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Tourists on a beach in Da Nang
The total number of visitors coming to Da Nang city is estimated to reach 243,230, rising 9.5 percent compared to last year.

Recently-launched international direct flights were credited for the rise of foreign visitors to the city, mostly from the Republic of Korea, China and Japan.

Da Nang will host several cultural events to celebrate Lunar New Year 2017 such as an event on New Year’s Eve on the Han River and a spring flower festival.

The city was honored as Asia’s leading festival and event destination by the World Travel Awards in 2016.

The Da Nang airport is now operating 20 international routes, including 11 direct and 9 charter ones.

Da Nang served more than 5.51 million visitors last year, up 17.7 percent from 2015. Of the figure, 1.67 million were foreigners, marking a 31.6 percent increase.

Source: VNA