Hue Discovery Website

Hue by night

The ancient Hue, located on the bank of the Huong River, was recognized by UNESCO as one of the World Heritage Sites. This city is the cradle of Vietnamese culture and used to be the national capital, educational, cultural and political center of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty.

Hue Launches Support Activity “Free WC” for Visitors *** Thua Thien Hue Implements Tourism - Service Development Program in 2023 *** Lights out Response to Earth Hour 2023 from 20h30 to 21h30 Saturday, March 25 *** Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2023 to be held from April 28 to May 5, 2023 ***

Where to go?

Thua Thien Hue is the only province in Vietnam that has 7 World Heritage sites recognized by UNESCO.

Dieu De pagoda

Dieu De pagoda is located on Ho Thanh riverbank, near Gia Hoi bridge and Dong Ba river, at 100B Bach Dang street (Phu Cat district, Thua Thien Hue province).

Thien Mu pagoda

If Hanoi has One-pillar pagoda, Hue is renowned for its Thien Mu pagoda. The architecture, location and history makes Thien Mu pagoda among the top attractions to see in Hue.

MTV Bar

Address : 102 Le Loi Street, Hue City Tel. : +84 903517715

Things to do?

Coming to Hue, experiencing festivals as well as other special services associated with the heritage land is not to be missed.

What to eat?

To Hue people, the cuisine is not simply eating, but also enjoying the sense of smell, sight, and even… hearing.

CHAN claypot Rice Restaurant

CHAN is not a restaurant, Chan is a place to inspire love for Vietnamese cuisine.

Khong Gian Xua Restaurant

A restaurant specializing on Hue cuisine with stunning architecture

Banh Khoai

This imperial dish was created in Hue to appease a hungry emperor. Khoái roughly translates to 'happy'. It's been said that it gets the name from the look of the folded over pancake -- like a big smiling mouth.

Banh Beo - Nam - Loc

Hue is one of major tourist spots in the Central region of Vietnam because it’s a world’s cultural heritage. Foreign visitors love this place because of its peaceful and quiet environment. Girls are known for their charming ao dai and riding on bicycles.

Pilgrimage Village boutique resort & spa

Pilgrimage Village boutique resort & spa is ideally located in the quiet countryside in rustic village setting surrounding by lush tranquil gardens, yet near to famous historical landmarks and the city of Hue. The resort embodies the subtle and unique connection of treasured traditional style and Vietnamese modern art vibrancy.

Hue Riverside Boutique Resort & Spa

Where the rice paddies meet mythical Perfume River... and you can still see the mountain & temples palace! For those who would like to experience a rich local Vietnamese village culture, surrounded by stunning organic rice fields, traditional garden houses, River bank with corn fields and spectacular views over treetops to the River and mountain. Re-connect with nature on one of our paddy and traditional houses, living like truly Thuy Bieu citizen. Nourish your body with Vietnamese cupping therapy, fresh vegetables and fruits are grown by ourselves. Enjoy outdoor swimming pool, our own boat and feel good about responsible travel.

Where to live?

Choosing a suitable rest place when coming to the dreamland of Hue is like a breeze with many different types of accommodation.

Ongoing events 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2023

The Change of Guards

In front of Ngo Mon Gate

The Change of Guards

Ongoing events

Performance of Tieu Nhac-Small Music

Ongoing events

Hue Chamber Music Performance

Hue News

Life

Honoring Ao dai and cuisine at Festival themed “Fragrances and Colors of Hue”

3/4/2023

On March 3, the Provincial Women's Union organized a series of activities within the Ao dai and Culinary Festival themed “Fragrances and Colors of Hue” at the Imperial City night street zone, on the occasion of the 113th anniversary of International Women's Day (March 8, 1910 - March 8, 2023).

Digital Transformation

Thua Thien Hue Promotes Digital Transformation in Vocational Education

2/21/2023

Over the past time, vocational education institutions in the province have actively innovated, focusing on promoting digital transformation in order to build and form a digital education ecosystem, meeting the needs of learners in the digital economy and digital society.

Digital Transformation

Focus on Implementing Solutions to Accelerate Digital Transformation in 2023

1/23/2023

Provincial People's Committee has just issued Plan No. 489/KH-UBND dated December 30 on the Digital transformation plan of Thua Thien Hue province in 2022

Digital Transformation

Hue-S Platform Won Make in Viet Nam Digital Technology Product Award in 2022

12/9/2022

On the morning of December 8, at the Make in Vietnam 2022 Award Ceremony within the framework of the Vietnam Digital Technology Enterprise Development National Forum 2022 (VFTE 2022) organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications, "Thua Thien Hue Smart City Services Platform (Hue-S)" was honored to win the Make in Vietnam Digital Technology Product Award 2022 in the Top 10 Outstanding Digital Products for Digital Society category.

