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Visit Phong Nam Ancient Village

Hoa Chau Wards, Hoa Vang District, Da Nang city, VietNam

Phong Nam ancient village has the appearance of a peaceful, rustic village with green bamboo ramparts, ancient village gates. This place has become a famous tourist destination, attracting a large number of tourists from all over the world.

làng cổ Phong NamPhong Nam ancient village in Da Nang is a destination that attracts many tourists (Photo: collectibles)

Phong Nam ancient village  is one of the  attractive tourist destinations in Da Nang  that should not be missed. The old village not only possesses a peaceful and rustic space but also gives visitors an unusually familiar experience. The experiences shared through the following article will help you have a complete sightseeing journey. 

1. Learn about Phong Nam ancient village in Da Nang

1.1. Where is Phong Nam Ancient Village in Da Nang?  

Phong Nam ancient village made up of words. The village is located on the direction of National Highway 1A and is a destination chosen by many people in their  Da Nang travel itinerary

làng cổ Phong NamPhong Nam ancient village is located in Hoa Chau commune, Hoa Vang, Da Nang city (Photo: collectibles)

 

1.2. Brief history of Phong Nam ancient village

Previously, Phong Nam ancient village was a southern part of Phong Le village. Phong Le village has a large area established in the Champa period with a history of more than 100 years. The village is the hometown of Mr. Ich Khiem – a famous general of the Nguyen Dynasty. Phong Nam village has gone through many historical periods with many name changes, some sub-names are still imprinted as Phong Le, Da Ly.

làng cổ Phong NamThe ancient village is more than 100 years old and has undergone many name changes (Photo: collectibles) 

2. The best time to visit Phong Nam ancient village

You can visit  Phong Nam ancient village  at any time of the year. In particular, in the summer, the weather is dry, with less rain, it will be more convenient to visit and explore the peaceful scenery of the ancient village. In the rainy season, the ancient village puts on a poetic beauty with a hint of melancholy and solitude.

làng cổ Phong NamSummer is the ideal time to visit Phong Nam village (Photo: collectibles)

 

3. Instructions on how to go to Phong Nam ancient village

To get to Phong Nam ancient village, visitors have many choices of means of transportation such as plane, train, passenger car, motorbike. The specific way is as follows: 

3.1. Plane

Choosing to travel by plane helps you save time for the journey to visit Phong Nam ancient village and explore Da Nang. From Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, you will arrive at Da Nang international airport, then you can take a taxi or rent a motorbike to move to the ancient village. Airfares vary from airline to airline and booking time. 

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3.2. Train

If you have a lot of time and like to see the scenery on the side of the road, you can choose to travel by train. The journey will stop at Da Nang station and you need to travel about 10km to reach Phong Nam ancient village. Train fares to Da Nang from Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi range from , depending on seat class. 

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3.3. Coach

From the provinces, you can easily catch the bus to get to Da Nang city with significant savings. However, this vehicle will make you take a long time and easily get tired if you get motion sickness. Bus fare from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang ranges from: .

3.4. Motorcycle

If you like to be proactive and have a passion for “dust travel”, motorbikes are the ideal choice for the journey to Phong Nam ancient village. But you must be in good health and need to prepare carefully such as car repair parts, appropriate clothes to avoid risks during a long trip. 

làng cổ Phong NamTraveling Phong Nam village by motorbike helps visitors to actively and freely explore (Photo: collectibles) 

In Da Nang, you can also rent a motorbike to freely visit famous places, but you need to choose a quality vehicle and consult the price in advance. Car rental rates range from: .

4. Review Phong Nam ancient village with experiences not to be missed

4.1. Check-in at Phong Nam ancient village

Phong Nam ancient village is an impressive backdrop for extreme virtual check-in photos. It owns many beautiful angles with ancient scenery, wells, porches, communal courtyards and many hundreds of years old houses. 

làng cổ Phong NamPhong Nam Village owns many beautiful check-in photography angles (Photo: collectibles)

 

4.2. Visiting ancient architectural works in Phong Nam

Phong Nam ancient village owns a series of works that still retain the ancient architecture. Welcoming visitors is the solidly built village gate with nostalgic orange color and next to it is an old old banyan tree, inside are houses, communal houses, pagodas, shrines, family churches, … 

làng cổ Phong NamPhong Nam ancient village owns many ancient architectural works (Photo: collectibles)

In particular, do not forget to stop by Dong Hoa wharf of the mussel village to visit the famous mussel making profession for generations. Not far away is a small temple next to the thousand-year-old banyan tree next to the Tay An river wharf in Dung hamlet.

4.3. Participating in traditional festivals in Phong Nam ancient village

Phong Nam ancient village not only has peaceful scenery, ancient buildings, but also hosts many unique traditional festivals. The most typical is the Muong Dong festival with many interesting community games. The festival is held in the fourth lunar month with the meaning of wishing for a good harvest and honoring the value of agriculture. Visiting the ancient village and participating in the Muc Dong festival, you will discover the unique cultural beauty and have the opportunity to enjoy many unique folk dishes. 

làng cổ Phong NamMany interesting community activities are held during Muc Dong festival in the ancient village (Photo: collectibles)

 

4.4. Enjoy the peaceful space of Phong Nam ancient village

If you want to find moments of peace and nostalgia, Phong Nam village is the ideal place to stop in the journey to discover Da Nang tourist areas. This ancient village will welcome you with a rustic, peaceful sky of rice fields and village bamboo ramparts. All create a rustic, simple picture that brings a sense of familiarity. 

làng cổ Phong NamThe peaceful, rustic beauty of the ancient village (Photo: collectibles)

5. What to eat and buy when going to Phong Nam ancient village?

During your trip to Phong Nam ancient village, don’t forget to visit the rustic countryside market to buy handicrafts and local specialties as gifts such as rice paper, sesame, chili sauce, fish sauce, etc. … The items are sold on very simple wooden tables and bamboo stalls. 

In addition, this small village also treats tourists from far away with many  delicious Da Nang dishes  such as Quang noodles, pork rice paper, fish salad, vermicelli with shrimp paste, … 

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Not only Phong Nam ancient village, Da Nang also owns many famous tourist attractions such as:  Linh Ung Pagoda Da NangHan River Bridge ,  Da Nang Dragon BridgeMarble MountainsHai Van Pass ,… This livable street also has delicious specialties:  rice paper rolls ,  Quang noodles in Da Nangbanh mi in Da Nang ,… Therefore, to have a journey to visit, discover and enjoy the full cuisine, Please book a room at  Vinpearl Da Nang

làng cổ Phong NamLuxury accommodation space with a direct view of the Han River of Vinpearl Condotel Riverfront Danang hotel

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