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Da Nang
Located on the south central coast of Vietnam, at the mouth of
the Han River, Da Nang is a modern, bustling port city, boasting
the highest urbanisation ratio of any centrally-governed city in
the country. Central Vietnam's commercial and educational
heartland, Da Nang is also an important tourist destination,
attracting about 1.3 million local and international visitors every
year. Popular tourist attractions in and around Da Nang include the
Museum of Cham Sculpture; the Montgomerie Links golf course,
roundly considered the best in Vietnam; the Marble Mountains, a
cluster of five marble and limestone hills, famous for their caves,
tunnels, carvings and sculptures; and the My Son ruins, an
unmissable UNESCO World Heritage Site, consisting of Hindu temples
first built in the 4th century. Da Nang is a popular stop-over
point for travellers looking to access the even more bewitching,
close-lying areas of Hoi An and the imperial city of Hue; and also
features a few slightly more resort-style areas, such as Non Nuoc
Beach - a white-sand beach renowned for both its spectacular
beauty, and for its history as an 'R&R' destination for
American troops during the Vietnam War - and the Ba Na Hills, a
mountain resort with a 3 mile-long (5km) cable car system. Easily
accessible by train, bus, plane or boat, Da Nang is a worthwhile
stop for those looking to dip into Vietnam's fascinating and varied
cultural trove. Go between February and May, when it'll be dry, and
daytime temperatures will be bearable.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. Some
Chinese, English and French are spoken. Tour guides can also speak
Russian and Japanese. Numerous ethnic languages are also spoken in
parts.
Money
The official currency is the Dông (VND). There are no smaller
denominations. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de
change, hotels and on the black market. Visa, MasterCard and
American Express are becoming more widely acceptable, particularly
in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, but it is best not to rely on them
elsewhere. It is recommended that visitors bring travellers cheques
in US Dollars, which can be cashed at major banks in the main
cities and tourist areas. US currency acts as unofficial tender and
is useful as a back-up when banks won't cash travellers cheques
outside the main cities, but notes must be relatively new and
unmarked. Dông can be withdrawn from ATMs, which are becoming more
widespread.
Time
Local time in Vietnam is GMT +7.