WORDS: CAITHLIN NGUnveiling Vietnam
with Centara Sandy Beach Resort Danang
D
anang is home to sandy white
beaches and glittering riverfronts;
it boasts towering limestone
mountains and beautiful Buddhist
temples; it offers historical caverns and a
thrilling nightlife. Here, in Vietnam’s fourth
largest city, modernity and tradition meet to
create a centre of beauty that has stunned
visitors throughout its history.
The name Danang, which translates to
‘opening of a large river’, reflects the city’s
status as one of the country’s major ports.
Tracing its origins back to the 14th century,
time has seen it evolve from a small village
to a bustling 17th century port for European
and Asian businesses. Today, it is a tourist-
beloved city that is still changing constantly,
building up a skyline of gleaming hotels,
restaurants and bridges against its natural
landscape of mountains and hills.
Danang’s beach resorts offer one of
the best views to take all this in – the
tranquillity of the seaside setting is a
reminder of the city’s timeless beauty. A
standout gem amongst these is Centara
Sandy Beach Resort Danang, which has
recently undergone extensive renovation
and upgrade. Situated on No Nuoc Beach, the
resort’s new rooms, library, complimentary
shuttle service and restaurants make it a
world within itself. For those who wish to
explore further, short trips are all that are
required to reach the gorgeous locations of
Hue Imperial City, My So Holy Land and Ba
Na Mountain. The nearby Marble Mountains,
composed of five marble and limestone hills
riddled with caves and temples, are another
famous sight.
The city’s urban centre and airport
are also a quick trip away, offering day
trips for a change in pace. Visit Danang
Cathedral, which is famous for its light pink
exterior and stained glass windows. Stop
by Cham Museum Da Nang for exhibits
commemorating the history and culture of
Vietnam’s indigenous Cham tribe. Round
off your day with the Dragon Bridge, which
lights up and breathes fire and water across
the Han River at night. At Centara Sandy
Beach Resort Danang, all the beauty and
thrill that Danang has to offer is at the tips
of your fingers.