Da Nang, Vietnam Reviews and Ratings

Da Nang Major Tourist Attractions (www.paradissa.com)The Cham Museums located on the riverside is dedicated to artifacts from the Indianized Champa Kindom of the Cham People. The kingdom experienced its heyday in the central area of Vietnam from the 2nd century A.D through the 15th century. The artifacts were brought here from My Son - Cham Holy See by the French Archaeologists. The museum can be explored for 2 hours.The Marble Mountains and China Beach and the Stone Carving VillageThe Marble Mountains are a range of mountains bordered by the white sand China beaches. There are five mountain peaks which are said to represent the five earth elements. The sacred lyric and poetical ambience of pagodas grottoes trees and whitesand beaches combined with the murmuring sounds of the lapping waves make this spot a haven for tourists.In ancient oriental philosophy; metal wood water fire earth were five elements that created the universe. Five is the paramount important number in life; it's the beginning number of all. Visiting the Marble Mountains is believed to bring the visitors and travellers the harmony of the universe.China Beach characterized by blue ocean and fine white sand beaches was a major R&R base for US servicemen and war reporters during the war.The complex of Marble Mountains the Stone-Carving Village and China Beach can be explored for half a day; alternatively you can stay at one of the the luxurious 5 star resorts here. Please contact Paradissa for more information.This article is written by Paradissa Travel. We operate tours In Vietnam Laos and Cambodia. Please refer to www.paradissa.com for further information on travelling in Vietnam or contact us at son@paradissa.net for any assistent in your travel to Indochina.

Son Tra Peninsula run its way over 10km northeast of the Da Nang City into the sea. The highest peak is called Son Tra mountain which is over 693m above the sea. This is a nature reserve with diversity of flora and fauna. On the mountains there're still more than 30sq. kilometers of natural forests.From the top of the mountain we can adore the breathtaking view of Da Nang City as well as the blue sea. Descending the mountains we'll follow Suoi Da streams with crystal clear water which snake their ways through the forests to the sea. The green mountain cliffs and forests of Son Tra are ringed by the powdery white sand beaches.Ba Na Hill Station located 40 kilometers southwest of Da Nang Ba Na – Mount Chua is 1487 meters high above the sea level. Ba Na offers a commanding view of the whole surroundings including Da Nang City Son Tra Peak and the blue ocean. Ba Na was found and built into a hill station when the French was looking for a place to get away from the heat of Central Vietnam. There are many French-styled villas are left.In Ba Na there are four seasons in a day: spring in the morning summer at noon autumn in the afternoon winter in the evening. While months from May to August are the hottest period (up to 38oC) in Central Viet Nam temperature at Ba Na fluctuates from 17 to 20 degree Celsius 22-25oC in maximum. It drops down to 15oC at night.The Ba Na Nature Reserve has 544 sorts of high-altitude flora 256 types of animals in which there are 6 of flora and 44 of fauna listed in the Vietnamese Redbook (for precious species in Vietnam).There are a number of sites of which some can be accessed by easy walk some require hard trekking. It's recommended that you have boots while trekking here.Ba Na can be done as a day trip from Da Nang or Hoi An; or can be spent for a relaxing getaway holiday.This article is written by Paradissa Travel. Please refer to www.paradissa.com for information on Vietnam Laos and Cambodia