Written by Simon Angove & Shane Brierly

Da Nang – let’s get started

Thanks for choosing to visit Da Nang. It’s Vietnam’s third largest city and one of

the friendliest in Southeast Asia.

In Da Nang you’ll find genuine smiles, warm welcome, friendly locals,

beautiful beaches & stunning scenery.

This city used to be considered a ten minute destination: an airport for car

transfers to Hoi An, but in actual fact, Da Nang is the epicenter for many

attractions and has the most unspoiled beaches, bays, parks and promenades

in the country.

Danang is in early stages of its tourism development so you’ll avoid the rip-offs,

scams, touts, hawkers, profiteers and hassles that annoy visitors to more

established tourist towns.

We have the finest quality & variety of seafood in Vietnam with some quite

unique fish and shellfish to try.

Da Nang makes an ideal base for exploring the cultural heritage and

geographical treasures of the central coast on day trips, whilst taking a couple

of days to relax and chill out on My Khe Beach – voted by Forbes as one of

the world’s top four beaches.

The famous Hoi An ancient town is only 30 minutes South. The ancient ruins of

My Son Holy Land are 90 minutes Southwest.

Ba Na Hills sits atop the mountains just 40 minutes West. It has the world’s

longest and steepest cable car ascent and ‘four seasons a day’.

Driving 30 minutes North through Hai Van Pass you will see some of the most

gorgeous coastal scenery and bays in Vietnam unfolding around you.

Two hours north is the old imperial capital of Hue with its Citadel, perfumed

river and famous street food.

You won’t see a lot of information about Da Nang but it is a destination with

many benefits and things to see. Take this book with you and show your driver to find things

more easily.

If you want to do a self tour and risk the Danang roads, we suggest hiring a Motorbike

opposite Lifestyle Resort at Paradise Foot Massage, Daily, Weekly or Monthly rates apply.

Let them know that you’re staying here and she will discount the Rental Rate

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The beaches are on the East side of the city. The Han River runs through the

centre of Da Nang, bisecting the city.

My Khe Beach rated by “Forbes Magazine” as the fourth best beach in the world.

Fantastic swimming in the summer months with a gentle, gradient, warm water

and stunning scenery. The sun rises over the ocean horizon and sets behind

the city. The roof of any tall building or hotel that faces the city and mountains

is a great place for sunset.

An even better place to see the sunset is swimming in the ocean at My Khe or

Bac My An Beach, bobbing around in the waves and watching the sky turn into

a fiery work of art.

Son Tra Peninsula and the Big Buddha face back to the city also. Son Tra is an

amazing spot to have a bite or a drink as the sun sets. The freshest seafood is

available right on the water at reasonable prices, and it feels like you are a

million miles away.

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The Beaches are 3-5km from the city and it costs around $5 / 100,000vnd by

taxi. The beach area is less congested than the city side, although South of our

resort towards Hoi An, the whole coast is under rapid development. Most local

seafood places are exceptional, although many are without English menus or

English speaking staff. You’ll often choose seafood live from the holding tanks.

Our guide on pages 18 to 20 will help you choose from menus, and cold beer on page 16

The city has cyclo taxis to enjoy the sights at a slower relaxed pace. The

riverside has bars, restaurants, shops and hotels and the city has some

nightclubs and a wider selection of street food than the” Eastside”.

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In Da Nang itself:

Big Buddha and the Son Tra Peninsula

The Big Buddha is a prominent landmark visible from most Da Nang beaches. It

was built to watch over and protect Da Nang.

You can see it half way along the Son Tra Peninsula, a scenic jungle-clad

headland at the north of the main beach. Hoang Sa Street winds around the

hills of Son Tra through small craggy bays until it peters into a track.

Most of Son Tra has gorgeous views of the ocean, beach, islands and city. You

can see all the way down the coast to Hoi An.

There’s no better place to hide away, especially between 4pm and sunset. It

feels so private, remote, unspoiled, yet is only 15 minutes from the city centre.

This is a must-visit area.

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3- 5km past Big Buddha on right hand side of the road, there are some

stunning “absolute beachfront” local seafood restaurants which are

shaded from the sun, with a nice sea breeze. Especially great at sunset

and late afternoon. They open until 7-9pm. Very romantic, scenic and

relaxing.

The views and the sunsets are unforgettable – great eye candy.

You’re welcome for anything from a drink through to a full dinner.

Two of the best restaurants are called “Bay Ban” and “Suoi Rang”. Try

the live seafood. Our guide on pages 18 to 20 will help you choose from menus, and

cold beer on page 16

Tượng Phật ở Sơn Trà, Bãi Rạng. Chỉ mất khoảng 3-5km bạn có thể đến được tượng Phật lớn, nơi đây có rất nhiều nhà hàng hải sản được làm bằng tre trên mặt nước. Thật tuyệt để ngắm hoàng hôn.

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Han River Bridge Cầu Sông Hàn – walk along the river promenande on

this side of the bridge at night, then walk over it to the city.

Beautiful at sunset and evening for city photos. Nicely lit at night with a fibre optics light

show and lots of activity for kids, families and couples. Bring a tripod for great

evening photo shots or get your photo taken on the bridge with the city skyline from

the local street hawkers located in the middle of the bridge.

