Da Nang has seen robust growth in tourism, thanks to several festivals between May and September like the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival and Da Nang - Summer Destination 2018 programme.

According to Mr Tran Chi Cuong, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Tourism, a total of 1.6 million tourists came in the past two months, a 26% year-on-year increase.

Four million visitors in total are expected during upcoming festivals like the Da Nang International Marathon.

The Department's leaders have cooperated with Hoa Vang District authorities and travel firms to promote farming-tourism services in the district, with tourists visiting Phong Nam Village in Hoa Chau Commune, Gian Bi in Hoa Bac Commune, and Thai Lai in Hoa Nhon Commune.

Da Nang has six organic rice fields with a combined area of nearly 150 hectares, and targets 500ha by 2020. Thus, the next logical step is creating a range of agricultural eco-tourism products.

(Source: VNS/ DA NANG Today)