After five editions, the VnExpress Marathon Hue has made tangible contributions to the city’s overall development landscape. Its sixth edition (taking place from April 17 to 19) is no exception, promising to provide a strong impetus for Hue’s strategy in developing sports, tourism and socio-economic growth.

The training course on implementing the “Safe Swimming and Drowning Prevention” Program 2026, organized by the city’s Department of Culture and Sports in coordination with the Vietnam Sports Administration (the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), officially opened on the morning of April 17 at 12 Hung Vuong Street (Thuan Hoa Ward, Hue City).

On the afternoon of April 10th, Hue Tourism College (under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), in coordination with Cholimex Food Joint Stock Company, organized the 7th season of the “Searching for Hue Culinary Ambassadors” contest under the theme of “Preserving and Promoting the Essence of Hue Cuisine”.

For a long time, tourism in Hue has largely relied on cultural and heritage assets, resulting in short visitor stays, relatively low spending levels, and limited value creation. As tourism trends shift strongly toward resort-based, experiential, and sports-oriented travel, developing marine tourism, especially coastal resort tourism, is not only a new direction but also a necessity for restructuring the visitor market toward higher-spending segments.

On the morning of April 5th, Hue City Youth and Children Center, in coordination with Vy Da Ward Youth Union, the Youth Union of the School of Tourism under Hue University, and Honda Loc Thinh Co., Ltd., organized the 2026 event “Youth with Traffic Culture”.

The City People's Committee has recently issued Plan No. 188/KH-UBND, dated April 2, 2026 on the development of eco-tourism and community-based tourism for the 2026 - 2027 period.

Hue City People’s Committee has officially announced the opening of an inland waterway route on the Ngu Ha river, spanning 3,5 km, set to begin operations on April 10th, 2026. This marks the initial step in a project to introduce electric tourist boats, expected to be launched around April 30th, opening up new prospects for river-based tourism and enabling the exploration of heritage spaces by water.

On the morning of March 31st, Hue Tourism College, in coordination with the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council (USAPEEC), organized a seminar and the competition “Cooking with U.S. Chicken - Season 3”.

Rolling out solutions to promote the bundling of tourism products into packages, linking tourism activities with the promotion and consumption of OCOP products and local specialties, while also aligning with the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage values, is among the key tasks that the Prime Minister has requested the tourism sector to prioritize following the Lunar New Year holiday.

The tourism market on the occasion of Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day and the April 30th – May 1st holiday in 2026 began heating up as early as the beginning of March. Unlike previous years, travelers are increasingly booking earlier and favoring short-haul trips over long-haul experiential journeys.

You have just seen images of Canh Duong fishing village - a small village along the gentle Bu Lu River, which flows into Canh Duong beach. Here lies a mangrove forest located in the middle of the Bu Lu River, adding to the natural charm of this fishing village tucked within Lang Co Bay.

Dam Chuon is known as the most beautiful spot to watch the sunrise in the Tam Giang lagoon system. Try waking up early and heading to Dam Chuon to catch the sunrise. It will definitely be a wonderful and memorable experience as summer arrives.

In the coming time, the tourism sector will enhance the promotion of culinary tourism through culinary events and festivals, and create unique culinary tours to promote the advantages of local cuisine and enhance the tourism experience for visitors.

Under the gentle morning sunlight, the blooming pink petals create a vibrant and graceful picture against the clear blue sky.The elegant beauty of the lotus always brings a sense of peace and serenity to the soul, doesn’t it?

A special feature of this year’s Vesak celebration is the enormous Buddhist flag along the Huong riverbank, created from colorful silk ribbons fluttering in the wind - painting a vibrant scene for Buddha’s birthday in the ancient capital of Hue.

In line with the National Tourism Year, Thuan Hoa district has been carrying out various solutions to attract tourists to visit and stay in the locality.

Within the ancient setting of Thiệu Phương and Cơ Hạ gardens, more than 1,000 works of bonsai, orchids, and decorative stones created by six hundred artisans from across the country have gathered - creating a vibrant living artwork that harmonizes nature, humanity, and heritage.

We invite you to enjoy breathtaking images capturing the poetic beauty of nature and the unique cultural identity of the Ta Oi ethnic group in Quảng Nhâm Commune, A Luoi District. A trip to Quang Nham offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in a distinctive cultural atmosphere and the untouched natural landscapes of this area.

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.