Between 30 and 40 bike locations will be set up in Hai Chau, Ngu Hanh Son and Son Tra Districts, each with five to 10 bikes. These would be placed near key roads and bus stops to better connect with the city’s public transport system and tourism spots, the city's Transport Department said on Monday. Bike-exclusive lanes will be designated on Bach Dang, Tran Phu, Nguyen Van Linh, Hung Vuong, Le Duan, Tran Hung Dao, Vo Nguyen Giap, Pham Van Dong, Vo Van Kiet and Nguyen Van Thoai Streets, it said. The new service would be managed by a smart bike system, complete with mobile applications and users can pay for the service by hour, day or month, with cash or via online payment methods. Da Nang, the urban hub of central Vietnam, is home to more than 1.2 million people and considered the country's third most important city after Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The pilot project comes as the number of personal vehicles in Da Nang grows at 12 percent per year on average for cars and … [Read more...] about Da Nang to trial public bike service to combat traffic jams
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Da Nang city kicks off programme to promote tourism
Iconic Golden Bridge in Da Nang city (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – The central coastal city of Da Nang on June 14 opened the “Da Nang- Summer Destination 2019” programme at the Bien Dong (East Sea) Park in Son Tra district. According to Vice Director of the municipal Department of Tourism Truong Thi Hong Hanh, the event is organised annually to popularise the city as a safe and hospitable destination. On the occasion, the city also called on local people and tourists to join efforts to protect local beaches by “saying no to plastic waste”. The six-day programme features a wide range of cultural and sporting activities such as decoration and installation of coracles, coracle shaking competition, and many other folk games. Among the highlights will be a bikini flashmob, kite flying festival, and music festival. Other events include a photo exhibition on Da Nang tourism, a showcase of products made from recycled materials, and tourism promotion … [Read more...] about Da Nang city kicks off programme to promote tourism
Da Nang hosts summer programme to lure more visitors to the city
The ‘Da Nang – Summer Destination’ programme 2019 kicked off in Da Nang city on June 14 with a bikini flashmob, which featured lively and exciting dances by hundreds of models and artists. The programme opens with a bikini flashmob on Da Nang beach In her opening speech, Truong Thi Hong Hanh, Deputy Director of Da Nang city’s Tourism Department, said that the annual event aims to bring fresh and interesting experience to local residents and visitors, thus contributing to boosting local tourism. She also took the occasion to call on tourists to join hands in protecting Da Nang’s sea environment by “Saying No to Plastic Waste” during their stay in the city. Running until June 19, the programme includes a range of entertainment, cultural, and sporting events and community activities which spotlight the city’s culture, tourism potential and excellent cuisine. Booths displaying the city’s signature souvenirs and delicious dishes … [Read more...] about Da Nang hosts summer programme to lure more visitors to the city
Ba Na Hills complex occupies a tourism peak in Da Nang
Sun Group chairman Dang Minh Truong spoke to VnExpress about how this complex took shape and how it was conceptualized and realized. - Why did the Sun Group invest in Ba Na Hills? - Honestly, when the leaders of the Danang People’s Committee asked other shareholders of Sun Group and I to invest in Ba Na (2007), we did not see the potential of this land. In reality, many large investors faced difficulties in maintaining their operations because the tourism season only lasted three months and there was a strong dearth of amusement facilities. Besides, the terrain was treacherous, making it difficult to build a cable car system. However, the determination of the city’s leaders and support from locals was a constant motivation for us to develop the project. During the construction process, the city extended a number of favorable conditions and incentives to Sun Group. We saw the determination of the city, and were keen to invest in earnest. Dang Minh Truong - Sun … [Read more...] about Ba Na Hills complex occupies a tourism peak in Da Nang
Da Nang targets over 8 million visitors in 2019
The Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills was ranked among the top 100 World’s Greatest Places by Times magazine in 2018 (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – The central coastal city of Da Nang has set the target of welcoming 8.19 million visitors in 2019, including 3.19 million foreigners, a year-on-year rise of 6.9 percent and 11 percent, respectively. The tourism sector aims to gross 27.4 trillion VND (1.18 billion USD) in revenues, up 13.9 percent against the previous year. Director of the municipal Department of Tourism Ngo Quang Vinh said the department will consult the municipal People’s Committee to promulgate and implement the management plan of activities by travel companies in 2019-2020. It will manage more effectively low-cost tour packages and pilot the implementation of a set of criteria on professional services at tourist accommodation establishments, he added. Besides intensifying inspections at tourism businesses, the department will propose local authorities … [Read more...] about Da Nang targets over 8 million visitors in 2019