world beneath the river beds. Huong River and O Lau River – the two long rivers in Hue carry in them a huge number of salvage ceramics, reflecting the prestigious history of the land.

The community ao dai festival taking place in Hue has attracted a large number of people and tourists to participate. The activity is part of a series of events in response to Hue Festival Week 2022 aiming at promoting the brand and unique value of ao dai Hue.