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Da Nang Overview

Da Nang Overview

Located in the middle of Central Vietnam, between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City , Da Nang City is not only one of the biggest cities in Vietnam but also one of the cultural and educational centers as well as the most popular tourist destination of the S-shaped country.  The Golden Bridge in Ba Na Hills, Da Nang What to see and what to do in Da Nang? Da Nang has many advantages to become one of the must-visit spots: spectacular scenery of many historical relics, Ngu Hanh Son, Ba Na, Son Tra peninsula, Ba Ba - Suoi Mo eco-tourism - Da Lat, Sapa of the Central Vietnam; Hai Van pass - the grandest pass; the typical tropical monsoon area with the high temperature; the close proximity to three world culture heritages: Hue ancient capital city, Hoi An Old Quarter and My Son Holy Land and the development of transportation.  Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son) The beauty of Da Nang terrain is created by either coastal or mountains, along with the coast with many beautiful beaches such as Thanh Khe, My Khe, Non Nuoc, etc and the high and slop mountains stretching to the sea.  My Khe Beach Da Nang City welcomes travelers with not only the long coast with many beautiful beaches but also with the hospitality and the smile of 800,000 habitats. Da Nang has things to suit all kinds of travelers: Museum of Cham outstanding with its rich collection of Cham artifacts for Vietnamese history’s scholars; My Khe beach for those who crave for more outdoors activities; Ba Na resort to get escape from the scorching heat; Son Tra peninsula with coral area for those who desire all kinds of services and these interesting festivals including: Cau Ngu festival, Hoa My village festival, Quan The Am festival, An Hai communal house, Muc dong festival and Tuy Loan village festival, etc for those who want to know more about Vietnamese culture. Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture What to eat and drink in Da Nang? If the four bridges, which are considered as the four “misses”, are the symbols of Da Nang, its exquisite cuisine is the pride of local residents.  When it comes to Da Nang’s tourism, one thing should not be missed is its wide range of authentic local cuisines at reasonable prices such as My Quang (Quang noodle); Banh Beo (rice cake with shrimp), Banh Nam, Banh Loc; Nam O fish salad; fish ball noodle soup; pork wrapped with pancake; Banh Xeo (sizzling cake); soup cake; bun mam (noodle salad with pork and anchovy fish sauce).  My Quang is a culinary achievement of Da Nang people These originally regional dishes, which can be easily found along Han River, at any local wet markets such as Con Market, Nguyen Tri Phuong market, Han market, Dong Da market, impress any traveler coming to this beautiful city.  Han River Bridge: Da Nang's Quintessential When to visit Da Nang? The best time to visit Da Nang is from February to May. From June to August, Da Nang is extremely hot and sunny. From September to November, there are unpredictable rainstorms. From September to January, it often rains heavily so you cannot go out and enjoy sightseeing. Travelers explore Da Nang by MotorbikeClick here if you might be interested in some of our tour departing from Da Nang City

