Thứ Sáu, 4 tháng 11, 2016

Thai Lai Village

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Nestled in Hoa Vang District’s Hoa Nhon Commune, the Thai Lai Village boasts charming and poetic natural landscapes.  It is attractive to domestic and foreign visitors thanks to its fresh air and peaceful atmosphere with amazing mountains, charming rivers and beautiful bamboo trees.
Visitors at the 200-year-old Tich Thien Duong ancient house
Visitors at the 200-year-old Tich Thien Duong ancient house
In addition, a wide range of fruit trees, including some which originate from the southern region, are planted across the village.  Therefore, the village is also known as a ‘southern village’ in the central region.
The village is also famous for its 200-year-old Tich Thien Duong house, which belongs to Mr Do Huu Minh.  This house keeps intact some of the special architectural characteristics of an ancient traditional Vietnamese house, including a flour mill, rice mortar, cake mold, and a coal iron and a wood stove.  In addition, it features a moss-covered roof, sophisticated carved patterns, and east and west-facing rooms designed by the ancient oriental architecture.
Most notably, the house boasts such impressive outdoor miniatures as an artificial water course, a bird house, and shelters made of bamboo and palm leaves.  These are all arranged in accordance with feng shui rules.
Mr Minh said, “Over recent years, the Thai Lai Village has seen a decrease in the number of visitors due to a severe shortage of attractive tourism products.  I am making every effort to effectively manage and fully tap the great potential of the Tich Thien Duong house in order to attract more tourists to my house, and the village as a whole”.
Chief of the village, Mr Le Van Vo remarked, “In attempting to make our fruit-tree planting areas more attractive to visitors, the villagers have asked the Hoa Vang District authorities to provide more fruit tree seedlings for them.  In May this year, the district’s authorities submitted a proposal to the municipal People’s Committee to develop the 17.6ha Thai Lai Cultural Ecotourism Site”.
Under the proposal, the focus will be on developing the infrastructure, building more drainage systems and enhancing the aesthetic of local landscapes.  In addition, new parks and fruit-tree planting areas will be created.
Source: baodanang.vn

Thứ Năm, 3 tháng 11, 2016

Da Nang City Monument

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About:
Da Nang City Monument is the harmonic combination between modern architecture and innovative design but still remains spirit of nationalism. 
What to explore:
The 45 meters highmonument is the harmonic combination between modern architecture and innovative design but still remains spirit of nationalism. The main layout consists of three wings forming three legs of the cauldron, creates the solid position of the monument toexpress the eternal idea andthe valiant spirit of Vietnamese soldiers.
The creative point in architecture and design of the work is not only shown in the contours of the foot and body of this monument but also in the functional integration structure of the support. Under the towering block of this architecture, a solemn space is built to put incense burners, wreaths commemorating all the heroes and martyrs.
Similar to the Monument of others regions, the words “Nation’s Citation” is printed on the red flag with yellow star placed in the center along the monument to make it a solemn, powerful work and also express deep gratitude to the older generations who sacrificed in the war against foreign invaders, to bring peace, independence to the nation.
The work is the heart of Quang people to pay tribute to all the martyrs who sacrificed for the cause of national liberation.
  • Address: Opposite the 2/9 square, 2/9 Street, Hai Chau district, Da Nang city
  • Price: Free
  • Open time: 07h30 – 21h00
  • Visit duration: 30 mins
  • Best time: 09h00
  • Good for travel: First time visit
  • Price range: Free
Source: tourism.danang.vn

