Landscape Da Nang City
Da Nang is one of the major port cities in Vietnam and the biggest city on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. Located on the Eastern Sea coast, midway between Hanoi and Hochiminh City, it is the commercial and educational center of Central Vietnam, with a well-sheltered, easily accessible port.
Da Nang City
Da Nang is listed as a first class city and has a higher urbanization ratio than any of Vietnam's other provinces or centrally governed cities. In terms of urban population, it is the fifth largest city in Vietnam. The city itself has neither the atmosphere of Hanoi nor the hustle-bustle of Hochiminh City, but has its share of sights and is close to the charms of Hoi An and the imperial capital of Hue, making it a popular vacationing spot for those looking to explore the attractions of central Vietnam or soak up some rays while hanging out on the city's beaches.
Peaceful City
There are many remnants of the American War leftover in Da Nang. Each bridge has a different builder, whether they were French, American, or Vietnamese. The city is often overlooked by tourists but is one of the most-friendly cities to backpackers in all of Vietnam. My Khe Beach is now home to a small community of guest house owners, marble statue shops and other various trades. Some of the most beautiful and isolated beaches in Vietnam are found here, among some of the friendliest people.
Da Nang Beach
This is a must stop for the budget traveller. Da Nang has some of the best roads in the country and the coast road is at least four lanes from northern provincial boundary to southern provincial boundary. Compared to either Hanoi or Hochiminh City, traffic in Da Nang is always relatively light, although huge trucks blare and there are brief rush hours. Development is visible and rapid.
Da Nang at Night
The city has expanded tremendously in the last ten years, and several multi-story buildings as well as more beach resorts are under construction, and there are now at least three large supermarkets as well as a Metro wholesaler. This also involves redevelopment of areas near the city beaches across the river, with whole blocks of old housing being razed and new roads installed and hotels and luxurious villas constructed.
Resort in Da Nang
The hottest months of the year are June, July, and August, when the temperature can get to as high as 40 degrees Celsius, and it is generally very dry. There are usually tropical storms in October and November. Stop by and soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the golden sandy beaches on the up and coming western part of Da Nang before it becomes a busy tourist destination.
Ba Na Hills
Ba Na Hills
5 km to the southwest of Da Nang at an altitude of 1,487 meters, Ba Na Hills are considered as “One temperate place in the tropical forest” because the climate is cool all the year round and you can enjoy four seasons within a single day. In addition, Ba Na cable cars hold two Guinness World Records, the world’s longest single cable car system and the world highest gap between its departure and arrival station.
Cable Cars
A series of four-star hotels with 137 rooms and standard restaurants can meet every demand of tourists. Ba Na is still being invested and expanded to offer tourists with more attractive options. Old French villas have been restored with high-class standards. Sport leisure centers, food and cultural exhibition are being designed.
Cable Car
Eco-tourism destinations, nature exploitation and other new-fangled ideas about a hidden mountain and forest area are continuously taken shape. Two kilometers to the East of Ba Na Hills, there is Mo Stream with its wildness of the forests and deep streams. All of these features promise a changeable and unique space, beckoning near and far tourists to come and to fly up with Ba Na.
Son Tra Peninsula
Son Tra Peninsula
Son Tra Peninsula is 10 kilometers from the center of Da Nang City to the northeast and is 693 meters above sea level. Son Tra Mountain can be seen from every places of the city. Son Tra looks like a mushroom of which cap is Son Tra Mountain and stalk is a beautiful sandy beach that affords an ideal area for bathing, playing sports, fishing and swimming.
Storm Shield
With its sea-oriented appearance, Son Tra acts as a giant screen protecting Da Nang from storms and cyclones coming from the sea. Son Tra is put under the national protected forest regulation since it is a natural preservation area. The Peninsula is famous for its plentiful plants and fauna as well as the attractive scenery. On this mountain, there still remain more than 30 square kilometers of natural forests, nearly 300 types of plants and several hundred kinds of fauna, including rare animals.
The Curve of Beach
From the top of the mountain, you can see the overall view of Da Nang City, Marble Mountains, Ba Na – Mount Chua. Suoi Da lies by the side of the foot of the mountain, fine sandy surfaces run round the peninsula, several breaks of waves are running steadily up and down and washing up on the stones heaped up around the seaside. All are attractive spots for tourists. It is not only so majestic and romantic but also so wide and beautiful.
