Danang is central Vietnam’s urban superstar, but few people get to know the 2,000 years of history beneath its glitz and glamor. On this walking tour along Danang’s illuminated riverfront, you’ll explore the layers of history beneath Vietnam’s biggest metropolis while dining on little-known speciality dishes along the way. Starting at APEC Park, you’ll stroll along wide riverside boulevards to discover remnants of Danang’s past, from ancient Champa roots to French colonial ambitions. Along the way, Vietnamese travel writer Joshua Zukas will tell you how Danang evolved through waves of colonization and conflict to become the country’s most liveable city. You’ll wander through Hàn Market, the commercial heart of the city for centuries. Along the way, Joshua will fill you in on the American War’s legacy and share details of the ongoing building boom that’s transforming the city. As you make your way to Bún Chả cá Ông Tạ, a local noodle shop where the tour ends, you’ll learn why Danang was once nicknamed “Rocket City.” On this Danang walking tour, you’ll have a chance to: • Sample authentic Danang cuisine at two local eateries • Discover why Dragon Bridge’s fire-breathing motif is a controversial symbol of Vietnam’s modern flagship city • Listen to Danang’s ancient history and learn how, centuries ago, this area was part of an entirely different country • Ponder the city’s relentless building boom and visualise the different structures that lined the riverfront over the centuries • Explore the overlooked Điện Hải Citadel where the Vietnamese repelled French naval attacks in the 1800s • Spy a captured American helicopter right in the centre of the city • Relax at a hidden café that evokes nostalgia for Vietnam’s post-war ”subsidy period” with its Soviet-era antiques Designed for food lovers and history enthusiasts alike, this Danang tour will give you a deeper understanding of the city’s complex past. It’s also a great opportunity to enjoy the cool sea breeze and twinkling lights that make Danang one of Vietnam’s favorite cities.