Da Nang, well known for its silky white sand beaches and resorts with the majestic Truong Son mountains in the background, welcomes the leaders of 21 member economies as the host city of the APEC Economic Leaders' Week.

President Xi Jinping arrived on Friday. After his attendance at the 25th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, he will also make a state visit to Vietnam as part of his first overseas trip after the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.

To welcome Xi and other leaders, the Han River running across the city is resplendent with glittering lights.