Thai Lai Village

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Nestled in Hoa Vang District’s Hoa Nhon Commune, the Thai Lai Village boasts charming and poetic natural landscapes.  It is attractive to domestic and foreign visitors thanks to its fresh air and peaceful atmosphere with amazing mountains, charming rivers and beautiful bamboo trees.
Visitors at the 200-year-old Tich Thien Duong ancient house
Visitors at the 200-year-old Tich Thien Duong ancient house
In addition, a wide range of fruit trees, including some which originate from the southern region, are planted across the village.  Therefore, the village is also known as a ‘southern village’ in the central region.
The village is also famous for its 200-year-old Tich Thien Duong house, which belongs to Mr Do Huu Minh.  This house keeps intact some of the special architectural characteristics of an ancient traditional Vietnamese house, including a flour mill, rice mortar, cake mold, and a coal iron and a wood stove.  In addition, it features a moss-covered roof, sophisticated carved patterns, and east and west-facing rooms designed by the ancient oriental architecture.
Most notably, the house boasts such impressive outdoor miniatures as an artificial water course, a bird house, and shelters made of bamboo and palm leaves.  These are all arranged in accordance with feng shui rules.
Mr Minh said, “Over recent years, the Thai Lai Village has seen a decrease in the number of visitors due to a severe shortage of attractive tourism products.  I am making every effort to effectively manage and fully tap the great potential of the Tich Thien Duong house in order to attract more tourists to my house, and the village as a whole”.
Chief of the village, Mr Le Van Vo remarked, “In attempting to make our fruit-tree planting areas more attractive to visitors, the villagers have asked the Hoa Vang District authorities to provide more fruit tree seedlings for them.  In May this year, the district’s authorities submitted a proposal to the municipal People’s Committee to develop the 17.6ha Thai Lai Cultural Ecotourism Site”.
Under the proposal, the focus will be on developing the infrastructure, building more drainage systems and enhancing the aesthetic of local landscapes.  In addition, new parks and fruit-tree planting areas will be created.
Source: baodanang.vn

The guide to visit all Da Nang attractions

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BACH DANG STREET
This is possibly the most beautiful street in Danang. Simply take a stroll along the street to have a quick view of all the bridges, Cham museum, Han market, City Hall and other interesting places.
CHAM MUSEUM 
The Museum’s first building was opened in 1919, but many Cham sculptures collected in Danang, Quang Nam and elsewhere were brought to the site over the preceding twenty years. The collection was begun by French archaeologists and experts from ÉCOLE FRANCAISE D’EXTRÊME-ORIENT (EFEO). Some artifacts were sent to Paris and others to the Ha Noi and SaiGon (now Ho Chi Minh City) museums, but many typical objects were left in Tourane (now Danang).
HO CHI MINH MUSEUM
The house is entirely similar to the one in Hanoi capital. There are an orchard and an aquarium in its fresh and attractive campus. Many tourists visit this site when coming to the city.
DANANG MUSEUM
The three-floor museum house more than 2,500 photos and artifacts, more than 1,900 of which are original and have been collected from Danang and neighboring areas since national reunification in 1975. Admission is free and the museum opens every day except Mondays, from 8.00am to 11.30am and 2.00pm to 4.30pm.
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DANANG CATHEDRAL
Known to locals as Con Ga Church (Rooster Church) because of the weather-cock on top of the steeple, the candy-pink Danang Cathedral was built for the city’s French residents in 1923. Today it serves as a Catholic community of 4000-its standing room only if you arrive late.
LINH UNG PAGODA
Situated on a hill, Linh Ung pagoda – Bai But, the Son Tra Peninsula newly inaugurated, is not only seen as works in bold, marking the development of Buddhism in Vietnam in the twenty-first century, but also a spiritual meeting place of heaven and earth.
FISHERMAN VILLAGE
Further along the coast towards Son Tra Peninsula (also known as Monkey Mountain), you’ll see Da nang’s main fishing village. Despite the city’s modernization, fisher folk still use traditional methods and rattan basket boats to make their catch. Venture down to the beach at sunset to get an up close view of the fish for sale. The locals are sociable and full of smiles but prepare your nose for the stench of fish.
SON TRA COASTLINE 
There are 30 kms of beaches stretching from Danang all the way down to Hoi An and even further south. As you would expect, the beaches further from the city are best, particularly Danang Beach near the Marble Mountain area. All of the beaches are rarely crowded and most of them have some forms of seating and umbrellas for rent.
MY KHE BEACH
My Khe Beach is recognized as one of the most ideal beach of Da Nang City, attracting many locals and tourists alike. It is a nine-kilometer stretch of smooth sand with an average width between 50m and 70m.
MARBLE MOUNTAINS
The Marble Mountains or Non Nuoc are actually five granite peaks. They are a great half day trip from Danang or as a stopover on the way to Hoi An. There are caves to explore, temples and lots of stairs. The drinks and trinket sellers can get a little annoying but the climb up to the top is worth it and there are plenty of photo opportunities.
NAM O BEACH
Located in Hoa Hiep ward, Lien Chieu district is Bac My An beach. It is said that Nam O means at the south of the ancient O territory (Nam: south, O: O territory). From Nam O beach, one can ride a boat westwards on Cu De river, acts an ecological tour to a ward of minority people in Hoa Bac, Hoa Vang district. Coming into being in early of the 1960s, Nam O beach was used by local people. But now some houses on stilts were built for tourism.
HAI VAN PASS
Cut out of the mountainous terrain of Truong Mountain Range, this is a pass lying in between Lang Co Beach and Danang. A glance from the top of Hai Van Pass, Danang is breath taking and mesmerizing. A stop by the pass will allow you a beautiful glance of the Hai Van Pass, Danang and would fill you with unknown pleasures.
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BA NA HILLS
Ba Na has recently undergone a few changes, notably a world record setting cable car, the world’s highest and longest nonstop cable car.
LANG CO BEACH
With its 10 km in length, Lang Co Beach bordered a section of the 1A nation Highway, nearly Hai Van pass and 24km from Bach Ma area. With its gradually sloping, white sand beach, the average depth of under 1m and the average temperature in the bathing season of 25oC, Lang Co is an ideal beach for tourists.
MY SON HOLY LAND
My Son was an imperial city during the Cham dynasty, between the 4th and 12th centuries. My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 70 architectural works. They include temples and towers that connect to each other with complicated red brick designs. The main component of the Cham architectural design is the tower, built to reflect the divinity of the king.
HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN
Hoi An, an exceptionally well-preserved example of a traditional Asian trading port, is an outstanding material manifestation of the fusion of cultures over time in an international maritime commercial center. The town is a special example of a traditional trading port in South-East Asia which has been completely and assiduously preserved: it is the only town in Vietnam that has survived intact in this way. Most of the buildings are in the traditional architectural style of the 19th and 20th centuries. They include many religious buildings, such as pagodas, temples, meeting houses, etc., which relate to the development of a port community. The traditional lifestyles, religion, customs and cooking have been preserved and many festivals still take place annually.
CHAM ISLAND
Some 15 kilometers off shore from Hoi An, Cham Island is surrounded by 7 small islands. You will discover religious relics dating back 3,000 years, an abundance of plants and animals, a year-round cool climate, seafood, coral, and spectacual beaches. It is also renowned for its salanganes (swallows), whose nests are a source of revenue to the local people, that can be seen on a clear day on the hills of the islands. A visit to relax on the beach, swim and snorkel, or go trekking and canoeing.

