Da Nang culinary description

Da Nang (Vietnamese: Đà Nẵng, [ɗâː nǎˀŋ] (About this sound listen)) is the fourth largest city in Vietnam after Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Haiphong in terms of urbanization and economy.[2] Located on the coast of the South China Sea at the mouth of the Han River, it is one of Vietnam's most important port cities. It is governed as one of the five direct-controlled municipalities of Vietnam and is thus under direct administration of the central government.

Da Nang is the commercial and educational center of Central Vietnam, as well as being the largest city in the region. In addition to its well-sheltered, easily accessible port, Da Nang's location on the path of National Route 1A and the North - South Railway makes it a hub for transportation. It is located within 100 km of several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Imperial City of Hue, the Old Town of Hoi An, and the My Son ruins. The city was previously known as Cửa Hàn during early Đại Việt settlement, and as Tourane (or Turon) during French colonial rule. Before 1997, the city was part of Quang Nam-Da Nang Province.

On 1 January 1997, Da Nang was separated from Quảng Nam Province to become one of four independent (centrally controlled) municipalities in Vietnam. Da Nang is listed as a first class city,[3] and has a higher urbanization ratio than any of Vietnam's other provinces or centrally governed cities.[4]