The 'Fantastic Da Nang 2020' Festival has been cancelled due to concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus, the Da Nang Department of Tourism announced on Sunday.

The event was due to take place at the beaches of Phuoc My, My Khe, My An and Nguyen Tat Thanh, plus Bach Dang Street riverside promenade and some tourist sites, from 31 July - 5 August.

The cancellation of the festival aims to ensure the safety for locals and visitors amid coronavirus fears.

The Da Nang Department of Tourism recommends visitors to follow strict infection prevention and control measures under the guidance of the Ministry of Health, and to view Da Nang’s official channels and its websites for updates and information on the current novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak in Viet Nam. 

If you want to change your Da Nang tours, accommodations and flights, please contact the Da Nang Tourist Support Centre located at 108 Bach Dang Street on 0236 3550111.

By THU HA - Translated by M.D