Bee Bee Travel
  • TOUR
    • Hue Tour
    • Hoi An Tour
    • Viet Nam Shore Excursion
  • PRIVATE CAR
    • Ha Noi
    • Ninh Binh
    • Quang Binh
    • Hue
    • Da Nang
    • Hoi An
  • TRAVEL BLOG
    • Travel Tips
    • History Read
    • Food & Drinks
    • Destination Guides
  • PARTNERS
    • Travel Agents
    • Local Schools
    • Tour Guides
No Result
View All Result
Bee Bee Travel
  • TOUR
    • Hue Tour
    • Hoi An Tour
    • Viet Nam Shore Excursion
  • PRIVATE CAR
    • Ha Noi
    • Ninh Binh
    • Quang Binh
    • Hue
    • Da Nang
    • Hoi An
  • TRAVEL BLOG
    • Travel Tips
    • History Read
    • Food & Drinks
    • Destination Guides
  • PARTNERS
    • Travel Agents
    • Local Schools
    • Tour Guides
No Result
View All Result
Bee Bee Travel
No Result
View All Result

Five Special Events in Hue You Shouldn’t Miss in August and September

My Le Huyen by My Le Huyen
1 year ago
in Travel Tips
0
0
SHARES
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Contents

  1. COUPE DE HUE 2018
    1. Rock Concert with famous DJ Minoto from Ho Chi Minh city.
  2. COLLECTING TRASH TO THANK MOTHER HUONG
  3. SONG HUONG PADDLE FEST 2018
  4. HUE INTERNATIONAL MARATHON 2018
  5. TRADITIONAL BOAT RACING ON NATIONAL DAY

If you are in Hue city for the two months of August and September, don’t forget to join some special events happening right here in the ancient Hue. These events promise to shake the quiet city, Hué, while helping you to see it as an ideal city of culture and sports in Vietnam. 

We introduce these special events in a timing order so that you can follow all the activities in Hue. For those of you who are planning to visit Hue, remember to fit your tight schedule to see one of these.

COUPE DE HUE 2018

hue special event coupe de hue
Photo: Coupe De Hue 2018.

Date: 25 -26 August 2018

Official Name: The Dynasty Ride

Main venue: Century Hotel, 49 Le Loi, Hue city

Coupe De Hue is an international cycling racing competition. This special event is the first Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), which is equivalent to FIFA that happens in the heart of Hue. 

Coupe de Hue is a great opportunity for the cycling lovers to ride through many beautiful attractions around this green city. All riders are treated to spectacular views along the Perfume River as well as the largest lagoon in Southeast Asia, with a stunning mountain backdrop. There have been four scenic routes for warm audience to support our riders. You can check out this link to find yourself a nice spot in Hue during the two-day ride. 

“The Dynasty Ride” promise you to have an amazing competitive spirit with about 600 international participants in Hue city in August.

How to wacth the ride: follow their website Coupe De Huê 2018

FaceBook: Coupe De Hue 2018

Rock Concert with famous DJ Minoto from Ho Chi Minh city.

Date: 26 August 2018

Venue: Phu Van Lau park

This special event is to celebrate the successful completion of all riders who join “The Dynasty Ride”. It will also a feast for your ears in the open space of Phu Van lau park. Make sure you mark your calendar for this event. 

COLLECTING TRASH TO THANK MOTHER HUONG

Photo: Cảm ơn dòng Hương. 

Date: 08:00 – 11:00, 26 August, 2018

Venue: Tòa Khâm Pier (nearby Trường Tiền Bridge)

This special community event was started by a lover of Hue, Huong Lan. With a huge support from government as well as many private local groups, this program promises to bring people together to clean the beautiful Mother Huong river. It’s an opportunity for visitors to meet local people and learn about Mother Huong, a meaningful source of life for Hue people.

Area to collect trash: from Tòa Khâm Pier to La Residence Huế on the Southern bank and/or from Trường Tiền Bridge to Nghinh Lương Đình on the Northern bank of Hương River. 

You should prepare yourself: gloves and trash bags.

For further information and how to register, like and follow their FaceBook: Cảm Ơn Dòng Hương.

SONG HUONG PADDLE FEST 2018

song huong paddle fest 2018 hue special event
Photo: Song Huong Paddle Fest 2018.

Date and time: 14:00 – 17:00, 25 August 2018

Competition venue: Toà Khâm Pier, Hue city

Song Huong Paddle Fest is the first SUP competition in Viet Nam which takes place right the heart of Hue city on the Perfume River. This special event is part of Coupe De Hue program to promote Hue city as a city of healthy living and green environment.

You should start to gather along Perfume river bank on Nguyen Dinh Chieu street in the afternoon of 25 August to support our atheletes and join in the excitement in the city. The after-competition party will be held in Chuon Lagoon where you get to visit the biggest mixed-water surface in South East Asia and eat freshest seafood our Mother nature has to offer.

For further information, visit Song Huong Paddle fest 2018 website. 

FaceBook: Song Huong Paddle Fest 2018

HUE INTERNATIONAL MARATHON 2018

Hue Half Marathon 2018 special events
Photo: Hue Half Marathon 2018.