Bac My An Market Chợ Bắc Mỹ An The local market near Lifestyle

Resort. 6.30 till 9am is a perfect time. The markets wind down in the

midday heat and re-opens with fresh supplies late afternoon.

Problems? Call the hotel on 0511 395 888 and ask for Guest Service staff if you

need translation help over the phone

Han Market Chợ Hàn – in the city. Open before dawn, but 9am is an OK

time to look, just after breakfast. Have coffee in town on the river.

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Marble Mountains Núi Ngũ Hành Sơn

Only 5km from Lifestyle resort and just 7 minutes by road.

360 degree Views over Da Nang. Allow 3-4 hours to walk up, check out

temples, pagodas, caves, tunnels.

This is so scenic, very close to the resort and will be a lasting memory. A

friend of ours described it as “Indiana Jones Lost Temples”, which is

pretty descriptive

Museum of Cham Sculpture

Museum of Cham Sculpture is in the city centre near the river. (Bảo tàng Điêu khắc

Champa Đà Nẵng) admission fee applies and opening hours

are 7am-5pm. Guidebooks available in Vietnamese, English and French.

If you want a tour-guide, wait at the entrance, but agree on a price before

you begin.

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The Beach

Bac My An and My Khe are also known as Da Nang Beach.

In the summer our sea flattens to a safe, glassy-calm azure blue tropical

swimming beach with white sand, palm trees, thatched umbrellas,

occasional deck chairs, volleyball nets and unobtrusive food and drink

vendors.

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Monsoon season is from October to March. You’ll see large rolling

breakers and impressive surf. Surfers come to take advantage of the

monsoonal swells, others to look in awe at the majesty of the ocean.

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Sunrise over the beach & ocean In Da Nang the beach is full of people

and activity from 5.30am till 6.30am. It’s a really fun time to swim, walk

or exercise and experience the real pulse of the city.

The beach comes alive before day break, with lifesavers bobbing around

in basket boats during the swimming season.

The water is usually warm and calm in swimming season, even before

sunrise. It’s a great feeling to bob in the waves, watching the sun colour

the sea and sky. Hop out at 6.30 or 7 and have a coffee with the locals at

any nearby café. Most cafes have free wifi available.

Sunrise is great for people watching, and the best light for hauntingly

beautiful beach photography, capturing the feel and mood of our city.

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Day time at the beach This is one of the few places in the world that a

pristine, safe, clean, internationally renowned swimming beach is

totally empty during the daylight hours. The locals avoid being exposed

to the sun wherever possible.

You’ll see almost every local covering any inch of exposed skin when

outside in daylight, avoiding the beach until the sun is almost set.

We crazy foreigners who go to the beach during the day have the sand

and sea all to ourselves!

Lazing under a beach umbrella, you’ll find Da Nang to have un-crowded,

unspoiled beaches without peer in Asia.

The beach is just 5 minutes from the city and 15 minutes from the

airport. Our resort is right on the beach. An hour after landing at the

airport you can be checked in and frolicking in the sea.

We have shade trees and watersports on our piece of beach, and for

those who like walking & beachcombing, there’s unlimited possibility:

The public have access to the entire coast from Son Tra to Hoi An. The

beach changes character along the way, making it great to explore over

a few days.

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Sunset on the beach The beach is full again at sunset, beach volleyball

etc – walking & swimming. Some time should be spent amongst the

friendly, bustling high-spirited people that throng the beach strip to get

a real feel for this city. Local seafood establishments line the 5km strip between

our resort and the Han River Bridge. Perch yourself on a plastic chair for

a cold beer or a memorable feast direct from the ocean. Many have

holding tanks or aerated plastic buckets full of fish, shellfish, prawns,

lobsters etc so you can pick your own live seafood and have barbecued

or steamed within minutes.

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Golf

Da Nang is quickly becoming known as the Golf Coast.

Just 10 minutes drive from our resort there are two major International

Standard golf courses – Da Nang Golf Club (Greg Norman Designed) and

Montgomerie links (Colin Montgomerie Designed). They are next to each other, south of

the Resort. Many visit Da Nang just for golf as it is fantastic value for the quality. Golf can

be booked through the resort for a better rate.

Local cafes most are excellent and inexpensive, and most have free

broadband wifi. This is a very connected city when it comes to 3G, wifi

and free hotspots. Vietnamese coffee is world class. Try some.

Café sữa đá: Short Viet coffee with milk, Cafe Sữa Sài Gòn is long iced

coffee with milk, and Café đen is black coffee. Vietnamese coffee is rich,

thick and sinful. It’s the pure, unadulterated soul of coffee and it packs a

punch. Coffee is usually served with a slightly astringent cold tea which

refreshes the mouth.

Condensed milk is used and Da Nang cafes are not shy with the ice.

The coffee is so thick, so strong, so delicious that after the glass is

finished, any coffee left on the ice will melt together after 4 or 5

minutes, replenishing the glass with a ‘second drink’.

For coffee aficionados, this shouldn’t be missed, and will be something

to long for wistfully after leaving our shores.