Digital Transformation

Grand opening of the e-ticket system at the Complex of Hue Monuments

12/22/2022

On the morning of December 20, at Ngo Mon Gate-Hue Imperial City, Hue Monuments Conservation Centre held the opening of the e-ticket system and XR virtual reality experience service at the Complex of Hue Monuments.

Digital Transformation

Digital Transformation to Create New Value

3/14/2023

The delegates honestly assessed the situation of digital transformation and implemented Scheme 06; shared good experiences and quarterly lessons, especially in implementing online public services and proposed many practical solutions to promote the national digital transformation program.

Hue Yellow Apricot Branding

Branding and promoting the value of Hue yellow apricot blossoms

2/20/2023

In just a few days, the first national-scale Yellow Apricot Festival will be held in Hue.

Life

Home library - the perfect space for book lovers

2/15/2023

Having a home library is a wonderful thing for those who are passionate about reading. This space also helps us to relax after a stressful and tired day.

Travel

Culinary contest preparing delicious dishes from thanh tra grapefruits

9/12/2022

On the morning of September 4, the People’s Committee of Thuy Bieu Ward organized this activity, within the framework of the 7th Hue Thanh tra grapefruit Festival in 2022.

Culture

Hue's Court Music - The World's Intangible Cutural Heritage

3/3/2023

With the meaning of “elegant”, Hue’s Court music mentions the music performed in annual occasions such as ceremonies, regional anniversaries as well as enthronements, funerals or official receptions. Among the diversified types of music, Court music is the only one that owns the National scope.

Traditional Festival

Mid-autumn festival

3/12/2023

Mid-autumn festival is a meaningful event held on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month. At this time of the year, the weather is cool.

Traditional Festival

Sinh village's wrestling festival

3/13/2023

Every year, on the tenth day of the first lunar month, people in Phu Mau commune (Phu Vang district, Thua Thien Hue province) are excited to join in local wrestling festival, the cultural tradition maintained for 400 years since the reign of Nguyen Lords.

Hue Festival

Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2023

3/14/2023

Continue the success of the previous eight festival seasons since 2005 and conduct the four season festival, the People's Committee of Hue city will hold Hue Traditional Crafts Festival 2023 entitled "the quintessence of Vietnamese traditional crafts” from April 28 to May 5, 2023.

Vegetarian Cuisine

Vegetarian Noodles of Hue

3/14/2023

Wandering around Hue on the full moon, the first lunar day, visitors are not surprised and excited at the scene of ordinary noodles shops suddenly turning into attractive, unique vegetarian noodles shops.

Vegetarian Cuisine

Luc Tau Xa Sweet Soup

3/13/2023

Luc Tau Xa is a famous snack of Hue in the 50s, 60s and early 70s of the last century. In the memory of the old Hue people, they still do not forget the taste of this dish if they have enjoyed it once.

Folk Cuisine

Rice noodles with grilled meat

3/14/2023

Bun Thit Nuong (Grilled pork noodle) is a highly popular Hue speciality dish. Despite the fact that this dish is popular all across the country, Hue is known for its unique style.

Folk Cuisine

Banh beo (Hue water fern cake)

3/12/2023

Being known for its distinctive gastronomy, Hue locals has an elegant way of enjoying food. This special feature can be clearly shown through Banh beo (Hue water fern cake) - an irreplaceable specialty of Hue locals.

Royal Cuisine

Coconut rice - Hue royal dish

3/13/2023

To make this special dish, Hue locals use the deluxe rice and fresh coconut water. The newly-steamed rice is then mixed with sausage, shrimp, petis-pois bean, pork and Hue sausage.

Pagoda&Temple

Serene Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda

3/13/2023

Located halfway up the Cham mountain in the suburbs of Hue, Huyen Khong Son Thuong Pagoda is well known throughout the region for its romantic and heavenly scenery. The tranquil setting of this spiritual getaway is a magnet for those seeking a peaceful alternative to the city and is especially attractive to literature and art enthusiasts.

Mausoleum

Hue Citadel's vestige complex

3/13/2023

Within nearly 400 years (1558-1945), Hue were successively the Capital city under 9 reigns of Nguyen Lords in Dang Trong, the Capital city of Tay Son Dynasty and then the Capital of the united country under the reign of 13 Emperors of Nguyen Dynasty.

Useful Information

Digital Media

Hue - Vietnam Yellow
Apricot Land

Young man with passion for Hue’s yellow apricot blossoms

This person is Nguyen Quang Nham, son of yellow apricot planting artisan Nguyen Van Dat at 16/286 Trung Nu Vuong, Thuy Phuong Ward, Huong Thuy town. The 28 years old man has fallen in love with the yellow apricot of Hue and has been taking care of them for over 10 years.