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Places to visit in Da Nang

Places to visit in Da Nang

Da Nang is a coastal city in the central region of Vietnam which is known as the best city to live in the country. In recent years, this city has been the top choice of travelers as it offers tourists a wide range of fun activities as well as beautiful natural places.[incredible_toc] So among all of them, what are the best places to visit in Da Nang? You will find out soon in this article provided to you by Incredible Asia Journeys. 1. Linh Ung PagodaLinh Ung Pagoda sits on a hill of Son Tra Island which is about a 10-kilometer from My Khe, known as one of the most famous attractions in Da Nang. The construction of this pagoda started in 2004 taking 6 years to complete and being the biggest pagoda in Da Nang until today. Linh Ung Pagoda has one of the most admirable statues of the Goddess of Mercy (Guan Yin) in Vietnam standing at the front of the pagoda with 67-meter height, equivalent to a 30-floor building. Thus, the statue can be seen from almost all locations in Da Nang city. The best time to visit Ling Ung Pagoda is said to be from March to September as, during this period, there are not many rains. If you come here during the months from September to December, you may expect occasional rains which are not very pleasant for a road trip.If you travel from Hoi An to Da Nang, you can consider this Hoi An – Danang jeep tour itinerary which also stops at Linh Ung Pagoda.Linh Ung Pagoda2. My Khe BeachMy Khe Beach is located in the eastern part of Da Nang City which is recognized as one of the six most beautiful beaches on the planet by Forbes. For that reputation, this 20-mile-long beach welcomes millions of tourists every year. The best time to visit My Khe beach is from February to May when there are no occasional rains and not as scorching as in June and July.Coming here, you can take part in a number of activities such as surfing, jet-skiing, volleyball or just take a walk along the beach. My Khe beach also has a vast number of seafood restaurants along the coastline which are not only finger-licking good but also affordable (one person may cost around 500.000 VND - 20 USD). Thus, with what it offers to tourists, there is no reason to miss this amazing destination when you travel to Da Nang.My Khe Beach3. Dragon BridgeThe Dragon Bridge is a 666-meter-long bridge – the longest of its kind in Vietnam - with the design of a dragon of the Ly dynasty. From a far distance, it can be easily recognized by its bright yellow color. Not only that but it’s also got a little surprise for you if you wonder "Where to go in Da Nang at night?" because every Saturday and Sunday at 21:00 it is the performance of this dragon spitting out fire and water. The total time of the show is just 5 minutes. The best location to watch the performance is either on the bridge (vehicles are prohibited from pasting the bridge during this time) or on the Love Bridge situated just near the foot of the Dragon Bridge.As this experience is offered free of charge, thus, it is definitely one of the most interesting experiences in Vietnam that you must put it on your bucket list.Dragon Bridge 4. Hai Van PassIf you are an adventurous person and want to find some places to visit around Da Nang, you will absolutely fall in love with this majestic pass – known as one of the most dangerous, yet spectacular passes in Vietnam. It is located 20 km away from Da Nang City (takes 1 hour to drive) and from here, you can enjoy the stunning views of this coastal city. Getting to Hai Van Pass, you will be amazed by this natural masterpiece one side of the road is the endless ocean and another side is lush green mountains. The best way to discover this pass is by motorbike, you can rent it at your hotel or anywhere around the city with the price ranging from 100.000 - 150.000 VND/day without petrol.Hai Van Pass5. Marble MountainSituated 9 kilometers away from Da Nang City, Marble Mountain lies on the road between this city and Hoi An – the famous ancient city. Thus, if you plan to go to Da Nang from Hoi An, you can take some time to drop by this mountain for a few hours. Or you can book this Mountains of Danang Day Trip from Hoi An tour which is only 61$/person. The whole area consists of 5 different mountains called Moc Son, Thuy Son, Tho Son, Kim Son, and Hoa Son. All of those mountains were named nearly 200 years ago by Minh Mang King (the 2nd Emperor of the Nguyen dynasty) which represents 5 elements to create the universe, namely wood, water, earth, metal, and fire. Of all the mountains, the biggest and most magnificent one is Thuy Son (the Moutain of Water). To visit it, you have to pay 40.000 VND/adult and then you can climb up to the top to enjoy the whole view of Da Nang City and the stunning coastline. In case you don’t want to climb to save your energy, the elevator is available for you at the price of 15.000 VND/person/way.Marble Mountain6. Ba Na HillsIf you are a travelholic, you must have heard about Ba Na Hills which has the stunning Golden Bridge held up by 2 hands of the Buddha. Then this Vietnam Golden Bridge Day Tour from Da Nang is one of the best options for you if you don’t want to travel too long by motorbike.Ba Na Hills is located 35km away from Da Nang city with a height of 1500 meters above sea level. Since the years of 1900s, this was one of the most favorite places of interest for the French and the noble Vietnamese who wanted to seek a peaceful and relaxing vacation. After the event that the French left Vietnam, this place was once forgotten for a long time until 1999, when the local government decided to refurbish this area into a theme park.Nowadays, this is one of the tourist places in Da Nang Vietnam drawing a vast number of tourists coming every day. If you plan to visit here, you may expect at least one whole day to discover everything here and have to depart as early as possible.The ticket price is 900.000VND/adult including entrance ticket, 2-way cable car, VAT, 105 free games in the Fantasy Park, etc. Note that the ticket does not include the ticket for the Wax Statue Museum, Pick Up Games, and Buffet Lunch. For lunch, you can either bring your own lunch or eat at the restaurants there with the average price of 355.000 VND/person.Golden Bridge Ba Na HillsThose are 6 of the best places to see when you travel to Danang. Depending on your time and budget, you can add more places or eliminate some places from the list above to make your trip most enjoyable and meaningful. However, it is suggested to stay here for at least 2 days, so you can travel to all of those destinations with ease. If you travel with your family, this Central Vietnam Family 6 Day tour may help you to arrange a better vacation.So, those are 6 Da Nang top attractions we want to provide to tourists, consider adding those places to your bucket list and ask us to help you book your trip with premium discounts and best rates!