Bars and Nightclubs

Popular Beach & City venues include:

Waterfront Bar & Restaurant (150-152 Bach Dang St Danang City) an expat & visitor’s

hangout, cold beer and a decent wine list.

Golden Pine (52 Bach Dang Street Danang City) is the newest local pub, pool tables, good

music, river views and balcony on the 2nd

floor located right next to Han River Bridge.

Bamboo Bar 2 (230 Bach Dang Street Danang City) local Vietnamese operated bar with cold

beer and bar style food. Right on the riverfront, it’s an expat & visitors hub

Dana Beach Club (Truong Sa, on Bac My An Beach)

A Vietnamese style beach club, live music, recommended for tables on the sand,

affordable drinks before heading out.

All bars above are on Bach Dang Street in the City, right on the Han River.

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New Phuong Dong (Formally OQ Bar) (18-20 Bach Dang St Danang City)

This is a thriving disco and dance club.

Open till very late, this is a place where the

best value is to buy a bottle of spirits and mixers and spend a few hours

amongst some hectic beats. Can’t finish a whole bottle? Take a receipt

and they keep the bottle for up to three months until your next visit.

You will definitely be talking about a night at Phuong Dong for some

time. It’s full-on action. Service is over the top, drinks and ice topped

back up after a sip or two. Hot women, strutting guys, manic pro- dancers, DJ’s, Live

Music, strobes, spots, crazy lights, deafening beats – what more

could you want. This isn’t the place to start; it’s where you end up.

Not into dance music, techno and DJ’s? For live rock music go to

Seventeen Saloon (Tran Hung Dao St Danang) on the riverside on the beach side of

the city.

For something different, our Lifestyle Resort Lobby Bar is famous for Vietnams first

liquid nitrogen cocktails. Choose from Smoking Passion, Lucious Lychee Licker or the

coolest martini you have ever tasted. The stand out cocktail is the pepper spray pig, a

fresh vibrant Thai spiced Bloody Mary with a difference. We also have wine by the

bottle or glass, and Danang’s most impressive bar snack and finger food menu. The

view down the infinity pond to the ocean is perfect early evening and twilight.

Lello Lounge “your living room on the beach this summer” (at Lifestyle Resort) is right down on the

sand, and we have Da Nang’s most mortal sin – The World’s Largest Cocktail.

served in a huge 1.2 liter martini glass. The Cham Island Iced Tea is a play on the well

known Long Island ice tea, but our use of Southern Comfort and Lychee liqueur blows the

original out of the water. Great to share as a sundowner and we have a DJ three nights a

week. With Bean Bags on the sand and Danang’s finest light bites and tapas style menu,

Lello Lounge sets the perfect backdrop this summer.

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Local Foods Just do it ☺

“Nem Lui” bbq pork skewers with satay (196 Dong Da St Da Nang)

Nem lụi, 194 -196 Đống Đa, Đà Nẵng.

“Be Thui” local charcoal roasted beef (3 Tue Tinh St Danang City)

Whole calf roasted medium rare over a charcoal pit with frequent

applications of water to create steam. Fascinating to watch & taste.

Look, and try some. Comes with salad, herbs and rice paper for

wrapping. Fun and delicious. Tài xế Taxi chở khách đến nhà hàng bê thui để khách tham

khảo cách nấu. “Banh Xeo” (K280/23 Hoang Dieu St Danang City)

Crispy pancake with pork & prawn

Da Ben Bo 2 (Lo 14 15 16 Chuong Duong, Ngu Hanh Son)

Located on the river front, this local treasure is only a 5 minuet taxi ride from

the Resort. With friendly owners, this large local venue is clean place with

great menu. They specialize in iguana, snake, hedgehog and other exotic

meats.

Bò Né (41 Hoang Van Thu St Danang City)

Danang’s best kept secret: Sizzling hot plate of beef, egg, pork ball, and piping

hot baguette has never been better. Served with chicken stock and all the

condiments. Morning only until 10.30am

Street side noodles (cnr Tran Binh Trong & Ngo Gia Tu)

Danang’s best kept secret (another): Crispy fried noodles, soft egg noodles, or

chicken rice this is by far the best in Danang. (Bottom of page 19 for food

styles) from 6pm until late

Want “cold beer” and not warm beer with ice?

Bạn có thể yêu cầu bia ướp lạnh hoặc bia uống kèm với đá

Gold Coffee (34 Nguyen Thai Hoc in city, cnr Tran Phu Street)

Upstairs corner cafe with floor to ceiling wrap around windows. Overlooking corner and

market with view to river. Great Coffee (Vietnamese) & Fruit Smoothies. Service is

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Ly’s Seafood Restaurant – (4-5 Truong Sa, on Bac My An Beach)

A tasteful new restaurant with a great menu written in both English and

Vietnamese. Good music & ambience, good food, a decent wine list and

good service. Live seafood and a great variety of Vietnamese dishes with

a view of the beach. Call ahead if you would like your white wine chilled

– they have an OK wine list & good turnover, but it is not kept chilled.

