Connected by a 30 km road, these two cities enchant visitors with the tale of the Quang region, rich with millennia-old sediments, from the remnants of the Champa kingdoms to the O - Ly provinces of the Tran dynasty, and later, as important administrative and trading ports in subsequent centuries.
These cities were early recipients of Western influences, bearing international names on world maritime maps such as Tourane and Faifo, bringing Vietnam into the orbit of East-West encounters for several centuries. The influx of people from various places not only left a diverse cultural imprint on this land but also fostered a notable open and tolerant character in the local inhabitants.
Today, Hoi An is a land of nostalgia with its ancient roofs, the curved Japanese Bridge, moss-covered walls, and legendary lantern-lit nights; whereas Da Nang is a city of youthfulness and colors, with sunshine, wind, sky, sea, and expansive green mountains. Hoi An is a museum of a splendid, glorious past; Da Nang is a shimmering future, a gateway to the outside world.
Immerse yourself in the past and present stories of Hoi An and Da Nang through this special edition of Heritage Guide dedicated to these two destinations. The publication will be available on Vietnam Airlines flights from July 15, 2024. Travelers and readers can keep this guide for their upcoming trips to Hoi An and Da Nang by downloading the free ebook of Heritage Guide “Hoi An - Da Nang” on the website of Heritage Magazine.