| Danang City is located in
the center of the country. It has a deep water seaport, an
international airport, rail links with Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
and a relatively well developed infrastructure. It is also
situated at the center of three UNESCO World Cultural Heritages
Sites, the ancient capital of Hue, Hoi An old town and My Son Cham
relics. It has been designated by VNAT as one of the three
national key tourism areas. Once in Danang you will be able to
visit:
 MUSEUM
Museum of Cham Sculpture
The Cham Museum is located at the intersection of Trung Nu Vuong
and Bach Dang streets in  Danang. The Cham Museum was built in 1915
with the financial support of the French Far-East Research
Institute in Vietnam. This museum houses the most extensive
collection of Cham art worldwide. In the past, the capital of the
Champa nation was located in Danang; other famous sites of the
Champa civilization include Tra Kieu, Dong Duong, My Son, and Thap
Man.
The Cham Museum was built in Cham architectural style, using
thin lines that are simple and gentle. Cham architecture
originates from the period between the 5th and 15th centuries,
when a matriarchal society prevailed. At present, the museum
displays approximately 300 sculptures, among which some are made
from terracotta. The sculptures were collected from Cham temples
and towers throughout Central Vietnam, more specifically the area
stretching from Quang Binh to Binh Thuan. All the sculptures are
displayed in ten showrooms named after the localities where the
pieces have been discovered.
After viewing the pieces in the showrooms, there are exterior
exhibitions that can be visited.
PAGODA
 Linh Ung Pagoda
Situated in Hoa Hai commune, Hoa Vang district, Linh Ung Pagoda is
approximately 8 km from the center of Danang. Linh Ung Pagoda is
100 meters from Tam Thai Pagoda overlooking the South China Sea.
Tang Chon cave is also in the same area.
The pagoda was built during the 18th century. It was later
conferred the name Ngu Che Ung Chon Tu during Minh Mang's reign.
The name was changed to Linh Ung Pagoda in the third year of Thanh
Thai's reign. The pagoda, considered part of the beautiful
landscapes of Danang, was renovated many times. Precious documents
about the history of the pagoda are safely kept in the pagoda.
BEACH
The coast of Danang stretches over 30km with marvelous beaches
such as Nam O, Xuan Thieu, My Khe and Non Nuoc. All of these
non-polluted beaches have beautiful landscapes, low waves, clear
water and are close to the city center. There are hotels, guest
houses and various services for tourists and swimmers.
Non Nuoc Beach
Non Nuoc Beach runs for 5 km against the Marble Mountains in
Danang. It is bound by Dien Ngoc Sea to the south and Danang to
the north. The beach gently slopes towards the calm, clear, blue
sea; the clarity of the water attracts people who come to bathe
and enjoy the seafood. Non Nuoc Beach is famous for its seaweed,
which reaches exportation standards. Many five-star hotels were
built in Non Nuoc to accommodate the domestic and foreign tourists
in the area.
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