Vietnam’s first night beach is set to be inaugurated Friday in the central city of Danang along with the opening ceremony of the Danang-Beach Appeal 2007 festival.

Head of the city tourism agency, Ngo Quang Vinh, said Pham Van Dong beach would be open to tourists with rescue teams and modern lights in place.

Police and tourism staff would ensure security, he added.

Danang authorities unveiled plans for the night beach last December, aiming to attract more tourists.

To mark the beach festival, a tour by Jeep of the Son Tra peninsula mountain will be offered to the public.

Visitors will be taken up the 600-meter mountain from where they can enjoy breathtaking views of Danang city and its beach, which has been rated by the US’s Forbes magazine as one of the world’s most beautiful.

VietnamNet