1 hr flight to Danang (3rd city of Vietnam), 1.3 m people now. Was large US base during war, & they also had their R&R on ‘China Beach’, 1 of top 10 in world. Main road was originally runway, so v straight. The Demilitarized Zone is 200 mls N. Drove S to beautiful Hoi Ann Silk Village resort.

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Complete contrast with HCMC, in quiet, lush tropical setting.
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Free silk production tour on arrival: from silkworm ...
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...to magical golden silk extruded from worm as it pupates