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Hue, Vietnam
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Lăng Cô is on the Central Coast region of Vietnam, in Thua Thien-Hue Province in the district of Phu Loc.
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The hills are in the Truong Son mountain range about 25 km SW of Da Nang, at an elevation of 1,487 m. A 7-seater car with driver can be arranged easily in Lăng Cô and will take just over 1 hour each way at a cost of 600,000 dong. The hills have modern cable cars which give great views of Hai Van Pass to the left, Da Nang straight ahead, with China beach in the distance.
Bach Ma is at an elevation of 1,450 m. The cooler temperature at the summit is very comfortable (about 7 C, cooler than low lying areas).
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A nice drive from Hwy 1 west approximately 5 km to the ticket booth. Here you pay to get in, then you drive a further 2 km to the parking lot. The springs are lined with little bamboo coverings along each side which cost about 20,000 dong for an area, unless you also purchase food from the person which they will generally waive the fee. You can purchase Hue beer for 10,000 dong as well as other drinks and food. A whole cooked chicken would cost from 50,000-80,000 dong. The water is cool and refreshing and the view up the mountain is fantastic.
This is the old highway prior to the construction of the 6.2-km tunnel. This road meanders over the mountain top between Da Nang and Lăng Cô. On the top are some breath taking views and some US outpost ruins from the war.
Lang Co Springs was just used by locals as access was limited before the new road was constructed around the lagoon. As of mid-2011, locals have started building bamboo shelters and selling food and drinks. A road and a parking area are under construction. A motorbike or bicycle can be taken from Lăng Cô up to the current parking area (at a local's house) and pay 5,000 dong. Then a 15 minute walk through the jungle will end at the spring location. The water is clean, cool and great views back to Lăng Cô.
For the more adventurous are these ramshackle restaurants. During the summer months (Mar-Sep), this beach will have about 30 makeshift tents of bamboo, tarps, and lighting. Each place cooks and sells fresh seafood that is generally caught that day. It is an excellent experience. The cheapest and best seafood in the area.
This restaurant has excellent seafood. Prices are reasonable. This restaurant is very popular and will always have buses parked outside with people from early morning through to late evening. Not to worry, there is plenty of seating either inside or outside overlooking the lagoon in the back.
The Green Bar: 100 seats, on the beach. It is in an elevated position overlooking the beach and great place to have a few drinks and food. The Night Bar: 50 seats, rattan chairs and Vietnamese carved furniture. A pool table and dart board are inside. The resort has 84 guest rooms, 57 deluxe villas, suites and 27 budget rooms.
Giới thiệu khách sạn Mai Nga
Small hotel with very spacious and clean rooms. Free Wi-Fi, restaurant, laundry, karaoke, car hire, currency exchange.
thanhtamlangcoresort@gmail.com
This resort is probably the best value resort. It has a similar layout and design as Lăng Cô Beach Resort, with budget rooms up to suites on the beach. This resort has the most foreign visitors in the area. The beach in front of the resort generally has several foreign sunbathers.
The quickest and easiest way to get to Lăng Cô is via a taxi from the Da Nang International Airport. Most taxis are metered and will cost approximately 450,000 dong inclusive of tolls and airport exit fees.
Read in the guideThe best way to get around Lăng Cô is by a motorbike or a bicycle, especially going around the tranquil lagoon.
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