(TITC) - The city of bridges - Da Nang appears breathtaking with Marble Mountains, white sandy beaches, Han River,... in the latest article of India's No.1 travel magazine and website Outlook Traveller.
According to Outlook Traveller, located on Vietnam's Central coast, Da Nang city offers cultural diversity, street food and stunning sea views. Da Nang is also known as "The City of Bridges". Starting from the promenade on the Han River to the sunset on My Khe beach, Da Nang is a city worth visiting.
Han River (Photo: Collection)
Getting to Da Nang is way convenient since visitors can travel by any means of transportation from Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang and Da Lat. In particular, the city now also has a number of direct flights to help visitors easily travel. Danang International Airport connects major cities around the world. Da Nang Station is one of the three largest train stations in Vietnam welcoming daily trips for both North-bound and South-bound trains.
Describing the landscape of Da Nang, Outlook Traveller stated, standing on the Golden Bridge spanning two mountains, admiring the sacred pagodas located on 5 hills called Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountains). Visit the Da Nang Fine Arts Museum to admire more than 1,000 samples of traditional crafts, modern and folk art. Or if you want to see a breathtaking sunset, head down to picturesque My Khe Beach.
Da Nang has many attractive destinations for tourists to choose from when visiting.
Explore beautiful bridges
Da Nang currently has 6 bridges connecting the city centre with Son Tra district and Ngu Hanh Son landscape. The city has long been associated with the beloved name: "City of bridges". Among these, the Golden Bridge becomes famous every time it is mentioned. Opened in June 2018 and shaped like a pair of giant hands reaching from the mountain to the sky, the Golden Bridge truly attracts both domestic and foreign tourists every time they come here.
Golden Bridge (Photo: Collection)
Golden Bridge Da Nang is one of the unique works in the Sun World Ba Na Hills Da Nang tourist complex. The bridge is 3,280 feet above sea level. To get to the bridge, visitors must take one of the longest cable cars in the world through Ba Na forest. The bridge length is about 150m, giving visitors a beautiful and majestic view of the landscape. Visitors can also visit nearby attractions such as Fantasy Park, an amusement park that offers an amazing 7D experience.
The bridge has an extremely impressive design, softly curving like a shiny golden silk strip between the mountains and forests, cradled by two giant moss-covered hands, as if Ba Na nature itself gave birth to it.
Besides, Dragon Bridge - 666 m long and 37.5 m wide with 6 lanes - is shaped like an undulating golden dragon. Come here on weekend nights, the bridge is shaped like a dragon that breathes fire and water every Saturday and Sunday.
Dragon Bridge (Photo: Collection)
Explore The Magic Of Marble Mountain
This cluster of five limestone peaks includes a network of caves, tunnels, towers and pagodas built long ago. Marble Mountains Relics is a destination chosen by many international tourists every time they come to this beautiful coastal city. Most visitors are surprised by the beauty, wildness and majesty that nature bestows on this place.
Marble mountains (Photo: danang fantasticity)
Ngu Hanh Son scenic spot was recognized as a national cultural and historical relic in 1980. Today, the Marble Mountains have become a cultural symbol of Da Nang City, a famous attraction for domestic and international tourists.
True to the name Ngu Hanh (five elements), this complex has 5 limestone mountains called: Kim – Moc – Thuy – Hoa – Tho (meaning Metal - Wood - Water - Fire - Earth) and these names were given by Emperor Minh Mang of the Nguyen Dynasty. Marble Mountains have had special significance for the people of Central Vietnam for centuries.
Experience the local market
Shop at the markets helps you to better understand the lives of local people. According to Outlook Traveller, Vietnam is known for its colourful markets.
Visit local markets to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and learn about the unique culture of the seaside city. Shop for famous local products, including food, spices, fabrics and crafts
Notably, Outlook Traveller also suggests going to Han Market in Da Nang. Han Market, located in Hai Chau, has been around since the 1940s and has stalls selling everything from handicrafts to local products, custom-made clothes and dresses, and rice cakes and dried squid, etc.
And definitely can't miss Son Tra Night Market located near Dragon Bridge, which is a great place to sample the best street food of Da Nang. Another popular place to shop is Con Market, where there are thousands of stalls selling fresh products, dried goods, and coffee beans. The ground floor has food stalls and the upper floor has many stalls selling handicrafts and clothes.
Sun and Sea
Vietnam boasts nearly 2,000 miles of breathtaking coastline and many beaches are consistently ranked among the most beautiful in the world. My Khe Beach (Da Nang) is located closest to the city centre.
My Khe Beach (Photo: Vinpearl)
Considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam, this place is famous for its fine white sand, clear blue sky and coconut trees.
If you're an adventure lover, you'll be happy to know that this place is world-famous for its surfing, snorkelling and jet-skiing at the beach. The 10km stretch, from Son Tra Peninsula to Ngu Hanh Son, offers sun-lovers the best beach experiences in Asia
Explore local art and culture
The Da Nang Fine Arts Museum has more than 1,000 works of modern art, folk and traditional crafts, serving as an archive and protector of Vietnam's collective memory. The space also hosts exhibitions by artists from around the world. The Da Nang Fine Arts Museum is a place to preserve unique cultural and artistic values, the quintessence of the Central - Central Highlands region.
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