Dinner-cruise on the Perfume River in Hue

Dinner cruise in Hue

At dusk, when Hue lights up gently and the heat gives way to the cool of the evening, the Perfume River becomes the scene of a rare and refined experience. The lights are reflected on the surface of the water, the pagodas and banks fade into golden twilight, and time seems to slow down, inviting contemplation.

Embarking on a dinner cruise in Hue is to experience the city from another perspective, more intimate, more poetic. The boat glides silently down the river, while the delicate flavors of local cuisine invite itself to your table.

Over the navigation, the atmosphere becomes soft and enveloping. The notes and songs of traditional music resonate. The silhouettes of the emblematic monuments appear in the night, offering an almost unreal vision of Hue, suspended between past and present.

This dinner cruise on the Perfume River is much more than a meal: it’s a sensory break, an exceptional moment where gastronomy, culture and romance mingle. An ideal evening to celebrate a precious moment, conclude a day of discovery or simply savor the night magic of Hue, in a setting as elegant as unforgettable.

Useful information

Departure every day at 6.45 p.m.

Enjoy a dinner-cruise to taste traditional dishes of the city of Hue with a soft drink or beer included before discovering the traditional music of Hue.

If you wish, you also have the opportunity to put on the traditional clothes of the mandarins to enhance your memories of your visit to Hué.

Place your lantern accompanied by a wish on the Pefume River.

Back around 8:45 p.m.

Rate 2026 in a small group

700.000 VND / pax

Why choose this dinner cruise with Senteurs du Vietnam

This dinner cruise on the Perfume River is aimed at couples seeking a romantic moment, as well as families or travelers wishing to discover Hué differently. It is an activity perfectly suited for a first approach to the city or to conclude a day of visits with an elegant and soothing evening.

At Senteurs du Vietnam, we prioritize authentic experiences, respectful of local traditions and bearers of meaning. This dinner cruise embodies the spirit of Hué: a city of refinement, slowness and imperial heritage, where every moment is lived with elegance.

The Perfume River, the poetic soul of Hue

The Perfume River flows through Hue with an almost silent sweetness. For centuries, it has accompanied the life of the ancient imperial capital, linking temples, pagodas, gardens and traditional villages.

The Perfume River, which flows through the city of Hue, owes its name to an ancient tradition imprinted with poetry. According to local accounts, its waters once carried the natural scents of flowers, aromatic herbs and precious woods from the hills and forests upstream, especially at the time of seasonal floods. On descending towards the city, the river then diffused a subtle fragrance that floated in the air, giving this stream a singular reputation.

Beyond this sensory origin, the name of the Perfume River also reflects the symbolic importance of nature in Vietnamese culture. It embodies the harmony between water, earth and spirit, an intimate link between the imperial city and its environment. Even today, even if perfumes are no longer perceived as they used to be, the river retains this poetic aura that is an integral part of Hué’s identity.