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Telephone
code : 0511
Founded
in 1888 , the city is one of the countrys 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 rare animal and plant species. Danang
is also known for its ancient Sa Huynh(Yellow Sand) cuture , a rich
legacy of traditional music and remains of the once-mighty Cham empire.
Highlights
Cham
museum
Junction
of Trung Vuong street and Bach Dang road, the museum houses more than
300 sculptures from the area of the opulent Cham kingdom, dating from
the 7th to the 15th centuries.
Pagodas
An
important group of pagodas including Pho Da, Tam Bao, Phap Lam, Tam
Thai, Linh Ung illustrate Vietnams changing architecture.
Getting
there
Air
Two flights daily from Ha Noi, tickets $71. Danang airport is
just 3km southwest of city; Vietnam Airlines office is at 35 Tran
Phu, tel: 821-130.
Train
Four train daily from Hanoi, tickets about $44. Danang railway
station is at 122 Hai Phong, tel :3823-810.
Bus
A variety of long-distance services to the northern and southern
provinces and other destinations in the central region from the citys
bus station ,or SinhcafeBus from Hue or Hoian.
Around
Danang
Hai Van pass
This 496 km peak, which crowns Vietnams great nature
barrier between north and south , offers stupendous views.
Ngu Hanh Son
Five marble mountains, which symbolise metal, wood, water, fine and
earth, 8km from the city centre .
Non Nuoc Beach
Five
km of white sand and clear green water at the foot of Ngu Hanh Son
mountains
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