Son Tra at Dawn
In one-day stay at Son Tra, visitors can enjoy living in the resplendent flow of dawn and the quietness of twilight on this fascinating landscape. And that is a time for them to realize the value of each and every moment and the true calling of the hearts. You can also swim in the cool sea and enjoy the fine view of the sandy banks run round the peninsula. The quiet Bai But offers you relaxing times sitting in small nice houses to hear the sound of waves and look swallows fly to the mount cliffs.
Bai But
The colorful coral reefs at the foot of the mountain are an ideal condition for the development of diving tourism. Son Tra is a special gift of the god to Da Nang. It can be seen from every places of the city. And from the top of the mountain, the vista is so enjoyable and peaceful.
Hai Van Pass
Hai Van Pass
Hai Van Pass is one of the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam. When braving the steep winding roads of a paved mountain pass, you will have a chance to discover peace, quiet and history along the way. On the north – south nation highway, Hai Van Pass is an impressive landscape. It is like a giant dragon, lying on Highway 1 on the border between Thua Thien - Hue Province and Da Nang City.
Dangerous Stage
With the altitude of 500 meters above sea level, it is the highest pass in Vietnam. This rugged pass is the final section of the Truong Son Range stretching to the sea. Hai Van means Sea Clouds, since the peak of the mountain is in the clouds while its foot is close to the sea. Whenever one goes through Hai Van Pass, two feelings are experienced, amazement at passing through the clouds and fear when seeing the dangerous bends of the road.
Extremely Hard
After climbing through several curves for close to an hour, you reach the crest of the Hai Van Pass. Here, if the weather affords it, there are views to both the North and the South. The pass forms an obvious boundary between North and South Vietnam. With sudden curves and blind corners, Hai Van Pass is likened to an arrogant but beautiful girl challenging drivers’ skills. Hai Van is considered to be the largest frontier post in Vietnam.
An Ocean View
On a journey through the land, Hai Van is always an attractive landscape, full of perilous obstacles and is the last spur of the Truong Son Range reaching to the sea. On the top of the pass are the vestiges of long ago, a fortified gateway. The entrance to Hai Van Quan looks like the entrance to an old citadel with its stone structures. Time, war, and neglect have taken its toll on Hai Van Quan, as it sits today in near ruins. The most impressive about the journey is the sense of isolation you feel as you move further along. There is a strange delight about the desolate conditions, a seemingly unbroken asphalt road that cuts through a mass of forest.
A Train Passing Hai Van
The green trees contrast with the breaking waves in the blue sea. While many rave about the charm of the Bao Loc mountain pass, the road is crowded with people and villages nestled along the way. But just as civilization characterizes the allure of Bao Loc, Hai Van’s beauty is closely connected to nature and its lack of population. Lining the peak of the mountain is the immense abyss dotted with the light and dark green colors of the trees. The scene is capped off with fanciful clouds flying across the sky.
Fog in Hai Van
The area is a perfect place to have a cup of coffee and contemplate the scene, looking over Hai Van as if from the heavens as the trees blow with the wind. Hai Van is well-known for its dangerous roads, and accident warning boards carefully appear regularly along the side. It’s a surprising sight to see the animation and modernity at the peak as foreign visitors buzzed about buying souvenirs. Those who do not make it to the peak would have a hard time believing there was such a busy trading and modern scene, as foreign women made their way up the rough staircase at the Hai Van Quan ancient vestige to take photos.
Hai Van Quan
Whatever endowed by nature, time by time and by hands of man will be something of humanitarian values. Hai Van Pass will satisfy your desire to conquer high peaks and remind you of the glorious past of the Viet people. Moreover, from the pass, on nice days, visitors can enjoy the whole vista of Da Nang, the Tien Sa seaport, Son Tra Peninsula, Cu Lao Cham Island and long sandy beaches. It may sound like a challenging journey but after having done, it is certainly that you will find it is one worth taking.
Da Nang Beaches
Da Nang’s stunning coastline is over 90 kilometers in total length, and stretches from the foot of the Hai Van Pass to the Marble Mountains. The city boasts numerous pristine beautiful beaches with bleached-white sand and crystal-clear blue water. Local beaches are good for swimming all year round, but especially from May to August when the waves are gentle. On some of these beaches, lifeguard teams work from 5am to 8pm daily to ensure the safety of swimmers. My Khe beach is 900 meters long and is popular with both locals and visitors. It is an idyllic beach with smooth sand and a gentle slope. The beach has hotels, restaurants, drinks stalls, and other services which create favorable conditions for visitors to relax. There are also a number of high-end resorts nearby with a rich choice of treatments at spas and a range of dining options. In addition, seafood specialties including prawns, crabs, fish, and cuttlefish are sold in many of the small shops at reasonable prices.
