Visitors take a tour through Da Nang. The city’s most attractive tourist sites include the Cham sculpture museum, Ba Na Hills, Da Nang Museum, Than Tai mineral water park, Sun World Da Nang and Son Tra - Linh Ung pagoda. — Photo vietnamtourism.gov.vn The central city of Da Nang welcomed 328,810 visitors during the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet holiday) festival 2019 (February 2-10), a year-on-year increase of 10.7 per cent according to the municipal Department of Tourism. The number of international visitors to Da Nang reached more than 158,000, up 19.9 per cent compared to the same period last year. This is peak tourism season for visitors from China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Europe and America, and for Vietnamese expats, said deputy director of the city’s Tourism Department Truong Thi Hong Hanh. The 2019 Lunar New Year saw a number of new direct international flight routes to Da Nang put into operation such as flights from Seoul (Vietjet Air), Busan (Korean … [Read more...] about Da Nang welcomes nearly 329,000 visitors during Tet
Da nang vietnam attractions
Da Nang city attracts Japanese enterprises
Hironobu Kitagawa, Chief Representative of Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) makes a speech at the conference. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The central city of Da Nang always appreciates the contributions of Japanese enterprises to its socio-economic achievements in 30 years attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam. The statement was made by Vice Chairman of the Da Nang City People’s Committee Ho Ky Minh at an investment promotion conference held recently in Hanoi. Minh said they also considered Japan as an important strategic partner for concentrating investment attraction. By the end of November 2018, Da Nang has attracted 670 FDI projects with total registered capital of 2.88 billion USD. Of which, Japan has invested in 163 projects with a total registered capital of more than 675 million USD and is the country with the largest investment projects in Da Nang. Japan’s investment projects focus on … [Read more...] about Da Nang city attracts Japanese enterprises
Da Nang International Terminal: Effective investment
(VEN) - The new international terminal of Da Nang International Airport has been operated for more than one year, helping prevent overload at the old terminal and serving the growing the number of foreign visitors to Da Nang. Vietnam Economic News’ Ha Huong interviewed Le Khac Hong, General Director of the Da Nang International Terminal Investment and Operation Joint Stock Company (AHT) - the project’s investor. What changes has the airport undergone since the new terminal was put into use? Da Nang International Terminal officially came into operation on May 19, 2017 following 17 months of construction, successfully serving the ASEAN Summit Week. The new terminal has created a new, better face for Da Nang International Airport and has contributed to the success of APEC events, helping promote the image of Da Nang as a dynamic, modern and friendly city in the eyes of international friends. The new terminal has doubled the airport’s service capacity, facilitating the … [Read more...] about Da Nang International Terminal: Effective investment
US Navy officers visit Da Nang’s centre for mentally ill patients
US naval officers and patients at the Da Nang Nursing Centre for the Mentally Ill in a group photo (Source: nld.com.vn) Da Nang (VNA) – Members of US Navy ships and aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson visited the Da Nang Nursing Centre for the Mentally Ill on March 6, as part of their first-ever trip to the central city. During the visit, they presented gifts to the centre and took part in different games, such as tug of war, breaking earthen pots, and pouring water into bottles. These games are regular activities of the centre to help patients enhance physical strength and memory. The US naval vessels, including missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain and missile destroyer USS Wayne E.Meyer, began their visit to Da Nang on March 5. In the evening of their first day in the city, an US navy band took stage to the east of the local Dragon Bridge, attracting a crowd of audiences. During the visit, commanders of the US Navy ships are scheduled to pay courtesy calls to … [Read more...] about US Navy officers visit Da Nang’s centre for mentally ill patients
Da Nang 2018 fireworks festival takes place throughout summer
Da Nang municipal People's Committee has announced plans to organise the annual international fireworks festival aimed at welcoming visitors to the city during the summer of 2018. This year's theme is “The Legend of Bridges”, the DIFF 2018 will be hosted by Sun Group with performing consultancy from Global 2000 Company. Under the approval plan, the venue for the fireworks display is in the Han River port area, and the main stage will be set up on the pavement of Tran Hung Dao street, opposite the fireworks area. DIFF 2018 attracts eight participating teams with the following performances: April 30 Vietnam, Poland; May 26, France, the US; June 2 Italy, Hong Kong (China); June 9 Sweden, Portugal; and June 30. The first and 2nd prize finalists will be announced, with each team’s performance lasting approximately 20-22 minutes. The first prize winner will receive US$10,000, the trophy and the certificate, while the second team receives US$5,000, a trophy and certificate. … [Read more...] about Da Nang 2018 fireworks festival takes place throughout summer
Da Nang is in Top 10 worth-living cities in the world in 2018
Da Nang city. Photo: Live and Invest Overseas magazine The magazine describes Da Nang as one of the famous destinations in Vietnam’s travel map and that the city welcomed more than 10 million foreign visitors in 2016. From Da Nang, it is easy to get to nearby world’s cultural heritages, such as the ancient citadel of Hue, Hoi An old quarter, and My Son Sanctuary. Da Nang is attractive to neighborhood workers, especially young ones. It is worth noting that educated people with a good command of English could find it easy to find a job in the retail and travel industry in Da Nang. Translated by Song Anh … [Read more...] about Da Nang is in Top 10 worth-living cities in the world in 2018
Upside-down building in Da Nang lures Vietnamese youth
An upside-down building in one of the largest Vietnamese cities draws a great number of visitors who come to this place to experience awe and have surreal pictures. Located at 44 Ho Xuan Huong Street, Khue My Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang City, Upside Down World is the first of its type in the city, which is the third-largest in Vietnam. It opened to the public less than a month ago, and has, on a daily basis, attracted more than one thousand tourists, domestic and foreign alike, most of whom are young Vietnamese people. Each visitor is supposed to pay VND130,000 (US$6) for admission. The building includes a variety of pleasantly decorated rooms typically included in a modern upper-class house, such as a pink “Hello Kitty” style kitchen and an inviting bathroom. It also has a supermarket, a restaurant and hairdressing salon, the last two designed to look as they are tilted by 90 degrees. All the interior equipment is real and becomes firmly attached to the ceiling … [Read more...] about Upside-down building in Da Nang lures Vietnamese youth
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
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