This is the part 1 of the trip, click here for part 2 and 3.
I had divided the trip according to the destinations we travelled to.
I had divided the trip according to the destinations we travelled to.
Hello everybody! Last few days my family and I as well as my Father's friends were been to Central part of Vietnam - Da Nang, Hue and Hoi An for 5 days 4 nights tour. Indeed, it was a marvelous tour as we have travel to many mountains and beaches, ancient temples, imperial city of Hue as well as ancient city of Hue.
Without further ado, let's start with part 1 - Da Nang.
Da Nang - the largest city in the central part of Vietnam...
It was used to be a small town of South Vietnam back then during Vietnam War... Fortunately, it had began to transform into a city gradually by the early 90s, thanks to Doi Moi Economic Reform Policy which had been carried out in the late 80's. Many investors were then began to investing more in infrastructure building, commercial and residential lots there. This pushed for good economic cycles go on cycle. Therefore, the city will be so lively and vibrant by this date.
Where to visit there...
In Da Nang province, there are many places for foreigners to visit such as...
a) Dragon Bridge
Dragon Bridge was the first place we visited there upon arriving to Da Nang on the first day of our trip (23/8).
Dragon Bridge in Da Nang is the longest bridge in Vietnam with 666 metres in length, it is located in Da Nang City and constructed in the shape of a golden dragon. The six-lane bridge crosses the Han River, serving as direct routes to My Khe Beach and Non Nuoc Beach as well as a popular spot amongst travelling photographers. Dragon Bridge was officially opened in 2013 after a two-year-long construction, commemorating the 38th anniversary of Da Nang City’s liberation. According to local beliefs, which date back to the Ly Dynasty, the dragon is a significant symbol of power, nobility and good fortune.
In the night, Dragon Bridge of Da Nang will be filled with LED lights, making it to be appear to be so mesmerising of the night view. (P/S: I felt like I was in Singapore waterfront at night.).
b) Ba Na Hills
In the next day morning (24/8), we spend our half day on Ba Na Hills.
Ba Na Hills were operated by Sun World group corporation. On top of the hills, there are numerous French styled gardens and restaurants for us to hang out with. Besides, there have also a Chinese Buddhist temple (Linh Ung Temple) for the devotees to pray.
Cable cars and inclined hill trains were provided to the tourists to go up the Ba Na Hills.
Few days ago, we managed to bought the entrance tickets at 37USD* each person (Adult), which were included with cable car and hill train services as well as lunch buffet meal.
(The entrance ticket price maybe subjected to the holiday season.)*
Oh yah, not forgetting to mention about the golden hand bridge on Da Nang. There was also a place for visitors to take some breathtaking scenery photos.
c) Monkey Mountain
In the 4th day of our trip in Vietnam (26/8), we visited Da Nang again before departing to Hoi An. There's a mountain on the Da Nang peninsula. Usually, the local would name it as (Son Tra Mountain). However, that mountain has its other name which is Monkey Mountain as that mountain used to lived by the US soldiers during Vietnam War. They named it as "Monkey Mountain" due to their (the US soldiers) encounter of monkeys on the mountain which had caused them in lots of trouble back then.
On top of the mountain there's a Guanyin statue nearby Ling Ung Temple of Da Nang. That statue was set facing towards the ocean. The local fishermen believed that Guanyin will protect them when they are sailing in the sea. That's why that status is so meaningful for them.
d) My Khe Beach
My Khe Beach is one of the popular tourist destination to visit in Da Nang, Vietnam. It is located about 5km away from the city centre. Besides, the beach itself is 10km long scratching from Son Tra Peninsula to Marble Mountain (will be talk in the next point).
