6 Must-See Places in Da Nang (Central Vietnam), Danang, Vietnam
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Based upon our Apr-2016 visit to central Vietnam, below is the list of 6 Must-See Places in Da Nang that all visitors should explore! (Plus useful tips!)
Da Nang is a beautiful coastal city in central Vietnam; located midway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh. It is the third largest city in the country and is within 100km of several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Imperial City of Hue to its north and Hoi An Ancient Town to the south. Da Nang itself is best known for its sandy beaches and marble mountains, and is a popular base for tourist looking to explore the central regions of Vietnam.
Surely the most scenic site in Da Nang, Hai Van Pass is an impressively picturesque 21km long mountain pass in Central Vietnam, approximately 25km north of the city. The pass crosses over a spur, which juts into the South China Sea. The strategically located pass was historically the frontier between two ancient kingdoms in the region. Given its difficult terrain, Hai Van Pass represented a major obstacle for ancient armies trying to passage between northern and central Vietnam. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Here at Balukoo Travel Blog, we share your passion in travelling. That is why we only blog on places that we have actually visited; sharing with you our tested itineraries and tips.
Based upon our Apr-2016 visit to central Vietnam, below is the list of 6 Must-See Places in Da Nang that all visitors should explore! (Plus useful tips!)
Da Nang is a beautiful coastal city in central Vietnam; located midway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh. It is the third largest city in the country and is within 100km of several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Imperial City of Hue to its north and Hoi An Ancient Town to the south. Da Nang itself is best known for its sandy beaches and marble mountains, and is a popular base for tourist looking to explore the central regions of Vietnam.
Surely the most scenic site in Da Nang, Hai Van Pass is an impressively picturesque 21km long mountain pass in Central Vietnam, approximately 25km north of the city. The pass crosses over a spur, which juts into the South China Sea. The strategically located pass was historically the frontier between two ancient kingdoms in the region. Given its difficult terrain, Hai Van Pass represented a major obstacle for ancient armies trying to passage between northern and central Vietnam. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 6 Must-See Places in Da Nang (Central Vietnam)
Guide Location: Vietnam » Danang
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Allan See Toh
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.balukootravel.com/6-must-see-places-da-nang-central-vietnam/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Vietnam » Danang
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Allan See Toh
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.balukootravel.com/6-must-see-places-da-nang-central-vietnam/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Linh Ung Pagoda
- Dragon Bridge
- Han Market
- Da Nang Cathedral
- Marble Mountains
- My Khe Beach
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Despite years of travel, Vietnam had somehow never made it onto my itinerary. Then I came across Da Nang—an emerging hub for digital nomads and expats. It sounded like the perfect place to post up for a month, so I thought, why not?
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