Just 10 min walk, or a $1 taxi from our resort along the beach. Open 7 days

Syrena Seafood Restaurant (1C - 1D Hoang Sa - Son Tra District - Da Nang City)

Along the beach on Hoang Sa street – this is the newest addition to the group of

restaurants actually on the beach. Syrena offers a Seafood menu, wine and spirit prices

and a very decadent pool in the restaurant. Internationally priced. this restaurant doesn’t

always match food with price, but great views over Son Tra and My Khe beach. For food

quality choose the restaurants over the road and only live products cooked fresh. Open 7

days

Lion City Singapore Restaurant (6th

Floor Song Thu Hotel, 30 Tran Phu Street Danang

City) A Roof Top Restaurant in the heart of Danang where you can have views over the

river and the city skyline. Recommended Dishes: Frog Porridge, Singapore Fried Noodle

& Yang Chow Fried Rice. Open 7 days from 6pm until late

ODEV (7 Pasteur St Danang City)

This French owned restaurant and cocktail bar also has extensive wine list with over 250

wines, they offer an international menu based on primarily on steaks. They have early

bird dining options daily which are great value. Worth a visit during your time in Danang.

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11.30am until late and Sunday from 5pm until late.

Le Bambino (122/11 Quang Trung Street, Danang City)

Jean Paul & Vinh will look after you. They specialize in French food, pizza, pasta’s and

great company. Wine is available by the glass and bottle, a nice relaxing spot out of the

hustle and bustle off the city streets

Golden Dragon Restaurant Weekday all you can eat Dim Sum

Mercure Hotel (Green Island, Hoa Cuong Bac, Danang City)

Cooked to order by a Chinese Dim Sum Chef. You order Dim Sum, noodle dishes and

soup from the 70 items on the menu. Bottomless menu, eat as much as you like from

10.30am until 3pm Tuesday to Friday.

Red Sky Restaurant & Bar (248 Tran Phu Street Danang)

Western food options with a focus on imported steaks. The burger is very popular and

beers are very well priced, a great wine list and comfortable surrounds.

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Local things to eat?

Nghêu - Local Surf clams are excellent. Try them steamed with lemongrass, or grilled with

Da Nang sate

Bò Nướng Lá Lốt– Beef grilled in la lot leaf. Local beef, great flavour from the

leaves.

Cá Đuôí Nướng – Barbecued sting ray. It comes with rice paper & salad for

wrapping. Lovely.

Cá Chìa Vôi – pipefish. A local specialty with a pleasing texture, best grilled

Vẹm– local Mussels giant scallop-like things on a huge brown shell. Grilled! With

shallot, garlic, spring onion.

Bánh Xèo – crispy rice pancake with pork & prawn. Served with salad & rice

paper

Bánh Canh – a noodle soup of starchy thick tapioca ‘spaghetti’ in broth with

crab, pork, quail eggs, herbs

Bò Né – breakfast dish of steak, egg & pork meatball on sizzling platter served

with fresh baguette and fresh chicken stock

Phở Bò (Beef) hoặc Gà (Chicken): Our national dish. Rice Noodle soup in aromatic spiced broth

with choice of beef (classic) or chicken

Bún Bò Huế – delicious lemongrass beef soup from Hue with braised brisket,

noodles and meatballs

Bánh Mì Thịt – Fresh baguette with meat filling. On the street, generally awesome.

Nem Lụi – Barbecued skewers of pork mince served with salad, rice paper and

dipping sauce

cháo rice congee. Congee is great with grouper, clam,

prawn, frog, duck or seafood. A good meal

hấp ốc Steamed snails can be found along the streets, small or large. Try the medium or

large ones. Very nice, done with chilli and lemongrass.

đ uôi bò um Lemongrass and Chilli broth with braised ox tail served with in

Hot Pot style with your choice of Baguette or vermicelli noodle 18

Mì Quãng – local style rice noodles with a little broth, salad, herbs, bony

chicken or pork meat & rice crackers. The one we do at the hotel is seriously

the best in town. Give it a whirl.

Gỏi Sứa –Jellyfish salad spicy salad of local jellyfish with lots of mint, herbs

“Gỏi” is a style of Vietnamese salad. Usually with mango, banana flower , green papaya or

something interesting. Seafood always a winner.

Chíp Chíp – small pipi style clams. Normally steamed with basil & chilli

Vịt Quay – Roast duck. Invariably excellent. Heo Quay – Roast pork. As healthy

and as tasty as anywhere.

Gà Quay – Roast chicken. Finger licking good.

Sườn Nướng – pork spare ribs barbecued over charcoal. Tasty, inexpensive.

Dê Xào Sả Ớt – Goat meat & skin stir fried with lemongrass & chilli. This is a real

local winner. Try it.

Trứng Vịt Lộn –Duck eggs. For the brave, the very drunk, the experimental, or the easily led.

These aren’t ‘normal’ eggs. There’s a half formed baby duck inside. Best

‘enjoyed’ with a very red face at 2am in a swirl of hazy memories with

magnanimous toasts of rice wine and promises of lifelong friendship with

people you just met on an unstable, kid-sized plastic chair.

Gà Hấp Hành– Local chicken steamed with lime leaves and ram leaf. Tender. Delicious.

