Star Cruises’ SuperStar Gemini cruise ship, carrying around 1,300 Chinese passengers, berthed at Da Nang’s Tien Sa Port on Saturday morning.

During their stay in Da Nang, some of the Chinese guests were taken to visit the city’s most popular tourist attractions, including the Marble Mountains, the Museum of Cham Sculpture and the Linh Ung Pagoda, as well as shopping at the Han Market and the BigC mall.  Others discovered the beauty of Hue Citadel, Hoi An City and the My Son sanctuary.

Some Chinese tourists shopping at the Han Market

November is a peak month for cruise ship passenger arrivals in Da Nang.  During this month, the city is expected to welcome around 15,000 international cruise passengers from 15 ships, 50% of whom will come from China.

Authorities in all districts are making every effort to ensure local social order and the safety of tourists during their stay in the city.  Special attention is being paid to establishing security teams to stop the harassment of tourists at the local popular tourist attractions.