Hue- Hoi An - Danang (07)

 THANH HA POTTERY

Very small place and everyone is very pushy. 

Tourist trap, I left just after 15mins. 

Have almost given up hope on restaurants but this is good. 

Wanted to come earlier but their opening timing cannot match my schedule.

Must try! Will come back again.

NHAN'S KITCHEN

All my food is very good, including the orange juice.

Wanton, Rose dumpling is so much nicer than the famous restaurant.

All for 264Kvnd only.

Danang Day Tour

MONKEY MOUNTAIN AND MARBLE MOUNTAIN SUNSET TOUR
This tour is supposed from Klook but there is a minimum 2 bookings in Klook, I went to their agency directly and book from their office.

Pay 50Kvnd more for a single supplement and join the tour!
Total 390Kvnd

The driver will pick me up at 2pm, tour end at about 6pm.

My tour guide is Bryan Bach. 
Venus Travel +84 914430188 (moon)

479 Cửa Đại, Cẩm Châu, Hội An, Quảng Nam 560000

Our guide is good, learn a lot of history in Vietnam. 

All the bullet holes left form the war.

After the tour, I did not go back to Hoi An, the driver dropped me nearby my dinner place.

LE COMPOIR

French cuisine, a full house on that day and I am lucky to get the last seat at the counter without reservation.

1.4Mvnd including 2 drinks.

Amaretto Luxardo
Really love this Italian Aperitif

Amuse Bouche

Beet root, sheep cheese and hazelnut

Toast bread with herb butter

Foie gras

Homemade tagliolini

Lobster bisque, blowtorch scallop and top with grated bottarga

Veal tenderloin
Porcine mushroom sauce, cameralised carrot, parsnip mash.

Limoncello

Sesame praline and black sesame nougat

After dinner, quickly grab to watch the Dragon show that only happens on Sat/ Sun.

A 15mins show with blowing fire and water.

The whole place are very very crowded. 

Took a grab back to Hoi An cost around 320Kvnd, 35mins.

Venus travel quoted me 300Kvnd for private chauffeur with advance booking.

DRAGON BRIDGE

Hue - Hoi An - Danang (01)

14-8-2022

SATS Premier Lounge

The service is quite terrible, the table full of rubbish, no one clearing it. Self-service laksa counter and no one to look after and the gravy is cold.

 

1h40min flight to Danang via Vietjet, promotional ticket at $174.

After reaching Danang, took a grab (10mins) to the train station and bought a train ticket on the spot, about 230Kvnd. Recommend taking the train instead of minivan by TA.

Totally regret doing the train ride, the bed was untidy, I dare not even lie on it. Sat for 2.5hr to Hue. Should have taken the minivan instead, half of the price.

HUE Train station

GUEST HOUSE MAIKA

450Kvnd/night

Very central, all the main eateries and clubs are just outside the main street.

The guesthouse is tuck in the back alley, v quiet.

The room was very clean, spotless clean, just that the room is facing the west and it was very warm when sunset. It is not a big issue if you left the aircon turn on. Just make sure don't stay on the 4/5th floor, no lift.

The hosts are very friendly but don't speak English. Book a bicycle for 50Kvnd and a sleeper bus @ 150Kvnd to Hoi An.

Mini fridge and kettle are all fully equipped.

Grilled cuttlefish make on the spot.

There are a few big clubs in the area too, but some clubs forbid foreigners, mainly westerners.

Try this on the first night, one of the top restaurant in this area.

Madam Thu

Overhyped the restaurant, the food was cold, those that suppose to be crispy and it was soggy. I was asked when I can finish my meal, and when my food is served, as there is one more group waiting for in the queue. And there are so many tables before me. That's how double standard they are.

160Kvnd including the orange juice.

Got a platter to try all of their signatures.