Da Nang
Travel Guide Asia Vietnam Da Nang
Introduction
Da Nang (sometimes 'Danang') is a major port in southern Vietnam with nice beaches. It is Vietnam's third largest city, and relatively young, for Vietnam standards, at 300 years. During the Vietnam war Da Nang was one of the largest American military bases, thus seeing some of the heaviest fighting.
Neighbourhoods
- Hải Châu
- Cẩm Lệ
- Hoàng Sa (Paracel Islands)
- Liên Chiểu
- Sơn Trà
- Hòa Vang
- Ngũ Hành Sơn
- Thanh Khê
Sights and Activities
My Son
My Son is an archaeological site with temple ruins dating back over 1,000 years that used to be the religious centre of the Cham Kingdom. It is located 70 kilometres west of Da Nang in a forested valley. A popular tourist destination, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, travellers should arrive early if they want to avoid the crowds.
Others Sights and Activities
- Hai Van Pass
- Marble Mountains
- Dien Hai Citadel
- China Beach
- Linh Ung Pagoda
- Son Tra Peninsula
- Non Nuoc Beach
- Cham Museum
- Ba Na Mountains
- Tuy Loan Communal House
Events and Festivals
Weather
Da Nang has a tropical monsoon climate with generally hot and humid conditions year round. Temperatures range from a pleasant 25-26 °C from December to February to 33-34 °C from May to August. Nights are mostly in the 20-25 °C range. Average annual precipitation is around 2,000mm, with around two thirds of that falling from September to early December. October alone has over 600mm of rain!
Getting There
By Plane
The Da Nang International Airport (DAD) is located in the city centre and domestic flights are available with Vietnam Airlines to/from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Pleiku, Hai Phong, Da Lat and Buon Ma Thuot. There are also international connections with Silk Air from Siem Reap and Singapore, and with Air Asia to Kuala Lumpur. Several other airlines serve international connections though, including flights to/from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, and charter flights to/from Beijing, Chengdu, Kunming, Guangzhou, Taipei and Tokyo.
By Train
Da Nang is a station of the Unification Train system between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Stops include Hue (2½ to four hours, seven daily), Lang Co (1½ to two hours, four daily), Quang Ngai (2½ to four hours, six daily), Tuy Hoa (seven to 10 hours, five daily) and Nha Trang (8½ to 12½ hours, seven daily).
By Car
- National Highway 1
- National Highway 14B
Hoi An is just 30 minutes away and renting a motorbike or car with driver is usually a good idea if you are with more people.
By Bus
The large Da Nang intercity bus station is 3 kilometres west from the city centre. Buses leave for all major centres, including Dong Hoi (five hours, six daily), Hue (three hours, six daily), Quy Nhon (six hours, 11 daily) and Kon Tum (five hours, three daily). There are three weekly services to Savannakhet in Laos (14 hours), crossing the border at Lao Bao. Regular buses to Hoi An (one hour) depart from a local bus station 200 metres away from the intercity bus station.
By Boat
Getting Around
By Car
By Public Transport
Metred taxis are plentiful.
By Foot
By Bike
Tip: hire a bicycle for the day (US$1) incredible wayto see the surrounding areas and get out of the city. The fields are amazing!
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Hotel | 27 Ho Xuan Huong | Hotel | 70 |
| Dai A Hotel | 51 Yen Bai, Da Nang | Hotel | 83 |
| Phuong Nam Hotel | 205 Tran Phu Da Nang City | Hotel | - |
| Song Thu Hotel | 30 - 34 Tran Phu St | Hotel | - |
| Phi Yen Hotel | E-21-Phan Boi Street, Da Nang | Hostel | 89 |
Mid-Range
Upscale
Work
Keep Connected
Internet
Most hotels and coffee shops have free wi-fi.
Phone
See also: International Telephone Calls
Vietnam's international dialing code is +84. To call to other countries from Vietnam, start with 00, followed by the international number, usually without the first 0. International and domestic phone calls are available in almost every hotel or internet café. International phone charges are high in Vietnam and hotels often add a mark up fee so it is smart to always check the rates before dialling. Public phones require phone cards, which are available at post offices.
Some common and useful phone codes are:
- 00 - International call prefix
- 110 - Operator
- 113 - Police
- 114 - Fire Department
- 115 - Medical Aid/Ambulance
- 116 - Directory Assistance
- 1080 - Information
Post
Vietnam Post is the government owned national postal service of Vietnam. Services are generally fairly reliable, cheap but not overly fast, except express services. Express Mail Service (EMS) ensures that letters and small parcels are delivered within 24-48 hours domestically. International EMS is associated with over 50 countries worldwide, with a delivery time ranging from 2 to 10 days. Regular services are cheaper but much slower. Most post offices keep much longer hours than most other official businesses, usually starting from 6:30am until 9:30pm and also open on Saturday and even Sunday. You can buy stamps here and they also offer other services like money transfers. You can also try other companies to send parcels, for example with DHL, TNT and UPS.
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