The Vietnamese team lights up the Han River in the central city to kick off the 2019 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF). This is the 10th edition of the annual festival. DIFF 2019, with the theme "Stories by Rivers," will feature eight countries, the others being Italy, Brazil, China, Britain, Belgium, and Finland. Vietnam's performance, titled "Legends of the Two Banks," told the story of Da Nang’s efforts to develop and integrate. In its 20-minute performance, Vietnam used 4,000 fireworks with various effects and matching music. They included shell fireworks, Roman candle fireworks, comets, bombette. The wind was not strong enough to blow the smoke out of the way, affecting the view from the main stands for spectators. The Russian team came right after Vietnam with a mix of high- and low-altitude fireworks. This is the second time Russia is participating in the festival. It has brought 3,000 fireworks of various types. The theme of Russia's performance was … [Read more...] about Da Nang’s international fireworks festival begins with a bang
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Da Nang ready for peak tourism season
As the weather is getting hotter, sea tourism has entered its peak season. With long pristine sandy beaches, the central coastal city of Da Nang always welcomes a huge influx of visitors during summer, especially after the city was ranked 15 among 52 must-visit destinations worldwide in 2019 the US-based newspaper by New York Times. The municipal tourism sector has prepared carefully for the upcoming tourism season. Da Nang rolled in the tourism season with a programme titled ‘Sea tourism season kick-off” from April 26 to May 2 with various activities taking place at East Sea Park, beaches and Son Tra peninsula. Festivals and joyful events will vibrate Da Nang during summer, including Ironman competition, an international firework festival and international food festival, among others. They are expected to draw a huge influx of domestic and international tourists to the coastal city. Besides introducing attractive tourism products, Da Nang tourism sector will also enhance … [Read more...] about Da Nang ready for peak tourism season
Da Nang’s tourism affected by heavy rains
The central city of Da Nang is in high season for foreign tourists. However, heavy rains in recent days have caused difficulties for both tourists and tourism activities in the city. Ngu Hanh Son or Mable Mountains has always been a must-see tourist destination for foreign holidaymakers coming to Da Nang. However, with recent development of torrential rains and serious flooding, management board of the site has ceased any visiting activities to ensure safety for tourists. Meanwhile, My Khe beach turns into a horror show with rubbish drift into the shore after the storm. The tourism hotspot now requires immediate clean-up activities to restore the beauty of the site. Tourism companies have to change courses and accommodation providers such as hotels are now working on full speed to serve remaining tourists who are not able to go on tours due to bad weather. Heavy rains are expected to hit Da Nang in few more days, affecting the lives of local residents, as well as the tourism sector of … [Read more...] about Da Nang’s tourism affected by heavy rains
Da Nang tourism potential tapped all year round
Dragon bridge in Da Nang (Source: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – The central coastal city of Da Nang has in recent years welcomed a steady number of holidaymakers in the final months of the year when it was used to be the low season due to unpredictable weather. Like many other top tourism spots, Da Nang is packed with holidaymakers during the summer months and hits low season in the colder, winter months. After launching new tourism products and improving infrastructure, the city has recorded a stable growth in terms of the number of visitors. Le Tan Thanh Tung, Deputy General Director of the Vietnam Tourism Joint Stock Company said with upgraded infrastructure and benevolent weather, the company’s tours to popular tourism spots in Da Nang are sold out. Meanwhile, Tran Luc, Vice Director of the Saigontourist Da Nang said in recent years, Da Nang has recorded a steady growth in the number of vacationers in the low season which has increased by 15 percent compared to the … [Read more...] about Da Nang tourism potential tapped all year round
Da Nang awakens to tourism potential
The fourth quarter is often the low season for tourism in Da Nang due to unpredictable weather. However, in recent years, with the launch of new tourism products and promotion activities, the central coastal city has seen a steady number of holidaymakers in the final months of the year. Breath-taking scenery coupled with new and improved tourism products have led this couple to Da Nang and choose the city as their pre-wedding photoshoot venue. Like many other top tourism spots, Da Nang is packed with holidaymakers during the summer months and hits low season in the colder, winter months. After launching new tourism products, the number of visitors to the coastal city has recorded a stable growth. Effective promotional activities, coupled with improved infrastructures have helped Da Nang in its bid to lure more visitors. The fourth quarter signals the wedding and winter vacation seasons for both domestic and international travellers and Da Nang is catching on this trend. With the right … [Read more...] about Da Nang awakens to tourism potential
