Previously known as Cửa Hàn during early Đại Việt settlement, Da Nang is Vietnam’s most happening city nowadays. The city itself makes a great base for day trips. Da Nang is Vietnam’s third largest city and it is situated between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city, on the Eastern Sea coast. The city is also one of the biggest economic center in Vietnam. Tourism sector is a vital component of Da Nang\'s economy. Its proximity to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the Imperial City of hue, the Old Town of Hoi An, attracts so many tourists.