The City People’s Committee has issued a decision to issue the Green Tourism Criteria. The implementation of these criteria aims to concretize the orientation for sustainable, environmentally friendly tourism development, in alignment with the national green growth strategy.

The first “Cultural, Sports and Tourism Festival of Mountainous Ethnic Groups” of Hue City in 2026 is part of the “Summer Festival” program of Hue Festival 2026. It is held periodically and rotates among localities where ethnic minority communities settle and live.

Following the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day, Hue continues to see a surge in visitors during the April 30 - May 1 holiday, with occupancy rates at many accommodation establishments are near full capacity. The influx has pushed the tourism sector and businesses to ramp up efforts to ensure both service quality and flexible management of operations, heading to the goals of enhancing visitor experiences and reaching industry development.

Following a vibrant April filled with diverse artistic activities, the Summer Festival - Hue Festival 2026 continues with a series of attractive cultural and tourism events throughout May and June, promising new experiences for both residents and visitors.

“Half of the Vietnamese are in Hue” - a playful remark that has become a vivid expression of the strong appeal of tourism in the land of Huong River and Mount Ngu these days. Crowds are flocking to relic sites, pagodas, royal mausoleums, and eateries during the holidays, making the Ancient Capital more vibrant and lively.

For many years, the development of waterway tourism has been a consistent goal, as the potential of Hue's rivers remained largely untapped. Following the City People's Committee's announcement of the inland waterway route on the Ngu Ha River, along with the pilot launch of heritage-linked tourism routes using electric boats on the Huong River and its tributaries, the local waterway tourism is expected to be unlocked.

Today’s travelers are no longer content with “travel for seeing”. Instead, they seek deeper experiences, more authentic connections with the places they visit. Furthermore, they also look for the unique, distinctive identity of each destination. In this context, developing tourism that “touches the authentic essence” is not merely a trend, but an inevitable requirement for enhancing competitiveness.

On the morning of April 27th, the Department of Tourism reported that the total number of visitors to Hue during this year’s Hung Kings’ Commemoration holiday was estimated at around 310.500. This marks a sharp increase compared to the same holiday in 2025, when Hue welcomed 109.000 visitors.

On April 26, the People’s Committee of Huong An Ward hosted a program titled “Huong An Rural Market” in 2026 under the theme “Mi xu mi som” (First sale of the day). The activity was held to promote local agricultural products, enhance the development of rural tourism, and spread traditional cultural values in the new development era.

On the afternoon of April 24th, the city’s Tourism Association, together with representatives of tourism enterprises, held a reception and working session with a delegation from the Consulate General of the Republic of Belarus in Ho Chi Minh City, led by Consul General Alexander Dmitrievich Sidoruk. Leaders of the Department of Foreign Affairs also attended the meeting.

We would like to invite you to admire the stunning flycam images of the picturesque sunrise over the romantic Perfume River in Huế.

With their rich, meticulous, and harmonious beauty, modern hand embroidery techniques are diversely applied in everyday life to enhance the beauty of clothing, bags, pillows, wallets, and decorative items.

The Hue Lotus Festival 2024, with the theme "Return to the Land of Lotus," is held from Friday - July 5th to July 7th at Tu Tuong Park in Hue City.

We would like to invite you to admire the colorful images of Ao dai from The Ao Dai Art Program "Hanoi - Hue - Saigon" taking place in the evening of June 25th at the Nghinh Luong Dinh Pavilion by the poetic Huong River.

In June, Huế adorns itself with the vibrant red of flamboyant flowers. Streets, corners, and newly planted rice fields are all adorned with the fiery red of flamboyant blossoms. This red hue brings a dazzling and enchanting beauty to Huế, captivating the hearts of all who behold it.

The closing ceremony marked the termination of the Hue International Arts Festival Week 2024, yet it also signaled the beginning of a series of events for the autumn and winter seasons, reflecting the enduring spirit of the Hue Festival 2024.

The 'Revolution Express' train journey will depart daily between Da Nang and Hue city, following its scheduled opening in December 2024 or January 2025. This journey will offer travelers an experience of majestic landscapes along the Hai Van Pass, with a stop at Lang Co station - a place renowned for its lagoon scenery and stunning beaches.

Having formed over thousands of years, the ancient wells in Gio An have never run dry. The water from these wells is always cool and fresh, flowing year-round to serve the needs of local residents and becoming a highlight that attracts tourists.

Within the framework of the Hue International Art Festival Week 2024, the opening ceremony will be held for the first time at Kien Trung Palace. This is one of the important palaces in the Nguyen Dynasty's system of palaces. The Hue International Art Festival Week 2024 is scheduled to take place from June 7th to 12th.

May 2024 is also the 15th anniversary of Lang Co Bay being honored as the world's most beautiful bay. Over the past 15 years, with its brand, Lang Co has gradually attracted a large number of tourists to visit and relax, contributing to the province's tourism development.