Hoi An and Da Nang

I had a day off the bike in Hoi An and it gave me time to adjust the chain, throttle cable and do a general check over.

That done I jumped in a taxi to the old town to see the spectacular Japanese bridge.

The hype exceeded the reality
However the market was a fun and hectic place to be
18th century entrance to a temple. The temple destroyed
You know the trip is on when you need a haircut
As the day went on the colours started to shine
A new game, what noise did it make?
At night the whole river and market area came alive in a sea of lights

Next morning it was time to move the 26km to Da Nang. Luckily it was just a short run as the rain was heavy. I have a hotel in the town near the dragon Bridge which I hope to see tonight.

It didnt stop raining all day so I sat in a bar and watched the Australian Open Tennis.

Rum n coke n Tennis
The dragon Bridge and night market

The dragon Bridge breathes fire but being well trained only on Saturday and Sunday. I went to the night market as its a highlight apparently. Well I had need of a lightweight waterproof, the type I saw all over the place yesterday but couldn’t find today. So back to the bar for supper and then bed.

Wednesday (I had to check). Off to SunWorld at Ba Na Hills. Its a Disneyland type place for the Vietnamese. Based on historical looking French buildings this fake town lives 2km above sea level with astonishing views from the golden bridge

But not today. Although not raining at sea level, it was very damp up in the hills

Ah look, I can’t control the weather nor the crowds but I got there early and had a good few hours looking round.

Not a clue what car it is. It looked like a Fiat from the front, a VW beetle from the back and had elements of Morris Minor. None of those being remotely French.
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Author: Silver fox adv rider

A new adventure biker just starting out on my blogging adventures.

2 thoughts on “Hoi An and Da Nang”

  1. Thanks for your pics and story. My son, wife and two kids are in Vietnam for 2 week vacation. Wife and I plan SE Asia moto trip in 2026 so you’re inspiring us.

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