According to the website of Mykhebeach.org, that beach was selected as one of the most attractive beaches on the planet by Forbes Magazine as well as being commended by The Sunday Herald Sun of Australia as one of the 10 popular beaches in the world. This is all attribute to its famous blue sky and its crystal clear and warm seawater as well as beautiful areas surrounded by coconut trees.
e) Marble Mountains
We have also briefly visited Marble Mountains on the 4th day of our trip (26/8). On top of Marble Mountains, there are again Buddhist temple and pagoda there, except this time there have a cave which was used by the monks to do meditation, according to the tour guide.
There are numerous of marble stone stores nearby the Marble mountains area. They do sell lots of product from marmite granite such as Marble made Jade, Buddha Statue and Chairs and Tables.
Alright, that's all for this part. The next part I will talk about Hue and Hoi An. Both are processing UNESCO World Heritage Sites there. The former one is used to be Imperial city and Capital City of Vietnam and the latter one is Ancient Trading Port City.
Thanks for reading this blog post, see you in the next blog post, bye.
Without further ado, let's start with part 1 - Da Nang.
Da Nang - the largest city in the central part of Vietnam...
It was used to be a small town of South Vietnam back then during Vietnam War... Fortunately, it had began to transform into a city gradually by the early 90s, thanks to Doi Moi Economic Reform Policy which had been carried out in the late 80's. Many investors were then began to investing more in infrastructure building, commercial and residential lots there. This pushed for good economic cycles go on cycle. Therefore, the city will be so lively and vibrant by this date.
Where to visit there...
In Da Nang province, there are many places for foreigners to visit such as...
a) Dragon Bridge
Dragon Bridge was the first place we visited there upon arriving to Da Nang on the first day of our trip (23/8).
Dragon Bridge in Da Nang is the longest bridge in Vietnam with 666 metres in length, it is located in Da Nang City and constructed in the shape of a golden dragon. The six-lane bridge crosses the Han River, serving as direct routes to My Khe Beach and Non Nuoc Beach as well as a popular spot amongst travelling photographers. Dragon Bridge was officially opened in 2013 after a two-year-long construction, commemorating the 38th anniversary of Da Nang City’s liberation. According to local beliefs, which date back to the Ly Dynasty, the dragon is a significant symbol of power, nobility and good fortune.
b) Ba Na Hills
In the next day morning (24/8), we spend our half day on Ba Na Hills.
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| Vietnam version of Malaysia's Bukit Tinggi Little France. |
Cable cars and inclined hill trains were provided to the tourists to go up the Ba Na Hills.
Few days ago, we managed to bought the entrance tickets at 37USD* each person (Adult), which were included with cable car and hill train services as well as lunch buffet meal.
(The entrance ticket price maybe subjected to the holiday season.)*
Oh yah, not forgetting to mention about the golden hand bridge on Da Nang. There was also a place for visitors to take some breathtaking scenery photos.
c) Monkey Mountain
In the 4th day of our trip in Vietnam (26/8), we visited Da Nang again before departing to Hoi An. There's a mountain on the Da Nang peninsula. Usually, the local would name it as (Son Tra Mountain). However, that mountain has its other name which is Monkey Mountain as that mountain used to lived by the US soldiers during Vietnam War. They named it as "Monkey Mountain" due to their (the US soldiers) encounter of monkeys on the mountain which had caused them in lots of trouble back then.
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| Her Holiness of Guanyin, appeared to be mercy |
My Khe Beach is one of the popular tourist destination to visit in Da Nang, Vietnam. It is located about 5km away from the city centre. Besides, the beach itself is 10km long scratching from Son Tra Peninsula to Marble Mountain (will be talk in the next point).
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| Very clean beach as compared to in Malaysia ones. |
e) Marble Mountains
We have also briefly visited Marble Mountains on the 4th day of our trip (26/8). On top of Marble Mountains, there are again Buddhist temple and pagoda there, except this time there have a cave which was used by the monks to do meditation, according to the tour guide.
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| Temple on top of Marble Mountain |
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| Temple inside the cave |
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| The view looks like somewhere in Ipoh, Malaysia. |
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| Marble made chessboard. |
Thanks for reading this blog post, see you in the next blog post, bye.
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