Lyrical Perfume River in Hue
If you once set foot in the lyrical land of Hue, countless tourists will be overwhelmed by the poetic beauty and simple people here. In Hue, there is a dreamy river, considered a symbol of the ancient capital, called Perfume River. So let’s explore the poetry of this river with Smile Travel.
1. Perfume River and the history of its name
Perfume River has a length of 80km, winding around some famous places of the ancient capital of Hue such as: Imperial Citadel, Imperial Citadel, Forbidden City and Hue Citadel, embellishing the natural beauty of a feudal capital. unique.
The Perfume River has a slope that is not too different from the sea surface, so the river water flows slowly, further enhancing the graceful, gentle beauty of Hue. Perfume River’s water is blue all year round (except when the floods are high), flowing slowly through the villages of the suburbs of Hue, going deep into the heart of the city and then continuing to wind through the countryside before pouring out. sea.
Surrounding Perfume River are low houses bearing typical architectural features of Hue along with many lush plants and flowers, adding to the poetic beauty of this river.
Perfume River from above
Regarding the origin of the name of Perfume River, there have been many stories that: since ancient times, this river has flowed through forests containing many herbs with the natural scent of natural grass, trees and flowers, so when entering In Hue city, the river carries natural fragrance and from there the name Perfume River was born.
2. The beauty of Perfume River
Natural beauty bestowed by nature
Under the sunlight of the day, Perfume River appears in jade green with boats floating on the water, making visitors feel nostalgic. Perfume River has become a symbol of Hue, lasting forever over time. All year round, the river still flows quietly in the heart of Hue city, providing drinking water for many rural areas.
Romantic Perfume River
Beauty created by humans
Every year, Hue people organize a “boat racing festival on the Perfume River” to create conditions for young men and women to have the opportunity to show off their talents as well as preserve and develop traditional Hue sports. Thua Thien Hue.
Boat racing festival on Perfume River
3. Interesting experience when traveling to Perfume River
Admire the romantic beauty of Huong River while taking a boat ride
Certainly sailing on Perfume River and enjoying the beauty of the river is an extremely interesting and attractive experience. Sitting on a boat slowly floating on the river, the scenery on both sides of the river along with the songs and chants of the people of Hue resound, making visitors feel deep in their thoughts and passionately listen to the songs. The peaceful beauty of the landscape surrounding Perfume River makes visitors feel at peace, in the fresh air and chirping birds. There’s nothing more exciting than watching the sunrise or sunset on Perfume River and enjoying a cup of salted coffee.
Taking a boat to fully explore Perfume River
Enjoy Hue music on the Perfume River and release lanterns
Anyone who has come to Perfume River and not once enjoyed Hue songs on the dragon boat in the evening is truly at fault with Hue. At night, the river is sparkling and deep, the sounds of Hue singing echoing on each boat highlight the poetic and lyrical features of Hue. Over hundreds of years, Hue singing on the Perfume River has been preserved and preserved by the people to this day and is famous in all directions.
Enjoy Hue music on the Perfume River
After enjoying Hue songs, you will experience releasing flower lanterns – sowing wishes into the Perfume River. Each lantern floating on the Perfume River carries within it a prayer of the visitor, expressing the beliefs and aspirations of the person releasing the lantern.
Releasing flower lanterns
Admire the sparkling lights of Truong Tien Bridge at night
When the sun gives way to the moon, Truong Tien Bridge puts on a new, colorful outfit, casting a magical and poetic shadow on the river surface. The cyclos carrying passengers to explore the ancient capital of Hue echo the conversations of the driver and passengers, making the atmosphere not lonely, but extremely warm.
Truong Tien Bridge at night
4. Share experiences of visiting Perfume River
Instructions for traveling to Perfume River
To get to Perfume River, you must first get to Thua Thien Hue. Moving is not too difficult because the road is quite convenient. In Hue, there is Phu Bai International Airport, so you can travel by air to save time. Otherwise, you can use personal vehicles such as cars, motorbikes or book a shuttle bus to travel. transfer. To book services such as air tickets or shuttle bus, you can contact us via hotline/WhatsApp: (+84) 941.776.786 with preferential prices.
Huong River is about 3km from Phu Bai International Airport, so you can easily get here along Tran Hung Dao street in many ways such as: taxi, motorbike taxi,…
From the ancient capital of Hue, traveling by cyclo to Perfume River is also not a bad experience. You can try it.
Traveling by cyclo to Perfume River
The right time to visit Perfume River
In any season of the year, you can visit Perfume River, but according to our experience, spring and fall are the two most suitable times. During these times, the weather is extremely pleasant, airy, and slightly chilly; The river flows gently and blue. When the external factors are good, you will feel comfortable when visiting, right?
When you come to Hue, don’t miss the Perfume River as well as the interesting activities on the Huong River. Hopefully our sharing will be useful for you during your visit to Perfume River.
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