Date: 06:30, 2 September, 2018

Venue: Ngo Mon Square, Hue Imperial City

Distance length: 5K, 10K, 21,1K

Huế will come together in a community focused running festival to promote an active and healthy lifestyle. The Huế Half Marathon, 10 km and 5 km runs will introduce Huế to visitors as not only the old imperial capital of Vietnam, but also a new center of sports and active tourism with clean air and green natural scenery. The fund raised will be dedicated for a few Hue Orphans in town.

Fee to register: 

  • Distance 5K: 300,000 VND/ person
  • Distance 10K: 550,000 VND/ person
  • Distance 21,1K: 800,000 VND/ person

The running routes will be mainly in Hue city center and Hue Citadel. Runners are promised to enjoy the vibes and hidden beauty of Hue during this event.  

You can register online here as a foreigner.

Don’t miss out this amazing event and connect with local and visitors like you in Hue city.

For further information and and how to register, access Hue International Marathon 2018. 

FaceBook: Hue International Marathon

TRADITIONAL BOAT RACING ON NATIONAL DAY

boat race hue special event
Photo: Báo Thanh Niên. 

Date: 07:00, 2 September, 2018

Venue: Phu Van Lau River Wharf

On Vietnamese National Day, there will be a great number of interesting celebrations.

One of them is the Boat Race on Perfume River. It takes place annually including  8 teams with about 300 participants from many areas in Hue City. The competition will take place on Perfume River, in front of the Phu Van Lau wharf. The intense and forceful competitive round promise to bring you an exciting day for the best of your time in Hue City in the early morning.

These special events is the opportunity to introduce and promote Hue City ‘s beauty and Vietnamese culture. Besides, Hue is also a fresh, clean, beautiful city and ideal for both the domestic and international visitors.

Some extra activities will also be taken place in the month of August and September are:

The Harley Davidson Motorbike from Ho Chi Minh City and the Old Vespa from Hue will march through the main road in Hue City. Date to be notified.

Hue Cuisine Banquet At Phu Van Lau. Date to be notified. 

Stay tuned for more exciting events in Hue!

Like our blog? Like, comment and share below.

Read more of many untold stories of Vietnam here.

ShareTweetShare
My Le Huyen

My Le Huyen

Next Post

Emperor Minh Mang: The Conqueror of the Mekong Delta

Emperor Thieu Tri: The Man Who Loved Nom Script and Simple Lifestyle

Discussion about this post

Related Tour

BOOK NOW

Hué Walk of Revolution

Experience the ONLY HUE WALKING TOUR compelling excellent progress of French and American Wars in Hue.

  • Price: from 19$
  • Start time: 8:30 or 14:00
  • DMZ Bar, 60 Le Loi, Hue City
BOOK NOW

Hué Walk of Imperial City

Experience the BEST history walking tour in Hue Imperial city compelling excellent picture of Nguyen Dynasty during Feudal Era.

  • Price: from 20$
  • Start time: 8:30 or 14:00
  • Lac Thien Restaurant, 6 Dinh Tien Hoang street
BOOK NOW

Hué Full Day City Tour

Experience the essentials of Hue including the visit to the Hue Imperial City.

  • Price: from 49$
  • Start time: 8:00
  • Pick Up from Your Hotel
BOOK NOW

Nguyen Emperor Tombs Tour

Experience the best of Nguyen Royal Tombs in Hue city in half a day

  • Price: from 38$
  • Start time: 8:30 or 14:00
  • Pick Up from Your Hotel
BOOK NOW

Road Trip Dong Hoi to Hue City

You will experience driving on the Highway 1 and visit the legendary Vietnam DMZ before reaching Hue City after 5 hours drive.

  • Price: from 75$
  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Pick Up from Your Hotel
BOOK NOW

Road Trip Chan May Port to Hue City and Back

Road Trip Chan May Port to Hue City offers you an opportunity to explore the Ancient city of Hue.

  • Price: from 120$
  • Duration: 6 hours
  • Pick Up from Your Hotel

Contents

  1. COUPE DE HUE 2018
    1. Rock Concert with famous DJ Minoto from Ho Chi Minh city.
  2. COLLECTING TRASH TO THANK MOTHER HUONG
  3. SONG HUONG PADDLE FEST 2018
  4. HUE INTERNATIONAL MARATHON 2018
  5. TRADITIONAL BOAT RACING ON NATIONAL DAY
Sitemap
Tour

Walking Tour

Car Tour

Motobike Tour

Boat Tour

Private Tour

Ha Noi

Ninh Binh

Quang Binh

Hue

Da Nang

Hoi An

Blog

Travel Tips

History Read

Food & Drink

Destination Guides

Partner

Travel Agents

Local Schools

Tour Guides

Become our Partner

Advertise with Us

Contact

 +84 935 616 090

 65 Ben Nghe, Phu Hoi, Hue City, Vietnam

 thungo@beebeetravel.com

 ngovuanhthu

© 2018 BeeBee Travel All Rights Reserved.

  • About Us
  • Join Our Team
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Term and Conditions
No Result
View All Result
  • TOUR
    • Hue Tour
    • Hoi An Tour
    • Viet Nam Shore Excursion
  • PRIVATE CAR
    • Ha Noi
    • Ninh Binh
    • Quang Binh
    • Hue
    • Da Nang
    • Hoi An
  • TRAVEL BLOG
    • Travel Tips
    • History Read
    • Food & Drinks
    • Destination Guides
  • PARTNERS
    • Travel Agents
    • Local Schools
    • Tour Guides