The Dong Ba Market – Cho Dong Ba – is the biggest market in the province of Hue. It lies on the north bank of the Perfume River, about one kilometer east of the citadel. History Originally, Hue had a big Qui Gia Thi market outside the north-eastern gate of the citadel (Chanh Dong gate,commonly […]
Crossing the Ocean Cloud Pass by train
Crossing the Ocean Cloud Pass by train is one of the most scenic rides in Vietnam. When you travel by train from Hue to Da Nang make sure to reserve a seat on the left in the direction of travel in order to enjoy the amazing views. Ocean Cloud Pass Although the Ocean Cloud Pass, […]
By Car from Da Nang to Hoi An
The fastest and most comfortable connection from Da Nang to Hoi An is by taxi. The ride for the about 30 km costs approx. € 20. Da Nang Da Nang is the third largest city in Vietnam and gained importance through its natural harbor. In former times, Da Nang belonged to the ancient kingdom of […]
A stroll through Hoi An
The coastal city of Hoi An lies on the banks of Thu Bon River in Central Vietnam, about 30 km south of Da Nang. The name Hoi An means “peaceful meeting place”. Hoi An was once the largest trading port in Southeast Asia. Not at least because of the well-preserved old buildings, temples, and pagodas, […]
From Hoi An to My Son by Car
My Son, a former temple complex, is approx 50 km southwest of Hoi An. We wanted to see My Son, or what remained of it, with our own eyes. My Son lies hidden in the forested mountains and only accessible through a narrow valley. The Cham rulers erected their temples here. Later the place fell […]