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Danang & Hoi An

One of the most ancient cities in Vietnam , Danang was the centre of the Cham Dynasty from the 2 nd century and today boasts the largest and most impressive collection of Cham artefacts anywhere in the world. Close by Danang is the famed China Beach , one of the most spectacular beaches in Asia . Also nearby are the Marble Mountains , the five craggy limestone peaks that are said to represent the five elements of the universe. A climb inside through the hundreds of natural caves and grottoes is a must.

Nearby Hoi An is an extraordinary jewel of a town. Once one of the busiest trading ports in Asia , Hoi An remains true to its ancient past, and as you wander the cobblestone, traffic-free streets it is not hard to imagine yourself amidst the sailors and merchants of the 18 th Century.

At night, red silk lanterns swing from the doors of fabric shops, tailors workshops, and artisans' galleries, and tiny restaurants beckon from the shadows of Chinese, Japanese and European architecture. Hoi An is truly Asia just as you want Asia to be and it does equal justice to relaxing leisure programs and the highest level incentive.

 

Danang Attractions
   
Danang & Hoi An-Non Nuoc Beach
Non Nuoc Beach

Non Nuoc Beach runs for 5 km along the Marble Mountain in Da Nang . It is bordered by Dien Ngoc Sea to the south and Da Nang to the north. The beach gently slopes towards the calm, clear and blue ocean; the clarity of the water attracts people who come to swim and enjoy the seafood. The area is famous for seaweed, which is exported internationally. Many five-star hotels have been built in Non Nuoc to accommodate both domestic and foreign tourists.

   
   
Danang & Hoi An-Marble Mountains
Marble Mountains

Marble Mountains , also called Ngu Hanh Son or Mountains of the Five Element, consist of five peaks: Thuy Son (water) which is the highest, Moc Son (wood), Kim Son (metal) , Tho Son (soil) and Hoa Son (fire). They are located 12 km west of Da Nang . Thuy Son has developed into a popular tourist resort because of its alluring beauty. Stone steps carved into the mountain lead to Tam Thai Pagoda and Huyen Khong Cave .

   
   
Danang & Hoi An-Hai Van Pass
Hai Van Pass

Traveling Hai Van Pass, two feelings are usually experienced: amazement at passing through the clouds and fear of the dangerous bends of the road. It is located 1,500m above sea level. Its name means "pass of the ocean clouds", as the peak of the mountain is above cloud level while its foot is close to the sea. From the top of Hai Van Pass, one can admire Lang Co Beach to the north and Danang to the south. Endless forests stretch out west of the pass and the ocean is to the east.

   
   
Danang & Hoi An-Cham museum
Cham museum

Cham museum is located at the intersection of Trung Nu Vuong and Bach Dang streets in Danang. It was built in 1915 with financial support from the French Far-East Research Institute in Vietnam .
This museum owns the most extensive collection of Cham art in the world. The museum was built in Cham architectural style, using thin lines that are simple and gentle. The style originates from the period between the fifth and 15th centuries, when a matriarchal society prevailed. More than 300 interesting sculptural statues and bas-reliefs have been collected from different sites of the ancient Champa Kingdom and preserved in this special museum.

   
 
Hoi An Attractions
   
Danang & Hoi An-My Son Sanctuary
My Son Sanctuary

My Son Sanctuary, located in Quang Nam province, 69km south-west of Danang, was an imperial city during the Champa dynasty between the 4th and the 12th centuries. The sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics comprised of more than 70 architectural works. The main component of the design is the tower, built to reflect the divinity of the king. The Cham architecture in My Son is one of the main attractions in Quang Nam province. According to records on the stone stele, the prime foundation of the ancient My Son architectural complex was a wooden temple to worship the Siva Bhadresvera genie. All of the Cham towers were built on a quadrate foundations and each comprises three parts: a solid tower base, representing the world of human beings, the mysterious and sacred tower body, representing the world of spirits, and the tower top built in the shape of a man offering flowers and fruits or of trees, birds, animals, etc., representing things that are close to the spirits and human beings.

   
   
Danang & Hoi An-Japanese Covered Bridge
Japanese Covered Bridge

Marble Mountains , also called Ngu Hanh Son or Mountains of the Five Element, consist of five peaks: Thuy Son (water) which is the highest, Moc Son (wood), Kim Son (metal) , Tho Son (soil) and Hoa Son (fire). They are located 12 km west of Da Nang . Thuy Son has developed into a popular tourist resort because of its alluring beauty. Stone steps carved into the mountain lead to Tam Thai Pagoda and Huyen Khong Cave .

   
 
 
 
 
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