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Danang City
Known as Tourane under the French, Danang is a seaport
of endless stretches of unspoiled sandy beach midway
between Ha Noi to the north and Ho Chi Minh City to
the South. The city was also the center of civilization
of the Champa Kingdom, a kingdom which flourished In
the area as early as the 2nd century A.D. Appealing
stone sculptures (from the 4th-14th centuries) of Vishnu
, Shiva and other Gods of this Kingdom can still be
foundin the Cham museum located in the center of the
city Towards the coast south of Danang are five large
hills known as the Marble Mountain. Mysterious caves
within the mountains shelter altars delicated to Buddha,
Bodhisattvas and The different genies arising from the
popular beliefs of the area's inhabitants. With its
own international and domestic airport, Danang provides
an ideal stopover based for excursions to the ancient
town of Hoi An, the imperial city of Hue and My Son-site
of the Ruins from the Cham civilization.
Cham Ruins
For those interested in seeing all that these fifteen
towers have to offer, plan on spending a minimum of
one day. These towers are located at My Son in the Duy
Xuyen district.
Cham Museum
 The
Cham Museum built in 1915, expanded in 1935 , completed
in 1936, is in a lovely setting And has large, open
well lighted rooms with around 296 statues and artifacts
of the Cham People dated back to the 7th century.
Marble Mountains
Consisting of five limestone peaks, about five (8km)
miles south of town. They can be explored by following
the paths leading to the peaks.
 Non
Nuoc Beach
China Beach, one the most wonderful beaches of Vietnam
, was once an in country rest and Recreation centre
for the US military during the Vietnam War.
Hoi An Ancient Town
Forty-five minutes by land south-east of Da Nang is
the ancient town of Hoi An, which was one of the most
important trading ports in Southeast Asia for merchants
from China, Japan and afar for a couple of centuries
ago. Originally a seaport in the Champa Kingdom, by
the 15th century It had become a coastal town under
the Tran dynasty. Also served as the hub of East-West
c ultural exchange, Hoi An's ancient past is superbly
preserved in its fascinating temples, pagoda, shop houses
and home which make up the town's old quarter. Walking
in the streets of this ancient town, one can observe
the influence of the architecture, Sculpture and decorative
styles of China and Japan and the skill of former Vietnamese
architects Who have absorbed their influences and created
something similar yet somehow uniquely different.
Dalat
The mountain resort among the Central Highlands has
scenic surroundings as well as remnants of the French
colonial era. The Ethnic Minority Museum is certainly
worth visiting for those interested in the costumes,
gongs, ornaments and other artifacts collected by locals
from the Lam Dong province. As another point of interest,
there is even an old abandoned nuclear power plant.
Haiphong
Cat Ba
 This
island is the largest in the Cat Ba archipelago. It
is potentially one of the major beach destinations in
Southeast Asia. This region has beautiful beaches and
pristine waters. Within the mountains are caves and
grottos. Located 36 miles (58km) east of Haiphong.
Halong Bay
One of Vietnam's most beautiful areas, Halong Bay has
fascinating limestone formations, coves for nighttime
excursions, sheer cliffs, grottoes, arches and scores
of small islets.
ENTERTAINMENT
Vietnam is not the place to go for the latest in nightspots,
but a number of large hotels have nightclubs and dance
halls. Bars are fairly easy to find, even in smaller
hotels. Try asking the locals for the current popular
spots.
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