My Khe Beach
My Khe Beach is now seeing the development of other activities for visitors, such as fishing, water-skiing, diving and yachting.
Non Nuoc Beach
Located at the foot of the Marble Mountains, Non Nuoc Beach stretches for 5 kilometers in Ngu Hanh Son District’s Hoa Hai Ward. This beach has a gentle slope, calm waves, and crystal-clear blue water all year long. In addition, visitors can find a wonderful selection of locally-caught fresh fish and seafood readily available for them to enjoy. Along this beach, the indigenous species of casuarina trees helps to stabilize the dunes. This is an ideal place to pitch your tent and enjoy a camping and outdoor experience. The beach hotels offer various services such as handicraft shops, massage, restaurants, tennis and other activities. Time spent on the Non Nuoc beach is sure to leave you with unforgettable memories and the desire to come back for more.
Bac My An Beach
Another popular local beach is Bac My An in Ngu Hanh Son District’s My An Ward, about 7 kilometers southeast from the city center. The 4-kilometer beach boasts white sand, blue water and high-quality resorts. Bac My An Beach with its beauty and good services is truly a terrific place for locals and visitors to unwind and relax.
Nam O Beach
Situated 17 kilometers northwest of the city, Nam O Beach offers environmental boat rides to places like Hoa Bac and Hoa Bang. This beach has a moderate slope with clear blue water and white sand stretching along the foot of a mountain. Located nearer the inner-city, Thanh Binh Beach is also very popular with locals and visitors. Water sports are available here, including windsurfing, yachting and boating.
Xuan Thieu Beach
Xuan Thieu Beach is famous for its clean and beautiful white sand, as well as the clear blue sea. Visiting the beach at sunrise or sunset, you will understand the meaning of the beach. Sunlight reflecting from the water gives the entire beach a red color. There are 3 famous beaches on the Son Tra Peninsula. They are North, South and But beaches. Apart from relaxing and bathing on these beaches, visitors have the opportunity to discover the primeval forest with its rich flora and fauna on the peninsula, to dive and explore the coral reefs, or go fishing.
Marble Mountains
Marble Mountains
7 kilometers to the southeast of the Da Nang city center, Marble Mountains are considered as the Landscape of the Southern Sky with five mountains, Kim Son - Mountain of Metal, Moc Son - Mountain of Wood, Thuy Son - Mountain of Water, Hoa Son - Mountain of Fire, and Tho Son - Mountain of Earth. Marble Mountains have attractive sights such as Da Chong tunnel, Ba Tho Cave, Hades Cave, Huyen Khong Cave, Linh Ung Pagoda, Vong Giang Tower, etc., which is suitable for spiritual tourism.
Lots of Houses at the Foot of Mountain
At the feet of the mountains, there is a village of marble sculptural arts over 300 years of age. It is the place for tourists to see with their own eyes the stone sculptural arts of talent craftsmen, and tourists can choose their most favorite products as souvenirs.
Hoa Stream
Hoa Stream
Hoa Stream is located on the 604 road, which is about 30 kilometers far away from Da Nang center.The Suoi Hoa (Spring Flower) eco-tourism site is located in Phu Tuc Village, Hoa Phu Commune, Hoa Vang District. It is an ideal destination for those who want to explore new places and see the sublime beauty of nature. It boasts diverse and abundant plants and animals, as well as a number of rivers, springs, mountains, forests, waterfalls, and lakes.
Beautiful Scenery
This all makes Suoi Hoa one of the city’s most popular destinations for both domestic and foreign visitors. Visitors will be deeply impressed by the many different species of wild flowers, which will make them feel enthralled, relaxed, calm, and peaceful. This is especially true if you visit this site in the spring when the flowers are in full bloom. The highlight of the site is its remarkable springs which never dry up even during times of severe drought in the central region. Hoa Stream is also a perfect place to enjoy delicious rustic dishes such as bamboo shoots with sesame salt, fried snails with chili and citronella, and grilled wild boar.
