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A Bountiful Harvest in March

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:13:00 GMT

Tam Giang - Cau Hai Lagoon system in Hue City is the largest brackish water ecosystem in Southeast Asia, stretching 68 km, covering a total water surface area of approximately 216 km2. The area is renowned for its poetic sunsets, rich biodiversity, and serves as a popular destination for eco-tourism, photography, and enjoying local seafood specialties.]]>

The fragrance of Huong An green onions

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:57:43 GMT

Thanks to the fertile alluvial soil, reliable water sources, and long-standing farming experience, the people of Huong An Ward are gradually transforming this land into one of the largest green onion cultivation areas in Hue City.]]>

The sky aflame with silk-cotton flowers blossom

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:56:19 GMT

“Ve ngang mot mua hoa gao/ Thang Ba e ap ma hong/ Bang hoang tieng keu chim sao/ Mot troi hoa do menh mong…” (“Passing by a season of silk-cotton flowers / March shyly blushing pink / Startled by the call of a starling / A vast sky with red blossoms…” (from Ve ngang mua hoa gao by Thien An). ]]>

Hue under the lens of young people

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:56:40 GMT

Many visitors from afar often say that Hue is blessed with an abundance of breathtaking scenery. Wherever the eye turns, beauty unfolds, a poetic Hue City that inspires people to capture and preserve its quiet, gentle, and intimate moments. Perhaps this is why in Hue, every time a camera is raised, a beautiful shot emerges, whether taken with a smartphone or a high-end digital device…]]>

A Touch of Spring for the City

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:13:00 GMT

As the final days of the lunar December slip away, street corners, parks, and public gathering spots in Hue are dressed in vivid blooms, heralding the arrival of Binh Ngo Spring. In the mild, lingering chill of the year’s end, the city takes on a new charm, bright yet gentle, warm in its own way.]]>

Flower villages awaiting Tet

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:04:30 GMT

While not as large-scale or bustling as many famous flower villages in the North and the South such as Sa Dec (Dong Thap), Cai Mon (Vinh Long), Nhat Tan, Tay Tuu (Hanoi), or Thai Phien (Lam Dong)…, the flower villages supplying Tet flowers in Hue remain vibrant and deeply imbued with local cultural identity.]]>

The delicacy of white eggplant preserves

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:17:00 GMT

Growing up from the fields, steeped in rustic flavors of the countryside - “salty fermented vegetables, sour white eggplant”, yet it was not until my late forties that I first heard of mut ca phao (white eggplant preserves) from Hue. The humble eggplant, so familiar on simple family meals, appears here in an entirely unfamiliar form - a delicately beautiful preserves for the Lunar New Year.]]>

Winter-Spring Crop: The Season of Prosperity

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:19:00 GMT

I did not grow up in a family devoted solely to farming, yet my childhood held a clear and gentle chapter shaped by the cycles of rain and sun in my grandparents’ fields. Those years, and the memories they carry, have left a lasting mark, so that even now, I am stirred by an inexpressible emotion whenever I see farmers busily preparing for a new sowing season.]]>

The flavors of Hue

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:20:44 GMT

In this weekend’s edition, Hue Today Weekly would like to present a collection of photos taken by Anh Le, a photographer, designed to stir the senses of readers near and far with dishes rich in Hue flavors.]]>

Preserving the craft of making Hue parasols

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:22:07 GMT

Among the approximately 70 traditional villages living on practicing crafts in Hue, the craft of making parasols is a special one. Beyond the meticulous craftsmanship required in the crafting process, this craft is also special because the finished products carry profound symbolic value in the local cultural life. Far exceeding their practical function of shielding from sun and rain, the parasols serve as markers of order, ritual, and reverence.]]>

Close and peaceful

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:32:51 GMT

After days of floods, Hue welcomes the cold along with light, lingering rain, in between dry days and occasional sunshine. Once again, Hue gently returns to its peaceful rhythm of everyday life, preparing itself as best as possible to welcome the New Year 2026.]]>

Green shoots after the flood

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:44:00 GMT

People say that after days submerged in floodwater, when the water recedes, the ground is left with a dull, gloomy gray. Yet it is within that muted palette that the resilient life force of nature begins to sprout - taking root, greening again, and stirring with new vitality through the caring hands of the city’s green-park workers.]]>

Hue relics on rainy days

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:58:00 GMT

Hue starts entering winter, beginning a series of long and wet rainy days. But truly, if tourists could “embrace” this Hue’s weather, they will not only fully experience all the senses with the specialty of Hue rain, but can also feel Hue more vivid and authentical in its profound and peaceful space.]]>

Hue enters winter

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:52:00 GMT

One early morning, when opening the door, and you feel a cold breath rush across your face, that is when Hue starts entering winter. Before winter set in, the city endured consecutive, devastating floods; and, in that cold air, there still lingers the smell of fresh mud and the traces of things not yet put back in order.]]>

Warm presents reach flood-affected areas

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:16:00 GMT

Through the series of photos taken by the groups of photographers, including Truong Vung, Thang Phan, Bao Chau, and Le Hoang, the Photo Corner of Hue Today Weekly would like to convey the message “The floods have passed, but human compassion remains”.]]>

To soon bring back a “green - clean - bright” Hue

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 20:34:00 GMT

“Dear everyone! Let's join hands to make Hue clean and beautiful again soon!” - I paused for a long moment in front of that message - a message sent out by HEPCO (Hue Urban Environment and Public Works Joint Stock Company) just as the floodwaters in Hue slowly, little by little, receded, revealing massive amounts of trash and damaged items submerged in the murky water.]]>

Hue: Flood season - The season of love and sharing

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:00:06 GMT

Hue Today Weekly presents a photo collection by our reporters and collaborators.]]>

Hue - The Destination for International Friends

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:08:00 GMT

According to statistics, the number of visitors to Hue in the first 9 months reached nearly 5 million arrivals, witnessing an increase of nearly 63% compared to the same period. This is truly good news for Hue as the city hosts the National Tourism Year for the second time. ]]>

Hue Railway Station - A stop to wait, a place to remember

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 16:43:00 GMT

As a way not to miss Hue Railway Station at this important time, Hue Today Weekly warmly invites readers near and far to check in at this new tourist destination through the photographic moments, captured by the photographers Hoang Hai and Phan Thanh.]]>

Visiting the Imperial Academy

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:19:00 GMT

It was a stroll through images and fond memories of Quoc Tu Giam (Imperial Academy) - a relic of the Nguyen Dynasty nestled in the heart of Hue Ancient Capital. The site is expected to undergo restoration this November, with a total investment of over 108 billion VND.]]>