Work began Wednesday on drilling five wells in Son Tra and Ngu Hanh Son, which have been hit hardest by water shortage for several weeks now. Each well went to depths of around 20 meters and all five have struck water, officials said. After the municipal Department of Natural Resources and Environment finishes testing the water quality of these wells, the local residents will be able to access potable water for daily needs. For several months now, the city has been sending tankers to supply drinking water to several residential areas. Da Nang’s water supply has been declining in recent years, as a result of forest destruction, low rainfall and the operation of hydropower plants, officials have said. Most recently, high salinity levels in the Cau Do (Red Bridge) River, the main source of fresh water for a million residents and tourists in Da Nang, have meant that the city can meet 70 percent of its fresh water needs. To Van Hung, director of the environment department, said … [Read more...] about Da Nang drills bore wells to cope with water shortage
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Da Nang hotels struggle with water shortage
High salinity levels in the Cau Do (Red Bridge) River, the main source of fresh water for a million residents and tourists in Da Nang, have meant that the city can meet 70 percent of its fresh water needs. Many residential areas in districts of Son Tra, Hai Chau and Ngu Hanh Son have been hit hard by severe fresh water shortage, seriously affecting the local tourism industry. Doan Minh Thien, the owner of a condotel in Son Tra, home to several popular tourist hotspots in Da Nang, said he has received many complaints from visitors over the water scarcity. "We have stopped receiving room bookings since we are concerned about the water shortage. If customers accept the problem, we can lower our charges," Thien said. The Sea Side Hotel in Son Tra District has prepared a 50-cubic-meter storage tank to serve tourists. "Our storage tank is always kept full so that we can meet the daily needs of our guests," said a hotel representative. Huu Khanh, who runs a homestay in Ngu Hanh Son District, … [Read more...] about Da Nang hotels struggle with water shortage
Da Nang water shortage forces hotels to say no to tourists
High salinity levels in the Cau Do (Red Bridge) River, the main source of fresh water for a million residents and tourists in Da Nang, have meant that the city can meet 70 percent of its fresh water needs. Many residential areas in districts of Son Tra, Hai Chau and Ngu Hanh Son have been hit hard by severe fresh water shortage, seriously affecting the local tourism industry. Doan Minh Thien, the owner of a condotel in Son Tra, home to several popular tourist hotspots in Da Nang, said he has received many complaints from visitors over the water scarcity. "We have stopped receiving room bookings since we are concerned about the water shortage. If customers accept the problem, we can lower our charges," Thien said. The Sea Side Hotel in Son Tra District has prepared a 50-cubic-meter storage tank to serve tourists. "Our storage tank is always kept full so that we can meet the daily needs of our guests," said a hotel representative. Huu Khanh, who runs a homestay in Ngu Hanh Son District, … [Read more...] about Da Nang water shortage forces hotels to say no to tourists
Da Nang opens central Vietnam’s first forest school
Kids join the first course on nature education at the forest school at Son Tra Nature Reserve in Da Nang. (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNS/VNA) - Central Vietnam's first forest school has been launched in Son Tra Nature Reserve to provide an outdoor education site for school students in the central city of Da Nang. The head of the school, biologist Nguyen Thi Tinh, said the school was built on the boundary of the 78ha eco-tour site in the reserve. It will offer education on biodiversity, first-hand experiences with forest research and outdoor skills and a chance to explore the lifestyle of the area's endangered red-shanked douc langurs. Tinh said it is the first such forest school in central Vietnam to offer valuable experiences and lessons for young students. She said the educational programmes will include field trips in the jungle, observing the langurs and research on the area's flora and fauna starting in late August. “We hope that school students will fall in love with the … [Read more...] about Da Nang opens central Vietnam’s first forest school
Seaplane tour gives fresh glimpse of scenic Da Nang
Seaplane tours are a new service to Da Nang and they provide visitors with the chance to enjoy unique views of the city. The Cessna Grand Caravan 208B-EX seaplane is used for the tour and can accommodate 12 passengers. Passengers are advised to arrive early ahead of the scheduled take-off time. During the tour, visitors can enjoy sights of the Han river, Cau Rong bridge, Thuan Phuoc bridge, and many of the city’s high-rise buildings. Visitors can also enjoy the crystal blue water and beautiful beaches with white sands that run along the coastal road A fishing vessels sails offshore to catch fish Linh Ung in Son Tra peninsula is considered the most famous pagoda in Da Nang and contains Vietnam’s tallest Buddhist statue which looks out to sea Coastal resorts in the ancient town of Hoi An On the return flight, visitors can enjoy the landscape of spiritual places such as Ngu Hanh Son. The area is also famous for Non Nuoc stone carving village A 30-minute seaplane tour costs … [Read more...] about Seaplane tour gives fresh glimpse of scenic Da Nang