Nam O Fish Sauce Village

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About:
Nestled on Hoa Hiep Ward, Lien Chieu District, the Nam O village is well-known for its fish sauce-making.  Its product wins the trust of customers both at home and abroad.
Established in the early 20th century, Nam O is a small fishing village which is regarded as one of the best producers of this delicious dipping sauce.  The Nam O village used to support itself by producing firecrackers until the government imposed a ban on them in 1995.
What to explore: 
The Nam O brand of fish sauce tastes very different from similar products from elsewhere in the country thanks to its special recipe.  An Association of the Nam O Fish Sauce Village has been established and is recognised by the National Office of Intellectual Property of Viet Nam.  In addition, the Association has been granted a collective label for its fish sauce product.
Nam O fish sauce is made from long-jawed anchovies with a high protein content which are caught in the 3rd lunar month.  Its delicious taste is partly attributed to the fish mixed with salt which is sourced from Ca Na Beach in Ninh Thuan Province.  The grains of this salt are white, well-dried, and larger than the salt from other localities.  It is dried on a cement floor for between five and seven days, and it is then stored in pottery vats for a few of years before being used to salt the fish.  The process of salting the fish starts from the 3rd lunar month and the sauce-making will be finished in the days leading up to the next Tet Festival.  Nam O fish sauce is dark red and has a very nice aroma. Nam O Fish Sauce Village
The fish must be freshly caught and of medium size. They are cleaned in sea water before being preserved, not fresh water because this takes away their taste and smell and the fish can go off easily during the long preservation period. The vats must be made from special woods, including jackfruit wood. The fish is mixed with salt and layered in the jars. Over the top layer is placed a grid of bamboo or dried areca bark.  The vat is carefully sealed and kept in a dark, dry, clean and cool place away from the wind. After six or seven months, the fish is stirred. When a white yeast substance forms on the top, the grid is taken off. At the beginning of the lunar new year, the preserved mixture is filtered through a piece of silk to create the dark red fish sauce.
Despite its many ups and downs over the past 2 centuries, fish sauce-making in this village still flourishes today due to its special secret recipe. At Tet or on other special occasions, many people in the city and from localities beyond seek to buy bottles of Nam O fish sauce because of its special flavour.
Source: tourism.danang.vn

