“Hue is the perfect place to relax while touring Vietnam. Check out the many mausoleums and temples, followed by a trip to the Imperial City, all complemented by a tour of a state-of-the-art brewery,” the magazine wrote.

Travel+Leisure lists Hue among Asia’s 'unforgettable' destinations to visit in 2024.

It advises tourists to enjoy a boat tour along the Huong (Perfume) River to explore Thien Mu Pagoda, one of the oldest spiritual sites in Vietnam, and check out the ancient tiger market where “marks of tiger claws and teeth are still preserved on the walls.”

The best time to visit Hue is between January and April, with sunny weather suitable for outdoor activities.

If tourists arrive in Hue in June, they can witness the famous Da Nang International Fireworks Festival held annually in the beach city of Danang, around 90 kilometers from Hue. To accommodate the influx of tourists who are eager to be a part of this festival, airlines are adding several daily flights to Hue.

Hue used to be the feudal capital of Nguyen dynasty, Vietnam's last royal family (1802-1945), and famed for its royal mausoleums and other historic heritages.

Travel+Leisure’s list also featured other Asian destinations such as Palawan in the Philippines, Takayama in Japan, Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, Incheon in the Republic of Korea, Pak Chong in Thailand, Zhangjiajie in China, St. John’s Island in Singapore, Kratie in Cambodia, and Cameron Highlands in Malaysia.

Vietnam received 1.23 million foreign visitors in November, up 10.9% from the previous month, which marks the highest monthly figure so far this year.

According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, the number of foreign arrivals to Vietnam has reached 11.2 million in the 11 months of the year and the country is striving to receive around 13 million by the year-end.

Travel+Leisure magazine awards honor Hanoi, Hue as among best Asia Pacific cities

Hanoi and Hue have been voted among the 10 winners in the "best cities" category at the 2023 Luxury Awards Asia Pacific given by U.S. travel magazine Travel+Leisure.

2023 Sao Khue Award winners announced

The Vietnam Software and Information Technology Services Association (VINASA) on April 28 held a ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of Sao Khue Awards and announce 182 award winners this year.

Vermicelli with turmeric and pig intestines: A fantastic noodle delicacy in Hue

‘Bun nghe long lon’ is a popular noodle delicacy in Hue imperial city.

Hue opens 3rd public plaza for nighttime amusement

Hue authorities have opened a 850-meter-long public plaza on Hai Ba Trung Street near the Imperial Citadel to offer the public a new nighttime experience.

Thua Thien Hue moves to preserve the craft of conical hat making

Together with the Ao Dai (traditional Vietnamese long dress), the conical hat is an item that closely associated with Vietnamese women. Conical hats are one of the unique handicraft products of Thua Thien Hue province. In recent years, the provincial authorities have adopted many measures to develop the brand of its conical hats, while safeguarding the locality’s traditional culture.

Source: NDO