Gỏi Cuốn – fresh Vietnamese rice paper salad wrap / fresh spring roll. Pork,

Prawn or both together.

Sinh Tố – local fruit shakes. Always delicious. Try soursop, custard apple, avocado or sapodilla

Café Sữa Đá – local Vietnamese coffee, thick and strong with ice & condensedmilk

Nước Mía - freshly crushed sugarcane juice with ice. Refreshing and delicious

Bánh Mì – The famous Vietnamese baguette. A MUST TRY when anywhere in

Vietnam.

Kem flan – crème caramel served on the street with ice, and a dash of coffee

Mì Xào Gion – Fried & Crispy Noodles (generally a choice of seafood, Beef, Pork or Vegetables)

Mì Xào – boiled egg noodle (generally a choice of seafood, Beef, Pork or Vegetables)

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Some handy Vietnamese words for dining out

Prawn - Tôm

Fish – Cá

Beef - Bò

Chicken – Gà

Pork - Heo

Goat – Dê

Frog – Ếch

Eel – Lươn

Clam – Nghêu

Lobster – Tôm Hùm

Duck – Vịt

Squid - Mực

Mixed Seafood – Hải Sản

Crab – Cua or Ghẹ

Pigeon – Bồ Câu

Ox Tail– Đuôi Bò

Steamed – Hấp

Grilled – Nướng

Stir fried - Xào

Hotpot – Lẩu

Deep fried – Chiên

Smoked–Xông Khói

Roasted– Quay

Braised– Um

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Raining outside?

Here are some wet weather alternatives

• Bana Hills (Page 30)

• Hoi An (Page 24)

• Lifestyle Resort Cooking Class (Page 21)

• Lifestyle Nang Spa (page 23)

• My Son (Page 34)

• A trip to the local markets ( Page 7)

• A day trip to Hue Imperial City (Page 35)

• Blue Beach Massage (A4 Duong Dinh Nghe- An Hai Bac- Danang)

Uni Sex Spa with Single and Twin VIP room, Good Value Massage

at a good price

• Megastar Cinema Danang, 255 Vinh Trung Plaza, Huong Vuong St

Danang City. English & Vietnamese Movies, 3D available,

Wednesday Specials. Everyday $3 for a ticket, Clean and modern,

well worth a trip to the cinema.

• Cham Museum (Page 8)

• Indochina Riverside Towers Food Court 3rd

Floor with great views

over Han River & Bridge and Bach Dang Street, with Food and

Beverage at very reasonable prices.

• Tin Pin Bowling (Co-Op Mart Danang 478 Dien Bien Phu Danang)

10 lanes of Bowling are on offer with Food & Beverage available,

20,000 VND per game per person. Good Clean Venue, popular on

Mondays with Specials.

• Café Trung Nguyen (Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Near Pasteur St)

Good café, food available nice setting, reasonably priced

At Lifestyle Resort:

Jet ski rental – “Sea Doo” jet skis are available to ride the

waves. Just go to Nang Spa (near our beach) or Guest Service desk in the lobby

to take them for a spin. We have the only 1500CC model in Vietnam for an

extreme adrenaline rush and a 750CC model also for hire.

Vietnamese cooking class.

The Lifestyle Cooking class gives you an understanding and insight to the fundamentals of

Vietnamese Cooking . It is an immersive experience whereby you will gain background,

knowledge, confidence and hands on skill from our chefs. This includes lunch, cookbook, apron

and a glass of wine aswell as everything that you have prepared. Ask the F&B Manager, Front

Desk staff, or Guest Services for more information

Local Market tour

Organised through the hotel we can pick you up in the morning and take you for a visit

through the Bac My An local market, then to a local café after. Great photo

opportunities & very interesting look at a typical local market

Lello Lounge “Your living room on the beach this summer”

Live music from our Filipino band 6 nights a week overlooking the beach and

pool. Share ‘the worlds largest cocktail’ in a 1.2 liter martini glass. Reasonably

priced wine by the glass or bottle, and cold beer, no ice! ☺

The Lobby Bar

Floor to ceiling windows with a sea breeze & a great view down our feature

pond towards to pool and ocean.

Cocktails, beer, wine by bottle or glass and an innovative bar menu, with

Regular and substantial discounts for our twitter followers

Senses Restaurant

Liquid Nitrogen Ice-Cream

We’re famous for our Liquid Nitrogen ice cream. It’s a must try experience in

Da Nang. Our chefs come to the table & make your ice cream in front of you

with fresh natural ingredients, freezing it with super chilled liquid nitrogen

which pours out of the bowl all over the floor in huge impressive plumes of

cold vapour. Bring a camera. We do a variety of ‘adult’ flavours using liqueurs and spirits as

well. Try a few different ones over a few days as there are 24 flavors available to choose from.

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Our Pizzas are very highly regarded. We use a brick oven to create a thin, crispy

wheat and rye sourdough crust.

We have our own sourdough starter, naturally grown from unbleached wheat

flour, natural rye and the natural yeasts from local wild honey. Choose from

traditional ‘authentic’ Italian pizzas, or modern gourmet pizza flavours. Both

are very popular.