People Swimming at Hoa Stream
In addition, visitors can also take part in many interesting activities such as folk games, fishing and horse riding. In addition, they will have the chance to learn about the culture of the Co Tu ethnic minority by watching their dancing festival and drinking their wine produced from Ta Vat. There is a restaurant with capacity of 400 seats and a large grass yard where you can play football, volleyball, horse riding, and other activities. The peace and tranquility of this site will provide you with a perfect respite from the hustle and bustle of urban life, as well as help you to shake off any work-related worries.
Da Nang Museum
Da Nang Museum
Museum of Da Nang was founded in 1989 and was originally located in Le Duan Street. The three-floor museum houses more than 2,500 photos and artifacts, more than 1,900 of which are original and have been collected from Da Nang and neighboring areas since national reunification in 1975. Many are on public display for the first time. As entering the museum, visitors will be impressed by a large sail-shaped relief representing Da Nang’s founding history.
A Boat in the Museum
The first floor displays Da Nang’s prehistoric times with its culture, the construction and development of the city, and the local traditional craft villages. The second floor houses exhibits on war crimes and the aftermath of the various wars fought on Vietnamese soil, especially relating to the French and Americans in Da Nang. The third floor showcases the cultural features of minority ethnic groups in the central region, especially Da Nang. Also on this floor is a 30-seat cinema where visitors can view documentaries on Da Nang’s history and culture.
Dong Dinh Museum
Dong Dinh Museum
Dong Ding museum is arranged in a harmonious architecture zone, friendly with nature of Son Tra National Forest. Two traditional Ruong houses of Quang are used to display the antique ceramic, dating from 100 years to 2,500 years. These antique potteries have been appraised belong to the cultures of Dai Viet, Sa Huynh, Cham Pa, Chinese and other cultures in the region. There is also a pottery kiln and accommodation for the artists to compose.
The Museum
A house on stilts has been used to preserve books and documents for researching to related fields, it is both living quarters, working of owner and place for exchange holding small events between researchers, collectors, artists and where promises a special space for those who love art and culture.
Ho Chi Minh Museum
Helicopter
Ho Chi Minh Museum is located in Da Nang City. In 1976 the museum started to be built in order to realize hopes, and loves of local people, cadres, and soldiers in the Fifth Division to dear Uncle Ho. The house is entirely similar to the one in Hanoi capital.
Tank
There are an orchard and an aquarium in its fresh and attractive campus. Many tourists visit this site when coming to the city. There are four showrooms of Ho Chi Minh’s life, a national hero, a worldwide famous cultural man.
Non Nuoc Stone Village
Statues in Non Nuoc Village
Formed in the XVIII century by a craftsman from Thanh Hoa Huynh Ba Quat named founding, Non Nuoc stone carving village lies beneath Stone Marble Hoa Hai Ward – Ngu Hanh Son District. Materials that are products of marble there is still a very nice five-color and luxury. Visiting the village of stone, you’re not out of admiration before the artwork is made from stone, each show features works are talented, subtle of the craftsmen.
Stone Statues
Often there are all sorts of work shapes of things, most impressive was the Buddha statues, saints, God, Venus, mythical animals such as unicorns, dragons and stone lamps and stone jewelry. Air travelers will be on the air, working lifestyle of the village lively art. If preferred, guests can participate in a stage of processing as an artisan’s village. Tourists come here are very interested in buying souvenirs made of stone gifts but for large, bulky items you can order in advance and all the sales base will have staff assigned to the address as required, including oversea.
Nam O Fish Sauce Village
Vases in the Village
The Nam O Fish Sauce Village was established in the early 20th century. Nam O fish Sauce is a specialty of Da Nang. It is well-known throughout the country for its qualities which are highly appreciated. The fish sauce is made of long-jawed anchovies. To find out how the fish sauce is produced, you should visit two households making fish sauce by the two different methods, distilling and filtering. After leaving the long-jawed anchovies in salt for a year, the fish sauce is extracted. The fish are preserved in salt from Nha Trang to Quang Ngai or Binh Thuan, which have a larger grain size than other kinds of salt. The salt is dried on a cement floor for five to seven days and then kept in pottery vats for some years before being used. The fish are salted during the third lunar month one year, and then the sauce is extracted at the next lunar New Year. Nam O fish sauce is dark red and has a delicious aroma.
Nam O Fish Sauce
The fish must be freshly caught and of medium size, and they are cleaned in sea water before being preserved. Fresh water is not used because it would take away the taste and smell, and the fish could go off easily during their long period of preservation. The vats must be made from special woods, including jackfruit wood. The fish is mixed with salt and put in the jars in layers. A bamboo grill or dried areca bark is placed over the top layer. The vat is carefully sealed and kept in a dark, dry, clean and cool place away from the wind. After six or seven months, the fish is mixed again, and when a white yeast substance forms on the top, the grid is taken off. At the beginning of the lunar new year, the preserved mixture is filtered through a piece of silk. Then we have dark red fish sauce with a great flavor.
