Da Nang Hilights from a Local's Perspective
Sightseeing
Da Nang city is a charming little town that surrounded by mountains and ocean. Each mountain has its own remarkable beauty that takes travellers' breath away. Having been riding my motorcyle over these mountains offers me an opportunity to write down my thoughts to share with you all, hopefully, it might bring some insightful suggestions to those who are planning to visit Da Nang.
Hai Van - the name means where you travel the cloud meets the ocean. The twisting 21 km pass traverses the Anamite Mountains and offer many incredible views overlooking Da Nang city from the height of 1,400m above sea level. The roads are not bumpy yet sharpy at some corners, be steady and stay focused. At the beginning of the pass, it started inclining gradually and Da Nang
slowly appears before your eyes. Since I traveled when it was quite early, a cover of thin fog rising beyond the sea surface made the view mysterious and unbeatable. Take a quick stop at the 2 nd curve by roadside juice shops, you can have an epic panoramic shot of the day and observe the winding paths that you will ride up there later. A hidden beach below with golden sand and crystal clear water side by side an old railways, altogther create something peaceful and calm - a typical Vietnamese countryside look.
Back to winding path you will find a sadlooking pine tree stands out by the road where local youngsters often stop for a vintage shot, magnificent background of the city will not dissapoint you. Anytime, I come here, I like to jump on huge rocks that scrumble to the ocean to enjoy the incredible landscape sight that this place has to offer - truly amazing experience.
One of a nice spot for relaxing and taking some Vietnamese coffee is the first cafe 200m ahead of the road. Dont forget to pick the backyard seats, you will be amazed by the way it looks toward the city. At the same time, you can find out Monkey Mountain is just 1 ocean away from here and it is just as beautiful as Hai Van Pass from distance - perhaps some ideas for the next journey.
After the first U-turn, you will approach to some historical sites of Hai Van Pass. Historically, the pass is a great stretagic importance as it provides natural boundary to seperate Northern and Central Regions nowadays 2 provinces. Indeed, war remnants such as former U.S bunkers can be seen from there, on the old walls, evidence of rampage shootings still remain. Lets take your chance walking into an old defending concrete block, via narrow windows apart of history would display in front of your eyes - a view of a soldier in his watch.
Cruishing down the hills, cool breeze will blow thru your hairs. Keep an eye out for cow wandering along the route, you will never know where they are
from but lazily sunbathing in the middle of the roads sometimes - what a nice drive with many things to see and experience.
You cannot check out the pass without stopping by Langco Village, an picturesque beach town. Cranes fly above your head, blue water lays down underneath your eyes, the fisherman's village adds gorgeous background to this unmissable view - great place for your photographs.
Your journey is just not finished yet, take your first left turn you will enter the most scenic route by the pearl farm lake in the area. This route will satisfy the thrist of beauty of even the most picky guy because of its spectacular view, mountain scenery blended with flat-water lake and local fishing boats are so much charming and all you can feel is peace and calm, time to break
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Hải Vân Pass
Da Nang city is a charming little town that surrounded by mountains and ocean. Each mountain has its own remarkable beauty that takes travellers' breath away. Having been riding my motorcyle over these mountains offers me an opportunity to write down my thoughts to share with you all, hopefully, it might bring some insightful suggestions to those who are planning to visit Da Nang.
Hai Van - the name means where you travel the cloud meets the ocean. The twisting 21 km pass traverses the Anamite Mountains and offer many incredible views overlooking Da Nang city from the height of 1,400m above sea level. The roads are not bumpy yet sharpy at some corners, be steady and stay focused. At the beginning of the pass, it started inclining gradually and Da Nang
slowly appears before your eyes. Since I traveled when it was quite early, a cover of thin fog rising beyond the sea surface made the view mysterious and unbeatable. Take a quick stop at the 2 nd curve by roadside juice shops, you can have an epic panoramic shot of the day and observe the winding paths that you will ride up there later. A hidden beach below with golden sand and crystal clear water side by side an old railways, altogther create something peaceful and calm - a typical Vietnamese countryside look.
Back to winding path you will find a sadlooking pine tree stands out by the road where local youngsters often stop for a vintage shot, magnificent background of the city will not dissapoint you. Anytime, I come here, I like to jump on huge rocks that scrumble to the ocean to enjoy the incredible landscape sight that this place has to offer - truly amazing experience.
One of a nice spot for relaxing and taking some Vietnamese coffee is the first cafe 200m ahead of the road. Dont forget to pick the backyard seats, you will be amazed by the way it looks toward the city. At the same time, you can find out Monkey Mountain is just 1 ocean away from here and it is just as beautiful as Hai Van Pass from distance - perhaps some ideas for the next journey.
After the first U-turn, you will approach to some historical sites of Hai Van Pass. Historically, the pass is a great stretagic importance as it provides natural boundary to seperate Northern and Central Regions nowadays 2 provinces. Indeed, war remnants such as former U.S bunkers can be seen from there, on the old walls, evidence of rampage shootings still remain. Lets take your chance walking into an old defending concrete block, via narrow windows apart of history would display in front of your eyes - a view of a soldier in his watch.
Cruishing down the hills, cool breeze will blow thru your hairs. Keep an eye out for cow wandering along the route, you will never know where they are
from but lazily sunbathing in the middle of the roads sometimes - what a nice drive with many things to see and experience.
You cannot check out the pass without stopping by Langco Village, an picturesque beach town. Cranes fly above your head, blue water lays down underneath your eyes, the fisherman's village adds gorgeous background to this unmissable view - great place for your photographs.
Your journey is just not finished yet, take your first left turn you will enter the most scenic route by the pearl farm lake in the area. This route will satisfy the thrist of beauty of even the most picky guy because of its spectacular view, mountain scenery blended with flat-water lake and local fishing boats are so much charming and all you can feel is peace and calm, time to break
If you do not have a day for Hai Van Pass and still want to go for great views of the town and its nature, Son Tra is your best choice.
It is also known as Monkey Mountain, where wild animals and human living in harmony. Grab a motorbike and travel around the winding terrains, you will see a lot of scenic views and be surprised by the beauty of nature in here. Many trails that less traveled and non touristy which allow you to dive deeply into the wild. Keep eyes wide open since you dont want to miss the moment monkeys jumping on the braches and playing along the roadside sometimes.
Tips for the day, rent a semimanual bike, check your brakes carefully, do not hesitate to go for another shop until you find out a reliable bike since there are many steep hills await. Driving a bad bike would give you heart attacks not enjoyable moments.
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Sơn Trà Mountain
If you do not have a day for Hai Van Pass and still want to go for great views of the town and its nature, Son Tra is your best choice.
It is also known as Monkey Mountain, where wild animals and human living in harmony. Grab a motorbike and travel around the winding terrains, you will see a lot of scenic views and be surprised by the beauty of nature in here. Many trails that less traveled and non touristy which allow you to dive deeply into the wild. Keep eyes wide open since you dont want to miss the moment monkeys jumping on the braches and playing along the roadside sometimes.
Tips for the day, rent a semimanual bike, check your brakes carefully, do not hesitate to go for another shop until you find out a reliable bike since there are many steep hills await. Driving a bad bike would give you heart attacks not enjoyable moments.