DA NANG (VNS) — Da Nang – The Wind StarCruiser carried 100 tourists from Singapore to Da Nang's Tien Sa Port on Tuesday, beginning an 11-day visit to Da Nang, Hoi An and Hai Phong.

This is the cruise ship's first time bringing tourists to coastal destinations in central Viet Nam this year.

The local culture, sport and tourism department estimates 15,000 tourists will visit the city and nearby UNESCO-recognised heritage sites around New Year's.

In 2014, Da Nang hosted 4 million tourists, including 1 million foreigners. — VNS