Tourist arrivals to Da Nang increase during April 30 and May 1 holidays

The number of tourists expected to visit Da Nang during five consecutive days off for the Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1) is quite large. This central coastal city has implemented many activities to serve tourists.

Tourists visit the Museum of Da Nang. Photo: XUAN SON

The Da Nang International Airport is expected to receive 692 flights (up 16% compared to the same period last year), receiving an average of about 138 flights/day (57 international and 81 domestic flights).

Cruise ships carrying 2,000 international visitors from the US, the UK, Germany, Canada, Netherlands and other countries are expected to berth at the Tien Sa Port. They will visit such popular tourist attractions in Da Nang such as the Marble Mountains, the Linh Ung – Son Tra Pagoda, the Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture.

Likewise, the number of visitors to Da Nang by train during this holiday is estimated at about 13,243, an increase of 10% over the same period in 2024. Meanwhile, the total capacity of 4 – 5 star and equivalent tourist accommodation facilities is estimated at 75-80%.

To serve the experience, entertainment and recreation needs of tourists, there will be many exciting cultural and tourism activities on this occasion. Notable among them are the programme to open the 2025 sea tourism season from April 26 to May 2 with the theme ‘Blue Wave Dance’; stimulus programme to attract tourists to Da Nang in 2025 ‘Enjoy Da Nang – Diverse Experience’ with many free incentives, attractive service discounts for international and domestic tourists; 3D Mapping projection to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and the reunification of the country at the Museum of Da Nang (nights of April 29, April 30, May 1, 2025); fire and water spraying at the Dragon Bridge; experience cruising on the Han River; cultural and artistic programmes and activities on both banks of the Han River (Street music, Tuong street (classical drama) performances, Street Dance…); the screening of a film series…

Foreign tourists enjoy capturing beautiful images of tulip season on top of Ba Na, a place likened to a miniature Netherlands in the mountains and forests of Viet Nam. Photo: KIM LIEN

Tourist areas and accommodation facilities across the city also organise many highly attractive activities such as free admission to the Museum of Da Nang; an art exhibition themed ‘Da Nang brocade’ at the Da Nang Fine Arts Museum; Sun World Ba Na Hills tourist area organising the Sunflower Festival, Ba Na By Night combo with buffet dinner at Beer Plaza and special shows, presenting away red flag shirts with yellow stars to visitors; Danang Downtown featuring the expanded 2025 Lion and Dragon Festival, exploring the ‘Vui Phet’ Night Market with more than 50 food stalls; the Nui Than Tai Hot Spring Park with a parade to welcome the God of Wealth, Acoustic music show -‘Summer Colours, Animal Actors show; Mikazuki stirring up the festival with a series of interesting entertainment activities such as the Ninja fire dancing show combined with fireworks and water music, ‘Proud of Viet Nam’ dance performance, Japanese art show, lucky draw…; Toom Sara Village witj the Co Tu show, Highland Market, fire calling scene, folk games; attractive shows such as ‘Ao Dai’, Tien and Charming shows in the city.

Many accommodation establishments plan to organise special and preferential culinary activities and programmes to serve guests during this holiday. The Tourism Promotion Centre in coordination with the Viet Nam Railways Corporation will organise a welcoming ceremony for the special train pair running on the North – South route named ‘Unification Train’ featuring art performances, traditional musical instruments in the train waiting area, performances of releasing doves for peace, welcoming drums; giving flowers and gifts to train passengers.

Under the direction of the Da Nang People’s Committee, the Da Nang Department of Tourism has issued an official dispatch requesting tourism service businesses across the city to ensure customer service quality and organise activities during the holiday. The Management Board of Son Tra Peninsula and Da Nang tourist beaches must ensure safety and environmental sanitation at tourist beaches and on the Son Tra Peninsula.

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