Da nang weather

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

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

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

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