Da Nang, Vietnam is a city full of tropical beach customs and a very famous holiday resort in Vietnam. It is a good tourist resort with many beautiful natural landscapes and exciting food. Here, I will share with you the detailed strategies. 1, visa
Vietnam has opened landing visa to China tourists in several tourist cities, but you can't enter Vietnam directly with your passport, and you need something similar to an application. Taobao has a lot of agency services, and the price is cheap. You can handle it as long as you have a copy of your passport, and you can print it out and bring it with you.
when you leave the country, show it to your uncle, and you will be released. When you enter the country, you can apply for a visa on arrival in Vietnam with your application form, your passport and an application form.
It should be noted that the vast majority of tourists who enter Vietnam are from landing visa, and there are many people who apply for visas, so printing the entry application form in advance and filling it out can save a lot of queuing time.
landing visa needs a 2-inch color photo. Remember to prepare it in advance. You don't have to post it yourself. Just give it to the staff.
The visa fee is $25 (single entry). You must prepare cash (equivalent to Vietnamese dong). You must pay attention to this, and there is no ATM at the airport to withdraw money before entering the country.
Finally, there is no pen at the entry point of Da Nang Airport, so be sure to bring one for emergencies. 2. Currency
The official currency of Vietnam is the Vietnamese dong, and cash is basically used in Vietnam. Only hotels, large restaurants and supermarkets can use credit cards, and most of them do not support UnionPay. So cash is king.
the dong cannot be directly exchanged with RMB, so it cannot be exchanged in domestic banks, and you can't expect to use RMB card to get the dong from ATM. However, RMB can be exchanged for Vietnamese dong, airports, hotels, restaurants and even vendors in supermarkets everywhere in Vietnam. The bank at the airport gate is about 3251rmb for 1 RMB. The hotel is about 3,211 yuan.
The hawker's place is basically 3,111 yuan. So I suggest changing it to 2,311 RMB at the hotel every day, which is almost enough.
If you have US dollars on hand, it's actually more appropriate to exchange US dollars. I exchange 22,111 US dollars for 1 US dollars in the hotel, which is obviously more appropriate than using RMB. I happen to have some US dollars on hand. In Da Nang, I basically exchange US dollars for Vietnamese dong. 3, mobile phone SIM card
The network situation in Da Nang is surprisingly good, 4G network speed is extremely fast, and the price is not expensive. You can buy it on Taobao in advance, and if it is too late, it will be sold at the airport. 4. Language problems
Da Nang is a tourist city, with many tourists from Europe and America. Most hotels and grand hotels have clerks with good English, and their accents are not bad. There is no problem in communication. In some big supermarkets frequented by Chinese people, there are even Chinese shopping guides. However, leaving hotels and restaurants basically depends on your gestures.
well, in fact, as long as you have money and internet, you are not afraid to travel around the world. Let's go directly! Country on motorcycles
Vietnam can be said to be a country on motorcycles, because basically every household has motorcycles, and local people basically rely on motorcycles for travel. Therefore, driving a motorcycle through a busy city or taking a ride on a coastal road in Vietnam is a unique experience that is hard to get elsewhere.
during my few days in da nang, I totally relied on motorcycles to travel, whether for eating in the city or going to the scenic spots in the surrounding suburbs, which was not only convenient but also very interesting.
Motorcycle rental shops can be seen everywhere in Da Nang, because these shops are designed for tourists, so simple English can be communicated.
The car rental shop must have an English signboard. I actually rented the car in MOTEL. On the driver's license
The management of motorcycles in Vietnam is very formal. Unlicensed motorcycles will not be seen in the streets, and driving motorcycles requires a driver's license. However, the China driver's license is obviously not recognized, and it is not known whether the so-called international motorcycle driver's license (if there is such a thing) will be recognized. But in fact, in Vietnam, it seems that foreign tourists are lenient, and renting a car does not require a driver's license at all. The police on the road should know this but turn a blind eye. So you can rest assured. About the rent
Generally, the rent is 111k-
151k VND a day (equivalent to RMB 31-51). After my comparison, the price difference is actually not big, and the car with better model and car condition may be a little more expensive. It is suggested that when renting, just point to your favorite car and ask the price, so as to avoid the situation that you want to change the car shop to increase the price after the price is agreed. About the deposit
Generally speaking, the shopkeeper will ask for a passport. At first, I was not at ease. Later, I was relieved to see the stack of passports in various colors in the shopkeeper's bag. If you are really worried, you can choose a car rental point near the hotel, and then say that the passport is pressed to the hotel to let them negotiate with the car rental agency.
I didn't go to a special car rental agency, so the boss put a few cars in the lobby of his hotel, and there were not many cars, because they were right next to the hotel, and the prices were not bad. Other expenses
The average shopkeeper will ask you if you need gasoline, because there is usually no oil in the car. The oil price in the garage is usually expensive (I met 351k
1.5L), but although there is not much oil in the car, it is enough for you to drive to the gas station, so it is good to refuel yourself from the economic point of view. However, because the fuel consumption of motorcycles is very low, it is acceptable to refuel in the garage even if the owner is blackmailed, which is less than 11 rmb.
