Outdoor tourism booms in Da Nang during hot weather
DNO - Amid prolonged heatwaves, outdoor tourism close to nature in suburban and mountainous areas of Da Nang is rapidly gaining popularity and becoming a preferred choice for many groups of young people and families on weekends.
Without the need for long-distance travel or high costs, short trips or overnight stays at streams, forests and lakes are offering visitors a relaxing and effective way to beat the heat.
Recent weekends have shown a significant increase in the number of people camping and relaxing at many scenic spots in the city such as Khe Lim (Ha Nha commune), Van Village (Hai Van Ward), Phu Ninh Lake (Phu Ninh Commune), and Suoi Tien (Que Son Trung Commune). Most visitors are self-organized groups of young people and families.
These trips are typically small in scale, lasting a day or overnight, and make use of natural surroundings for setting up tents, cooking and outdoor activities.
Mr. Nguyen Tri Thien, a resident of Hoa Xuan Ward, said that his group maintains such trips almost every weekend, with destinations varying each time, mainly in midland and mountainous areas.
“We choose places with streams, greenery and fewer crowds. These locations may lack services, but the atmosphere is more pleasant and suitable for resting after a week of work” Mr. Thien said.
Most participants do not prioritize comfort but rather focus on the experience. Preparing tents, food and essential supplies themselves allows them greater flexibility while also reducing costs compared to traditional forms of tourism.
This trend is also seen in organized groups. Mr. Tran Thanh Nhan, a member of a pickup truck club in Da Nang, said the club maintains monthly outdoor trips, each involving four to five vehicles, or around 20 people.
“All trips are planned in advance, with full preparation of equipment such as tents, stoves and other essentials. We choose areas that retain their natural landscape and remain relatively untouched. Traveling in groups helps ensure safety and better coordination” he shared.
In recent times, these outdoor trips have begun to integrate with community activities. When visiting mountainous areas, some groups proactively contact local authorities to organize charity initiatives, such as distributing gifts to residents, thereby fostering connections between travelers and local communities.
However, the rapid growth of outdoor tourism has also revealed several limitations. Most activities remain spontaneous, lacking proper orientation and coordinated management. This poses potential safety risks, especially in areas with complex terrain or unpredictable weather conditions.
From this reality, many opinions suggest that stronger involvement from local authorities is needed to better organize, guide and effectively develop this type of tourism.
Outdoor tourism is not only a way to escape the heat but also reflects a growing demand among travelers to reconnect with nature, experience simplicity and restore balance in life.
If properly managed and developed, this type of tourism has the potential to become a key tourism product, contributing to the diversification of experiences and promoting sustainable eco-tourism development in the city in the coming years.