An eventful summer in Danang dominates summer travel
Danang, with its jam-packed summer events program, has emerged as the top destination among Vietnamese traveling during the summer break, according to new data published today from Agoda.
Examining where travelers from within Vietnam are booking from June through August, the nation’s ‘most livable city’ has secured the crown of top summer destination as it hosts an array of events and activities for all ages.
Whether it’s the Danang International Fireworks Show, setting the skies alight until its finale on 30 June, the Helio Summer Festival, (June to September) which includes entertainment events ranging from food festivals to Dragon Dance Festivals, or Paragliding Racing, where contestants descend 700m from the scenic Son Tra Peninsula to its stunning shores, Danang has travelers covered.
What’s more, the actively-inclined have something to look forward to as well – as the Danang International Marathon draws participants and supporters to the central coast for the 42 kilometer challenge.
Nha Trang continues to prove popular, according to Agoda’s data, as the number two domestic destination offering respite for those looking to beat the heat, while Danang’s neighbor, Hoi An offers attractions such as the legendary Lantern Festival in late June which sees the scenic historic town place the third most popular destination for travelers.
The cooler climates of Dalat emerging as Vietnam’s number four summer destination. With Hanoi’s heat and Ho Chi Minh City alternating between simmering and soaking its way through its rainy season, the mountain-top retreat is an understandably desirable place for residents of the two main cities to enjoy a more temperate environment.
While domestic destinations dominate the top ten places for independent travelers to go in the summer of 2018, people traveling abroad favor neighboring South East Asia cities Bangkok, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
Top Summer Destinations for Vietnamese travelers
Rank |
Destination |
1 |
Da Nang |
2 |
Bangkok |
3 |
Singapore |
4 |
Nha Trang |
5 |
Hoi An |
6 |
Da Lat |
7 |
Ho Chi Minh City |
8 |
Phu Quoc Island |
9 |
Kuala Lumpur |
10 |
Phan Thiet |