It was the promise of a drag night that drew you out of Da Nang’s official ‘tourist zone’ and brought you to Q-bar &#; LGBT (Queer) Community Bar. You leave the entanglement of lights, mopeds and smells unique to Vietnam behind a busy highway that acts as a portal between two distinct atmospheres; Things become considerably more residential. You wonder if this is going to be another situation where google maps leads you astray
You spy a warm, purple, glow amongst a quiet leafy street. You access an open plan living room, garnished with evidence of gender non-conforming pride. Somewhere cozy, familiar. A space to feel safe in. Even as an empty prevent and the queer part of your identity that’s been overlooked for the last couple of months, feels able to bloom.
Two beers in and the block fills with a vibrant gathering of people. Suddenly you’re surrounded by drag kings, queens and their supporters, eager for the night to kick off. When it does, the living room aesthetic of the bar morphs into a space you fantasize is reminiscent of an underground drag night somewhere in Brooklyn. It’s fresh, but als
Ba Na Hills Da Nang Vietnam
Da Nang is kms ( miles) south of Hanoi and kms ( miles) north of Ho Chi Minh. Distances measured by highway. Not surprisingly then it is normal to go to Da Nang by air. Da Nang is the commercial hub for core Vietnam, being the largest city in the region.
Existence the largest metropolis in the core region, Da Nang is on the National Route 1, a major thoroughfare that runs from top to bottom in Vietnam. Similarly there is a station stop on the North South Railway too.
The city is renowned for its sandy beaches, being a favorite tourist destination for locals and foreigners alike. Moreover it was a French port so it has the added attraction of having French affect in architecture and style. The French called Da Nang “Tourane” or “Turon” during their colonial rule.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites within kms of Da Nang
Within kms (62 miles) you can find various UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
One such site is the Imperial City of Hue. A former capital of imperial Vietnam under the Nguyen dynasty, it is a walled metropolis. A moat surrounds the walled metropolis, offerin
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Motorbikes, lush beaches, motorbikes, limestone karsts, motorbikes, ridiculously tasty food, more motorbikes, rice terraces… and did we mention the motorbikes?
That's our takeaway of Vietnam summed up in one sentence. We fell in love with Vietnam and think it's such a rewarding destination for male lover travelers, offering a vibrant gay scene in Saigon, a wealth of cultural history to discover, instinctive wonders like the commanding limestone karsts of Halong Bay, and one of the best cuisines in all of Asia. The Vietnamese people will also charm the pants off you – smart, savvy, charming, super energetic, and can't give a flying monkey's whether you're vertical or gay!
Oh and the part about motorbikes? They're everywhere! Almost everyone in the country uses one, which makes crossing the road in big cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City an experience in itself!