Coming to Hue this season, wake up early and put on your running shoes to go to the Perfume River to watch the sunrise - Photo: NHAT LINH
Come to Hue, run to heal
My friend in Ho Chi Minh City is a strangely passionate runner. There is hardly any major marathon held in the country that does not bear his footprints.
Recently he called to complain, saying that the South is in the hot season, and wanted to take his family somewhere before the April 30 and May 1 holidays to avoid the sun and rest and "heal".
Without hesitation, I suggested that he arrange to take everyone to Hue - the land where running season is in full swing, which is in line with his family's interests.
Temples and palaces in Hue Citadel are places that are hard to miss on the running route in Hue - Photo: LE DINH HOANG
Hue these days is breathtakingly beautiful. The rows of yellow poinciana trees planted for shade are in full bloom.
The city nestles along the gentle Huong River with tree-lined streets, making it an ideal destination for sports enthusiasts.
Which route do runners choose to run in Hue?
For those who love running and are true runners, it is hard to ignore the dreamlike running route along the Perfume River connecting Truong Tien Bridge to Gia Vien Bridge.
This is the road that Hue City has invested in refurbishing and planting the most trees.
Running on this route, you will easily feel the cool air from the Huong River blowing on your face, bringing a cool, pleasant feeling.
Watching the sunrise on the Perfume River is also an experience not to be missed when coming to Hue and running.
The crescent-shaped bridge on the Huong River is a resting and sightseeing stop on the jogging and cycling route in Hue City every morning - Photo: NHAT LINH
Choose a green lawn along the running track, or go to the crescent bridge near the Perfume River and sit down, breathe gently and slowly. Take a few slow moments to watch the sun slowly rise at dawn.
Along the Perfume River this season, especially in the late afternoon, there are often units renting out SUP boats. Try renting one, rowing out to the middle of the river and immersing yourself in the cool, fresh and very clean water. This is also an interesting experience for those who want to travel "healing".
Another running route you should not miss when coming to Hue is the route around the Hue Imperial City area, inside the citadel is covered with green trees.
The jogging and cycling route along the Perfume River has been renovated by Hue City with many trees and shade - Photo: NHAT LINH
Every early morning, when the hustle and bustle of people has not yet poured into the streets to make a living, Le Huan, Doan Thi Diem, Dang Thai Than streets… are so quiet, peaceful and fresh.
When running this route, don't forget to bring your phone to take pictures of the temples and palaces hidden behind ancient mossy walls.
If you don’t want to ride, go to the automatic bicycle rental stations set up by the Hue City government near the historical sites. With a few tens of thousands of VND per hour, you can comfortably cycle around and visit the historical sites inside the ancient capital.
When you come to Hue, wake up early, go out and exercise, immerse yourself in nature every fresh morning. Your bowl of beef noodle soup will be more delicious and sweet after minutes of sweating and exercising.
And I believe that your "healing" trip will be worth the money when you run, exercise and watch the sunrise with the people of the ancient capital.
Stop by the Perfume River, go down to the wharf to rent a sup boat to swim and enjoy the cool water of the Perfume River - Photo: BAO PHU
The road on the south bank along the Huong River, in front of the People's Committee of Thua Thien Hue province, has been cleaned and beautified to serve people for sightseeing, jogging, and cycling - Photo: NHAT LINH
The tree-lined route around Hue Imperial City in the early morning is an ideal route for jogging every morning - Photo: LE DINH HOANG
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