I have never driven a motorcycle before. Is it safe to rent a motorcycle to drive in Vietnam?
I think the safety of driving a motorcycle is the biggest concern of most people when they rent a car in Vietnam. The name of "iron wrapped in meat" is deeply rooted in people's hearts, and after all, motorcycles are forbidden in most big cities in China (when they go out to the coastal provinces of Guangdong, they can be ignored by the army when they return home every year). Many people have no experience in driving motorcycles, and even if they drive electric cars, the vehicle density is far less dense than that in Vietnam's motorcycle sea.
I have the same worry before I go, because I have never touched a motorcycle or even ridden an electric car. The same is true for LD at home. We don't even know how to start the motorcycle.
this kind of motorcycle is completely fine for girls to drive, and LD will be completely fine after a few minutes of adaptation.
but I didn't know until I went there. In fact, it's no problem at all. The scooter is easy to drive!
Here are a few things that I love, for reference only. Please don't laugh at the old motorcycle drivers:
Driving skills when driving a motorcycle with my sister in downtown Da Nang
1. Pedal motorcycle is an automatic transmission. Just control the throttle brake and turn the handle to give oil. You must give it slowly for the first time, as slowly as you can, just like a car, it will only turn to a critical point.
2. When parking, hold the brake by hand (it is difficult to turn the throttle by hand posture when holding the brake), so as to avoid inadvertently turning the throttle
3. When parking, you must put the bracket first, and then people get off. The motorcycle is very heavy. Once it loses its balance, it's easy for the man to say that the younger sister may not be able to help the car. When getting off the bus, you must put the car Zhi Zi first, and then people get off. If you want to push a cart, people are also doing it in the car and walking with their legs.
4. If you find that it can't be started, first check whether the car Zhi Zi has been put away, because the car Zhi Zi turned off automatically when it was put down.
In terms of driving difficulty, the pedal automatic motorcycle can be said to be almost zero, but the awareness of traffic safety is not low at all. After all, motorcycles are also at a speed of 41km/h, and the density of vehicles is very high. You must have enough safety awareness.
Vietnamese people's driving habits are not bad, much higher than domestic electric vehicles, so everyone will acquiesce that the other person is a person with good driving habits, so be sure to obey the traffic rules, otherwise accidents will easily occur (the proportion of people killed in traffic accidents in Vietnam is very high).
The driving habits in Vietnam are the same as those in China. If you have a good habit of driving a car/electric car or even riding a bike in China, there is basically no pressure to drive a motorcycle in Vietnam.
The standard two-lane road, most people like to drive in the middle of the road. In Vietnam, cars should give way to motorcycle traffic safety
1. Wear a helmet when getting on the bus, which is nothing to say.
2. Turn on the lights when changing lanes. Electric cars in China have hardly seen lights. When driving motorcycles in Vietnam, you must remember to turn on the turn signals.
3. Pay attention to the rearview mirror. Motorcycles also have rearview mirrors. After getting the car, adjust the rearview mirror to a suitable position to facilitate observation of the coming car.
4. Avoid snakeskin moving and changing lanes at will
5. Drive as far as possible to the right. The rightmost lane in Vietnam is the slow lane of motorcycles/bicycles. Locals like to walk in the middle of the road. Walking slowly on the right will not affect others, and it is also convenient to stop and take pictures at any time.
6. Pay attention to the use of headlights at night. I didn't know until I went to Vietnam that motorcycles also have the difference between far and near headlights. Use the lights reasonably and don't be a "high-beam dog"
7. Pay attention to the speed limit. Most urban roads have a speed limit of 41, and everyone basically walks under the pressure. Although I haven't seen the police checking for speeding, I don't have to worry about the camera, but for safety, I still don't overspeed. It's different in the suburbs. Parking and refueling
Let's talk about refueling first. When renting a car, be sure to ask how to use the vehicle: how to start, turn off, lock the car, where the turn signal is, where the horn is, and where the headlights are. In fact, you can find these by yourself. However, the gas filling port is a bit troublesome, and each model is different. When I first refueled, I searched for it with the gas station brother for a long time, so it is better to ask the boss clearly.
There are many gas stations in Vietnam, and they are all relatively formal. Refueling is the same as in China. But it doesn't seem to distinguish the labels. Maybe motorcycles are all the same, and the price is very easy to remember, that is, 11K VND 1 liter of oil (equivalent to RMB < P > more than 3 yuan, so it's very easy to calculate the money, and it seems to be a unified price. I paid the money directly without asking the price when I refueled later.
the fuel gauge of a motorcycle is similar to that of a car. I should be able to run for 111km with full fuel. If it is a mountain road, there is a discount. If the pointer reaches the red zone, you don't have to worry too much. You can still run for more than ten kilometers. It's no problem to find a gas station.
if you are looking for a gas station, just search petrol on google Maps. As far as Da Nang is concerned, the density is ok, and there are many gas stations that are not displayed on the map.
it's also interesting to park your bike. I still remember that you will be given two numbered signs when you store your bike a long time ago. One is to put the trailer on and the other is for you to hold. When you leave, the two signs are right. The parking lot of Vietnamese motorcycles is similar, except that they write the number on the car with chalk, usually on the seat or dashboard, wherever there is time. Then I'll give you a sign with the corresponding number, and I'll check it when I go out.
if you stop, the roadside shop will stand on the sidewalk, and the store will sometimes give you directions. If there is a parking lot in a scenic spot or a big supermarket, it is basically free, and it is very formal and similar to a car parking lot.
