VietNamNet Bridge - Located about 10 kilometers northeast of Da Nang center, Son Tra Tinh Vien bamboo reserve contains over 100 bamboo and ivory bamboo species. Son Tra Tinh Vien is open to all visitors Son Tra Tinh Vien is a tranquil garden located in a valley in the Son Tra Peninsula Natural Reserve in Tho Quang ward. Son Tra peninsula is a fragile gem in the sea city of Da Nang. Son Tra is a beautiful peninsula with long, white sandy beaches, picturesque landscapes and primeval forests – a favorite destination point four tourists. The garden has over 10,000 square kilometers of natural forest and over 100 bamboo species. Of these, four are almost considered extinct in Vietnam and listed in the Red Book of Vietnam. These include the Truc den Ha Giang (Phyllostachys nigra Munro); Truc Hoa Long (Phyllostachys); Truc Vuong (Chimonobambusa quadrangularis); Tre Mien Nam (Sirocalamus aff latiflorus McClure). Monk Thich The Tuong was born and grew up in the countryside, … [Read more...] about Bamboo conservation park in Da Nang protects 100 species
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Beach widening proposed in Da Nang
Authorities of an administrative area in Da Nang have submitted a proposal to the central city's administration for a seaward beach enlargement aimed at improving the local environment and tourist activity. The reason for the plan is that the ten-kilometer long beach stretching along Nguyen Tat Thanh, the local coastal street, accumulates a large quantity of trash every year, Nguyen Van Tinh, head of the administration of Thanh Khe District, said on Friday. This waste causes pollution, requires high cleaning-up costs and hampers the growth of tourism in the area, he said. The last effect was also mentioned by Nguyen Thanh Quang, secretary of the Thanh Khe District Committee, who said the full tourist potential of the beach has not been realized. He clarified that this coastal interface shrinks considerably in width whenever the tide rises; and despite its length, it is dotted only with more than ninety spots selling sugarcane juice and several hotels. The Da Nang … [Read more...] about Beach widening proposed in Da Nang
Brochure on Da Nang culture issued
Cau Rong (Dragon Bridge) in Da Nang (Photo: VNA) The documents stipulate local norms in families, schools, offices, and the tourism sector. It also focuses on the cultural performance on social networks. Bui Xuan, Deputy Head of the municipal Party Committee's Commission for Communication and Education, said: “Da Nang is located in the center of Vietnam and serves as a gateway to other areas in both Vietnam and the world. If the city’s image is improved, it will help promote the image of Vietnam globally”. … [Read more...] about Brochure on Da Nang culture issued
Da Nang & Vietnam Airlines come together
The Da Nang People’s Committee and Vietnam Airlines held a signing ceremony for a cooperation agreement to promote tourism in the central city and routes flown by Vietnam Airlines to the destination, contributing to the development of the local tourism and aviation sectors in particular and the country in general. Two sign agreement on promoting central city and Vietnam Airlines' routes. Photo: Vietnam Airlines Da Nang will have a policy for stimulating demand for Vietnam Airlines’ flights to and from the city and at the same time will lead in connecting Vietnam Airlines with travel companies.Vietnam Airlines committed to accompanying Da Nang in organizing cultural, sports, and tourism events at the national and international level. The city’s travel and trade promotion delegations will also be given special privileges by the national flag carrier when using its services.The agreement also aims to promote the destination of Da Nang and the image of Vietnam … [Read more...] about Da Nang & Vietnam Airlines come together
Vietnam Airlines, Da Nang ink deal
The national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines (VNA), and the central city of Da Nang inked an agreement on co-operation in promotion of tourism, investment and trade in the period 2018-22 at a ceremony yesterday.The agreement aims to boost Da Nang’s tourism brand worldwide via VNA’s international flights from the city, and jointly organise cultural and tourism events with an aim of connecting destinations in central Viet Nam with those around the world as well as attracting more tourists.Deputy general director of VNA, Trinh Ngoc Thanh said the two sides had been in a strategic partnership for a long time, and this year would mark a new period of better co-operation.Thanh said Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific and Vietnam Air Service Company (VASCO) would be three major brands that help promote Da Nang’s tourism brand in the global market.He said VNA planned to open more international flights from Da Nang in the future, and it would make a priority of launching direct … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines, Da Nang ink deal
Great food on a budget in Da Nang (part two)
