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The Nam Hai, Hoi An
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The luxurious Nam Hai is situated on a prime stretch of the stunningly picturesque Ha My Beach near the UNESCO world heritage town of Hoi An. 30 kilometres south of Da Nang and 11 kilometres north of charming Hoi An on the Central Coast, The Nam Hai combines spectacular beachfront living with renowned cultural historical attractions that reflect the true spirit of Indochina.
Set amid lush landscaping and unobstructed ocean views, the resort features 60 one-bedroom villas and 40 pool villas ranging from one to five bedrooms. All accommodations feature large, luxurious bathrooms and living spaces and separate walk-in wardrobe areas. Each is nestled in its own landscaped gardens with views of the East Sea and nearby Cham Islands. High ceilings, raised platforms and split-level designs contribute to the overall sense of space. Additionally, each Pool Villa features a compound with a courtyard entrance that leads to a living and dining area. These also offer butler service, private infinity pools and other benefits.
The Nam Hai’s signature dining room, The Restaurant, features distinctive international dishes including Indian items. To complement the inspired menu, the restaurant’s wine cellar offers one of the largest collections in Vietnam, housing approximately 6000 new and old world wines. Alternatively, The Beach Restaurant prepares fresh local seafood, grills and salads served by the sea from an open-air kitchen. In the evening, it transforms into an authentic Vietnamese restaurant with traditional musical entertainment. Situated above the main restaurant, the bar overlooks the terraced pools and the sea in an idyllic setting, perfect for enjoying a specialty cocktail, champagne or a light snack.
Guests can also experience a private dinner on the beach by candlelight with their own personal waiter in attendance, or indulge in a private barbecue in the comfort of their own villa with a selection of ocean-fresh seafood prepared and served by a chef.
The Spa at The Nam Hai is a haven of serenity where guests may indulge in a full range of face and body treatments including stimulating body polishes, romantic bathing ceremonies, pampering facials, therapeutic massages and detoxifying body wraps. Packages are available for individuals or couples. The Nam Hai, where luxury and sophistication meet in Vietnam, also boasts three beachfront swimming pools, a state-of-the-art health club, four tennis courts, a basketball court, a separate kids’ club and two 18-hole golf courses—The Montgomerie Links and the Danang Golf Club, just 10 minutes’ drive away.
Guide to Central Vietnam
Thirty-two kilometres south-east of Da Nang is the ancient town of Hoi An, an important international port from the 17th to 19th centuries and now Vietnam’s most popular destination beyond Hanoi and Saigon. Its combination of charming heritage streets and riverside setting, bustling markets, Chinese assembly halls, Japanese remnants, quaint restaurants and cafes, and local tailors and handicraft outlets, have made it a must see for visitors to Vietnam. It is also a rapidly deleloping beach resort, with a huge stretch of beach just five kilometres from the town with many modern resorts.
Outside Hoi An is My Son Holy Land, the capital of the kingdom of Champa from the 5th to 12th centuries. From here, there is a great view of Champa from the mountain Church which is on top of Buu Chau Hill in the town of Tra Kieu.
Hue, located approximately a three hour drive north of Da Nang, is widely regarded as the most beautiful city in Vietnam. Hue is situated alongside a large, deep river adjacent to a mountain range. Traditionally Hue was one of the country’s cultural, religious and educational centres and was also Vietnam’s capital from 1802 to 1945. The city of Hue is known worldwide as an architectural treasure with palaces, royal tombs and mausoleums, pagodas and temples all frames by the natural landscape on either side of the Huong River. The ruins of its huge, moated citadel contains many interesting sites, such as the Nine Holy Cannons, the Imperial Enclosure, the Palace of the Supreme Harmony and the Halls of the Mandarins, although the Emperor’s Getaway, the Purple Forbidden City, was largely destroyed during the French and Vietnam Wars. The Royal Tombs are 15 kilometres south of Hue.
One of Vietnam’s best beaches, Thaun An is just 13 kilometres north east of Hue and from here visitors can take sampan trips up the Perfume River. From Hue, tourists can go by car to visit the Ho Chi Minh Trail and the remarkable tunnels of Vinh Moc, used during the wars.
The Hai Van Pass divides north and south Vietnam. A 21 kilometre-long road over Hai Van Pass, opened at the end of the 19th century winds back and forth to a height of 435 metres above sea level. Its name means ‘Pass of the Ocean Clouds’, since the peak of the mountain is in the clouds while its foot is close to the sea. Hai Van is considered to be the largest frontier post in Vietnam.
From the top of the pass, one can admire Lang Co Beach to the north and Da Nang to the south. The curving railway through Hai Van Pass is 3200 metres long with sections running through several tunnels. There are endless forests to the west of pass and ocean is to the east. Hai Van Pass is a real challenge for drivers as well as for adventurers.