LookAtVietnam – Danang International Firework Competition 2009 will take place in the central coastal city of Danang on March 27 and 28 with participation of Spain, Australia, China, the Philippines and the home team Vietnam. Saigontourist is offering a three-day tour to the firework festival

Visitors to the fireworks competition will also have a chance to enjoy cultural and artistic activities and sport games including flower garland and flower ship festivals, boat races, water sports, culinary programs, music shows, circus and exhibitions.

The tour also includes splendid destinations in the city such as Son Tra Peninsula, Da (Stone) River, My Khe and Tien Sa ports, Non Nuoc Beach and Ngu Hanh Son, (Five Basic Elements Mountain, also known as Marble Mountains) as well as two world’s cultural heritages. The first is Hue city Ancient citadel and the extravagant architecture of the Royal Palace, Thai Hoa Palace and the very famous Thien Mu Pagoda, built during the Nguyen Dynasty and well-known for its unique architecture and elegant style with ancient bronze cast statues and antiques.

The second is Hoi An ancient town, known for outstanding ancient pagodas and temples such as Ong Pagoda and Cau Pagoda. Tourists will get lost in the illusionary world of shimmering, diverse colored lanterns hanging on the streets and over the Hoai River.

The tour departs on the morning of March 27 and is priced between VND1.780 million and VND2.310 million including flight, or VND1.635 million per person not including flight.

For more information, contact Saigontourist at 49 Le Thanh Ton Street, HCMC’s District 1, tel: (08) 3827 9279 or Saigontourist’s branch in Danang City at 357 Phan Chu Trinh Street, Danang City, tel: (0511) 8397 229. Email: info@saigontourist.net.

VietNamNet/SGT