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City guide · Vietnam

Da Nang

A photograph of Da Nang
Photograph · Cuong Tran · Public domain

Da Nang is divided by the Han River, with the civic centre and markets on the west bank and the main beach strip on the east. The river bridges connect these two practical visitor zones. The Marble Mountains lie south toward Hoi An, while the Son Tra Peninsula and Hai Van Pass extend north beyond the compact urban core.

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Practical information

Language spoken
Vietnamese
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+84
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Vietnamese đồng (VND)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
113 police · 114 fire · 115 ambulance
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type A and C · 220 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified nationwide visitor drinking-water statement was recorded

Turn this list into a plan

Set your days, your pace and the hours you actually want to be out. The planner works around closing days and travel time, and leaves room to eat.

Plan Da Nang

Planning a visit

Suggested stay
Not recorded
Getting around
Walking, public bus, bicycle and licensed taxi
  1. January: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  2. February: best time to visit
  3. March: best time to visit
  4. April: good time to visit
  5. May: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  6. June: recurring difficult conditions
  7. July: recurring difficult conditions
  8. August: recurring difficult conditions
  9. September: recurring difficult conditions — current month
  10. October: recurring difficult conditions
  11. November: recurring difficult conditions
  12. December: recurring difficult conditions
  • Best time
  • Good time
  • Viable with trade-offs
  • Difficult conditions

Sources

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

  1. Museum of Cham Sculpture Museum of Cham Sculpture
    02 1 hr 30 min

    Museum of Cham Sculpture

    Bảo tàng Nghệ thuật Điêu khắc Chăm Đà Nẵng

    The Museum of Cham Sculpture is a museum in Da Nang, Vietnam, dedicated to the art and heritage of the Champa civilization. The Champa kingdom flourished in central and southern Vietnam for many centuries, leaving behind remarkable sculptural works.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  2. My Khe Beach My Khe Beach
    03 1 hour

    My Khe Beach

    Bãi biển Mỹ Khê

    My Khe Beach, known locally as Bãi biển Mỹ Khê, is a prominent coastal stretch in Da Nang, Vietnam. It extends along the eastern edge of the city, facing the South China Sea.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
  3. Son Tra Peninsula Son Tra Peninsula
    04 3 hours

    Son Tra Peninsula

    Son Tra Peninsula is Da Nang's forested headland projecting into the East Sea about ten kilometres northeast of the city centre.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
  4. Chùa Linh Ứng Chùa Linh Ứng
    05 30 min

    Chùa Linh Ứng

    Linh Ung Pagoda at Bai But is a prominent Buddhist temple complex situated on the Son Tra Peninsula coastline in Da Nang.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
  5. Sun World Bà Nà Hills Sun World Bà Nà Hills
    06 2 hours

    Sun World Bà Nà Hills

    Sun World Ba Na Hills is a hill station and resort complex in the Truong Son Mountains near Da Nang, Vietnam.

    • Must see
    • Entertainment venue
  6. Dragon River Bridge Dragon River Bridge
    07 45 min

    Dragon River Bridge

    Cầu Rồng

    Dragon Bridge, known locally as Cầu Rồng, is a steel bridge spanning the Hàn River in Da Nang, Vietnam.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  7. Hai Van Pass Hai Van Pass
    08 45 min

    Hai Van Pass

    Đèo Hải Vân

    Hai Van Pass is a dramatic mountain pass on the border of Da Nang and Thua Thien-Hue provinces. The name translates to Ocean Cloud Pass, reflecting its mist-shrouded peaks and coastal vistas.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  8. Da Nang Cathedral Da Nang Cathedral
    09 30 min

    Da Nang Cathedral

    Nhà thờ Chính tòa Đà Nẵng

    Da Nang Cathedral, known locally as Nhà thờ Chính tòa Đà Nẵng, stands as a notable religious structure in central Vietnam's coastal city.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
  9. Han Market Han Market
    10 45 min

    Han Market

    Chợ Hàn

    Han Market is Da Nang's principal traditional market, serving as the city's everyday commercial hub for food culture and general goods. Located centrally near the Han River, it functions as a covered bazaar where residents conduct daily shopping.

    • Must see
    • Market
  10. Non Nuoc Beach Non Nuoc Beach
    11 1 hour

    Non Nuoc Beach

    Non Nuoc Beach is a coastal stretch in Da Nang, Vietnam, located on the eastern edge of the city along the South China Sea.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
  11. Ban Co Peak Ban Co Peak
    12 20 min

    Ban Co Peak

    Ban Co Peak is a prominent elevated viewpoint located in Da Nang, a major coastal city in central Vietnam. The peak offers panoramic vistas over the surrounding landscape, including urban areas, coastline, and mountainous terrain.

