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Lies in the central path of Vietnam.
Da Nang was the landing point of both the French
and the Americans during their stints in Vietnam.
When the French established a garrison in Da Nang
(then called Tourane), more soldiers died from
disease than the associated fighting in establishing
the garrison. There is now a small cemetery dedicated
to them.
During the Vietnam War, Da Nang
was the home to one fifth of all US servicemen
based in Vietnam. This made Da Nang on of the
heaviest defended cities in South Vietnam, yet
it eventually fell to the North Vietnamese in
1975 with hardly a bullet fired.
Da Nang marks the halfway point
between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and was the
first place to organize its own local communist
party committee. The city is fairly featureless,
and if you are coming from the tranquil setting
of Lang Co, Hoi An, or anywhere for that matter,
Da Nang is an extreme disappointment. It is a
busy, dusty, colorless city, the fourth largest
in Vietnam, and one of the largest business centers.
Unless you are in Da Nang for business, chances
are you will pass straight through. Da Nang does
have a fascinating Cham Museum that contains an
excellent collection of Cham art. However, the
main reason for staying in Da Nang is in the surrounding
region. China Beach, the Marble Mountains, Hoi
An and My Son are all within striking distance
of Da mange, though it is more pleasant to stay
in Hoi An and visit these sights.
Lang co beach: If you were not
planning on staying in Lang Co, a drive through
may change your mind. The main street is lined
with palm trees enticing you to go for a swim
in the crystal clear waters that lap onto fine
white sandy beaches. Lang Co is on a sand spit
peninsula with a sparkling lagoon on one side,
and a long beach lining the South China Sea on
the other. This is one of the most beautiful places
in Vietnam, and is yet to be developed extensively
for tourists, which is probably a good thing.
Hai Van Pass: Travelling by
road between Lang Co and Da Nang, you will have
to get over the Hai Van Pass. This pass is created
by a spur from the Truong Son Mountain Range that
extends to the coast. This extremely mountainous
road, with its sensational views, is the cause
of many local vehicles breaking down. So if you
are on one, allow yourself plenty of time. The
view from the top of the pass is extraordinarily
beautiful and well worth a stop to take it all
in.
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