Da Nang

Travel Guide

Da Nang showing a coastal town and landscape views
Da Nang showing a city, landscape views and mountains
Da Nang which includes a pond, a garden and a statue or sculpture
My Khe Beach which includes a luxury hotel or resort and a sandy beach
Han River which includes a bridge, signage and general coastal views

Come to one of Vietnam’s largest’s cities for the beautiful beaches and stay for the historic sites and relaxed atmosphere.

Located halfway between ambient Hanoi and frantic Ho Chi Minh, Da Nang is creating its own reputation as an excellent base from which to explore fascinating relics and enjoy picturesque beaches.

Da Nang has a long history and reminders of the past are everywhere here. Look out for the French influence in the city’s architecture and spot the ruins of military bases from the Vietnam War.

Learn about Da Nang’s more ancient past at the Museum of Cham Sculpture. Here you can see hundreds of images and artefacts from centuries gone by. Visit the city’s many iconic pagodas, especially the glittering Phap Lam Pagoda in town. Don’t miss the giant pink Da Nang Cathedral, known to the locals as the “Con Ga” (rooster) church because of its weathervane.

Da Nang was once home to only two bridges, one built by the French and one built by the Americans. The pride of the city today is the Han River Bridge, the first bridge to be designed and built by the Vietnamese.

With 30 kilometres (19 miles) of coastline, there are plenty of opportunities for swimming, fishing, water skiing and sunbathing. My Khe Beach, known as China Beach when it was a favourite place for American soldiers to relax during the Vietnam War, is now a stretch of upmarket paradise. For a slower pace, seek out Lang Co Beach, a palm tree-lined beach between a turquoiselagoon and the sea.

Make sure you get to the Marble Mountains, to the south of Da Nang. These five hills, made of limestone and marble, were named after the five elements: fire, water, earth, metal and wood. Tunnels, caves and temples await the brave explorer here, as do many remnants from the war. The view from the top is particularly captivating.

Da Nang has a tropical climate, with a rainy season between September and December. The sea is calmest between May and August. The city is easily accessible by train, bus or plane.

Where to stay in Da Nang

Da Nang which includes landscape views

Da Nang City Centre

4.5/5(293 area reviews)

The beaches and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Da Nang City Centre. A stop by Con Market or Da Nang Downtown might round out your trip.

Da Nang City Centre
Hoi An Ancient Town which includes cycling, street scenes and a small town or village

Hoi An Ancient Town

Discover a well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage Site with traditional architecture and crafts. Explore by motorbike or kayak, enjoy regional cuisine, and experience the Hoi An Lantern Full Moon Festival.

Hoi An Ancient Town
Hoi An City Centre featuring cycling, street scenes and markets

Hoi An City Centre

4.5/5(145 area reviews)

Hoi An City Centre is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hoi An Market and Chua Cau.

Hoi An City Centre
Son Tra Mountain showing a statue or sculpture

Son Tra

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

Occupying a large portion of the district, Sơn Trà Mountain offers stunning ocean views to the north and east, while the Hàn River borders the west. Explore the natural beauty and enjoy the coastal vibe.

Son Tra
Must try their Bánh bèo or steamed rice cakes which they serve at breakfast. It is white in color and typically served with savory ingredients such as chopped dried or fresh shrimp, scallions, mung bean paste, crispy fried shallots, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and oil.

Mỹ An

While visiting Mỹ An, you might make a stop by sights like My Khe Beach and Bac My An Beach.

Mỹ An
Da Nang which includes a pond, a garden and a statue or sculpture

Ngũ Hành Sơn

4.5/5(184 area reviews)

While visiting Ngũ Hành Sơn, you might make a stop by sights like My Khe Beach and Marble Mountains.

Ngũ Hành Sơn

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Reviews of Da Nang

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 58%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 8%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Will deff come back!!!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We shall return but most likely will choose another hotel. Reminded me a lot Rio de Janeiro but definitely safer & cleaner. A City with a great future & an excellent starting point to visit lots of places around

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

nice place, food, people and people!!!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Hard to say clean twon but people are friendly. There's a lot of things to see.

3/5 - Okay

Ddungs

They suggest to buy many or expensive thing very often and strong. And sometimes they dont want to serve small coffee to sell bigger one not even the store located in city also airport.Actually a female staff trying to take my wallet to check my cash

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A city I would like to live in.

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