Tag archive for ‘Da Nang’

Da Nang honours Vietnam’s islands with street names

One of Da Nang’s most beautiful stretches of coastline will see two of its roads receive the names of Hoang Sa and Truong Sa. Putting up the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa street signs has begun Both are islands of Vietnam and their names will be given to two roads running along the Son Tra – Dien [...]

Da Nang City unveils its biggest Goddess of Mercy statue

Vietnam’s largest Goddess of Mercy statue was unveiled during an inauguration ceremony of Linh Ung – Bai But Pagoda, located in Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang City. The statue of the Goddess of Mercy is the highlighted feature of the pagoda. It is 69.7 metres in height and positioned on a lotus shaped platform which is [...]

Organic farming a hit with consumers and tourists

Tra Que village is famous for growing organic vegetables and their products are popular for those in Hoi An and Da Nang. The village is located in Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province. Everyday, farmers here wake up very early to nurture and water their vegetables then harvest them. They do all these things within only a [...]

Jetstar slashes prices for a day 

  On Tuesday, August 31, Jetstar Pacific, the low-cost domestic airline, will slash prices for flights departing from September 7 to October 27.   Tickets from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City will cost VND615,000. Flights from HCMC to Hai Phong will sell for VND600,000. Rates from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang will drop to a mere VND315,000 (US$16), according to the program that will last until 5 p.m. Tuesday.    The [...]

Vietnam Airlines introduces online check-in service 

  Vietnam Airlines has launched an online check-in facility for passengers with no checked baggage traveling on domestic and international flights departing from Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and South Korea. The national flagship carrier said the facility is available on its website www.vietnamairlines.com and that it would save time for passengers departing from Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho [...]

Step back in Time in Vietnam’s Hoi An

Vietnam offers an intoxicating blend of incredible scenery, idyllic coastline, vibrant cities and fascinating history and culture. Add to that some great cuisine and Vietnam surely makes an ideal destination for travelers seeking something a little different, off the usual tourist’s well-trodden path. The ancient port city of Hoi An oozes charm and history and miraculously [...]

Vietnam Classic Tour

Vietnam Classic Tour Code: VN01 Routes: Saigon – Phan Thiet – Nha Trang -Da Nang – Hoi An – Hue – Hai phong -Ha Long – Hanoi Duration: 11 Days Itinerary in brief Day 1:  Saigon – Arrival Day 2 : Saigon Day 3 : Saigon – Phan Thiet – Nha Trang Day 4:  [...]

Vietnam Package 21 Days ~ ‘Explore The Real Vietnam With Panviet Travel!

http://www.panviettravel.com.vn/index.php?option=com_entravelpackages&task=show&catid=283&id=207 Email to us: panviettravel@gmail.com Code: PV – SH 21 -07 Routes: Hanoi – Sapa – Halong – Ninh Binh – Hue – Danang – Hoi An – Nha Trang – Saigon – Cu Chi – MekongDuration:   21 days Itinerary in Brief Day 1: Good morning HanoiDay 2: Hanoi, city tour of the 1000 year old capital Day 3: Hanoi – [...]

Vietnam Airlines prepares for summer with hundreds of additional flights 

Vietnam Airlines prepares for summer with hundreds of additional flights 
Vietnam Airlines will add hundreds of flights to its major domestic routes this summer National carrier Vietnam Airlines Saturday announced it would add 826 flights to its major domestic routes this summer as travel demand is expected to surge sharply. Over the next three months the airline will increase its flights linking Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City [...]

60 craft villages show off skills at Da Nang festival

60 craft villages show off skills at Da Nang festival
VietNamNet Bridge – The Festival for Vietnamese Craft Villages 2010 opened at 29/3 Park in the central city of Da Nang on May 19, introducing unique products of 60 craft villages throughout the country.   60 reputed craft villages to join craft village festival Lifespan of polluted craft villagers shorter Farmers need to be trained as tour guides   Apart from [...]