Vietnam tourism : Danang marine tourism season 2015 begins

The 2015 Danang tourism season was kicked off on April 25 at the Bien Dong (East Sea) Park in Son Tra Peninsula in Danang to promote the city as a safe, friendly and attractive destination among tourists.

The programme is to introduce new facilities and tourism services for this year’s sea tourism season, promote the image of Son Tra Peninsula alongside local beaches and call for the community’s joint action to protect environment.

Visitors are able to enjoy a wide range of events including beach sports, international rescue manoeuvre, beach camping, flahsmobs, and traditional coastal challenges, such as underwater tug of war, fishing-net making and fish carrying. 

A music concert and about 80 booths selling food and souvenirs will be also organised to serve tourist alongside a photo exhibition capturing moments of the city and a Vespa and Lambretta scooters show. 

Tours to explore Son Tra Peninsula take place daily, comprising a number of exciting activities, such as Jeep tour around the peninsula, fishing with fishermen, scuba diving to see coral reefs and cruising together with cycle racing and fun flying paragliding. 

The week-long programme runs through May 2 on the sidelines of Danang International Fireworks Competition 2015.

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Vietnam tourism:Sunset cruise sheds different light on magical Hoi An

Ancient Hoi An is probably the most popular destination in the central coastal region, but getting a view of it from the Hoai River at sunset shows how little it has changed in a thousand years. 

A new tour capitalises on the river that winds through a town once one of the busiest ports in East and Southeast Asia.

The cruise is on an old fishing boat that has been modified and fitted out with cushioned seats and a bed room for overnight stays.

A small cooking area provides tasty snacks for tourists as they bask in the fading rays of the sun.

Pham Vu Dung, manager of Rose Travel Service Company, said he develops the tour for tourists who want to see all the usual places – pagodas, old houses and craft villages.

"We found that tourists enjoy something new," he said. "It's a very new programme and complements tours to rice farms, trips on buffalo carts and cooking classes in the town. Hoi An is attractive, so I design trips to take advantage of the district's natural assets. "

Tour operator Nguyen Dinh Khoi said the river cruise usually starts at 3pm and lasts until after sunset. To catch the converted fishing boat, tourists are taken to the Nguyen Hoang Wharf near Vinh Hung resort by Jeeps from the American War.

The cruise, which is perfect for a group of four to six people, provides an insight into the way Asians still cling to river banks and use the streams as markets and highways.

Fishing and farming are the most popular trades for those in villages on the banks. Fishing nets are set along the river, showing that rivers are still a primary source of food, Khoi said.

The tour also takes visitors to fish markets at the ports of Duy Hai and Cua Dai, he said.

The cruise also carries kayaks and bikes for those who want to explore further.

Tourists can take a bike ride to visit the 400-year-old Tra Nhieu port, once a port for junks sailing along the river. When the junks were replaced with larger vessels, the port became too small and closed.

Visitors can also see the mat making village of Dong Binh or another totally involved in weaving nets.

The boat cruises slowly along the river waiting for the sun to highlight an image of the ancient town. Those on board slip into mojito cocktails, beers and snacks.

The tour operator also has a floating bar to serve kayakers mid-stream. Made from a converted coracle, it carries food and drinks.

Tourists love it, said Vu Xuan Hao, a tour guide. They can also use kayaks to release lanterns in the Hoai River on full-moon day. Locals and visitors alike flock to the river for the ancient night festival, Hao added.

Another option is to have a feast on a farm at the village of Cam Chau, 4km from Hoi An's Old Quarter. The village is accessible by car, motorbike and bicycle on the road to Cua Dai beach.

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Vietnam tourism:“Viet Nam’s Sea and Island Week 2014” – “Together we protect blue ocean”

(TITC) - Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment coordinates with relevant ministries and local authorities to hold “Viet Nam’s Sea and Island Week 2014” which will take place from June 1 - 8 in response to World Environment Day (June 5) and World Oceans Day (June 8).

“Viet Nam’s Sea and Island Week 2014” is organized with responsive activities launched nationwide, especially in 28 coastal cities and provinces with theme “Together we protect blue ocean” in accordance with the theme of World Environment Day 2013-2014 “Together we have power to protect the ocean”.

In the framework of this celebration, many national level activities and events will be organized in Hai Phong City on June 6-7 such as: 6th Forum on “Viet Nam’s Sea brand with international integration” organized in Hai Au hotel, Do Son District on June 6, 2014; A meeting to celebrate World Ocean Day and “Viet Nam’s Sea and Island Week 2014” at Do Son beach which will be live broadcast on June 7, 2014; and Launching Ceremony of young volunteers to clean environment at beaches and bike parade at Do Son beach.

“Viet Nam Sea and Island Week 2014” is an event of national and international significance contributing to the sustainable development and protection of sovereignty of Viet Nam’s waters and islands and calling for solidarity in protecting ocean through suitable activities: Cleaning beach and coastal ecology; Launching cultural – social movements to change awareness and habit of community in environment protection; hanging banners, posters on main streets, work offices, etc.

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