Flying over the sea and mountains in the city
Published: June 27, 2017
More than 100 paragliders from around the world joined a championship.
The 'Fly over Tien Sa 2017' event was held from 23-25 June, named after the city’s famous beach. |
The contest drew pilots from Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City and those from Australia, South Africa, South Korea, the UK and the US |
The pilots took off from Son Tra, a peninsula which covers more than 4,400 hectares (10,880 acres) and is home to around 400 endangered douc langurs. The flight also offered them perfect view of the city. |
A paragliding duo |
A pilot flies over the Linh Ung Pagoda on the Son Tra Peninsula. |
Finishing a flight. |
It was one of the summer events to promote tourism in Da Nang. The 2-month International Fireworks Festival 2017 has just ended. |
(Source: VNEXpress International/ DA NANG Today)
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