Da Nang city is a coastal town in Central Vietnam and it is significantly changing over the past decade. Upon arrival at the international airport and en route to Hoi An, there were billboards all over the city displaying proudly that the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit 2017 will be hosted in the city of Da Nang this year end.
” Nowhere in Vietnam is changing as fast as Danang. Gleaming new modernist hotels, and apartments and restaurants are emerging along the Han riverfront. Spectacular new bridges now span the river, and the entire China Beach strip is booming with hotel and resort developments. – Lonely Planet ”
Whenever Vietnam comes to mind, most people typically set their eyes on Ho Chih Minh City, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa … before actually consider visiting the central region. It does take a month to see a country thoroughly. Fortunately, there is a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur into Da Nang City via Air Asia and it is affordable. I spent 4 days in Hoi An ancient town before making my way back to Da Nang city for another 2 nights.