Visiting Hue on Vesak day

Visiting Hue on Vesak day

For tourists from all over the world and Hue people, Vesak day (Buddha’s birthday) is an annual event as well as an indispensable spiritual practice with a variety of celebration activities.
Beaches in Quang Dien attracting visitors

Just at the beginning of the beach tourism season, the beaches in Quang Cong and Quang Ngan communes (Quang Dien district) have already attracted a large number of visitors to visit and relax. This is the initial result from the self-renewal efforts and the methodical investments.

Beaches in Quang Dien attracting visitors
A resort in Hue honored in TOP 5 eco-resorts in Vietnam

Pilgrimage Village boutique resort & spa is ideally located in the quiet countryside in a rustic village setting surrounded by lush and tranquil gardens, yet close to famous historical landmarks and the city center.

A resort in Hue honored in TOP 5 eco-resorts in Vietnam
Free bicycle tour to learn about Uncle Ho’s youth

On the afternoon of May 19, the Provincial Department of Tourism coordinated with Vietravel Company - Hue branch and related units to organize a free bicycle tour themed "The journey following Uncle Ho’s footsteps in Hue".

Free bicycle tour to learn about Uncle Ho’s youth
Tiktokers from Hue promotes tourism of the Ancient Capital

According to statistics from Tiktok, as of April 23rd, 2023, hashtag #hue reached 1.2 billion views, hashtag #hellohue reached 24.8 million views, hashtag #huecity reached 33.8 million views, etc. Also, an increasing number of videos about tourist attractions and cuisines of Hue City created by domestic and foreign tourists as well as Tiktokers from Hue are appearing on this platform.

Tiktokers from Hue promotes tourism of the Ancient Capital
Hue tourism prospering over the past national holiday

Specifically, from April 29th to May 3rd, Thua Thien Hue tourism welcomed 99,000 visitor arrivals, an increase of 80% compared to 2022, in which there were about 36.3 thousand international visitors, an increase of 26 times. Guest stay is estimated at 54.4 thousand people, an increase of 70%.

Hue tourism prospering over the past national holiday
Economical travel: cheap but fun!

Inflation along with the impacts of the COVID-19 epidemic affects the global economy, causing escalating prices and many difficulties to people’s lives. After the pandemic, people’s travel demand has increased, and the trend of economical travel has emerged since then.

Economical travel cheap but fun
Enjoying tea in the Royal Palace

Inside the Forbidden City, Thai Binh Pavilion was once used by the king for reading books and reciting poems above the quiet surface of Ngoc Dich Lake. Visitors can leisurely sit on a boat gently surfing on the lake and enjoy the pure taste of lotus tea while admiring the palaces, fortresses, and the beauty of the royal Parasol flowers.

Enjoying tea in the Royal Palace
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