Our Steaks are without equal – We’ve gained acclaim for our Australian grain

fed beef which is imported chilled, not frozen. Choose from three different

cuts, with generous portion sizes and choice of accompaniment.

The Hot Rock Clams and Hot Rock Prawns a ‘must try’ for an exciting, fresh

tasty Vietnamese seafood experience. Steamed to perfection at your table with

superheated river stones, Vietnamese aromats and local rice wine.

Other great dishes we are proud to recommend: The sea bass is exceptional,

the duck brie kway teow noodles are exclusive to our resort, and our

‘phoburger’ is a great conversation piece. It’s our house burger, and the best

selling one. If Phoburger isn’t your thing, we offer a Pho pizza which is another

popular menu item.

The tennis court

Fancy a game of tennis? Book the court with Guest service desk in the lobby.

Butterfly World? We have opened the countries first and only tropical butterfly

farm. Some of our rooms open directly into the enclosure. Entry is

complimentary for all in-house guests, others pay a $5 entry fee.

Come and see colourful tropical butterflies in all stages of their life – eggs,

caterpillars, chrysalis and butterfly.

This is a new project which officially opened on September 16, 2011 and

developing weekly. Have a look, and bring a camera.

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Hoi An Daily shuttle

Hoi An ancient town is 30 minutes drive from our resort. We offer a

complimentary daily shuttle service in the hotel van at 10am every morning

which returns at 3pm

Twitter offers Get special offers, discounts, upgrades

We have new special “no strings attached” deals every day on twitter to our

followers.

These include free food, free drinks, big discounts & special offers for groups,

couple, kids, families, locals and expats. If you follow us on twitter, you can get

the benefits.

To be eligible, log onto twitter at http://twitter.com , then type

LifestyleDanang in the search box.

Select us from the list and click ‘follow’. That’s all there is to it.

When you see a deal or discount you want, just tell our staff your twitter

username. You get the benefits immediately for not only yourself, but also

your guests at the same table.

We post local information, photos of local sights and attractions and things of

interest to our guests and followers.

If you don’t use twitter yet, just go to http://twitter.com and join. It’s free

and takes just 2 or 3 minutes and doesn’t require any personal information.

Food & Beverage Website Specials

Check out our website for fortnightly F&B specials, deals, rewards for dining with us.

Nang Spa

Our resort’s spa facility offers a variety of massages and spa treatments

in a dedicated facility down near the beach. Available to visitors, locals

and guests of other hotels as well as our own hotel guests

Food to go.

Yes, we can whip up a picnic basket!

Just ask our Food and Beverage Manager or at Senses Restaurant and we will make a

memorable picnic basket to accompany you on your travels.

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Hoi An Ancient Town Many centuries ago, Hoi An was the center of commerce for Southeast Asia.

From the 7-10th centuries it was a main hub of the ‘spice route’ under the local

Cham people.

Most buildings in the ancient town date back to the 16th & 17th century when it

was the South China Sea’s most strategic trading center, peaking in the 18th

century to be the most prosperous and busy trading port in all of Asia.

Following a change in Royal Family and direction, concessions were offered to

the French who developed Da Nang as the new trading capital and Hoi An

declined into obscurity.

Much of the town is preserved in a time warp, and has recently become one of

Vietnams most popular tourist destinations. The ambience and character of the

town is very special. Our complimentary guest shuttle leaves at 10am daily. The

town is very photogenic, located on a river 6km inland from an equally

impressive beach.

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An Bang Beach, Hoi An.

A great stretch of beach locals and foreigners. Lots of restaurants & beach bar

shacks. Try the 30,000vnd infused vodka shots at BanYan Bar Flavours include

Caramel, Peanut, Mint, Wasabi. The Mango Mojito is also a winner. Perfect

place for a few drinks and a swim, lots of places to choose from for music,

food, drinks, company & ambience. Especially great weekend hangout. This is

the start of the beach bar party scene for Da Nang area

Places to eat in Hoi An Ancient Town:

Morning Glory street food restaurant (106 Nguyen Thai Hoc St, Hoi An)

Very best of Vietnamese and Hoi An classic foods in a clean, relaxed restaurant

environment with great wine list, non alcoholic beverages and cocktails.

Situated in the old town 2 streets back from and parallel to the river. Don’t

miss this one. Best Vietnamese food in Hoi An. They have a great cook book

available also for around $40

Secret Garden (Passage 60 Le Loi, Hoi An)

Hidden down a small ally way, you walk into a lush Garden, this place is a gem. Great food,

clean relaxing atmosphere with a guitarist most evenings. Definitely worth a trip if you’re in the

Ancient Town. Make sure you try their selection of spring rolls (Fresh & Fried)

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training local street kids to be accomplished restaurateurs. Street kids work

every section of the restaurant until achieving proficiency as they earn an

international US university accredited hospitality diploma. Lovely service,

ambience, music and great food.

Al Fresco’s (43 Nguyen Phuc Chu St Hoi An)

Located opposite the famous Japanese Bridge this is a place to sit back and watch the world

go by over a icy cold beer and some western food.

