Weekend impressions from Hội An, Đà Nẵng and Huế

Hội An, Đà Nẵng and Huế are three cities located close to each other in central Vietnam.

Golden Bridge at Bana Hills

Hội An as UNESCO world heritage since 1999 with its historic old town district is recognized as an exceptionally well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and street plan reflect a blend of indigenous and foreign influences.

Japanese Bridge in Hoi An

Best Bánh mì in Vietnam is located in Hoi An

Boats on the river in the night

Light put on the river

Lights at the bar streets, in the night Hoi An gets really lifely

Đà Nẵng is the fifth-largest city in Vietnam and is one of Vietnam’s most important port cities located at the mouth of the Hàn River. Da Nang is the commercial and educational centre of Central Vietnam and is the largest city in the region.

Impressive fire breathing dragon at the dragon bridge every evening on weekends

Dragen bridge Da Nang

30mins long cable car ride to go up to Bana Hills

Theme park at Bana Hills

French village at Bana Hills

Colored cars

Performance shows at Bana Hills

Golden Bridge at Bana Hills

Huế was the capital of Vietnam during the Nguyễn dynasty from 1802 to 1945. The city served as the old Imperial City and as the administrative capital during the French Indochina period. As UNESCO-designated site it contains major historic monuments like the Imperial City of Huế, with palaces and shrines; the Forbidden Purple City, once the emperor’s home; and a replica of the Royal Theater.

Wall of defense of the forbidden city of Hue

Forbidden city of Hue

Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue

Airport of Hue

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