Meandering through Hue city, the Perfume River is among Vietnam’s most famed waterways. In the autumn, flowers from orchards upstream fall into the water, giving the river a perfume-like aroma, hence the sobriquet. While there is a vibrant and scenic waterfront promenade for walks, paddle boarding, boating, and elegant dinner cruises offer a closer look at the river.
Hue’s famed attractions lie on its banks, like the Imperial Citadel, pagodas, temples, and gardens.