Beautiful coffee shops with amazing views

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Listed below are some of the beautiful coffee shops in Da Nang which offer visitors amazing panoramic views of the city.
Sky 36 Night Club
36th floor of Novotel Danang Premier Han River on 36 Bach Dang, Hai Chau District
Opening hours: 5.30pm – 2.00am
Visitors at the Sky 36 Night Club (Photo: Internet)
Visitors at the Sky 36 Night Club (Photo: Internet)
Situated on the rooftop of Novotel Danang Premier Han River – 166m from the ground – Sky 36 Night Club is the highest of its kind in Viet Nam.
The venue boasts a prime location near the romantic Han River in the heart of Da Nang.  It offers amazing panoramic views of the city, including the romantic Han River and the majestic Son Tra Peninsula.
Visitors reach the club by a modern glass elevator system, and enjoy the city’s beautiful landscapes at different heights.
Green Plaza Café
Rooftop of Green Plaza Hotel Danang on 238 Bach Dang, Hai Chau District
Opening hours: 7.00am – 10.00pm
 Green Plaza Café (Photo: Internet)
Green Plaza Café (Photo: Internet)
Located alongside the Han River, the coffee shop is an ideal place for those who want to enjoy the cool breeze from the river whilst sipping their coffees.
In addition, the venue offers amazing views over the city’s colourful and sparkling bridges at night, including the Rong (Dragon), the Han River, the Tran Thi Ly and the Thuan Phuoc.
SkyView Lounge
23rd floor of One Opera Danang Hotel on 1 Nguyen Van Linh, Hai Chau District
SkyView Lounge
SkyView Lounge (Photo: Internet)
SkyView Lounge is one of the city’s highest coffee shops located in the inner city.
The venue offers a varied drinks menu, including a wide range of healthy fruit juices and various kinds of beverages.
Most notably, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the Da Nang International Airport – the third largest in Viet Nam.
Muong Thanh Café
26th floor of Muong Thanh Grand Da Nang hotel at 962 Ngo Quyen, Son Tra District
 The city at night viewed from the Muong Thanh Café (Photo: Internet)
The city at night viewed from the Muong Thanh Café (Photo: Internet)
The café, which overlooks busy Ngo Quyen street, allows customers to watch the movement of vehicles whilst sipping their coffee.  They can also enjoy the magnificent panoramic view over local beaches.
The venue offers a varied drinks menu, and boasts professional staff who always show an enthusiastic attitude and friendly behaviour towards their customers.  Thanks to this, the café is the perfect place for people who want to enjoy relaxing moments with their friends and family members after a hard day’s study or work.
Nui Da (Rocky Mountain) Café
Situated at the foot of the Son Tra mountains, Son Tra District
Opening hours: 9.00am – 11.00pm
A water wheel in the gardens
A water wheel in the gardens of the Nui Da (Rocky Mountain) Café
From the city centre, cross over the Thuan Phuoc Bridge and continue along Le Duc Tho Street and you will eventually find the café on the left-hand side.  Despite its desolate location, the café is an attractive place offering customers a peaceful atmosphere and close-to-nature feelings.
Situated quite near a local beach, the café allows customers to enjoy the gentle sea breezes whilst they drink their coffee. There is a magnificent panoramic view over the city which is especially impressive in an evening.
Sky Garden café
11st floor of Trendy Hotel Danang at 347 and 349 Tran Hung Dao, Son Tra District
 Romantic Han River viewed from the Sky Garden café
Romantic Han River viewed from the Sky Garden café
This venue is the perfect place for those who want to watch various fascinating cultural activities held along both banks of the Han River.
Most notably, visitors to the venue can enjoy watching the dragon’s head breathing fire and squirting water at the eastern end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge on Saturdays and Sundays at 9:00pm.
Source: baodanang.vn | Photos: Internet