The Imperial Citadel, the riverside areas, the Western Quarter, and the student areas are the four proposed models for study, aiming to tap into the potential of culture, heritage, tourism, and services while expanding Hue City’s economic development space.

On the morning of November 5th, the opening ceremony of the 2026 Hue International Sculpture Camp, themed ‘Impressions of Hue, Vietnam - 2026’, took place at the park along the northern bank of the Huong River as part of Hue Festival 2026.

After nearly three months of work, 29 granite sculptures are nearing completion and will soon be displayed in the park along the northern bank of the Huong River, in the section stretching from Nghinh Luong Dinh Pavilion to the foot of Da Vien Bridge. The works are being created as part of the ‘Impressions of Hue, Vietnam – 2026’ Sculpture Camp, scheduled to take place from November 5th to 15th.

Phan Vu Tuan, a painter, was born in 1994 in Son Tien Commune, Ha Tinh Province. He grew up in a midland village, surrounded by mountain ranges and immersed in the rhythms of life in a farming family. After studying at the University of Fine Arts in Hue, he decided to remain in the city beside the Huong River, where he has made his home and continued to paint. Over time, Tuan has become deeply attached to Hue, which has come to feel like a second homeland. His native Son Tien village and Hue City have become the two central subjects of his watercolour paintings.

If San Fernando has its giant lanterns, Hue, too, has cultural attractions that offer entertainment and immersive experiences. Hue-Singing performed on the Perfume River, accompanied by a one-of-a-kind water music stage, is one example.

In April 1936, after completing the classic film ‘Modern Times’, Charlie Chaplin and actress Paulette Goddard secretly married. The couple embarked on a long honeymoon trip to Indochina. When they visited Hue Ancient Capital, they chose Saigon Morin Hotel. Here, the ‘King of Comedy’ and his wife spent time strolling along the banks of the Huong River, enjoying the tranquil atmosphere of the Ancient Citadel and seeking complete privacy, far from the limelight and the attention of Hollywood media at the time.

“Thuan Hoa Ward needs to take the initiative in researching planning options and proposing investments, while also inviting businesses to participate in developing public amenities, services, and tourism. The proposals should link new development investments with urban renovation, and assess the feasibility of implementation during the current term,” emphasized Mr. Le Tri Thanh, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, and Chairman of the City People’s Committee.

Hue Today Weekly, Issue No. 93, offers readers an in-depth look at Hue City’s project to develop services and tourism along the Dong Ba - Bach Dang - Huynh Thuc Khang river axis; and an idea for piloting and eventually expanding the Digital Citizen Station model. The issue also features prominent current affairs, as well as many engaging stories about history and culture…

On September 30th, the Center for Social Research and Development (CSRD) held a workshop titled ‘Sharing Research Findings and Community Consultation on Aquatic Biodiversity and a Proposal for an Aquatic Resource Conservation Area in A Sap River’ in A Luoi communes.

Nestled deep within the Huong Dien Hydropower Reservoir area in Khe Trai (Huong Tra Ward, Hue City), the Tri-Thien-Hue Regional Party Committee’s tunnel complex was the headquarters of the Regional Party Committee and Hue City Party Committee. From this underground base, they directed all activities of the liberation forces before and after the 1968 Spring offensive. Today, the site stands as a striking historical relic amid a picturesque landscape of mountains, rivers, and sky.

Beyond providing swimming skills, the classes also help to prevent drowning and give families greater peace of mind as the flood season approaches.

Hundreds of people flock to the front of Linh Mu Pagoda as evening falls. They enjoy the sunset over the river with a panoramic view.

The afternoon tea and sunset viewing service on the Huong RiverwithMoon River Cruisesis attracting a lot of interest from both locals and visitors.

To preserve the beauty of this place, everyone often reminds each other not to pick the flowers, break branches, or litter.

Life of the fishing villagers by the Bu Lu River flows by peacefully. And the beauty of this small village captivates anyone who has a chance to visit it.

In the gentle golden sunlight of early spring, millions of tiny, pure white daisies bloom, astonishing visitors with their pure beauty.

This activity also provides a novel playground for young people, and offers an additional attraction for visitors and the general public when stopping by the poetic Huong river.

If you wake up early at 4:30 a.m., take a walk towards the Huong river (Hue city). You will surely be incredibly delighted to admire the stunning sunrise over this poetic river.

The lotus lanterns placed onto the middle of the Huong River symbolize the first seven footsteps of the World-Honored One after his birth.