Hue Dragon Boat Trip On The Perfume River

Dragon Boat Hue Introduction

Traveling to Hue, you should admire the gentle beauty of the Perfume River, and the best way to enjoy its poetic beauty is by taking a dragon boat on the Perfume River.

A scenic dragon boat cruise on the perfume river is the ideal way to relax, enjoy the slow life of Hue, sample the best Hue Cuisine such as Vietnamese spring rolls, Hue noodle soup with beef, Banh Loc, etc.

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Why it is called Perfume River?

The Perfume River flows through the heart of Hue city, adorning the ancient capital with poetic beauty, and is mentioned in many poems, and lyrics. Dubbed the heritage river, the Perfume River is a great destination for not only Hue people but also many tourists when coming to Hue.

The Perfume River is beautiful from the source, winding between the mountains and forests, and the hills and trees, bringing with it the scent of tropical herbs. The river slowly passes through the green, tree-lined villages of Kim Long, Nguyet Bieu, Vi Da, Dong Ba, Gia Hoi, Cho Dinh, Nam Pho, Bao Vinh, mixed with the fragrance of Hue flowers. That is the reason why the locals named it “Perfume River”.

Another way to explain its name is because there is Thuy Xuan Incense Village on the river bank. This 200-year-old incense village uses natural ingredients such as sandalwoods, cinnamon, lemongrass, jasmine, etc. The locals here use the pure water of the river mixed with sawdust, fragrance, and glue from the trees to make incense and frankincense so it makes the river smell nice. So that is the reason why it is called the Perfume River.

The best time for the Hue Dragon boat trip

Hue weather is divided into two distinct seasons in the year, that is, the dry season starts from March to September, and the rainy season takes place from October to February next year.

Because the specificity of the dragon boat ride on the Perfume River is an outdoor activity, the most suitable time for this service is in the dry season. You can come to experience this typical service of Hue specifically from March to September.

Since October, Hue’s weather enter the rainy season. Therefore, the dragon boat trip Hue on the Perfume River still exists but is limited and also greatly affects the service experience.

Besides, taking a boat on the Perfume River in the dry season, you also have the opportunity to visit other famous scenic spots of the ancient capital such as the Citadel, Hue royal tombs, and Vong Canh Hill, etc.

The ideal time to admire the beauty of Perfume River on Dragon boat Hue is in the early morning or the late afternoon. The best time to enjoy the Sunrise is at 5:00 and sunset is at 17:00.

Dragon Boat Hue On Perfume River Culture

Hue was the capital and the life of 13 Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. Therefore, it is not surprising that this place converges many elegant and royal pleasures.

Hue people today still maintain and preserve the elegant lifestyle, and pleasures of the Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty. One of the outstanding and characteristic pleasures is enjoying Hue royal tea, listening to Hue songs, and walking on the Perfume River in Hue.

Booking the Sunset Cruise on the Perfume River will bring you many special emotional highlights. You can admire the fabulous sunset moments, learn how to cook Hue dishes, have a nice dinner on the cruise, and drop the paper lotus lantern on the river to make a wish.

Hue Dragon Boat Trip Activities

Admire the beauty of the rive banks

In the past, the dragon boat was only a hobby for the Emperor, the court mandarins. Until now, this hobby has returned to become very familiar to people and is a great means to visit many scenic spots along the Perfume River. Around the riverbank is a beautiful and equally solemn and ancient scene of Thien Mu Pagoda, the sacred pagoda of Hue.

Explore Hue’s famous relics

Taking a dragon boat on the Perfume River is also a very unique means for you to explore the famous monuments of Hue. Completely different from the feeling when watching the Perfume River by motorbike or on foot, going on a cruise to see the Perfume River will bring you a rare peace and relaxation. The feeling of watching the waves break the water to find the famous historical sites by the river.

Dragon Boat Trip Hue Travel Guide

Dragon Boat Station Location and opening hours

To buy a ticket for a Hue dragon boat tour on the Perfume River, you can go to Toa Kham Station- a famous marina of Hue’s Ancient Capital. Each trip takes about an hour. Separate tickets including Hue’s folk song on the Perfume River have twice a day, from 19:00 – 20:00 and 20:00 – 21:00.

Toa Kham Boat Station address: 49 Le Loi street, Hue City.

Opening hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 – 21:00 & Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 8:00 – 22:00

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The maximum number of people on the single Hue Dragon boat is 15 people and for the double dragon boat Hue (The large one) is 35 people.