Chan May port Danang and Hoian on our own

[Koalacash]

We just had one day at Chan May port (celebrity millenium) and like to do our own tours. When we got off the ship there are lots of English speaking drivers with either cars or silver SUVs that looked like Toyoto Highlanders. Lots of passengers milling around so we just asked if anyone wanted to share a taxi. We found two other couples and negotiated the price to $30 US dollars each for the day. Of course the more people the price goes down. He said he would take us anywhere we wanted so we decided to go to the outdoor Han market in Danang and walked around on our own. Then took pictures of the Dragon Bridge. We saw the female Buddha on the side of the mountain and asked to be driven up to it and spent about 35 minutes there looking at the views. She is really a giant Buddha. We then went to China Beach and got out and dipped our toes in the south China. Danang has miles and miles of beautiful beaches and is growing like crazy. Their beloved Mayor for over 20 years recently died. He had a master plan to build the infrastructure for future tourism. It was just a US military base during the war so you are not going to find old temples here.

 

We then drove to Hoi An and stopped quickly at the marble mountain, a big marble hill with some shops at the base. Don't waste your time taking the elevator up to the view. We arrived in Hoian a picturesque little town with a pedestrian only center. Relaxing for shopping at the little shops and leisurely walking. We usually bargained to pay about 1/3 Rd to 1/2 of prices asked. Everyone in our group ate at different places for lunch and all had fantastic meals. Looking back I wish I had taken a little boat ride into the countryside.

 

Going on your own tips. Get the business card with phone number of your driver. Take a photo of your car and license plate as so many cars look alike. Take a photo of where the car is parked. Take a photo of the cross street signs. Share your cell phone numbers with your fellow passengers. You don't want to get lost and miss your ship!

[Gordo]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

 

We will visit this port later this year. It is good to know if we cannot find something in advance, that there are options available when we arrive.

[The Mommy]

How can I find out which port we will dock at please?

 

Thank you