Cruise along the wonderful Perfume river and admiring the stunning beauty of this natural area in Hue will surely leave you in awe. Perfume river is one of the most rivers in Hue, stretching over 120km and flowing through many forests before reaching Hue. 

Overview of Perfume river

Perfume River has the name of Vietnamese as "Song Huong" with "Song" meaning river and "Huong" meaning aroma. The river brings with it a pure and fresh aroma of flora fragrance around and sorts of plants fell into the water. If you travel to Hue from autumn, you will feel the signature aroma of the Perfume river. 

Perfume River in Hue

Two sources of Perfume river originates in Truong Son mountain range and meet at Bang Lang Fork. Before reaching the estuary, the river flows past Hon Chen and Ngoc Tran temples, through Nguyet Bieu and Luong Quan plains, continuing running northeast through the city. 

The couple take a photo with Huong river

Nowadays, the Perfume river flows through Tran Hung Dao street and Le Loi street and the big source of freshwater in the region.

The river winds between mountain and green forests with the aroma of tropical vegetation, creating a charming atmosphere, adding to the stunning scenery of Hue. It is the ideal place for any nature lover to explore the beauty of Hue city. 

The peaceful scenery of Perfume river

The most beautiful river section of Perfume river is near Hue, surrounded by lush vegetation with tall palm and bamboo trees. Walking along the river, you will see the temples and pagodas. 

Don't forget to save the memorable moment of sunset at Perfume river. With its reddish orange river, reflecting off the river's surface, creating a charming scenery. 

Best time to visit Perfume river

The best time to visit Perfume river is during nighttime. When the city is peaceful and quiets down, the weather is cool. Tourists have the opportunity to bask in the moonlight and soak yourself in the charming atmosphere of Hue. 

Perfume River at night is beautiful and sparkling

Besides, you can cruise during the day, admire the beauty of the Perfume river. 

Kayaking on the Perfume River

What to do on the Perfume river? 

Cruise along Perfume river 

One of the things to do in Perfume river is to take boat trip. You will see several historical sites and vibrant temples downstream, along the river banks. Sitting on a boat, feeling the peaceful and poetic freshness of the ancient imperial city. 

There are many activities that you can explore in the river such as kayaking, fishing, sightseeing. 

Take a dragon boat to explore the Perfume River

Listen of  Hue songs on Perfume river

Taking a dragon boat on Perfume river, you can enjoy Hue songs with traditional songs. Feel the ancient and tranquil atmosphere along the river banks and see the stunning city . All of the songs performed by the local singers. 

Watch sunset on Perfume river 

The sunset on the Perfume river is amazing. Seeing the sun, the surface becomes crimson and gold. The scenery is surrounded by lush and green landscape, creating a delightful sight for visitors. 

Along the river, you can feel the warm breeze carrying the aroma of vegetation. 

Sunset on the Perfume River

Visiting Trang Tien bridge at night

Trang Tien bridge with several colorful lights is a well-known destination in Hue. The bridge is imbued with illumination, creating a wonderful scenery for everyone wanting to admire the romantic vibe of Hue. 

How to get to the Perfume river? 

Tourists can easily find the way to Perfume river. The river flows in the middle of the city. So, you can approach here by motorbike, bicycle, or car. Besides, visitors can get here by boat stations across Le Loi street. 

App book cars via Grab, Bee allow you to approach Perfume river. In addition, you can book a full day Hue tour to visit many stunning scenery such as Thien Mu pagoda, Ngu Binh mountain, Hue capital imperial, Royal tombs... 

Perfume river is the worth destination that you should visit. Seeing the beauty of view and admire the ancient temples and learn more about cultural and history of Hue city. Don't miss out on a boat ride on Huong river to explore the beauty of the poetic river and city.