In a few places, people will charge fees (such as the roadside of Pink Church). In this case, just go farther and find a path to park on the roadside. But remember to pin the front of the car to about 61 degrees, and then screw the key to the lock to prevent theft.
That's about all the points for attention about motorcycles. The following is the time of daily account. Hotel selection
Most people will choose the downtown area of Da Nang or the seaside. My suggestion is the seaside. Walking on the top ten most beautiful Meixi beaches in the world in the morning and evening, blowing the sea breeze and drinking beer with a few stars feels great. If you need to forage, it's convenient to go anywhere with a motorcycle, and you don't care if you can't live in the city.
The CHU
HOTEL, where I stayed, is a small and beautiful hotel. The room is very ordinary, but the bar on the first floor is great. There is a band performance at night, and the drinks and coffee are good. Unfortunately, the front is blocked by the newly built holiday hotel, which may also be the reason why the price is surprisingly cheap. Fortunately, I usually surf outside and don't go back to the hotel until 12 o'clock. It doesn't matter what the sea view is.
After going out, crossing the road is Meixi Beach, one of the top ten most beautiful beaches in the world. However, this road is not easy, and the speed is fast without traffic lights. Fortunately, the Holiday Inn built an underground passage, which also made me shine.
No matter in the morning or evening, the beach is very lively, especially in the morning.
This road by the sea is definitely a holy place for a ride, with a wide road and few cars and good scenery. At night, I ride a motorcycle, blow the sea breeze and listen to the waves and the wind whistling in my ears. Living in the inland, I like this feeling very much.
Day 1: Mount Banan in the rain, fanatical motorcycle parade in Da Nang
Mount Banan is famous for its ropeway, which has the longest ropeway in the world, and the whole journey takes more than 31 minutes. Climbing straight from the ground into the clouds, although the scenery outside is good, it is actually quite boring to sit for a long time. The mountain is a summer resort built by French colonists in those days. The building is very beautiful and these people will really enjoy it. In fact, these things on the top of the mountain were visited in 2 hours, so the scenic spot also "intimately" set up a small playground, which was basically free, and it was difficult to grab the position when the game machine was occupied, and the amusement facilities could still be played in line.
The cable cars are very dense. Seen from the cable car, the cable car line next to it is in the fog.
Banan Mountain is about 61km away from downtown Da Nang, and there are some mountain roads, so it's best to fill up the oil before leaving to ensure that you don't panic. All the way through cities, villages and mountains, the scenery on the road is good.
Banan Mountain has a special free motorcycle parking lot, so don't worry about parking. The ticket price is not low (as far as Vietnamese dong is concerned), but considering the cost of ropeway and so on, it is acceptable. If the Vietnamese dong is short of cash (I am. . ) You can pay US dollars (RMB seems to be no good, I'm not sure).
all the scenic spots are on the mountain, but the cable car station at the foot of the mountain is also unambiguous, with antique architecture in China style. The cable car station gives people a good feeling and is exquisitely repaired.
The scenery on the road is very good, but the visibility is not high. Later, when I walked into the clouds, I simply couldn't see anything, so I had to brush my mobile phone.
The cable car encountered a big waterfall on the way, because it rained that day, and the water was very large. Unfortunately, Banana Mountain was not open for hiking. There is no way to enjoy the waterfall at close range
There are many restaurants on the mountain, and the price is not expensive. Most people choose the largest Asian buffet, and the dishes are quite rich. It seems that it is only about 61 RMB
. Unfortunately, it rains on the mountain, but it adds some mystery to the fog. The church built by the French on the mountain and Vietnam don't believe in Christ, so now it is simply a jumping machine in the amusement park on the mountain, which is not high, but it is very well arranged. There is also a small mountaineering train.
It's really good to see the fleshy growth on the mountain. Think about how many crops you planted have died.
The playground is not small, there are several floors, and the game machines are relatively new, but many people won't leave, so they can only play pacman. silly boy is crowded with people.
The scenic spot of Banana Mountain is very well built and the service is quite humanized. When it rains, there are staff everywhere to provide free disposable raincoats.
After a day's play, it was already dark when I came back at night. At first, I was worried that it would be difficult to walk at night. As a result, Banan Mountain was a specially built tourist road to the city, and the road conditions and lighting were very good for the cows on the rural roadside on the way back. At that time, the speed was about 31, and I could hardly see the taillights of the local people.
Interestingly, I happened to meet Vietnam that day.