The Vietnamese city ranks number 15 on the US newspaper’s list, which praises it as a destination for food lovers and beachgoers. The New York Times says Da Nang is probably best known for being a gateway to the nearby UNESCO heritage town of Hoi An, but it has begun to develop its own reputation as the Miami of Vietnam in the last few years. A typical day might start with a morning swim on the sandy, crescent-shaped Non Nuoc Beach and perhaps a quick stop at the Han Market, suggests the paper. It adds, “then, an afternoon visit to the Marble Mountains, where travellers can explore the temples and pagodas that look out over My Khe Beach and, later, dinner back in the city, perhaps at Nén, a new restaurant from the much-followed food blogger Summer Le.” Travellers are advised to finish the day with a visit to the highly Instagrammable Dragon Bridge, which is illuminated every night. In its article, the new York Times urges tourists not to leave without sampling a … [Read more...] about Da Nang named one of 52 places to go in 2019 by New York Times
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The New York Times lists must-do things in Hoi An in 36 hours
The Hanoitimes - This ancient town on the Vietnamese coast has charm, history and beauty to spare. Hoi An among world’s best family holiday destinations overseas Hoi An among world’s cheapest holiday destinations Patrick Scott, a writer from The New York Times, a US daily newspaper, has some words of advice for travelers on exploring Hoi An ancient town, Quang Nam province, Vietnam during 36 hours. Hoi An ancient town, Quang Nam province. Situated on the coast of central Vietnam, the former commercial port of Hoi An offers endless wonders, from fishermen launching bamboo basket boats along palm-fringed beaches, to farmers in conical hats harvesting rice in swathes of green paddies. The New York Times advises travelers to start their old town tour with U$5.15, for entry to five of the more than 20 historic sites and roam an ancient house’s 100-foot length, passing intricately carved columns and beams, through the open-roof courtyard, to a wall in … [Read more...] about The New York Times lists must-do things in Hoi An in 36 hours
Da Nang among best travel destinations for 2019: The New York Times
The New York Times, an American newspaper with worldwide influence and readership, has ranked the central coastal city of Da Nang 15th in their annual list of 52 places to go this year. "Foodies and beachgoers are flocking to the Miami of Vietnam," the New York Times writes in a recent report. It says that Da Nang, the third-largest city of Vietnam, has gone from a place that is "best known for being a gateway to UNESCO Heritage town of Hoi An" to an attraction "with strong foodie scene and new hotels and resorts popping up on a five-mile-long beach strip." View from the marble mountains in Da Nang. Photo by Shutterstock/Romas_Photo. The newspaper also describes what a day in Da Nang would look like. "A typical day might start with a morning swim on the sandy, crescent-shaped Non Nuoc Beach and perhaps a quick stop at the Han market, then an afternoon visit to the marble mountains, where travelers can explore the temples and pagodas that look out over My Khe beach and … [Read more...] about Da Nang among best travel destinations for 2019: The New York Times
Da Nang on New York Times’ list of best places to go in 2019
The Hanoitimes - Foodies and beachgoers are flocking to the Miami of Vietnam. Bangkok Post lists five must-visit destinations in Da Nang Golden Bridge wins special award at the 2018 Guide Awards Da Nang among world’s best travel destinations for 2019 Da Nang has been named among the 52 places to go in 2019, according to a list released by The New York Times, a US newspaper based in New York City with worldwide influence and readership. Da Nang in The New York Times’ list of best places to go in 2019. Da Nang, Vietnam’s third largest city, is probably best known for being a gateway to the nearby UNESCO Heritage town of Hoi An. But in the last few years, it’s begun to develop its own reputation as the Miami of Vietnam, with a strong foodie scene and new hotels and resorts popping up on a five-mile-long beach strip, including the InterContinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula Resort, on its own private cove, with hillside villas with individual plunge … [Read more...] about Da Nang on New York Times’ list of best places to go in 2019
New York Times reporter shares journalism experience at VIR
This morning, reporters and editors of Vietnam Investment Review had the opportunity to listen to The New York Times reporter Leslie Wayne shared her experience about ways to handle information sources to develop business news articles. Leslie Wayne talking about her experiences at The New York Times Leslie Wayne is currently the professor of the adjunct faculty of New York University and Columbia Journalism School before which she worked for 29 years as a full-time reporter at The New York Times. Previously, in 2013-2014, she was part of an international consortium of investigative journalists who conducted a major investigation into tax evasion via Luxembourg that drew international response and the award-winning reporting on corruption, tax havens, and offshore financing. Wayne shared with VIR's reporters and editors about the current position of The New York Times in the US media industry as well as its target to expand operations outside the country. Wayne also shared … [Read more...] about New York Times reporter shares journalism experience at VIR