Viet Nam’s Da Nang has been named as the winner of Travelers' Choice Award for Destinations on the Rise for 2015 by TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site. The top 10 "Destinations on the Rise" in the World also included Sihanoukville (Cambodia), Limassol (Cyprus), Ao Nang (Thailand), Bodrum City (Turkey), Naha (Japan), Hurghada (Egypt), Kazan (Russia), Manaus (Brazil) and Eilat (Israel). "Destinations on the Rise" listed cities around the word that have seen the highest increase in positive feedback and interest from the TripAdvisor community over the last year.The travel site described the rapidly developing Da Nang as a beacon for foodies, who flock here to sample the famously fresh and bold flavors of Central Viet Nam’s cuisine. In addition, the city is known for its tranquil beaches, Buddhist sanctuaries, and most notably the limestone caves and grottoes of the Marble Mountains. "The TripAdvisor community has helped surface some unheralded destinations across … [Read more...] about Da Nang Tops World’s Destinations on the Rise for 2015
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New York Times lists Da Nang as top tourist destination
Tourists leave Tam Thai Pagoda, a sightseeing spot in the Marble Mountains. Photo: Nguyen Tu Marble mountains, tranquil beaches and authentic Vietnamese dishes continue to bring Vietnam's central coastal city of Da Nang international praise. Da Nang came in 43rd on the New York Times' "52 places to go in 2015." "For the last couple of decades, Da Nang, on the central coast of Vietnam, has been the place travelers flew into to get to historic Hoi An, a UNESCO-protected but tourist-swarmed neighbor 20 miles to the south," the newspaper said. "But this city of almost a million people has become a worthy destination in its own right. After an airport expansion in 2011, resorts began popping up along the coast," it continued. The newspaper called the town's long, sandy beaches and kiosks selling banh mi sandwiches overflowing with pork and pickled papaya and fresh herbs "Da Nang's charms". A beach in Da Nang's Son Tra Peninsula. Photo credit: Vietnam Post The central city took the … [Read more...] about New York Times lists Da Nang as top tourist destination
Vietnam’s Da Nang among must-sees in 2015: NYT
Da Nang City in central Vietnam has been recommended by The New York Times as one of the places to travel to this year. The city places 43rd on a list in an article published in The New York Times on Friday last week. The article listed 52 places to go in 2015. "For the last couple of decades, Da Nang, on the central coast of Vietnam, has been the place travelers fly into to get to historic Hoi An, a Unesco-recognized but tourist-swarmed neighbor 20 miles to the south," the article says. But Da Nang has become a worthy destination in its own right, it adds. After an airport expansion in 2011, resorts began mushrooming along the coast, with last year’s luxury lodging additions being Premier Village and A La Carte Da Nang Beach. Da Nang’s charms also lie in "its long, sandy beaches and kiosks selling ‘banh mi’ (bread) overflowing with pork and pickled papaya and fresh herbs," according to the article. Topping the list, which sees once-avoided destinations … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Da Nang among must-sees in 2015: NYT
TripAdvisor names Vietnam’s Da Nang world’s top emerging destination
Da Nang City in central Vietnam has led the "World’s Destinations on the Rise" category of the 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards given by travel site TripAdvisor. The city beat nine other destinations around the world to rank first, including Sihanoukville (Cambodia), Limassol (Cyprus), Ao Nang (Thailand), Bodrum City (Turkey), Naha (Japan), Hurghada (Egypt), Kazan (Russia), Manaus (Brazil), and Eilat (Israel) – listed in descending order. The coastal city was also ranked highest in the "Asia’s Destinations on the Rise" category, followed by Cambodia’s Sihanoukville, Thailand’s Ao Nang, Japan’s Naha, the Republic of Maldives’ Male, Azerbaijan’s Baku, India’s Leh, Sri Lanka’s Kandy, Armenia’s Yerevan, and India’s Rishikesh. "The port city of Da Nang is a beacon for foodies, who flock here to sample the famously fresh and bold flavors of Central Vietnamese cuisine," TripAdvisor wrote about Da Nang. "Taste … [Read more...] about TripAdvisor names Vietnam’s Da Nang world’s top emerging destination
Vietnam’s Da Nang named world’s top rising destination by TripAdvisor
The Dragon Bridge in the central city of Da Nang at night. Photo: Nguyen Tu The central city of Da Nang took the top spot on TripAdvisor's "Destinations on the Rise" awards this year. "The port city of Da Nang is a beacon for foodies, who flock here to sample the famously fresh and bold flavors of Central Vietnamese cuisine," the site said. TripAdvisor recommends tourists "taste [their] way through the streets on a walking or biking culinary tour" and "work off those bowls of spicy noodle soup with an exploration of the caves and grottos of the Marble Mountains." The site also recommends passing the Dragon Bridge when it breathes fire over the Han River. Tran Chi Cuong, deputy director of the city's culture and tourism department, told news website VnExpress: "I feel touched to know that Da Nang topped the list of the world’s destinations on the rise. This award is a testament to the city’s tranquil scenery and kind people." Top 10 Travelers' Choice … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Da Nang named world’s top rising destination by TripAdvisor