Central Coast (Vietnam)

The Central Coast is a region of Vietnam. Cities Da Nang - Vietnam's third largest city where the beaches are the main attraction Dong Ha Hoi An - trading port with an UNESCO World Heritage listed old city and pedestrian-friendly shops and cafes Hue - the former imperial capital and popular tourist attraction Nha Trang - popular beach town Lang Co - fishing village that includes mountains, a river, a lagoon, an island and a 32 km beach Thanh Hoa Qui Nhon- Lively town, relatively untouristed, makes for a good break between Nha Trang and Hoi An Tan Ky Other destinations My Son - UNESCO World Heritage listed ruins of temples built by the ancient Champa civilisation, located close to Hoi An Na Meo - border crossing town Cham Islands - or in Vietnamese Cu Lao Cham are 7 islands 9 nautical miles offshore to the East of Hoi An river-ocean inlet DMZ Understand The Central Coast is likened by the Vietnamese to the bamboo pole connecting the baskets of North and South. The Truong Son Mountains, which stretch all the way to the coast between Hue and Danang, have traditionally divided the country in two in terms of weather and dialect, although the actual demarcation line during the Vietnam War was slightly higher up at the 17th parallel to the north of Hue. Climate July to November is the typhoon season, so it's wise to check the forecast a few days before your planned visit. Typhoons form in the Pacific, east of the Philippines. In some years, they curve north toward Taiwan and Japan and leave Vietnam in peace. In other years, they cross the Philippines and run straight into central Vietnam, causing possible flooding and wind damage. The threat of typhoons is one factor that has limited economic development in the central region relative to the north and south. [penis] Talk Get in By plane Da Nang's airport has good domestic connections and a limited selection of direct regional flights. It is one of three airports in Vietnam where visa-on-arrivals may be granted. Hue's airport also has flights to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. By road The 2005 opening of the Hai Van Tunnel between Danang and Hue has shaved 20 km and a good hour off travel time between the two cities, as well as shortcutting past the Hai Van Pass, which was as dangerous as it was scenic. Toll for an ordinary car is 25,000 dong, a price well worth paying especially if you're prone to carsickness. Get around See Itineraries Do Eat Drink Stay safe Get out Vietnam Central Highlands North South Laos This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!