Dalat (Vietnam)
Dalat is a mountain resort. It is located at an altitude of 1475 m on the Lubang Plateau. The city was built by the French as a kind of refuge, where they escaped from the summer heat of Saigon. Unique climatic conditions and location surrounded by lakes, waterfalls, evergreen coniferous forests and natural parks have made Dalat a favorite vacation spot for both locals and foreign tourists.
Another name for Dalat is the city of eternal spring. The temperature here does not rise above +26 degrees and does not fall below +10. The dry season runs from December to March, but even during the rainy season, most days are warm and sunny. The terrain here is hilly, but good weather makes Dalat travel light and enjoyable. You can travel on foot or by bike, bicycles can be rented at the hotel.
The main attraction of Dalat is the funicular that connects Dalat and the Cham Towers. The city has many pagodas and churches with their own history and architecture. Noteworthy are the pagodas of Lam Ty Ni, Linh Son, Thien Vuong, Minh Nguyet Cu Sy Lam, Su Nu, the Cathedral, the Evangelical Church, the Catholic Church.
In the city, it is worth visiting the Lam Dong Museum, built in the colonial French style, which displays pottery preserved from ancient times, costumes and musical instruments of local peoples. Bao Dai’s – This is the summer residence of the last emperor, which is open to the public. The interior of the palace has been completely preserved. Huang Huong Lake is located in the center of Dalat, which is a favorite place for recreation and walking. On the lake you can hire a boat for a walk or rent equipment for fishing. On the north coast there is a good golf course, which occupies about 50 hectares. A very popular place among tourists is Flower Park, where hydrangeas, fuchsias and orchids grow in abundance. The park has been operating since 1966; according to modern ideas, it is a botanical garden. Later plantings are planted in specially constructed buildings, where ventilation and water supply systems are equipped. old railway , connecting Dalat and Thap Cham from 1928 to 1964, now operates as a tourist train, which can travel 8 km in 30 minutes from the railway station to the national village of Trai Mat and back. On the way, you can make a stop for a leisurely inspection of Lin Phuong Pagoda. Various nature park tours are organized from Dalat.
Da Nang (Vietnam)
According to BEHEALTHYBYTOMORROW, Da Nang is located in Central Vietnam, on the coast of the South China Sea. Da Nang was founded in 1888 and is currently one of the most popular holiday destinations in Vietnam.
To the south of the city lies the impressive Hai Van mountain pass and the Marble Mountains. The Hai Van Pass is located at the top of the Truong Son mountain range, overlooking the South China Sea. The road leading to the pass amazes with the beauty of nature. If you visit the pass in winter, you will find that it is almost a visible dividing line between the north and south climates. From about November to March, the north side of the pass can be uncomfortably rainy and cold, while the south is warm and dry.
marble mountains consist of five stone hills. Each of them is said to represent one of the five elements of the universe and has a corresponding name: Thui Son (Water), Mokshon (Wood), Hoashon (Fire), Kimshon (Metal) and Thoshon (Earth). In the largest and most famous – Thui Son, there are a number of natural caves in which Buddhist shrines have been built over the past centuries. When the state of Champa owned this area, these same caves were also used as Hindu sanctuaries. On the way to Thui Son is Wong Haida – an observation deck that offers a magnificent panorama of the South China Sea.
The most famous beach in Da Nang is China Beach., where American soldiers rested during the war and which has remained a popular resort to this day. 10 km northeast of the city is the Son Tra peninsula with magnificent yellow sand beaches.
The main cultural attraction of Danag is the Cham Sculpture Museum. The museum was founded in 1915 by the French School for the Study of the Far East. Many examples of stone carving are unique. Cham temple complex My Son is located 75 km southwest of Da Nang.. It is a towering brick towers right in the middle of the jungle, decorated with sculptures of gods and demons. Michon is the cradle of the ancient kingdom of Champa, its cultural and religious center. The construction of the complex lasted from the 5th to the 12th century. Archaeologists have identified sites in the complex, designating them in Latin letters. The first site that tourists meet, group B. It is recognized as the spiritual center of Michon. Its main sanctuary, Kalan, was erected in the 11th century. in honor of the god-king Bhadresvara. There is an impressive room with an oval ceiling, designed to store valuables such as golden ritual objects, sacred books that were used during worship in the temple. The ornaments of the outer walls are an excellent example of the Cham decorative style typical of the 9th century. This style is unique to Michon and is not found anywhere else in Southeast Asia. The next door leads to site C. The central temple of the site is dedicated to the humanoid god Shiva. To the east of sites B and C are the meditation halls, which are now used for the exhibition of ancient statues. Complex A suffered the most from the bombing. Its central temple has turned into a pile of stones, from which lone columns peep out. In 1999, it was recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage. from which lone columns peep out. In 1999, it was recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage. from which lone columns peep out. In 1999, it was recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage.
