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Danang, Vietnam and Vicinity (December 2008)

Danang is a major port and the fourth largest city in Vietnam located on the South China Sea. It is very picturesque with some of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam. The poetic Han River and its bridge enhance Danang’s beauty. The Han River Bridge was the first swing bridge built in Vietnam. Danang's name originated from the Cham word Da Nak, meaning "opening of big river". In 1858, French troops landed under the orders of Napoleon III, beginning their colonial occupation in the area. It was renamed Tourane by the French. During the Vietnam War, Danang was home to a major U.S. and South Vietnamese air base. Since the war, the population has grown to over 1 million inhabitants.
Danang and Vicinity cover page.
Danang and Vicinity cover page.		 Map of Vietnam with the star indicating Danang.
Map of Vietnam with the star indicating Danang.		 While driving from Hue to Danang, we passed by some rice farmers working in their paddies.
While driving from Hue to Danang, we passed by some rice farmers working in their paddies.		 Close-up of the rice farmer plowing his field with his oxen.
Close-up of the rice farmer plowing his field with his oxen.
The farmer's wife was preparing the paddies.
The farmer's wife was preparing the paddies.		 The husband and wife were working together. Notice the large body of water behind them.
The husband and wife were working together. Notice the large body of water behind them.		 More rice paddies views from up high.
More rice paddies views from up high.		 As we got closer to Danang, we saw this lush valley below on the South China Sea.
As we got closer to Danang, we saw this lush valley below on the South China Sea.
We made a stop at the Thanh Tam Resort, which is on the South China Sea.
We made a stop at the Thanh Tam Resort, which is on the South China Sea.		 This fisherman did not appreciate me taking his picture!
This fisherman did not appreciate me taking his picture!		 The surf is excellent there.
The surf is excellent there.		 The east coast of Vietnam has excellent beaches.
The east coast of Vietnam has excellent beaches.
Coastline and a bridge on a cloudy day as we approached Danang.
Coastline and a bridge on a cloudy day as we approached Danang.		 This railroad line went along the eastern coast.
This railroad line went along the eastern coast.		 Views of houses and the bay as we approached Danang.
Views of houses and the bay as we approached Danang.		 Another bridge view.
Another bridge view.
More rice paddies and beaches near Danang.
More rice paddies and beaches near Danang.		 As we entered Danang, Vietnamese children were riding to school.
As we entered Danang, Vietnamese children were riding to school.		 We got into a traffic jam on this bridge with the Vietnamese school kids.
We got into a traffic jam on this bridge with the Vietnamese school kids.		 The cars, trucks and school children were backed up.
The cars, trucks and school children were backed up.
Close-up of the kids on their bikes and motorbikes.
Close-up of the kids on their bikes and motorbikes.		 In Vietnam, you ride a bike until you are 18. When you turn 18, you ride a motorbike.
In Vietnam, you ride a bike until you are 18. When you turn 18, you ride a motorbike.		 Danang is known for its beautiful beaches like this one.
Danang is known for its beautiful beaches like this one.		 A nice view looking down the beach on a cloudy day.
A nice view looking down the beach on a cloudy day.
View in the other direction looking down the beach.
View in the other direction looking down the beach.		 The surf in Danang is excellent.
The surf in Danang is excellent.		 Near Danang, we stopped at a Vietnamese sculpture factory.
Near Danang, we stopped at a Vietnamese sculpture factory.		 I was a good tourist and bought a miniature version of this happy Buddha sculpture there!
I was a good tourist and bought a miniature version of this "happy Buddha" sculpture there!
After leaving Danang, we passed by this interesting Vietnamese pagoda.
After leaving Danang, we passed by this interesting Vietnamese pagoda.

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