Sauce and Mustard boarded the Reunification Express from Hue to Da Nang. Their hard seat tickets were literally hard wooden seats, but it didn't bother them because the route was very scenic passing through Lang Co beach and Hai Van pass.Arriving at 1pm, Sauce and Mustard took a leisurely stroll through the rapidly up and coming city of Da Nang and along a beautiful stretch of China Beach. 15km later, they arrivd at Hoa's place thirsty and sweety.
Hoa's place was recommended as one of the best value budget accommodation between Da Nang and Hoi An. For US$7 a night, Sauce and Mustard got a basic ensuite room with hot water (not the cheapest accommodation so far). Being so far away from the city, Hoa's place was nice and quiet. There were no wi-fi in the vacinity, but the beach is just a 100m away and Marble Mountain is within walking distance.
A tropical storm was brewing at the time, so the beach wasn't as nice as out could be. Although, Sauce and Mustard did manage to have a swim and went sun bathing during their stay.
The entrance fee to Marble Mountain was 15,000ð to walk up, 35,000ð to catch the elevator up or free if you go round the back. Sauce and Mustard paid the 15,000ð as a donation to the temple. The place is adorned with buddhist temples and pagodas and has numerous natural caves. The couple of peaks have excellent views of China beach and you can see all the way to Hoi An on a good day.
There is nothing in the way of food around Hoa's place, but of you take a 5mins walk to the next road paralle to the beach, you will find a cheap bakery with Banh Mi (baguette sandwiches) starting from 7000ð, noodle squatters and a bus stop, where you can wave down buses to Hoi An.
Sauce and Mustard took a bus from here to Hoi An and paid the tourist price of 25,000ð per person. Apparently, locals pay 15,000ð.
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