Da Nang
source:Silk Road Dialogue Committee|Release time:2022-08-15|Number of views:
Da Nang is located in central Vietnam, bordering Hue to the north and Quang Nam to the south. Da Nang Bay is a deep-water port with a large-scale maritime industry. It is on the east bank of the Han River Estuary and faces Da Nang Bay in the north. Backed by the Five Elements Mountains, with the Camellia Peninsula as a barrier in the northeast, the bay is in the shape of a horseshoe, the harbor is wide and the water is deep, and the situation is dangerous. It is a natural harbor. It is now a naval base, which can dock 10,000-ton warships. Meishan, more than 69 kilometers southwest, has the ruins of ancient Cham towers. 35 kilometers southeast is the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hoi An Ancient Town. Da Nang has been named one of the 50 places to visit in life by National Geographic magazine, and is known as the "Hawaii of the East".
My Khe Beach is located in the eastern suburbs of Da Nang. It is said to be evaluated based on factors such as the softness of the beach, the convenience of transportation, the surrounding resort facilities and sunshine, the size of the beach, and the types of water sports.
The ancient city of Hoi An is a well-preserved traditional trading port in Southeast Asia. There are complete streets inhabited by Chinese in the ancient city. The Fujian Guild Hall, Guang Zhao Guild Hall, Chaozhou Guild Hall, Qiongfu Guild Hall and Chinese Guild Hall have also been built. The ancestral hall, Guandi Temple, etc. The ancient city of Hoi An is full of Chinese and Japanese buildings, such as Japanese covered bridges, which are well preserved to this day. The well-preserved ancient buildings and streets reflect the organic fusion of Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese cultures and architectural styles.
Ba Na Mountain is located 40 kilometers west of Da Nang, with an altitude of 1,487 meters. The cable car system of Ba Na Mountain is the record holder for the longest single line in the world. The cable car is 5,801 meters long. From the foot of the mountain, you can take the cable car to the top of the mountain. Speaking of the origin of the name of Ba Na Hill, it is said that the word Banana is spoken by the local people in Da Nang, and it is called Bana Hill by later generations. It can be seen that Eastern and Western cultures are integrated. During the French colonial period, Europeans accidentally discovered this land, and then A large number of buildings in European architectural style were built, and the current Ba Na Mountains came into being.
The Da Nang Cathedral was built in 1923 and belongs to the Catholic Church during the French rule. It is marked by the weather vane on its tall bell tower. It is also known as the Rooster Church. It is the largest Western church in central Vietnam. The large medieval-style stained glass windows set against the pink exterior are stark and lovely.
The Da Nang Dragon Bridge spans over the Han River. The world's largest dragon-shaped bridge is magnificent and has become one of the iconic landscapes of Da Nang. Especially at night, the bridge body changes various colors under the rendering of lights, which is very beautiful.