Travel to Da Nang, Vietnam


Da Nang
It is a coastal city in central Vietnam known for its sandy beaches and history as a French colonial port. 

Facts 
Elevation: 12m
Weather in Sept: 23-34°
Currency: Vietnam Dong / VDN
Population: 1.35 million (3rd largest city in Vietnam)
Area: 1,285.4 sq km
Languages: Vietnamese
Geography: It is located on the Eastern Sea coast, midway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Get around
1. Taxi trip around should not cost more than 35,000 VND.
2. 5 local bus lines. Ticket price is 5,000 VND per ride.
3. Bicycle renting is 4-50,000 VND per day.

Packing list
Clothes: hat, bikinis, dress, top, shorts , socks, sunglasses, underwear, bags
Shoes: walking, beach and evenings
Important documents: passport, tickets, credit cards, money, visa
Electronic: camera, phone, chargers, adaptors
Toiletry kit: cream, sun cream, mosquito repellent, aftersun lotion/ aloe gel, alcohol gel, contact lens
Other: Medicine kit, book, umbrella, beach ball, board game, flamingo

Places to go
2. Hoi An It is a declared UNESCO World Heritage site since 1999
4. Son Tra Peninsular / Monkey Mountain
5. My Khe Beach shade to rent for 40,000 VND

Drink
1. Sky 36

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