White marble wine bar – (Corner of Nguyen Thai Hoc St, Hoi An)

perfect for a glass of wine or two, with great service and a nice outlook to the

street. Yes, they have a cheese plate.

Good Morning Vietnam (122 Nguyen Thai Hoc St, Hoi An)

Italian food with some Vietnamese options. Good if you’d like to steer away

from local food for a change

Mango Mango (45 Nguyen Phuc Chu St, Hoi An )

Vietnamese fusion. Pricey for Vietnam, but consistently great reviews.

Innovative food & cocktails

Sunshine Restaurant (46 Tran Cao Van St Hoi An)

The Chef owner of this restaurant personally cooks each dish, the testimonials on the

tables are fun and even has one from Gordon Ramsay, Delicious, simple, inexpensive

local Hoi An food.

Miss Ly Café & Restaurant (22 Nguyen Hue St Hoi An)

This is a family run and operated business, based in a nice setting they specialize in Hoi

An favourites such as White Rose & Cau Lau, and the fried wontons with sweet and

sour pork are an absolute must.

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Streets restaurant (17 Le Loi Street Hoi An) *Clean, bright and modern.

A polished dining experience for a good cause. Streets is a pilot project for

Street Vendors and local food in Hoi An.

Another great, tasty (and inexpensive) dining option is riverside, down near

the Japanese bridge. Local vendors vie for your business with plastic chairs and

candle-lit wicker tables along the absolute waterfront with most dishes

15,000VND. A nice way to eat, take some photos and watch the people and

action that characterises Hoi An

Thịt Nướng – pork skewers with rice paper and salad. Great street food in Hoi

An. Bun Thit Nuong is bbq pork with bun noodles, herbs, salad, sauce.

Khoai Lang Nướng - BBQ Sweet potato cakes served riverside near the Bridge in the centre

of town at sunset. Great snack.

Bánh Bao, Bánh Vạc – White rose, local ‘ravioli’ style dumplings in a thin rice

paper sheet.

Cao Lầu – Hoi An specialty noodles w/ crispy croutons, herbs, salad and broth.

Only in Hoi An. The cheap riverside street vendors do a great tasting rustic cao

lau.

Da heo trộn Pork skin salad with green papaya, peanuts and mint. Find it from lady Street

Vendors with wicker baskets along the river.

Bánh Chuối Chiên- Fried Banana, battered local banana deep fried with sugar, available

everywhere in Hoi An.

Tailors Hoi An

Blue- Ms Tam Tam 56 Tran Hung Dao Street Hoi An

Ngan Ha 37 Tran Phu Street Hoi An

Yami 11 Le Loi Street Hoi An

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Around Da Nang:

SUOl VOI (ELEPHANT SPRINGS)

Suoi Voi is a secluded recreation area about 15km north of Lang Co Beach. You

can easily spend a half-day traipsing through the forest and swimming in cool,

crystal-clear streams.

(Admission 10,000d, plus per car 10,000/per motorbike 2000d)

Look for the road marker milestone sign ‘Thu Bai 44km' (if heading North from

Da Nang to Hue) or the marker 'Danang 52km' (if coming from Hue to Da Nang)

or. There are local food stalls near the springs, or we can make a picnic basket.

You will choose from the available shaded huts along the spring to sit, and the

vendor provides mats and sells food, drinks at low prices.

The local food is stuff like whole steamed chicken, salads, frog etc, and drinks

include large chiller buckets with ice, beer, water or soft drinks buried in.

This is a very picturesque spot, and highly recommended for a day trip.

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LANG CO BEACH

Lang Co is an attractive, island-like stretch of palm-shaded white sand, with a

crystal-clear, turquoise lagoon on one side and 10 kilometers of beachfront on

the other. The beach is best enjoyed between April and July. From late August

till November rain & storms are frequent, and from December to March it can

get chilly.

Lang Co has a lot of local restaurants and food stands.

Local produce, hair tonics, preserves and local food items are sold along the

road and there are plenty of places for a drink, a coffee or a local seafood meal.

It is an OK place to drop into and have a wander, resorts and a Nick Faldo designed Golf

Course are being developed along the beach, although right now we’d recommend pressing

onto Hue or Elephant Springs. There is an amazing view from the final approach down Hai Van

pass

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BA NA HILLS

Located in the Truong Son range 25 km SW of Da Nang at an altitude of 1487m

and 50 minutes by road from Da Nang.

Ba Na has a cooler climate, unspoiled forest, and sometimes spectacular views

over the city of Da Nang. It is renowned for the four seasons in one day.

A cable car lifts you mid air, looking upon the endless tree line of the forests

and mountain ranges. It takes about 40 min to reach the top but it can be done

at a lot slower pace if you stop half way and look at the “Big Buddha” or the

Pagodas. Currently there is a resort and theme park being built which is nearing completion.

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SUOI MO

A short detour on the way to Ba Na, the waterfall at Suoi Mo (Flower Springs,

admission) has some clear swimming holes for a dip. It's a pretty,

undeveloped spot that is more popular with locals. Get your own hut and relax under the

many waterfalls, food is available there, it is very local style bites, however we can organize

you a packed lunch from the resort if you would prefer.

