Da Nang is one of the fastest growing cities in Vietnam

Development in Danang

Greener, Cleaner and More Eco-friendly Coastal City

Da Nang is one of the fastest growing cities in Vietnam, located in the middle of the country’s central economic triangle. Vietnam News Agency reported in August 2008 that the city of Danang hopes that the recent World Bank agreement would change the way the central city does business. The State Bank of Vietnam told the newspaper that the agreement with the World Bank is to help Da Nang become a greener, cleaner and more eco-friendly coastal city.

The Da Nang Priority Infrastructure Investment Project will cost US$218 million, of which the World Bank will provide US$152 million, and aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of urban services in the city. The project will invest in upgrading urban areas, environmental infrastructure improvement and road construction.

The project is also expected to strengthen institutional capacity in investment planning and upgrade the low income urban areas, which are considered the most vulnerable part of the city. The project consists of two phases. Phase one will be completed by 2010, while phase two will be finished in 2013.

The chairman of the Da Nang People’s Committee, Tran Van Minh, said the city was strengthening its socio-economic development, and infrastructure was an important part of that work.

Tourist Attractions

Danang has the French-built museum that houses the world’s finest collection of ancient Cham stone carvings. From the 2nd to 15th centuries, the land around Danang was ruled by the Chams, an Indianised people who built brick temple towers in honor of Hindu gods.

A 40 minute drive from Danang, Vietnam’s fourth largest city, visitors can enjoy Hoi An, a little town which dates from early Portuguese trading days. Hoi An is now a World Heritage site in recognition of the large number of remaining historical structures. Hoi An offers ancient Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese architecture. Another 60 km from Danang is located another world heritage site, My Son. Visitors can glimpse into the ancient culture and Cham statues of this fascinating site.

Danang also has beautiful beaches and is known as a tropical paradise. From the road side you can enjoy the most spectacular ocean views in all of Asia.