Things Tourtist Need To Know About Da Nang City

Occupied by both the French and the Americans during 19^th and 20^th century, Da Nang is located at the halfway point between Hanoi, the capital in the north and Ho Chi Minh city in the south. This is the 4^th largest city in Vietnam. Beside to some shopping highlights and historical sites, tourists come to this city thanks to the famous My Khe  and Lang Co Beach, Hoi An and My Son.

Lined with palm trees, Lang Co Beach has the very tranquil and blue water with long white sandy beaches. This area is fairly under-developed even though in recent years there have been many hotels and resorts opening.

On the other hand, My Khe Beach is more developed. With more than 30 kilometers coastline, water sports activities hare are very various in Da Nang. In the weekends and holiday, it can get crowded with fishing, water-skiing, diving, and yachting.

Having miles of beaches, Da Nang is an ideal destination for tourist to travel. The favorite time for tourists to come and swim here is from May to August when the sea is calm but for those who can’t wait to get wet, the city also features a cheerful water park. In addition, visiting the March 29 Park, you can join a number of games and activities for both children and adults.

Located in the central of Vietnam, it is truly very easily accessible for tourist to travel to Da Nang with daily flights and a train station. Da Nang is just about 950 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh and 760 kilometers from Hanoi. Furthermore, no matter what type of accommodation you are looking for, there are a number of good hotels for you to choose.

Da Nang International Airport

Da Nang International Airport is the 3^rd largest airport in Vietnam and used as both a civil and military airport. Located just a few kilometers from the city center, this airport is truly convenient for tourist to travel with a plan to visit famous China Beach or the UNESCOWorld Heritage Center of Hoi An.

Built in 1940 the airport has two modern runways with a length of 3045m capable of handling large aircraft. This airport takes all domestic flights from all over cities in Vietnam as well as international flights from Phnom Penh, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Vientiane, and Taipei.

A recent improvement of the terminal building at a cost of US $75 million has enlarged the volume of the airport to 4 million passengers per year in line with the remarkable economic growth through business and tourism that is perceived in the area.

Da Nang Weather

The most important thing to know about Da Nang when visiting this city is its weather. Like some other city in the central of Vietnam, Da Nang has a typical monsoon tropical climate and enjoys mild temperatures throughout the year. From December to February, it is cool and windy and you will need to wear more than one layer of clothing that ever need in other time.

The best time to visit Da Nang is from February to August because during this time, the skies are sunnier and humidity levels lower. The summer months of June to August can get a bit hot and sticky. The temperature is around from 33-34 °C. Therefore, it can get crowded in this period of time and also because it is the high season of domestic traveler. On the contrast to that season, from September to December, if you visit Da Nang, you should expect to see a lot of rain (approximately from 500 to 1000 mm per month) and please don’t forget to pack an umbrella.

The wet season, from May to January and dry season, from February to April are the main seasons of climate in Da Nang.

Da Nang has a long wet season from May to January and a dry season from February to April. With annual rainfall levels of 2,500 millimeters, there is likely to be some rain during your visit but for most of the year, the rain comes in short bursts so it is not likely to affect your travels.

Da Nang, just north of the equator on Vietnam’s south central coast, has temperatures averaging 26°C year round, with its hottest months in June to August. December to February is the coolest period, with average temperatures of 18-23°C.

Foods

Vietnamese cuisine has made its name not only in Asia but throughout the world. The use of fresh ingredients, as well as a lot of vegetables, makes Vietnamese cuisine one of the healthier foods around.

When in Da Nang, there are quite a few options to choose from, such as the relaxing street-side cafes, tasty noodles joints, and the more sophisticated restaurants on the beaches, especially on My Khe Beach

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