Da Vien islet on the Perfume river transformed after renovations

Following renovations, Da Vien islet has become an open community space with walking and cycling paths for residents to enjoy and relax.

Located at the foot of Da Vien bridge along the Perfume River, Hue Green Park Center has constructed modern public restrooms.

The 4.5-meter-wide walking and cycling path around Da Vien islet is paved with stone and illuminated, attracting many residents.

Da Vien islet, spanning approximately 10.5 hectares on the Perfume River, is bisected by the North-South railway. Originally an alluvial landmass, it once hosted elephant and tiger fights during the Nguyen dynasty. Thua Thien Hue province previously planned for Da Vien islet to include accommodations (around 120 garden houses) interspersed with landscaped gardens.

According to the new detailed plan for the Perfume River's banks, Da Vien islet will become a multi-purpose cultural area without accommodations. Buildings will feature traditional designs, preserving historical values and harmonizing with the landscape.

A wooden walkway connects Da Vien islet directly to Da Vien bridge, providing access for residents and tourists to enjoy the islet and relax.

Renovations on the west side of Da Vien islet are currently paused because two households have not yet handed over their land, including the family of Le Van Dung (Thuan Hoa ward) who are involved in an inheritance dispute. Hue Green Park Center stated they will resume construction after the households relocate, while preserving the existing fruit trees on the islet.

Since 2023, Hue Green Park Center has been renovating the eastern side of Da Vien islet with a total investment of over 13 billion VND.

Post-renovation, Da Vien islet is a public space with recreation and sports areas. The existing greenery has been landscaped, and new native species have been planted.

Exercise equipment has been installed in several areas for public use.

Trees have been planted in neat rows along the granite-paved pathway. Trash cans are placed along the path for waste collection.

After the Da Vien islet water plant ceases operations, Hue Green Park Center will clear the area and renovate the western side of the islet.

Nguyen Van Phuong, Chairman of Hue City, has requested that the renovation maintain appropriate greenery, preserving existing areca palms, coconut trees, and fruit trees to create focal points.

The main building of the Da Vien islet water plant is being demolished to make way for renovations by Hue Green Park Center.

Built in 1950, the Da Vien islet water plant played a crucial role in providing clean water to Hue City residents. Currently, some sections of the plant are being dismantled and demolished.