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Telephone code : (84. 511)
Area : 11,985 km2
Population : 2,046,600
Founded in 1888, the city is one of the country's major ports for
central Vietnam. Its tropical climate has two clear seasons, rainy and
dry, with an average temperature of about 28 degrees. The area is home
to a variety of rate animal and plant species. Danang is also know for
its ancient Sa Huynh (yellow Sand) culture, a rich legacy of
traditional music and the remains of the once-mighty Cham empire.
CHAM MUSEUM
It was built in 1915 according to ancient motif of Champa
architecture. The museum houses nearly 300 stone and terracotta
sculptures from the era of the opulent Cham kingdom, dating from the
7th to 15th centuries.
PAGODA
An important group of pagodas including Pho Da, Tam Bao, Phap Lam, Tam
Thai and Linh Ung illustrate Vietnam's changing architecture.
HAI VAN PASS
This 496m peak, which crows Vietnam's great natural barrier between
north and south. Once on the Pass, you have the sensation of being in
paradise with clouds floating around, Hai Van Pass has been a source
of inspiration for scholars and poets.
NGU HANH SON
In the early 19th century, Gia Long King-Founder of Nguyen Dynasty,
named the five mountains according to each of the five elements of
nature: metal, wood, water, fire and earth.
NON NUOC BEACH
5 km of white sand and clear green water at the foot of Ngu Hanh Son
Mountains. This fine sandy beach receives a large number of sun hours
all year round making this destination suitable for bathing all
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