My Son Hindu Sanctuary, recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1999, is a great sample of the ancient Champa civilization located in the southern part of Vietnam. It was an independent state from around the 2nd to the 17th century, at which time it was occupied by Vietnam.

The impressive Hindu-themed ruins feature many beautiful stone sculptures, temples and towers in tropical jungle surroundings.

My Son Hindu Sanctuary is located within a small valley in the Duy Phu Commune, Quang Nam Province, around 40km from Hoi An ancient town and 70km from Danang.

Centuries ago, My Son used to be a spiritual center for worshipers under the reign of the Kingdom of Champa. Now, even though half of the temples have collapsed under the crush of time, the complex still remains quite structured with 25 vestiges, covering an area of 142 ha. This religious monument is divided into five different sections. All of the buildings reflect great cultural influences from India, with walls of stone pillars and fired bricks. Archeologists suggest that kalan – the central tower – posed as an emblem of the high mountain; bhurloka – the decorated stone base – is a symbol of the mankind on Earth; and bhuvakola – the main tower – rises above all.

Like many historic sites around the world, My Son was destroyed by time and wars and after lying neglected for a long time it was rediscovered and renovated by the French in 1898. Sadly the most recent war did great damage to the complex as the Americans bombed this area knowing that the Viet Cong used it as a hiding place, mistakenly thinking that the enemy would not touch a holy site.

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My Son Sanctuary – The relics of Champa Kingdom
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The best attractions in Da Nang are a good mix of centuries-old pagodas, French colonial buildings, as well as tranquil beaches with clear blue waters, and verdant national parks. Danang has been the most attractive destination in the world recently. More and more tourists make their trip to Danang city to experience the beauty of friendly people, unique culture and impressive landscapes.

My Khe Beach

My Khe Beach is voted by Forbes magazine as one of the most attractive beaches on the planet. With a coastline stretching to 90 meters, blue waters, fine white sandy beaches, and high-end hotels.

My Khe Beach benefits from being perfectly located at the heart of World Heritage sites – the ancient port of Hoi An, the mysterious Phing Nga Caves, the home place of the Champa population and the revered imperial city of Hue are all easily accessible. My Khe Beach is also reaping the rewards of an increasing number of international flight connections from Singapore, Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City to name a few.

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Marble Mountain

The Marble Mountains is the symbol of Danang city and is a cluster of five marble and limestone hills located in the Ngũ Hành Sơn District, south of Danang city. The five mountains are a complex of 5 mountains that are named based on five elements: Kim (metal), Moc (wood), Thuy (water), Hoa (fire) and Tho (earth). You should allow up to four hours to explore all of Marble Mountains so its good to start early when it is not so hot and of course wear comfortable shoes, and if you can, bring a torch.

Ba Na Hills

Ba Na Hills is one of the top-notch attractions that every tourist should visit in their lifetime. Ba Na is 1,487 m above sea level in the Truong Son Mountains west of Danang, with an average temperature of just about 18-Celsius degrees, it can be seen as the SaPa of central Vietnam. Tourists can visit the Ba Na Hills via the cable car systems that have also set two Guinness World Records for their height and length. Go there, you not only discover amazing scene of mountains but also experience the longest and highest cable car in the world. From above, visitors can cover a vast space of superb beahes, the whole Danang city, green rice fields to the endless horizon.

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Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula

Linh Ung Pagoda is set on Son Tra (Monkey) Mountain, which is a prominent attraction in Da Nang for housing the tallest statue of the Goddess of Mercy. Built atop a lotus-shaped platform, there are a total of 21 miniature Buddha sculptures within the beautiful 67 metre-tall white statue. In the most prime location of this region, the pagoda has become a place of worship, living, studying of monks and nuns, Buddhists as well as a sightseeing place of visitors from four directions, an attractive spiritual tourist destination of Da Nang city where meeting the heaven and earth’s sacred air and people’s heart

Dragon Bridge

Dragon Bridge measures 666 metres in length, making it the longest bridge in Vietnam. A popular spot amongst photographers, the six-lane bridge crosses the Han River and is constructed in the shape of a golden dragon, which locals believe symbolises power, nobility and good fortune. You definitely don’t miss a performance that “Dragons”spewed fire and sprinkler at 21:00 on Saturday, Sunday nights and special occasions.

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Danang Catheral

Da Nang Cathedral is one of the most unique catholic churches in Vietnam, featuring a pink-painted edifice, stained-glass windows, and an imposing bell tower topped with a rooster weathercock. The church has Gothique architectural style with soaring lines and the diamond shaped dome. Inside the church, there are statues and paintings of Christ and biblical illustrations decorated in the form of Christian Western art. The cathedral is located along Tran Phu Street, about a 15-minute walk from the iconic Dragon Bridge.

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This list of useful tips and tricks of Vietnam is mostly for first time visitors, but it can help anyone achieve a safe and worry-free travel.

Someone who came to Vietnam, all most fell in love with the hearty people, the vibrant culture, and the amazing diversity of landscapes. Hope anyone who will travel to Vietnam also have the same rewarding travel experience.

However, this is a list of everything you should know before visiting Vietnam for safe and scam free trip to prepare you to one of the most amazing countries on Earth!!

1.Sort out your Visa 

2.Do not underestimate the size of the country

3.Be smart about your itinerary

4.Weather varies a lot.

5.Get ready to haggle

6.Hanoi is quainter than you think

7.People are lovely

8.So many Beautiful Sand Beaches in the South of Vietnam

9.Everyone’s a millionaire

10.Dress appropriately

11.It’s a paradise for foodies

12.Book direct tour from a high ranking company on Tripadvisor

13.Don’t miss Ha Long Bay Cruise, Sapa Valley, Ha Giang Loop, Hanoi Old Quarter and Ninh Binh province in the north of Vietnam

14.Don’t miss Da Nang, Hue , Hoi An, and Ba Na Hill in middle of Vietnam

15.Don’t miss Da Lat flower mountain city, Nha Trang Beach, Quy Nhon, Ho Chi Minh city, and Mekong Delta in the South of Vietnam

16.Don’t miss Phu Quoc Island

17.Wifi is everywhere

18.It’s freaking cheap

19.Avoid tap water!!

20.Go for the street food.

Vietnam Tips And Tricks: 20 Key Things To Know Before Your Trip
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Vietnam’s central coastal city of Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City were both named among the top 25 trending destinations in the world for 2020 by the world’s largest travel platform TripAdvisor.

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Ngu Hanh Son (The Marble Mountains), a must-see place to visit in Da Nang city

Ranked seventh in the list, Da Nang City is described as laid-back and friendly. According to the website, culinary tours are a hugely popular way to experience the literal flavour of Da Nang.

It also recommends for tourists to stuff themselves with bold noodle soups and savoury street foods and explore the limestone caves and Buddhist grottos of the Marble Mountains.

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Meanwhile, in the 12th place, Ho Chi Minh City is praised for its charming French colonial architecture and wide boulevards.

Places of interests that visitors shouldn’t miss in the city as suggested by TripAdvisor include the War Remnants Museum, Jade Emperor Pagoda, and frenetic Ben Thanh Market.

The ‘trending destinations’ vote is a new category within the 2020 Travellers’ Choice Awards for Destinations conducted by TripAdvisor. It recognises destinations that saw the biggest increase in positive reviews, booking interest and searches over the last year.

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The port city of Kochi (or Cochin) in India came top of the list, followed by Luzon Island in the Philippines, and Porto in Portugal.

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Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City named in top 25 trending destinations for 2020
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