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Danang Danang is the provincial capital of Quang Nam Danang province, situated around 800 kilometers mid way between Ha Noi to the north and Ho Chi Minh City to the south. Demarcated its border from Laos in the west by Truong Son Mountain Range, Danang is mostly covered dense forest alternating with a coast strip in the east. Danang used to be the center of the gorgeous Cham Kingdom which dominated the area around the early 2nd century A.D. The legacy of the Cham kingdom can be seen as numerous artifacts and fascinating Cham sculpture at Cham Museum During the French Occupation, Danang, known as "Tourane", was the most important port city in Central Vietnam, and it was where the American Navy first embarked in 1965. Upon the arrival of the American, Danang was transformed to be a town of busy business; service business was boosted to cater the American soldiers who lived here and regarded as the beach resort of the American soldiers during the war. Boasted for its clam, unspoiled beaches as well as enchanting scenery, Danang is unsurprisingly the ideal place for relaxation and natural appreciation. Danang's main attractions Cham Ruin in My Son My Son is a town situated 70 kilometers southwest of Danang. Nestling in the valley, My Son possesses the blissful location for a religious sanctuary of the Champa Kingdom. The valley of My Son is teemed with towers and temples built in Cham architecture dedicated to the Kings and Brahman divinities. Due to its precious architectural works which represent the Cham culture and history, My Son is accredited as World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. Cham Museum The museum was built in 1915 in the Cham architectural style. It houses the most extensive collection of Cham artifacts, including around 300 statutes and other artworks collected from the Cham temples throughout the Central Vietnam. There is also an exhibition of the Cham culture, people and history dating back to the 7th century. Hai Van Pass "Pass of the Ocean Clouds" is the meaning of Hai Van Pass, so named for its peak is shrouded in the clouds and its foot is close to the sea. The Hai Van Pass is situated on the serpent road from Hue to Danang. On the top of the Hai Van Pass, one can admire the remarkably spectacular views of misty mountains and lovely beach. Marble Mountain The Marble Mountain is consisted of five limestone outcrops standing in isolation from the plains. Situated 8 kilometers south of town, the Mountain offers the alluring natural beauty together with the mysterious caves, some of which were the Buddhist shrines and others were the base for the Vietnamese revolutionaries during the wartime. Around the area, there is a village famous for its traditional stone engraving activities; stone from the Marble Mountain is made into statues, jewelry, and other artifacts and exported to many countries. Non Nuoc Beach or China Beach This is one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam. It is a five-kilometer-stretch of clean sand, running against the Marble Mountain. The beach used to be resort for the American soldiers who came for relaxation during the wartime; it is famous for surfing as well.
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