Thua Thien Hue to host Wellness Tourism Weekend
An event to promote health care tourism products and services (Wellness Tourism Weekend) will be held in the central coastal province of Thua Thien Hue from November 22 - 24.
The longhouse - A cultural beauty of the highlands
When visiting A Nam village in Hong Van commune, A Luoi district, Thua Thien Hue province, tourists will have the chance to admire the only longhouse built with the traditional…
Thua Thien Hue enhancing services to attract “wealthy customers”
Recently, luxury travelers and the ultra-rich have shown increased interest in Vietnam as a travel destination; and, Thua Thien Hue is among the locations catching their attention. Beyond its natural…
Heritage education program launched in Thua Thien Hue
“Coloring heritage” and “Hue Art Memory Game” featuring traditional Vietnamese motifs from the Nguyen Dynasty are part of the “Heritage education” program for 2024, jointly organized by Hue Monuments Conservation Center and GEKE (German society for the Preservation of cultural heritage). The program is held at Phung Tien Temple in Hue Imperial Citadel and is entirely free for children.
Special preservation of national treasures in Thua Thien Hue
Hue Monuments Conservation Center (HMCC) is managing eight items/sets of items that have been recognized as national treasures by the Prime Minister. The presence of these treasures not only enhances the appeal of the destination but also offers a chance for these valuable artifacts to "come alive" in contemporary life.
Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago recognised as World Geological Heritage
(TITC) - The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) has recognised Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago as World Geological Heritage and will sent out the announcement at The 37th International Geological Congress 2024 in Busan (Republic of Korea) from 25th to 31st August 2024.
Investing in developing golf tourism in Thua Thien Hue
According to experts, the number of tourists choosing golf tourism products is growing rapidly, illustrating the potential for developing this industry. Thua Thien Hue is making efforts to call for investment, while at the same time, deploying many solutions to attract high-end tourists of this category.
HCMC, six other localities offer tourism discounts for night flight passengers
HCMC, in collaboration with six other localities, has launched a promotional travel package for customers who choose to fly in the evening and early in the morning.
Inaugurating 5 waiting lounges and free water stations at tourist destinations in Thua Thien Hue
On the morning of July 28, the project “Hue - A City to Reduce Plastics in Central Vietnam”, funded by the World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) - Norway (through the WWF - Vietnam), received by Hue City People's Committee, in collaboration with the Provincial Department of Tourism, organized the inauguration of 5 waiting lounges and free water stations at tourist destinations, including: Thien Mu…
Ancient pottery artifacts salvaged from the Perfume River in Thua Thien Hue
Speaking of the Perfume River - a poetic river ranked among the most beautiful in Vietnam, it is no wonder that everyone has heard numerous anecdotes about its beauty, yet very few know that under that river lie countless artifacts reflecting the history of the land. And, among those thousands of artifacts, ancient potteries still dominate due to their universality and durability over time.
CNN hails Vietnamese vintage 1960s steam locomotives
Prestigious website CNN Travel of the United States has published an article hailing the refurbished Revolution Express steam trains that will begin taking passengers either later this year or in early 2025, serving to connect the central coastal city of Da Nang to the central province of Thua Thien Hue.
Listening to the Gardens of Hue
“I study garden houses as a connection between Vietnamese art and culture and a deep connection with the land and spirit of Hue. Hidden cultural features still thrive in the values and identity of Hue today,” said Professor and Landscape Architect Kimberlee Stryker (University of California, Berkeley) in her “Listening to the Gardens of Hue, Vietnam” 25 years ago.
Nine dynastic urns inscribed on UNESCO Memory of World Register
The nine historic Dynastic Urns, housed in the Hue Imperial Citadel in the central province of Thua Thien Hue, have been inscribed in the “Memory of the World Register”. 
Experiencing the “Old Scent of the Ancient Village” countryside market in Thua Thien Hue
On the evening of April 30, the People's Committee of Phong Dien District (Thua Thien Hue Province) organized the countryside market themed “Old Scent of the Ancient Village” 2024 at Phuoc Tich ancient village (Phong Hoa commune).
Vietnamese tourists increasingly prioritise sustainable tourism
Sustainable travel is gaining traction as 96% of Vietnamese travellers confirm that sustainable travel is important to them, according to the Sustainable Travel Report 2024 by Booking.com.