With the desire to bring visitors new travel experience when coming to Da Nang, recently, the Vietravel Da Nang branch has launched a free-of-charge walking tour programme.

The first international group to participate in the free walking tour operated by Vietravel Da Nang branch. Photo: THU HA

This tour, organised by Da Nang branch of Vietravel, consists of a maximum of 20 guests, kicking off 4.00pm every Saturday.

Accordingly, visitors will depart from the Da Nang General Science Library and they are then guided to visit such local tourists-packed sites as the Han River Swing Bridge, Han Market, Rong (Dragon) Bridge, Museum of Cham Sculpture, APEC Statue Garden Park.

Mr Dang Nhu Da Thanh, Deputy Director of Vietravel Da Nang branch said this very special and unique walking tour is operated based on the desire to accompany the city's tourism industry, meet the increasing demand of tourism, help tourists discover more about Da Nang, thus contributing to promoting the culture and tourism image of Da Nang.

This is a very new and unique experience for domestic and international visitors to Da Nang. During this journey, visitors can experience the culture and life of the local people, explore the beautiful images on the both banks of the romantic Han River.

Visitors are guided to visit places along the Han River. Photo: THU HA

Sharing about this new tourism product, Deputy Director of the Da Nang Department of Tourism Nguyen Xuan Binh highly appreciated the great efforts made by the business in building this highly attractive new product.

This is a breakthrough project, connecting ‘cultural bridges’ for tourists, especially international ones to explore and experience the city walking tour.

With this walking product, visitors will get more specific and detailed experience for prominent sites and tourism products right in the city centre.

For the first time participating in the walking tour, Ms. Mylene D. Dinglasan, a Filipino tourist, shared that his delegation felt very excited during the tour to grasp a deeper insight into Da Nang’s tourism highlights.

“Watching famous bridges, going to the market to learn about local culture, experiencing and taking souvenir photos with ‘Ao dai’. These things have made our trip more wonderful”, said Ms Dinglasan.

Visitors try and buy ‘Ao dai’ at Viet Sense. Photo: THU HA

Reporting by THU HA - Translating by A.THU