Quang Nam Geography

Quang Nam Province is located in Central Viet Nam, at a latitude of 140 57’10’’ -160 03’50’’ North and a longitude of 1070 12’ 40’’ - 1080 44’ 20’’ East, 860km from Hanoi to the South and 865 km from Ho Chi Minh ( Saigon Travel )to the North. It borders with Da Nang city to the North, with Quang Ngai province to the South, with the East sea to the East and with Kon Tum province and Laos PDR to the West.

History of Quang Nam Province

Many Vietnamese generations who came from the North to the South, settled down in Quangnam long time ago and developed the Quang Nam province. Before becoming an administrative unit of Viet Nam, Quang Nam had a long history.

Archeological documents and researches in Bau Du (Nui Thanh district), Que Loc (Que Son district), Doi Vang (Dai Loc district), Tien Ha (Tien Phuoc district), Tabhing ( Nam Giang district), Hau Xa (Hoi An City)... have proved human beings appeared in Quangnam about 6000 years ago. In addition, a relic of bronze age in the first millenium BC had been found, which was of the Sa Huynh civilization. After that, Cham people developed and created the Champa culture with citidels, and temples like My Son sanctuary, Tra Kieu citadel, Dong Duong Buddhist institute, Khuong My tower, Bang An towers, Chien Dan towers.

In 1306, Champa King, Che Man had surrendered Quang Nam as a betrothal gift when marrying Huyen Tran princess who was King Tran Anh Tong’s sister. In 1471, under the reign of King Le Thanh Tong (the second year of Hong Duc dynasty), Quang Nam was established as a land of Dai Viet. It was named Quang Nam from that time in the history of the predecessor. With several readjustments of its border and name, Quang Nam changed names many times: Quang Nam region (1490), Quang Nam division (1520) and Quang Nam palace (1602). In 1832, under the reign of 13th year King Minh Mang, Quang Nam division was converted into Quang Nam province. After 1945, Quang Nam province had changed its name and border again. In 1952, The Republic Democracy of Viet Nam merged Quang Nam – Da Nang under the name of Quang Nam – Da Nang province. After the Geneve Convention was signed ( in 1954), the south of Vietnam was subjected to the domination of SaiGon administration. In 1962, This land was divided into two administrative units :

Quang Nam and Quang Tin provinces ( Quang Tri Travel). At the same time, Quang Nam- Da Nang province was divided into two differrent administrative divisions Quang Nam and Quang Da provineces by Quang Nam-Da Nang Resistance Committee ( Danang Travel). After the south of Viet Nam was properly liberated in 1975, the provinces of Quang Nam and Quang Da were merged to form the province of Quang Nam-Danang. At the 10th congress of the National Assembly session IX (October 1996) Quang Nam province was was divided into two administrative divisions: Quang Nam province and Danang City.

Quang Nam Socio – Economic Potentialities

Land resources: Total area of natural land is 1,040,514 hectares, 388,958 hectares of which is unused land (accounting for 37,38% of natural area).

Water resources: Quang Nam province has an interlacing river system of about 900km in length equally spreading out in all the districts. The two main river systems include Thu Bon river in the North and Tam Ky River in the south flowing to the East sea at river mouths of Cua Dai (Hoi An town - Hoian Travel ) and An Hoa (Nui Thanh districts).

There are several large lakes such as Phu Ninh, Khe Tan, Viet An, Thach Ban, Vinh Trinh, Phuoc Ha, Cao Ngan, etc... in Quang Nam. Each lake has a quite large area of surface where hydraulics, aquaculture and tourism can be conveniently developed.

Marine and coastal area resources: Quang Nam has the coastal line of 125 km with plenty of nice beaches such as Ha My (Dien Ban district), Cua Dai (Hoi An City , Binh Minh (Thang Binh district), Tam Thanh (Tam Ky City) and Bai Rang (Nui Thanh district)...

Fishing ground is about 40,000km2 in width. The exploitation yield of sea products achieves some 90, 000 tones per year.

Forest resources: The total forest area of Quang Nam is about 512,800ha. The annual wood exploitation output is 60,000-80,000 m3.

Mineral resources: Quang Nam is rich in mineral resources, the largest reserves of which include coal, gold, titan, graphite, tin, limestone, granite, sand, mineral water...

Labor: 718,794 people (account for 52,6% of total Quang Nam population), over 2,500 people of whom work in tourism (excluding about 5,000 people are employed in other services relating to hospitality industry).

Quang Nam Public transportation

Air Communication

Most guests coming or going from Quang Nam by air must land on Da Nang International Airport, some coming from Ho Chi Minh city ( Saigon city tour) land on Chu Lai Airport. With the distance of 30 km from Hoi An city and 70 km from Tam Ky city to Da Nang Airport and 25 km from Tam Ky and 80 km from Hoi An to Chu Lai Airport, they easily choose suitable flights for their journeys.

In Tam Ky and Hoi An , there are many places for tourists to book and buy tickets.