MICE travel booms in Da Nang
VietNamnet Bridge - Da Nang City has become a favorite destination for MICE (meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibitions) tourists. MICE travel booms in Da Nang Ben Thanh Tourist and Saigontourist last May organized a conference and entertainment program for nearly 1,300 Oriflame workers at Sun World Da Nang Wonders. Businesses and institutions choose to organize events in Da Nang because of the favorable weather conditions in the central region. According to Nguyen Nhu Nam, deputy CEO of TravelMart, Da Nang has quality standard accommodations and conference centers for MICE tourists. The Ariyana Conference Center last year was chosen to organize the APEC 2017 Economic Leaders' Week (AELW) RELATED NEWS MICE tourism: a huge opportunity for Vietnam MICE - big cheese for Ho Chi Minh City tourism Thanh Lich … [Read more...] about MICE travel booms in Da Nang
Youth in Da Nang join hands to clean Son Tra peninsula
Over 200 young volunteers in the central Da Nang city have gathered to clean up Son Tra peninsula, one of the tourist attractions in the city. The activity is in respond to the action month for environment. The event, initiated by the city’s Department of Tourism aims to improve people’s awareness of environmental protection. Tran Huu Vy, Director of GreenViet Biodiversity Conservation Centre: "We would like to raise community’s awareness of the importance of protecting the environment, especially in Son Tra. Waste in the peninsula will be discharged directly to the sea, polluting the marine ecology." The volunteers divided into many groups to clen up the penninsula, especially most crowed places, such as Linh Ung pagoda and Xanh lake. Pham Minh Man, student from Da Nang’s University of Technology: "The activity helps us learn from each other and join hands to keep the environment clean." The waste collecting activity in Son Tra peninsula is … [Read more...] about Youth in Da Nang join hands to clean Son Tra peninsula
Da Nang forest fire service on high alert due to heat wave
Forest fire season begins in central Da Nang city as heat wave here is prolonged and fiercer. The city forest fire service and local firemen are increasing their patrol, and monitoring to minimize the number of forest fires. In endless forests in Son Tra nature reserve, the fuels in the ground are immense, like fallen leaves and dried branches. In such a dry condition and low humidity like now, a reckless action by human can easily ignite a raging fire. And, it can go out of control. Locals living around the nature reserve are deeply aware of protecting forests there. Among them is Le Viet Tien, who has joined a local rapid forest fire service team. When going into the forest, he often keeps an eye out all around the area, and quickly spots a fire if it is occurring. He told reporters: "During national holidays we have to be more vigilant and look out for any situations. If the fire is little, we can handle it by ourselves, if not, then we will call for fire fighters." As … [Read more...] about Da Nang forest fire service on high alert due to heat wave
US aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson arrives in Da Nang
U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson arrived in the central Vietnamese city of Da Nang around Monday noon, commencing a visit to Vietnam for the first time in more than four decades. The huge warship, accompanied by guided missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain and destroyer USS Wayne E.Meyer, will have a five-day stay in the central port city, marking the biggest U.S. military presence in Vietnam since the war ended in 1975. Upon arriving at Da Nang Bay, some 500m from the city’s Tien Sa Port, the aircraft carrier approached a 300-seat passenger boat, on which its crew members will be transited to the mainland. The Phu Quoc Express 7, which takes the Carl Vinson crew members to the mainland, is pictured off Tien Sa Port in Da Nang. Photo: Tuoi Tre An official from the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper that there are 5,000 crew members on the Carl Vinson. A number of activities are scheduled for the visit, including a welcome … [Read more...] about US aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson arrives in Da Nang
Rainy weather estimated to hit nationwide in coming days
The north- East Sea including the Paracel Islands saw the northeast wind of level 7- 9, big waves of 3-5 meters and sea rough. From January 14, the west part of the north is forecast to suffer rainy weather, slight wind, damaging cold, air humidity of 58- 94 percent, the lowest temperature of 7- 13 degrees Celsius and the highest temperature of 15- 18 degrees Celsius. Small rainfall, slight fog, the southeast wind of level 2-3, damaging cold, air humidity of 60- 95 percent, the lowest temperature of 11- 14 degrees Celsius are weather condition in the eastern part of the north and Hanoi capital in the morning. The provinces from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien- Hue and from Da Nang to Binh Thuan provinces are expected to experience rains, thunderstorm, sustainable wind of level 3, air humidity of 55- 97 percent, the damaging cold and the lowest temperature of 11- 20 degrees Celsius while Meanwhile, both the Central Highlands and the southern region are going to showery … [Read more...] about Rainy weather estimated to hit nationwide in coming days