The train trip connecting Hue and Da Nang has been ranked 10th on Condé Nast Traveler (US edition)’s list of top 20 best train trips in the world for 2026, as voted for by readers. The recognition highlights the appeal of Central Vietnam’s natural landscapes, cultural heritage, and railway tourism experiences.

Data compiled from the Google Destination Insights travel trend tracker reveals that Vietnam has the 7th highest destination growth rate globally. Notably, Hue is among the top 10 most searched cities in Vietnam by international visitors.

In the recent top 10 list of affordable and ideal relaxing destinations for Singaporean tourists in 2025, released by UK-based Time Out magazine, Vietnam is represented by two cities: Hue and Da Nang.

On December 11, the leader of the Provincial Department of Culture and Sports announced that Thua Thien Hue has been honored as one of the top 10 localities leading the Production Attraction Index (PAI) and film production environment in Vietnam.

Recently, according to the ranking of the Vietnam Records Organization (VietKings) - TOP Vietnam Center (Topplus), Hue Royal Antiquities Museum has been recognized as one of the top 10 most visited museums in Vietnam.