Da Nang (Code: 511)

Lies in the central path of Vietnam, Da Nang marks the halfway point between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Da Nang does have a fascinating Cham Museum that contains an excellent collection of Cham art. However, the main reason for staying in Da Nang is in the surrounding region. China Beach, the Marble Mountains, Hoi An and My Son are all within striking distance of Da Nang, though it is more pleasant to stay in Hoi An and visit these sights.

Lang co beach: If you were not planning on staying in Lang Co, a drive through may change your mind. The main street is lined with palm trees enticing you to go for a swim in the crystal clear waters that lap onto fine white sandy beaches. Lang Co is on a sand spit peninsula with a sparkling lagoon on one side, and a long beach lining the South China Sea on the other. This is one of the most beautiful places in Vietnam, and is yet to be developed extensively for tourists, which is probably a good thing.

Hai Van Pass: Travelling by road between Lang Co and Da Nang, you will have to get over the Hai Van Pass. This pass is created by a spur from the Truong Son Mountain Range that extends to the coast. This extremely mountainous road, with its sensational views, is the cause of many local vehicles breaking down. So if you are on one, allow yourself plenty of time. The view from the top of the pass is extraordinarily beautiful and well worth a stop to take it all in.

Viet Nam
The North:
North West Region: Son La;  Lai Chau;  Dien Bien;  Hoa Binh;  
North East Region: Ha Giang;  Cao Bang;  Lao Cai;  Bac Kan;  Lang Son;  Tuyen Quang;  Yen Bai;  Thai Nguyen;  Phu Tho;  Vinh Phuc;  Bac Giang;  Bac Ninh;  Quang Ninh;  
Red River Delta Region: Ha Noi;  Hai Phong;  Hai Duong;  Hung Yen;  Ha Nam;  Nam Dinh;  Thai Binh;  Ninh Binh;  
The Center:
North Center Region: Thanh Hoa;  Nghe An;  Ha Tinh;  Quang BInh;  Quang Tri;  Thua Thien Hue;  
South Central Coast Region: Da Nang;  Quang Nam;  Quang Ngai;  Binh Dinh;  Phu Yen;  Khanh Hoa;  
Central Delta Highlands Region: Kon Tum;  Gia Lai;  Dak Lak;  Dak Nong;  
The South:
North East South Region: Lam Dong;  Ninh Thuan;  Binh Thuan;  Binh Phuoc;  Tay Ninh;  Binh Duong;  Dong Nai;  Ba Ria - Vung Tau;  Ho Chi Minh City;  
Mekong River Delta Region: Long An;  Tien Giang;  Dong Thap;  An Giang;  CanTho;  Vinh Long;  Ben Tre;  Tra Vinh;  Hau Giang;  Kien Giang;  Soc Trang;  Bac Lieu;  Ca Mau;