Activities in ASEAN Great Unity Days

In a series of activities to make Da Nang become the world's outstanding destination in 2015 and on occasion of upcoming Lunar New Year 2015, Da Nang Culture, Sports, and Tourism has prepared a plan to organize meaningful cultural programs and activities.

According to estimated statistics of General Statistics Office, January 2015 witnesses 700 692 foreign tourists to Vietnam, rising 6.6% in compared to December 2014, decreasing 9.7% year on year. It is expected to be a good signal of Vietnam tourism 2015.

2014 is probably a successful year of Vietnam tourism. There is no less than 10 times Vietnam was appreciated by international press and entered into the world’s prestigious rankings. Let's review remarkable achievements of Vietnam tourism in this year.

Lam Dong Tea Cultural Week 2014 on a theme of "Tea Flavor on Lam Dong Plateau" was kicked off in the morning of December 21st in Bao Loc City. This is one of big event in series of activities to finish Central Highlands – Dalat National Tourism Year.

In the community of K’ Ho ethnic minority in Lam Dong Province, tourists coming here will have a chance to experience the process of planting, harvesting, and enjoy the drink and explore the culture of K’Ho.

To preserve and promote Vietnam traditional dance to tourists, since November 2014, Cham dancing performance will take place at 7.30 pm in every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Cham dancing will be performed in Furama Da Nang Resort.

Seagull Airlines and Paradise Cruise have recently offered a special promotion for travelers in Halong Bay. Accordingly, tourists just need to pay about US $490 for a Halong Bay seaplane tour in 2 days 1 night in Seagull Seaplane and Paradise Cruise.

Since recognized as the World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1993, Hue Citadel has been funded nearly $ 8 million for restoration by governments and non-government organizations over the world.

The traditional village of Cham people in Ninh Thuan is the unique cultural identity attracting tourists when coming to Vietnam. The exhibition of the Cham traditional craft in Ho Chi Minh City will bring tourists the clear view of the beautiful culture.

Cua Lo Tourism Festival with the theme “Dawn at Cua Lo” has recently been held to honor the local culture and promote Cua Lo tourism to tourists around the world. It is a prelude to the summer tourist season 2014 of Cua Lo.

Au Lac Company has recently provided modern Tuan Chau ferry to the tourist waterway from Tuan Chau Island (Halong Bay) to Cat Ba Island. Thanks to this waterway, tourists can transport easily between two famous tourist destinations.

Vietnamese street food has become so well known that CNNgo praises Vietnam as the heaven of food and Travel Jounal Lovelyplanet lists Vietnam as one of 10 culinary tours most worth-trying in the world.

Recently, Nguyen Hue Walking Street was officially opened to serve locals and tourists in Ho Chi Minh City. The new walking zone is the most beautiful and largest street in Ho Chi Minh City with colorful decoration and modern water foutain system.

Because of the tropical monsoon climate, the summer in Vietnam is rather hot. With cool climate and moderate temperature, following are 10 perfect summer destinations in Vietnam to enjoy fresh air and beautiful landscapes.

In the evening July 18, 2014, Sun Wheel in Da Nang was officially launched at Asia Park Da Nang. Sun Wheel in Da Nang is one of the top highest wheels in the world.

Famtrip, a German delegation consisting of 12 representatives of leading tourism companies in Germany with Mr. Peter Melchior as the delegation leader has visited Vietnam to research for tourism from May 13th to 18th 2014.

Recently, there is a decision on upgrading Nguyen Hue Flower Street to become a walking square in Ho Chi Minh City. The project costs about 428 billion dong. Also, there is an underground station built here.

Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village located at the foot of Marble Mountains as recently been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. It is one of the most well-known attractions in Da Nang.

Trang An, honored as “Dry Halong Bay”, is becoming a favorite attraction appealing tourists from all over the world. Recently, Vietnam proposed UNESCO for recognizing Trang An ecological complex in Ninh Binh Province as a world heritage site.

The first official website of Lao Cai tourism has come into operation since March 27th. The website enables tourists and companies to upgrade tourism information in 3 languages: Vietnamese, English and Chinese.