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.

On the morning of January 4, Hue City Youth Center organized the 3rd Hue City Open Youth Chess Tournament - 2026.

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.

On the morning of December 27, the Department of Tourism organized a conference to promote rural tourism in Hue City.

Tourism is increasingly becoming a key economic driver for many countries. However, the challenge lies in how to develop and capitalize on tourism without exceeding nature’s carrying capacity, while also contributing to its conservation.

The Chess and Chinese Chess Tournament at the 10th City Sports Games (2025-2026) kicked off on the morning of December 26 at the City Library (No.29A Le Quy Don Street). This marks the 9th and 10th events of the Games, following boat racing, karate, taekwondo, shuttlecock kicking, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, and vovinam.

On the afternoon of December 25, Hue City Department of Health held a conference to review the pilot model for “Food safety market in food and beverage services business” at Tay Loc Market. This is one of the city's key traditional markets, serving not only as a food source for locals, but also as a popular destination for tourists visiting and experiencing Hue's culinary culture.

From the bus’s upper floor, tourists were easy to contemplate Hue City at night and take photos as they passed by Dong Ba Market, Phu Van Lau, Hue Railway Station, or enjoy the beauty of a poetic Hue City illuminated by the lights from Truong Tien Bridge and the lights reflecting from the Perfume River, etc.

Located about 50 kilometers north of Hue city center, Pho Trach is a traditional craft village with a history spanning hundreds of years. It is well known for growing bàng grass and crafting various traditional handmade products from this natural material.

Taking place over the past week, the Book Fair “Beloved Hue,” organized by the Hue Book and Culture Club, was held at 23-25 Le Loi Street, along the poetic Huong River in Thuan Hoa District, attracting a large number of book lovers and tourists.

Located about 20 km northwest of Huế City, Hòn Vượn Mountain rises 300 meters above sea level. Here, visitors can relax, camp, breathe in the fresh air, and hunt the clouds while witnessing a stunning sunrise.

From the beginning of 2025, hotels in Hue have been ready with plans to welcome and serve visitors attending the events of the National Tourism Year.

We invite you to enjoy the dazzling night lights of Nguyen Hoang Bridge, which was officially opened for technical traffic through on the morning of March 26, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hue liberation day.

We invite you to enjoyimages of the violet Chinaberry blossoms, which add a romantic charm to both banksof the Huong River, especially in the cold weather.

In theseMarchdays, whenvisiting Bạch Mã National Park, you willexperience a gentlespring with the vibrantcolors of azaleas and bellflowers, and somewhere, a lingeringhint of goldenleaves, standing out against the misty air. As you make your way up to the mountainpeak, cloudsdriftclose to the path, embracing the mountaintops, while the scent of springfills the air, blending with the sounds of birds.

In the days following the full moon of the first lunar month, the apricot blossom gardens in Hue unexpectedly bloom brilliantly, attracting a large number of visitors to admire and take photos.

we invite you to explore the beauty of the mausoleum of Emperor Gia Long (Thien Tho mausoleum)-the final resting place of the founder of the Nguyen Dynasty, which features distinctive feng shui elements and unique architecture - in the spring sunshine.