[Asia Travel] Vietnam: Da Nang

Da Nang is a city located in the center of Vietnam. Da Nang has become a hot tourist destination, with vast beaches and good security, and is becoming a popular destination. It is a commercial city alongside Ho Chi Minh City and is also a major port city in Vietnam. There is also a World Heritage Site in the suburbs, and you can enjoy the history. The number of tourists is increasing year by year, and the tourism industry is also thriving. Every month, on a full moon night, a lantern festival is held, and the entire city is surrounded by fantastic lantern lights.

Location

Da Nang is a city located in central Vietnam.

History

Danang is said to have already existed in the days of the ancient Champa Kingdom. Da Nang was just a small fishing village, but in modern times it will prosper as a port city. In the 18th century, the port of Hoi An became unusable due to sand accumulation and Danang was used. Da Nang has become the largest port in central Vietnam. During the Vietnam War, Danang became the base of the US military.

Climate

Danang belongs to the tropical monsoon climate. The rainy season is from September to March. The dry season is from April to August. Temperatures range from 18 ° C to 35 ° C throughout the year.

Language

Vietnamese is the official language in Vietnam. In addition, Khmer and French are used. Nowadays, English has become a general education and the number of people who can speak English has increased.

Security

Danang is more secure than Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh. The crime rate of theft is rather high. Be careful of pickpockets aimed at travel medicine.

Race

In Vietnam, the Kin people are very large, accounting for 90%. Others such as Hoa and Thai also live.

industry

Da Nang is one of the best port cities in Vietnam. Although it is a big city, it has a very strong agriculture and fishing industry, and it is a place where you can catch a large amount of fish. Many citizens of Da Nang are also farmers and fishermen.

religion

There are many Buddhists in Vietnam. There are also many Catholics and Islams.

currency

Don is used in Vietnam.

Sightseeing spot 1 : My Khe beach

A beach located on the east side of Danang. Along the sea, including My Khe Beach, there are two areas, one is a high-rise hotel area and the other is a resort hotel area.

Sightseeing spot 2 : Da Nang Cathedral

It is the most famous church in Da Nang. Featuring a pale pink exterior wall, worship services are held on Saturdays and Fridays. Doors are normally closed inside the church and can only be seen during worship.

Sightseeing spot 3 : Han Market

It is a market in Da Nang city. We have everything from miscellaneous goods, clothing, foodstuffs, and even daily necessities. It is a lively place where many locals gather.

Sightseeing spot 4 : Dragon Bridge

The bridge completed in 2013. From 21:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, it is customary to spray fire and water from the dragon’s mouth, and it is crowded every weekend. This bridge is used daily as a transportation road.

Sightseeing spot 5 : Danang Museum

There are four museums in Da Nang: Danang Museum, Cham Sculpture Museum, Ho Chi Minh Museum and Danang City Museum, all of which are places where you can learn about Danang’s history and Ho Chi Minh.

Sightseeing spot 6 : Linh Ung Pagoda

The area around Linh Ung Temple is known as a nature reserve and there are no houses for residents. Don’t miss the Symbol Lady Buddha and the Reclining Buddha. It is a place where you can also see wild monkeys.

Sightseeing spot 7 : Marble Mountains

A mountain that appears on a flat land that you can see when you go south from Danang. It is composed of five mountains, each named as a mountain of gold, wood, water, fire, and earth.

Sightseeing spot 8 : Son Tra Peninsula

Son Tra Peninsula is a nature reserve. It is a place surrounded by abundant nature and has a very beautiful view. Many people visit by touring or renting a car.

Sightseeing spot 9 : Asia Park

An amusement park in Da Nang city. It is open in the evening and the Ferris wheel is very popular. It is also a place that tourists are sure to visit.

Sightseeing spot 10 : Ba Na Hills

A huge theme park. It was called “God’s Hand” because it was as if God was holding a golden thread, and it became a hot topic on SNS. It’s a popular place, so it gets crowded on weekends.

Sightseeing spot 11 : Non Nuoc Beach

Non Nuoc Beach near Mt. Gogyo. Large resort hotels such as Hyatt and Melia are lined up in the surrounding area. This is a little-known beach, and you can enjoy it because there are relatively few people.

Hotel

Since Danang is also a resort area, there are plenty of accommodation facilities. Da Nang International Airport is nearby. Tickets and accommodations can be booked from the link below. It also supports other languages.