Tourists flock to Da Nang tourist attractions

On the first day of the April 30 - May 1 holiday, crowds of people and tourists flocked to Son Tra peninsula (Son Tra district, Da Nang city) to visit and admire Linh Ung pagoda.

According to Thanh Nien , in recent days, many tourists have flocked to the spiritual tourist area of Linh Ung Pagoda (Son Tra Peninsula), causing the road to Son Tra Peninsula to be crowded with vehicles. At the area of the Avalokitesvara statue, Linh Ung Pagoda has a lot of people and tourists coming to worship and pray during the April 30 - May 1 holiday. In particular, Linh Ung Pagoda welcomes a lot of foreign tourists to visit.

Đà Nẵng dịp lễ 30.4 - 1.5: Du khách ùn ùn đổ về các điểm du lịch- Ảnh 1. — Crowds of people and tourists visit Linh Ung Pagoda on the occasion of April 30 - May 1

Đà Nẵng dịp lễ 30.4 - 1.5: Du khách ùn ùn đổ về các điểm du lịch- Ảnh 2. — The area of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara statue, Linh Ung pagoda has many people coming to visit.

Standing in the Linh Ung Pagoda grounds, looking out at the panoramic view of Da Nang city center, Ms. Emma (a British tourist) said that this was her first time coming to Vietnam, and she and her friends chose Da Nang as a stop on their journey to explore the "S-shaped" country.

"I know that Da Nang has many beautiful landscapes, I feel very excited to come here. What impressed me most is the friendliness of the people, they are very approachable and hospitable," Emma shared.

Đà Nẵng dịp lễ 30.4 - 1.5: Du khách ùn ùn đổ về các điểm du lịch- Ảnh 3.

Đà Nẵng dịp lễ 30.4 - 1.5: Du khách ùn ùn đổ về các điểm du lịch- Ảnh 4.

Đà Nẵng dịp lễ 30.4 - 1.5: Du khách ùn ùn đổ về các điểm du lịch- Ảnh 5.

The 67-meter-tall statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara sitting on a 35-meter-diameter lotus platform... is a spiritual tourist highlight on Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang.

PHOTO: ANH THU

Traveling with his family from Dong Hoi City (Quang Binh Province) to Da Nang City on the first day of the April 30 - May 1 holiday, Mr. Pham Minh Quyet started his tour to explore Son Tra Peninsula early this morning (May 1). "I took my mother to visit Linh Ung Pagoda early in the morning, this was also the first place my family visited. After exploring Son Tra Peninsula, this afternoon the whole family will move to Hoi An. I chose to travel to Da Nang - Hoi An even though I have been there many times because of the hospitality of the Quang people and more importantly, the affordable cost...", Mr. Quyet said.

Đà Nẵng dịp lễ 30.4 - 1.5: Du khách ùn ùn đổ về các điểm du lịch- Ảnh 6.

Đà Nẵng dịp lễ 30.4 - 1.5: Du khách ùn ùn đổ về các điểm du lịch- Ảnh 7.

Đà Nẵng dịp lễ 30.4 - 1.5: Du khách ùn ùn đổ về các điểm du lịch- Ảnh 8.

Tourists visit Linh Ung Pagoda to pray for peace and buy lucky items as gifts.

PHOTO: KIEU TRINH

Đà Nẵng dịp lễ 30.4 - 1.5: Du khách ùn ùn đổ về các điểm du lịch- Ảnh 9. — Tourists flocked to visit during the April 30 - May 1 holiday, causing traffic jams on the road to Son Tra peninsula.

At the Ngu Hanh Son scenic relic site (Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang City) this morning (May 1), many tourists lined up waiting for the elevator to move up the mountain and explore the scenic complex. Many groups of young people who love to experience have chosen to hike and conquer Ngu Hanh Son to explore famous check-in spots such as Huyen Khong Cave, Linh Ung Pagoda...

Đà Nẵng dịp lễ 30.4 - 1.5: Du khách ùn ùn đổ về các điểm du lịch- Ảnh 10. — Ngu Hanh Son scenic relic attracts visitors on the occasion of April 30 - May 1

Đà Nẵng dịp lễ 30.4 - 1.5: Du khách ùn ùn đổ về các điểm du lịch- Ảnh 11. — Foreign tourists line up through the ticket gate to explore the Ngu Hanh Son scenic relic site.

Mr. Phan Triet (a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City) visited the Ngu Hanh Son scenic site for the first time with his family and was really impressed with the space here. Although he is old, he really likes crowded places like Da Nang... and said that his family was very satisfied with this trip.

Đà Nẵng dịp lễ 30.4 - 1.5: Du khách ùn ùn đổ về các điểm du lịch- Ảnh 12.

Đà Nẵng dịp lễ 30.4 - 1.5: Du khách ùn ùn đổ về các điểm du lịch- Ảnh 13.

Đà Nẵng dịp lễ 30.4 - 1.5: Du khách ùn ùn đổ về các điểm du lịch- Ảnh 14.

Staff of Ngu Hanh Son scenic relic site guide foreign tourists to visit Ngu Hanh Son scenic cluster

PHOTO: PHUONG DOANH

In a quick exchange with Thanh Nien , Mr. Doan Ngoc Thuan, an employee of Ngu Hanh Son scenic relic site, said that on the first day of the April 30 - May 1 holiday, preliminary statistics showed that the number of visitors increased by 30% to 40% compared to the same day last year. "The appearance of international tourist groups from cruise ships docking at Da Nang port has caused the number of visitors to increase dramatically during this holiday. Currently, the paths, cave areas... have been assigned more staff to support visitors, regulate and guide visitors to visit the scenic spot in the most comfortable way," Mr. Thuan informed.

According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Da Nang City, this year's holiday lasts from April 30 to May 4. During these 5 days, Da Nang City is expected to welcome a sharp increase in the number of visitors compared to the same period in 2024.

On the first day of the holiday, major tourist areas such as Sun World Ba Na Hills, Nui Than Tai Hot Spring Park, My Khe Beach, etc. all recorded an increase in the number of visitors. Room occupancy rates at 4-5 star hotels and similar are estimated at 75-80%.

According to information from Da Nang International Airport, during the 5-day holiday, the city is expected to receive about 692 flights, an increase of 16% compared to last year, equivalent to about 138 flights/day. Of which, there are 285 international flights (up 10%) and 407 domestic flights (up 21%).

In addition, Da Nang Port also welcomed an international cruise ship to Tien Sa Port, carrying about 2,000 multinational tourists to visit famous places such as Ngu Hanh Son, Linh Ung Pagoda - Son Tra, Cham Sculpture Museum...

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/du-khach-un-un-do-ve-cac-diem-du-lich-da-nang-185250501101738631.htm