Da Nang travel: cruise ships bring 3,000 in May

02/06/2006 (GMT+7)

Da Nang travel, the central city of Da Nang received three cruise ships over five days in May, which brought 3,000 foreign tourists to the city for its beaches and shopping.

Italian flagged Costa Allegra docked at the Da Nang port on May 31 carrying 750 passengers, and then sailed to Tien Sa Port. The majority of passengers were Italian and French.

 Two days ago, the Super Star Gemini brought another 496 passengers, putting the popular coastal city over 3,000 cruise ship guests for the month. 

Passengers travel to shore to see the Cham Pa Sculpture Musem and the Tam Bao Buddhist Temple, and for the swimming. Some stayed at the Sandy Beach Hotel, toured the city on cyclos, and went shopping at Han Market and Non Nuoc Stone Village. Several tourists visited Hue and Hoi An as well. 

Travel to Danang, according to the Da Nang Tourism Department, there will be two more ships bringing international tourists travel to Tien Sa Port in June.

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• Danang gallery picture

Source: Vietnamnet

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