The Da Nang Department of Tourism organised a welcoming ceremony on January 29 (the first day of Tet) for the first tourists travelling to the central city by air.

Welcoming international tourists travelling to the city by air. Photo: NGOC HA

The visitors were thrilled to enjoy the vibrant lion dance performance and receive specialty gifts such as conical hats, candied ginger, grilled coconut cakes, and sesame brittle. Notably, they were offered special vouchers for sightseeing and entertainment at the locality’s famous attractions during their stay.

Images of lion dances and God of Wealth at the airport bring a joyful and prosperous atmosphere in the new lunar year. Photo: NGOC HA

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the Da Nang International Airport is set to welcome over 140 domestic and international flights, with an estimated 20,000 passengers. Among them, there are 65 international flights, bringing around 10,000 visitors to the city, operated by the Vietnam Airlines: Narita (Japan - Da Nang); Vietjet Air: Incheon (South Korea - Da Nang); Air Asia: Bangkok (Thailand) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) - Da Nang); China Airlines: Taipei (Taiwan - China - Da Nang); Hongkong Express: Hong Kong (China - Da Nang).

The Department of Tourism coordinated with relevant units to present flowers to welcome first tourists tio the city on the first day of Tet. Photo: NGOC HA

Reporting by NGOC HA - Translating by M.DUNG