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Views From Da Nang and Hoi An, Vietnam. Syam, my Malaysian friend, has been visiting Vietnam now along with some of her family members. She has also been keeping me informed about the progress of the journey by sharing photos taken by them. The first batch of pictures that I received from Syam, is all shot at Da Nang and nearby places. Da Nang is located in central Vietnam. It is a coastal city in Vietnam famous for its sandy beaches. Being a French Colonial port, Da Nang has past history too. The name Da Nang sounded rhythmic to me when I first heard the name over BBC broadcast in the year 1965. The news was about the landing of US troops in Vietnam. The day was March 8, 1965, when the US landed its first combat troops in South Vietnam. 3500 Marines arrived to defend the U.S. air base at Da Nang. What happened next is known to us, and especially to the people living in former Indo-China, and the United States of America. Tourists often use Da Nang as a transit stop. They don’t know what they miss out on by doing so. Da Nang is now a metropolis that has high-rise buildings like other megacities of the world. The nearby tourist spot is Hoi An which is an hour away from Da Nang. Both destinations have historic sites to see and explore. Hoi An offers a tourist a European feel. It has also sandy beaches like Da Nang. Now, I take the opportunity to post below the photos sent by Syam one by one with short notes on each. # 1. The tallest statue in Vietnam, Lady Buddha, is located at Linh Ung Pagoda, Da Nang. The statue is also known as the Chinese Goddess Kuan Yin. It is 67 meters tall. The statue leans on the mountain, facing the sea, the kind eyes looking down, a hand exorcizes while the other hand is holding a bottle of holy water like sprinkling peace to the offshore fishermen. # 2 & # 3. Da Nang night market of International Food. Perhaps no introduction is needed. # 4 & # 5. Views from the top of Ba Na Hills, a unique Experience with French Culture. # 6 & 7. The Golden Bridge. It is a 150-meter-long (490 ft) pedestrian bridge in the Bà Nà Hills resort, near Da Nang, Vietnam. The bridge loops nearly back around to itself, and has two giant hands, constructed of fiberglass and wire mesh, designed to appear like stone hands that support the structure. Syam, standing on the golden bridge. The hands of Buddha hold up the bridge. # 8. The Dragon Bridge. The bridge is over the River Han at Da Nang, Vietnam. It has been designed and built in the shape of a dragon. # 9. Syam and company # 10. Marble Mountains. A cluster of five marble and limestone hills, Ngu Hanh District, Da Nang.           |
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What a beautiful country to visit! Thanks for reminding me!
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THE ALLERGIST WHO SAVED MY LIFE WHEN I WAS LIVING NEAR PARIS STILL HAD PART OF HIS FAMILY IN DA NANG DURING THE WAR. THE REST WAS IN BELGIUM AND FRANCE. I LEFT THE PARIS AREA BEFORE THE END OF THE WAR SO NEVER HAD HIS OPINION ABOUT THAT BUT I DOUBT HE WAS HAPPY ABOUT THE OUTCOME.
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Great series of pictures!! I especially like the first one of the Lady Buddha. That is one giant statue!
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Thank you for sharing with us these spectacular photos!! I especially like the one of the hands supporting that walkway. 
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Keep posting as they come in to share.
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Great series of pictures!! I especially like the first one of the Lady Buddha. That is one giant statue! Be safe.
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Thank you for sharing with us these spectacular photos!! I especially like the one of the hands supporting that walkway.
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Keep posting as they come in to share.
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Fantastic photos, really interesting. My favourite is the dragon bridge. Thanks for sharing, Looklook, keep safe.
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I like the photos a lot. I never made it to that area of 'Nam when I was there in 71, spent my time near Vung Tau and Nui Dat. Thanks for sharing.
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THE ALLERGIST WHO SAVED MY LIFE WHEN I WAS LIVING NEAR PARIS STILL HAD PART OF HIS FAMILY IN DA NANG DURING THE WAR. THE REST WAS IN BELGIUM AND FRANCE. I LEFT THE PARIS AREA BEFORE THE END OF THE WAR SO NEVER HAD HIS OPINION ABOUT THAT BUT I DOUBT HE WAS HAPPY ABOUT THE OUTCOME.
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Fantastic photos, really interesting. My favourite is the dragon bridge. Thanks for sharing, Looklook, keep safe.
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I like the photos a lot. I never made it to that area of 'Nam when I was there in 71, spent my time near Vung Tau and Nui Dat. Thanks for sharing.
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