Take a look at part one of the series for getting an overall view of some other cheap and good eats in this city sitting on the central coast of Vietnam. 1. Continue southward on Tran Phu and you’ll come to Le Hong Phong to the right side, an interesting side street with several good food options. First up is Mì Quảng Ếch at 24-26 Le Hong Phong, which serves mì Quảng pork, chicken, and frog versions for VND 30-50k. 2. Thai Market at number 17 serves Thai food in table-top shabu-shabu style for around VND200k for two people as well as memorable shrimp, clam, and fish cake soup for VND50k. Thai Market has another location at number 4 Tran Quoc Toan, just up from Bach Dang, which serves traditional Thai curries, tom yam, and pad Thai. Just decide which style you prefer and head for the appropriate location! 3. Just along Yen Bai Street from Le Hong Phong is the charming Hội An restaurant with nice wall murals and local decorations. Hội An … [Read more...] about Great food on a budget in Da Nang (part two)
Da Nang, Vietnam Airlines shake hands in tourism, trade promotion
Overview of the signing ceremony (Source: baodautu.vn) Da Nang (VNA) – The central city of Da Nang and the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines signed an agreement on cooperation in tourism, trade and investment promotion on January 9. Under the deal, Da Nang will give support policies to Vietnam Airlines’ flights to the locality, while coordinating with the carrier and travel agencies to promote ticket sales. Meanwhile, Vietnam Airlines will assist Da Nang in hosting national and international cultural, sport and tourism events by giving special preferential policies to passengers flying to Da Nang for tourism and trade promotion activities. Both sides will strengthen advertisement of each other, while working together to build tourism products for Da Nang. Addressing the signing ceremony in the city, Nguyen Ngoc Tuan, Vice Chairman of the Da Nang People’s Committee said that the deal opens new chances for the city to bolster its tourism as well as … [Read more...] about Da Nang, Vietnam Airlines shake hands in tourism, trade promotion
Da Nang’s tourism prospers after APEC 2017
Selected as one of the most attractive destinations in Asia, Da Nang welcomed 6.6 million visitors in 2017, an increase of 1 million from the previous year. Local tourism has seen tremendous opportunities to prosper, especially after the 2017 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Da Nang this past November. Visitors to Da Nang are often impressed with the friendliness and honesty of local people, which has contributed significantly to its image of a peaceful and hospitable city. “I myself always try to smile with my customers with the hope of leaving them with a good impression of Da Nang.”, said 58-year-old Tran Dinh Chot, a senior cyclo driver in Da Nang. Endowned with beautiful beaches, Da Nang has attracted many big investors and owners of world-class beach resorts, including Furama, Premier Village, Pullman, and Crowne Plaza among others. According to Nguyen Duc Quynh, Deputy General Director of Furama Resort, Viet Nam’s successful hosting of APEC's … [Read more...] about Da Nang’s tourism prospers after APEC 2017
Da Nang Port – Leading Seaport of the Country and the Region
Over 116 years of development and operation, Da Nang Port has proved its position and important role in the socio-economic development of the region. Da Nang is the largest seaport of Central Vietnam now, and has always led the region in terms of cargo throughput annually. To promote its role, Da Nang Port is still trying to enhance development investment to fulfil its commitments with partners and customers on a fast, safe, professional and economical seaport service. For its great contributions during the past 116 years, the Da Nang Port was honoured to receive Third Class Labour Order, Second Class Labour Order, First Class Labour Order, Third Class Independence Order and Second Class Independence Order. In recent years, Da Nang Port has repeatedly been awarded emulation flags by the Prime Minister; honoured as one of 20 outstanding enterprises by the City Party Committee, and the City People's Committee for its contributing positively to the … [Read more...] about Da Nang Port – Leading Seaport of the Country and the Region
APEC economic leaders issue Da Nang Declaration
VietNamNet Bridge - From November 6th to 11th, the APEC Economic Leaders Week 2017 took place in Da Nang with the participation of over 10,000 delegates from 21 member economies.Afternoon November 11 The APEC Summit closed, adopting the Da Nang Declaration President Tran Dai Quang, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump talk on their way to the photographic area. Photo: VGPThe Da Nang Declaration "Create New Dynamism, Fostering A Shared Future" includes five contents.Also at the closing ceremony, Vietnam – the host country of APEC 2017 – handed over the role of Chairman of APEC Year 2018 to Papua New Guinea.After that President Tran Dai Quang, Chairman of APEC Vietnam 2017 hosted the press conference to announce the results of the 25th APEC Economic Leaders’s Meeting.The President stressed that the 25th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting was a success. After nearly 20 years as an APEC member, Vietnam is proud … [Read more...] about APEC economic leaders issue Da Nang Declaration