QUANG NAM – Check-in at the top of Hai Van Pass, having fun in Ba Na, sitting on a rotating basket boat in the coconut forest, enjoying food … are experiences that should not be missed.
Referring to Central tourism, it is impossible not to mention Da Nang, which is known as “the most livable city in Vietnam”, and Hoi An ancient town, the destination many times praised by foreign press. Here are some suggestions for travelers when combining visiting these two landmarks.
SIGHTSEEING
In the suburbs of Da Nang city, beautiful places can be mentioned as Hai Van Pass, Ba Na Hills, Son Tra Peninsula, ..
- Hai Van Pass connects Hue and Da Nang, about an hour from the center of Da Nang by motorbike. Here, visitors can take photos at the famous bend, the top of Hai Van Quan, or go down to the pristine Van village to swim in the sea.
- Son Tra peninsula is about 10 km from the center of Da Nang. From here you can see the panoramic city such as Ban Co Peak, Linh Ung Pagoda, Vong Canh House, Son Tra Lighthouse … On the peninsula there are side roads down to many pristine beaches.
- Ba Na Hills tourist area is about 40 km from Da Nang. Visitors can experience the chilly atmosphere and 4 seasons of the day while visiting prominent attractions such as Linh Ung Pagoda, Debay Wine Cellar, Le Jardin D’Amour flower garden, Golden Bridge …
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In the city, some typical places you can visit are Dragon Bridge, Han River Quay Bridge, Tran Thi Ly Bridge, Love Bridge, Cham Museum, Con Ga Church, frescoed alley, Palace of Thieu Culture city children, …
In Hoi An, recommended destinations are the old town, sea and Bay Mau coconut forest.
- The old town has an ancient beauty with golden walls, tiled roofs and confetti trellises. The beautiful photo spots are Covered Bridge, Hoai River Bank, Chinese Assembly Hall … During the day, you can rent a bicycle to explore the old town, the rent for an hour is about 50,000 VND. In the evening, you can sit on a boat and drop flowers on the riverbank for a fee of 20,000 VND per person, or participate in playing huts, the participation fee is 20,000 VND per card.
- Bay Mau coconut forest is about 3 km from the old town, as the miniature west in Hoi An. This place is famous for the “rotating basket boat” performance of the local people. If you are brave, you can also go to the basket to experience. Admission fee is 30,000 VND per person and 150,000 VND for a basket boat to carry up to 2 guests.
- Two beaches in Hoi An popular with tourists are Cua Dai and An Bang, 5 – 7 km from Hoi An. Visitors can wake up early to watch the sunrise on the sea or come here in the afternoon to enjoy fresh seafood.
EATING
The must-try specialties when coming to Da Nang – Hoi An are Quang noodles, high-rise noodles, chicken rice, and beaten cake. Besides, you can try some other delicacies such as pork rolls, spring rolls, Tao phở, … The price of the dishes ranges from 20,000 to 40,000 VND.
In Da Nang, restaurants are concentrated in residential areas and local markets such as Nguyen Tri Phuong market, Con market, Huynh Thuc Khang street, Tran Ke Xuong street, Ham Nghi … In Hoi An, you can easily easily find sidewalk eateries or restaurants in the old town center.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
MOVE
Air tickets from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang are about 1-2 million VND round trip. In Da Nang, tourists should rent a motorbike or car to easily move around the city and into Hoi An. Guests can rent a car and be delivered at the airport or hotel with an average price of 100,000 VND for motorbikes and from 1 million VND for cars per day.
LOCATION OF ACCOMMODATION
In Da Nang, along the coastal road, visitors can easily find hotels, or you can choose homestay, apartment, and dormitory in the city center. Depending on your needs and budget, you can choose accommodation with prices from 200,000 VND to 2 million VND per night.
In Hoi An, you can stay at homestays, hotels less than 1 km from the center of the old town for between 500,000 VND and 1.8 million VND per night. Follow vnexpress / Photo: Vietravel, Ngan Duong