Cam Ne Mat Village
Cam Ne Mat Village
The village of Cam Ne is away from center of Da Nang City 14km to the Southwest belong to Da Nang City. It has long been famous for the traditional textile mats. Cam Ne Mats were used long time ago in royal palace of Nguyen Dynasty. The mat textile artisans of Cam Ne have been ordained, reward under Nguyen reign. According to the local seniors, Cam Ne mat textile professional originated from Hoang Hoa, Thanh Hoa and it was developed to the South about the 15th century during the time that King Le Thanh Ton conquered Cham Pa Empire, incorporated Do Ban Citadel into the Quang Nam – Da Nang. Going through the changes of history and occasionally intense competition by imported plastic mats, the mats of Cam Ne still exist silently with endurance.
Making a Mat
With the simple materials such as sea grass, jute and woven texture with a delicate frame, the artisan village of Cam Ne have provided mats for the whole country with flower pattern and beautiful decorations. The advantages of Cam Ne mats are thicker, more durable than the mats of the other locations. Particularly hot summer, lying on mats of Cam Ne will feel the coolness and in winter one lying on the mat can feel the warmth and the grass scent fragrance. Beside the Cam Ne village, located next to the peaceful river, there’re famous villages around the region include basket village Yen Ne, the hats village La Bong.
What to eat
Quang Nam’s Noodle
Like Hue beef noodle soup and Hanoi beef noodle soup, Quang Nam’s noodle is made from noodle and broth. However, noodles – the main ingredient of the dish have two types, white noodle is made of rice only and the yellow is made from rice and turmeric. The broth is cooked from pork bones for fatty flavor and high nutrition. The amount broth used is not as much as in Hue beef noodle soup and Hanoi beef noodle soup. That makes Quang Nam’s Noodles differ from the other kinds of noodle in Vietnam.
Quang Nam’s Noodle with Fish
Quang Nam’s Noodle is served in a bowl that contains noodles, broth and variety of toppings. Toppings for Quang Nam’s Noodles are very diverse, some slice of pork, beef, chicken, fish, shrimp or a half of boiled egg. Besides, roasted peanut, fresh vegetable and toasted Vietnamese sesame rice cracker are also added on the top of the bowl for authentic taste of Quang Nam’s noodles. That unique noodle can be offered as a fine dish for breakfast, lunch and dinner also.
Da Nang Water Fern Cake
Da Nang Water Fern Cake
Da Nang likes the traditional cake on snack. Water Fern Cake is made simply, powdered rice soak into water for several minutes to have liquid. Then, mix with a little grease and pour into small cups. Enjoying Water Fern Cake properly is in each small cup, not in the bowl or plate as some restaurants and hotels.
Water Fern Cake with Meat
The delicious Water Fern Cake is thanks to the shrimp, especially the sauce. Fish sauce mixes with grease, sugar, garlic, chili and shrimp which create the unique flavor. When eating this, people not use chopsticks but a small bamboo stick. It is great when using it with spicy sauce. The sweetness of shrimp mixed with the flavor of garlic, chili could give visitors unforgettable impressions.
Nam O Raw Fish Salad
Nam O Raw Fish Salad
Before scenting, the fish are pressed and people use it for sauce. Fish is boiled and mixes with Nam O Fish Sauce then visitors will have delicious sauce for Nam O raw fish salad. Nam O raw fish salad can eat with vegetable. This is special vegetable which only grows on the Hai Van Pass. Each piece of fish mixed with sauce, chili, forest leaves creates special flavor that you have never had before.
Jelly-Fish Salad
Jelly - Fish Salad
It is more difficult and more expensive to prepare tentacle jellyfish salad. The jellyfish are cut into small pieces, washed in cold boiled water, and then mixed with cooked chicken or thin slices of pork, boiled eggs, chili, unripe mango, ground peanuts and mints. Ear jellyfish salad must be prepared by skillful hands. They are put in a bowl in layers until dry. Then they are covered by ground peanuts, thin slices of plantain, unripe mangoes, chili, mint and savory leaves. Now we have a delicious jellyfish salad. Now, this dish has in the menu of some restaurant as specialty.
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