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How to get to Hue from Da Nang

How to get to Hue from Da Nang

As the closest neighbour to the imperial city of Hue, Da Nang is one of its best access points for potential visitors. Hue lies just 95km away from Da Nang along the coastline, but an impassable mountain range between both cities historically segregated them from each other, leading to the development of two very different neighbours. This was aided in no small part by the fact that neither of these cities belonged to the same country up until 1471, with Hue acting as the capital of Dai Viet and Da Nang acting as the capital of Champa.[incredible_toc]Nowadays, an internationally acclaimed road connects the two former enemies, effectively answering the question of how to get to Hue from Da Nang in the most beautiful of manners. Invariably, passengers on Vietnam tours that pass between the two great cities are treated to world-beating scenery as they do so, and undeniably, one of the top journeys possible to take in Vietnam.1. Da Nang to Hue by MotorbikeDa Nang to Hue by MotorbikeBy far the most exhilarating route to Hue is on two wheels, cruising along the world-renowned Hai Van Pass. This is Vietnam’s premier coastal road, regularly touted as one of the best in the world, with stunning views of forests, mountains, beaches and the ocean along its 21km length. ‘Hai Van’ translates to ‘ocean cloud’, because of the thin mist that sometimes rises from the sea, settling on the tops of mountains that the road winds beneath.Hai Van PassThe pass cuts through the Annamite Range, snaking up and then down on its way from Da Nang to Hue. The incredibly scenic surrounds contain many hidden and not-so-hidden treasures, such as waterfalls that cascade secretly beneath the jungle canopy, or viewpoints from peaks that offer incredible views over the scenic road and its adjacent nature.To drive the Hai Van Pass takes about 3.5 hours with stops along the way, meaning that it is one of the top things to do in Da Nang on a day trip. Many tours give tourists a taste of the beautiful road before heading back to Da Nang, though most tours are a means of scenic transition from Da Nang to Hue.2. Da Nang to Hue by BusAs Hue is on the usual tourist route that skips up the coastline of Vietnam, there are several bus companies that offer the service as part of their overall Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi bus ticket. Be aware that most companies opt to eschew the Hai Van Pass and drive straight through the Hai Van Tunnel, slicing their transportation time by at least an hour but missing out on some of Vietnam’s most stunning scenery as they do so. If gorgeous vistas are high up on your agenda, then consider the train or motorbike from Da Nang to Hue.Tour companies like Queen Café Bus and Camel Travel span the entire east side of the country between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, dropping off and picking up tourists at some of the country’s biggest coastal attractions along the way. From Da Nang to Hue by bus, tickets should cost around 220,000 – 350,000 VND ($10 - $15 USD) and take about 2 hours through the Hai Van Tunnel. Minivans can also be booked from companies like HAV Travel and Hue Tourist for a slightly more comfortable, albeit slightly more expensive shuttle bus experience.Public buses are also a viable, but much more labour-intensive affair. Tickets can be bought regularly from Da Nang’s Central Bus Station to Hue’s Phia Nam Bus Station for somewhere between 80,000 VND to 120,000 VND ($4 - $6 USD), depending on how generous the driver is feeling at that particular time.Da Nang to Hue by bus3. Da Nang to Hue by TrainFour trains are running daily between Da Nang and Hue, all part of the country’s Reunification Express service. It’s a rather irregular service, with trains running at 12.45 pm, 1.53 pm, 10.59 pm and 02.23 am, taking between 2 and 3 hours to make the journey. As with any Central Vietnam tour, the sights of forested mountains and ocean feature for much of the voyage, creating a fantastically attractive backdrop in the day, or a wonderful source of ambience during the night.A soft seat costs around 400,000 VND ($17 USD) and because the train originates from much further south, there is the option of a sleeper cabin. If you really feel like you need this for the 2-3 hour journey at 10.59 pm or 02.23 am, then you can expect to pay 490,000 VND ($21 USD) for a 6-berth cabin or 560,000 VND ($24 USD) for a 4-berth cabin.Da Nang to Hue by Train4. Da Nang to Hue by FlightConsidering the two airports of Da Nang and Hue lie about 60 km away from each other, there are no flight services between Da Nang and Hue, which interestingly means that you can potentially get from Ho Chi Minh City to Hue quicker than you can get from Da Nang to Hue.Da Nang to Hue by FlightSo, whether you choose to travel from Da Nang to Hue by car, train or flight, Incredible Asia Journeys is here to help you plan your Vietnam trip more hassle-free. Contact us now to get free consultation and advice!

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