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Doan Trang Ao Dai

Satisfying the most demanding customers not only in each needle point, Doan Trang Ao Dai with more than 15 years of establishment and development is also impressed by the fit, suitable for the physique of each person through the direct and dedicated advice of Ao Dai artist Nguyen Thi Doan Trang. The variety of hand-embroidered, machine-embroidered services combined on Ao Dai with design styles are especially focused and constantly learning by Doan Trang artisan and the staff to bring the perfect experience to customers of all ages.

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Truc Chi Art

Handicraft

Local produce

Deng Product
Local produce

Conical Hat
Local produce

Lang Co Clam Sauce

Clam sauce is a type of sauce made from an ark clam in the family Arcidae, this type of seafood is almost present all year round. Except for the rainy and windy times in September and October, they cannot be caught while high water, people go raking all year round. In the clam rake season, only with a small rake, along with a cage to be able to go to the sea to rake.
Local produce

Sour Shrimp Paste

Sour shrimp paste in the right "tone" of Hue must be made from very fresh brackish water shrimp, the most delicious is shrimp from the Cau Hai lagoon area. Sour shrimp paste is the combination of the white color of sticky rice, bamboo shoots, galangal of garlic, the red color of shrimp, chili... and all flavors: sweet, fatty, fleshy, spicy, sour, bitter... It's also a combination of yin and yang. , the coolness of shrimp mingles with the pungent taste of spices, all in harmony and charm.
Hue speciality

Royal Cake

The arduous journey has been rewarded. Hue royal lotus seed cake has reappeared. The design is more diverse, more beautiful, the taste remains unchanged.
Local produce

Nam Dong Honey Bee

With mountainous characteristics, Nam Dong district, Thua Thien Hue province has nearly 7.000 hectares of natural forests, under the forest canopy, there are many rare trees such as Gleditsia, dandelion, virgin, schefflera, tetracera scandens... The biological characteristics of these plants if raising bees, domestic bee breeds (especially honey bees), are very convenient for bee colonies to develop and will give high honey reserves. Besides domestic bees (especially honey bees), the two most popular bee breeds are bees imported from Australia and Italy.
Local produce

Hue Mam Ruoc

Mam Ruoc is a cooking auxiliary, the dipping sauce is too familiar and indispensable in daily cuisine. The famous dishes of Hue such as beef noodles, and mussel rice won't be delicious without Mam Ruoc. To Hue people, everyone often uses Mam Ruoc to add flavor to the soup, and stew fish, perhaps that's why the cuisine here is always richer and more special than anywhere else.
Local produce

Hue Sesame Candy

This is a specialty of Hue, recognized by the Vietnam Record Organization as one of the top 50 Vietnamese gift specialties. The appealing is the aroma of sesame candy, the fatness of beans, the chewiness of malt, and the moderate sweetness of the producer, making it a specialty of Hue for a long time.
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Shoppe Lazada Sendo

Local Business

Quang Hoa Ao Dai

Ao Dai from a traditional dress with many cultural values has been favored by young people who have affirmed its important position. This must include the work of designers who have restored traditional values and updated trends from colors, designs, motifs, and materials such as Quang Hoa designer.

Local Business

Royal Ancient Costume

Hue has many famous shops and businesses selling and renting Ao dai. And Royal Ancient Costume is one of the beautiful antique costume rental brands that Kham Pha Hue wants to introduce to young people and tourists once arriving in Hue, to enjoy and save memorable moments with relatives, friends in Hue ancient costume.

Local Business

KING Classic Menswear - Trendy Men Vest Garment Brand in Hue

In recent years, Classic Menswear – the classic fashion style for men is gradually gaining popularity again and is favored by many groups of customers by age. Speaking of Classic Menswear, many people will think of formal clothing such as Suits, pants, shirts, etc. However, today Classic Menswear has been redefined in many different styles.

Local Business

Ao Dai Hue Imperial City

Preserving the quintessence of national culture, Hue culture

Local Business

GABBANA Studio

Address for renting Ao Dai with a variety of ancient clothes in Hue

Local Business

Dolly Ao Dai

Make-up, Photography, and Ao Dai Rental, right next to Hue Imperial City

Local Business

Doan Trang Ao Dai

Satisfying the most demanding customers not only in each needle point, Doan Trang Ao Dai with more than 15 years of establishment and development is also impressed by the fit, suitable for the physique of each person through the direct and dedicated advice of Ao Dai artist Nguyen Thi Doan Trang. The variety of hand-embroidered, machine-embroidered services combined on Ao Dai with design styles are especially focused and constantly learning by Doan Trang artisan and the staff to bring the perfect experience to customers of all ages.

Local Business

Hoa Nghiem Vietnamese Ancient Costume

Vietnamese ancient costumes are a treasure trove with many different types of costumes. Through each feudal dynasty in history, we have accumulated into that cultural treasure the costumes imbued with the identity of each period. It is these beautiful robes that “pull” many young people closer to history when looking at the events of the periods. So not only does it stop at the trend, but the costume is also the beauty that comes with the years, helping to connect us with ourselves in different years of each era.