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MARBLE MOUNTAINS – DA NANG

The 5 peaks of the Marble Mountains are said to represent the 5 elements of

water, wood, fire, gold and earth.

Here you can explore 3 main grottoes which have been transformed into

carved Buddhist sanctuaries. It’s handy to take a torch with you to see the

carvings and to explore the caves.

From the top you there are breathtaking 360° views over Da Nang &

surrounding areas.

That includes the city, the river, Son Tra Peninsula, Cham Island, the East Sea,

and the entire coastline from Hoi An to Da Nang.

This really is a “must see” while staying in Da Nang.

Allow 4-5 hours to really enjoy this place.

It is just 7 short minutes from Lifestyle Resort Da Nang by taxi, motorbike or

car.The marble carving vendors on the street below will try to drive a hard bargain.

You don’t have to buy, but if you are tempted, bargain hard to get a fair deal.

Maybe as much as 50% of the asking price, and be careful to watch the

exchange rate if quoted in Dong and charged in Dollars (or vice versa).

Work on 20,000VND to the dollar as a rule of thumb, and recalculate if quoted

in Dong then the credit card slip comes printed in dollars.

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CHAM ISLAND

Lao Cham is a group of 8 islands. The largest island, Hon Lao, is inhabited. Hon

Lao has 8 bays & secluded beaches on the west shore, cliffs & caves on the

east. The highest point is approx 450m. Visible from the resort and all Da Nang

coast beaches, you can get here by 7.30am.

A private speed boat is available to hire, the cost for this is approx $170 for the

day and can seat 9 people. This price also includes lunch. Snorkeling gear is $2

extra per person.

From 8 to 8:30am you can show up at the very end of the beach near the river

mouth and choose from many speed boats for a transfer with lunch, snorkeling

all inclusive for 450,000VND per person ($25) – this option gets you back by

around 2 or 3pm.

An alternative way to get to Cham Islands is an inexpensive barge style ferry

boat departing Hoi An every morning at 7.30am. This is weather dependent.

MY SON (pronounced mee-sonn)

My Son “Holy Land” is around 90 minuets from Da Nang on a road winding through

small Villages and farmland.

My Son was the spiritual home of the Cham Kingdom dating back to the 14th

Century and was where Cham religious ceremonies took place. This is a

UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through the ruins of the temples which

poke out between grassy knolls surrounded by mountains and jungle.

Only 25 structures remain and some are undergoing restoration. This site is

part of the Ancient Kingdom whose influence and Hindu temples stretched

across Cambodia and Thailand. These are related to the ruins of Ayutthaya and

Angkor, although on a

lesser scale.

On the way there or

back, stop at the ‘Be

Thui’ shops halfway

between Da Nang and

My Son for some of

the best rare roast

beef in the region at a

very low price.

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Hue

The imperial city is located about 2.5 hours drive North of Da Nang past

emerald jungle & azure sea. Do yourself a favour; rent a motorbike or a car

and driver. DON’T use the tunnel. Drive the winding coast road over the

picturesque Hai Van Pass for some of the most scenic coastline in Vietnam.

Hue is situated on the ‘perfumed river’, home to the ‘Citadel’ – old imperial

palace of the past Kings of Vietnam.

Hue is famous for its ‘royal cuisine’- small unique dishes not found in other

parts of the country. Spend a half day at the citadel and then get a ‘cyclo’ to

take in the other sights at a leisurely pace.

Plan one or two nights in Hue. There’s a train several times a day to and from

Da Nang. The train heads North to Hanoi, passing through Quang Binh Province

known regionally for it’s gigantic cave structures (next paragraph). These are

yet to be ‘discovered’ and spoiled by mass tourism. Do it, Do it!

Dining in Hue DMZ Bar- Western Style Food, Cold Beer, Live Sports, Pool Table (60 Le Loi St Hue)

Khong Gian Xua Restaurant-Local Vietnamese Cuisine,the best in Hue (205 Dien Bien Phu st Hue)

Or a packed lunch can be organized from the Resort so you can eat on the move or sit in one of

the parks

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PHONG NHA KE BANG NATIONAL PARK

Two hours North of Hue, in Quang Binh province. , so 4-5 hours North of Da

Nang. A very scenic drive or you can go by rail. The park has over 300 majestic

limestone caves set in deep, lush forest with pools, grottoes, rock formations,

underground lakes and underground tropical jungles.

It is home to the world’s two largest caves and remains unspoiled for the

moment. Google to find out more.

KHE SANH COMBAT BASE

The site of the most famous siege and one of the most controversial battles of

the American War, Khe Sanh Combat Base sits silently on a barren plateau,

surrounded by vegetation-covered hills that are often obscured by mist and

fog. It is hard to imagine as you stand in this peaceful, verdant land that in early

1968 the bloodiest battle of the war took place here. The site has a small

memorial museum. Admission fee applies; Time 7am-4.30pm. Khe San & the

Demilitarised zone has daily tours out of Hue. Hue is 5 hours drive from

Danang or a comfortable rail trip out of Da Nang in the morning.

Thanks for your interest in Da Nang.

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