The Perfume River

The Huong River, also known as the Perfume River, is around 80 kilometers long and gets its name from the fact that, before it reaches Hue, it passes through many forests of aromatic plants, bringing with it a pure and fresh aroma.

There are two sources for the Perfume River, and they both start in the Truong Son Mountain range and meet at Bang Lang Fork. Falling flowers from orchards upstream of Hue give the river a perfume-like aroma and a beautiful, poetic view. The poetic romantic Perfume River is a profound inspiration to numerous artists, poets, and composers. Their inspiration derives from the pure water, the fascinating landscape, and the gentle bridge over the river. Today, boating along the river was a must-do activity for visitors to Hue. Most of them agree that it is one of the most breathtaking riverfront landscapes they have ever seen, especially at night when the lights are on!