In Hoi An, please connect:

Hoi An Tourism & Service Company. 10 Tran Hung Dao st., Hoi An. Tel: (84.510) 3910400/ 3910444. Email: hoiantravel@dng.vnn.vn

An Phu Tourism Co. Ltd. 722 Hai Ba Trung st., Tel: (84.510) 3862643. Email: anphutravel@hoian.zzn.com.

Masco Hoi An Agent. Cua Dai St., Hoi An city. Tel: (84.510) 3864399

Le Nguyen Trade & Tourism Co. Ltd. Add: 30 Tran Hung Dao st., Hoi An. Tel: (84.510) 3916218. Email: info@lenguyentravel.com

In Tam Ky, please connect:

Representative Office of Vietnam Airlines. 06 Phan Boi Chau st., Tam Ky city. Tel: (84.510) 3859858
Pacific Airlines Agent. 237 Phan Boi Chau st., Tam Ky. Tel: (84.510) 3810384.
Hoai Giang Tourist Services and Trading Co., Ltd. 82. Phan Chu Trinh st., Tam Ky. Tel: (84.510) 3858585. Email: hoaigiangtravel@yahoo.com

Waterway

In Quang Nam, waterway network to tourist sites is very convenient.
- From Hoi An to Cham Island, guests can go by high-speed boats emitted at Cua Dai Port with the journey of 20 minutes or going by wooden boats at Bach Dang Port in the center of the ancient town of about 2 hours.
- From Hoi An to Kim Bong Carpentry Village, Thanh Ha Pottery Village, Ban Thach Mat Weaving Village, Thuan Tinh Eco- Tourism Zone, Bay Mau Coconut Forest Vestige Zones or My Son Vestige Zone and Tourist Spots along Thu Bon River, Truong Giang River by waterway, guests should rent small boats with the cavity of 20 people because of their easy activity on dry rivers in summer. However, please not to use them in stormy days in case of danger.

Please connect when necessary:

Hoi An Tourism & Service Company. 10 Tran Hung Dao st., Hoi An. Tel: (84.510) 3910400/ 3910444. Email: hoiantravel@dng.vnn.vn
Hoi An Waterway Transport Cooperative. 03 Hoang Dieu st., Hoi An. Tel: (84.510) 3861322
Hoi River Transport Enterprise. Add: 01 Nguyen Truong To st., Hoi An. Tel: (84.510) 3861327. Email: ttvhtt@dng.vnn.vn

Railway

Most guests going to Quang Nam or coming from Quang Nam by train must stop at Da Nang or Tam Ky Railway Station. Da Nang Railway Station is a big station with the system of modern facilities. Everyday, there are many domestic trains. If guests are emitted in Hoi An, they can book tickets in sales agents in Hoi An as well as in hotels where they are staying with the railway station’s fixed price plus a small service fee. Train ticket costs vary according to train types and classes chosen by passengers. Please directly connect (84.510) 3828488 if you are emitted from Tam Ky.

By Land

Public Bus: in Quang Nam, there are many public buses so it is very convinient for guests’ movement. Some popular buses:
- Hoi An - Da Nang (and back): with the length of 30 kms, the journey of 40 minutes, there are many buses from 5h30 to 18h00 everyday (each 30 minutes for 1 bus)
- Tam Ky – Da Nang (and back): with the length of 70 kms, the journey of 120 minutes, there are many buses from 5h30 to 17h30 everyday (each 20 minutes for 1 bus).
- Nam Phuoc – Da Nang (and versus): with the length of 40 kms, the journey of 50 minutes, there are many buses 5h30 to 18h00 everyday.

High Quality Cars: the services of renting high quality cars developed very strongly in Hoi An, mainly modern cars. Please connect when necessary:
- Hoi An Tourism & Service Company. 10 Tran Hung Dao st., Hoi An. Tel: (84.510) 3910400/ 3910444. Email: hoiantravel@dng.vnn.vn
Le Nguyen Trade & Tourism Co. Ltd. Add: 30 Tran Hung Dao st., Hoi An. Tel: (84.510) 3916218. Email: info@lenguyentravel.com

Open tour Cars: Hoi An is one of the stopping spots of open tour cars from Ha Noi, Ho chi Minh City, Hue, Nha Trang, Da Lat,…Everyday, there are many in Hoi An to those places so it is very suitable for guests to choose. You should connect with agents in advance or register directly to hotel staffs, cars will come.

Taxi: taxi is always a very popular transport for guests in short journeys. In Hoi An & Tam Ky, to dial 914914 or 811111, Mai Linh & Phu Ninh Taxi are welcome to you.

Pedicab: this mean of transport is very convenient for guests to visit the ancient town Hoi An and tourist sports within a short distance. If you have a request, please connect directly to the drivers who are usually on streets of Hoi An.

Motors & Bicycles ( Vietnam biking tours): besides above kinds, you can rent motors or bicycles rightly at staying hotels or renting places in Hoi An with low price for the journey in Hoi An & My Son sanctuary as well as in Quang Nam, Da Nang and Quang Ngai