According to the Global Well Institute, the wellness tourism sector has experienced a surge since the end of Covid, projected to reach $1.3 trillion by 2025. This significant growth underscores an increasing trend among travelers to seek out services that support both mental and physical health during their journeys.
This shift is driven by more than the desire for a healthy and joyful life; it also embraces a broader goal: longevity. As reported by CNN Traveller, longevity has emerged as a pivotal health trend in 2024, becoming a core offering among global resort brands.
Azerai La Residence Hue is keenly aligned with this movement. Nestled in the cultural heartland of the Imperial City of Hue, this resort is not merely a sanctuary for wellness but a gateway to profound cultural and spiritual exploration through its exclusive 3-day, 2-night Azerai Wellness Package.
Seek Serenity And Grace In The Imperial City
Elegant and nostalgic—these words aptly capture the essence of Azerai La Residence Hue.
Spanning over 200 meters along the Perfume River and directly opposite the Imperial Palace, the resort resembles a grand French villa, ensconced within a secluded 2.5-hectare estate, far removed from urban clamor.
The resort’s main building, a historic landmark in its own right, was erected in the 1930s as part of the residence of the French Resident Superieure. Seventy-five years later, the structure was expanded with the addition of two new wings flanking the original edifice.
The mansion's striking façade features long horizontal lines and nautical embellishments, signature elements of the Streamline Moderne style within the Art Deco architectural movement. This design is characterized by its symmetry, sleek simplicity, and a subdued color palette of soft whites, beiges, and earthy tones.
This timeless elegance, combined with its prime location, makes Azerai La Residence Hue an idyllic retreat for those seeking deep relaxation and a restorative pause for the soul.
The Azerai Wellness package offers a luxurious 3-day, 2-night stay in a Superior River View room, inviting guests to immerse in cultural enrichment, personal reconnection, and a nourishing dietary regimen.
Mindfulness Through Meditation And Hatha Yoga
On the first day of the program, Azerai introduces guests to the foundational elements of Yoga and meditation—the program's primary mindfulness activities.
Hatha yoga, with its roots in India, is a discipline that integrates physical and spiritual practices to achieve balance and harmony within the body, mind, and spirit. This is accomplished through an orchestrated series of postures, breath control techniques, and meditation.
On the evening of the second day, guests will experience Hatha yoga under a lychee tree that has stood gracefully for over a century, bathed in a golden glow of the ancient city's serene sunset.
Connecting Spiritual Life With Buddhism At Từ Hiếu Pagoda
Known as a Zen sanctuary, Hue is deeply rooted in cultural traditions of religious belief, spirituality, and significant Buddhist influences. The city hosts over 100 ancient temples and numerous Buddhist institutions, where sacred rituals and practices are preserved with great care.
Recognizing the profound importance of spirituality and religious devotion in the lives of the Vietnamese, particularly in a spiritually vibrant area like Hue, the Azerai Wellness Package includes a half-day visit to Từ Hiếu Pagoda. This site, with a history that spans nearly two centuries, stands as one of Hue's most significant Buddhist landmarks.
Spanning 50,000 square meter amidst a pine forest, Từ Hiếu Pagoda is also notable as the place where Zen master Thích Nhất Hạnh began his monastic life and spent his final years.
Originally a modest hermitage named An Dưỡng Thảo Am, it was founded in 1843 by Patriarch Nhất Định, who not only fulfilled his monastic responsibilities but also tenderly cared for his aging mother. Moved by his profound filial piety, Emperor Tự Đức bestowed the temple with the name "Từ Hiếu," symbolizing the Buddhist ideal of filial duty between parents and children.
Nourishing The Body From Within: Spiritual And Nutritional Synergy
Over three days and two nights, Azerai offers a curated selection of vegetarian meals and healthy beverages, designed to enhance both physical health and spiritual well-being. Each meal is thoughtfully prepared to harmonize with the day's wellness activities, ensuring a holistic experience.
For instance, following a serene visit to Từ Hiếu Pagoda, guests will retreat to the adjacent Đông Thuyền nunnery for a vegetarian lunch, rounding off the spiritual journey.
After engaging in numerous mindfulness and spiritual exercises, the Azerai Wellness program culminates with a cooking class on the final day, led by the esteemed Chef Đông Hải.
Participants will craft traditional nourishing dishes like fresh vegetable spring rolls from Azerai garden, vegetarian phở, mixed mushroom bánh xèo, and homemade peanut sauce. They will also master the art of creating healthful drinks such as red artichoke tea and coconut soda.
Unwind And Rejuvenate At Le Spa
In the evenings, guests are pampered with exclusive massage therapies at Le Spa, carefully timed before dinner to maximize relaxation and recovery from the day’s activities. This spa is the winner of several World Luxury Spa Awards for Vietnam’s Best Luxury Boutique Spa.
Occupying a spacious 545 square meters and featuring six stylishly-appointed rooms, Le Spa specializes in treatments that are both indulgent and therapeutic.
Offerings include the signature 60-minute Azerai Signature Treatment and a 90-minute Fresh Herbal Poultice Treatment with the use of lemongrass, ginger with cinnamon, star anise and Vietnamese riceand aromatic oils from local hill tribes to deeply soothe and relax the muscles.
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