    • Must see
    • Viewpoint
  12. Han River Bridge Han River Bridge
    13 45 min

    Han River Bridge

    Cầu Sông Hàn

    The Han River Bridge, known locally as Cầu Sông Hàn, is a swing bridge spanning the Han River in Da Nang, central Vietnam. It holds distinction as Vietnam's first swing bridge designed and constructed by Vietnamese engineers.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  13. Đà Nẵng Museum Đà Nẵng Museum
    14 1 hr 30 min

    Đà Nẵng Museum

    Bảo tàng Đà Nẵng

    Da Nang Museum is the city's principal civic-history museum, now situated in a new waterfront location. It serves as the main institution dedicated to preserving and presenting the history, culture, and development of Da Nang and its surrounding region.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  14. Dien Hai Citadel Dien Hai Citadel
    15 45 min

    Dien Hai Citadel

    Dien Hai Citadel is a historic military fortification in Da Nang, Vietnam. Constructed in 1813 during the Nguyen Dynasty, it was originally named Dien Hai Fort.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  15. Công Viên APEC
    16 1 hour

    Công Viên APEC

    APEC Sculpture Park is Da Nang's leading contemporary public-art park and a major landmark along the Han River. The park displays sculptures created by artists from APEC member economies, commemorating the APEC summit hosted in Vietnam.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
  16. Love Bridge Love Bridge
    17 45 min

    Love Bridge

    Love Lock Bridge is a heavily visited riverfront landmark in Da Nang, Vietnam. It stands beside the famous Dragon Bridge and has developed a distinct identity as a romantic destination.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  17. Con Market Con Market
    18 45 min

    Con Market

    Chợ Cồn

    Con Market is Da Nang's other primary traditional market and the city's strongest street-food market.

    • Must see
    • Market
  18. Làng nước mắm Nam Ô
    19 45 min

    Làng nước mắm Nam Ô

    Nam O Fishing Village is a historic coastal settlement on the northwestern edge of Da Nang, Vietnam.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  19. Dinh Dong Museum and Café
    20 1 hr 30 min

    Dinh Dong Museum and Café

    Dong Dinh Museum is a private museum located on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang. The institution occupies a forested setting and presents itself as a distinctive cultural venue combining regional memory, architectural elements, and natural surroundings.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  20. Làng đá mỹ nghệ Non Nước
    21 45 min

    Làng đá mỹ nghệ Non Nước

    Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village is a traditional craft settlement at the foot of the Marble Mountains in Da Nang.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  21. Than Tai Mountain Hot Spring Park
    22 1 hour

    Than Tai Mountain Hot Spring Park

    Than Tai Mountain Hot Spring Park, Da Nang

    Nui Than Tai Hot Springs Park is Da Nang's principal hot-spring attraction and a major non-coastal family destination. The park centers on natural thermal waters drawn from underground sources in the Ba Na Hills foothills.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
  22. Da Nang Downtown Da Nang Downtown
    23 3 hours

    Da Nang Downtown

    Da Nang Downtown is the city's principal amusement complex, serving as a central hub for nightlife and entertainment in Da Nang, Vietnam. The area functions as a mixed-use destination combining commercial, recreational, and social functions.

    • Must see
    • Entertainment venue
  23. Hai Van Gate Hai Van Gate
    24 45 min

    Hai Van Gate

    Hải Vân Quan

    Hai Van Quan is a historic military gate situated at the summit of Hai Van Pass, which forms the natural boundary between Da Nang and Thua Thien-Hue provinces in central Vietnam.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  24. Thac Gian Communal House
    25 45 min

    Thac Gian Communal House

    Thac Gian Communal House is a Vietnamese đình, or traditional village communal house, located in central Da Nang. It stands as an independent national architectural heritage site, recognized for its historical and cultural significance to the region.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  25. Golden Bridge Golden Bridge
    26 45 min

    Golden Bridge

    Cầu Vàng

    Golden Bridge is a mountain pedestrian landmark within Sun World Ba Na Hills, distinguished by a curved walkway held visually by two enormous stone-like hands.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  26. Nam Son Pagoda Nam Son Pagoda
    27 30 min

    Nam Son Pagoda

    Nam Son Pagoda is an active Buddhist temple in Da Nang, Vietnam, serving as a place of worship and spiritual practice for the local Buddhist community.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
  27. Tran Thi Ly Bridge Tran Thi Ly Bridge
    28 2 hours

    Tran Thi Ly Bridge

    Tran Thi Ly Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge spanning the Han River in Da Nang, Vietnam. The structure serves as a vital transportation link connecting districts of the central Vietnamese city.

    • Must see
    • Activity
  28. Thuan Phuoc Bridge Thuan Phuoc Bridge
    29 2 hours

    Thuan Phuoc Bridge

    Thuan Phuoc Bridge is a cable-stayed crossing over the Han River in Da Nang, linking the city centre with the eastern side and the route toward Son Tra Peninsula.

    • Must see
    • Activity

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

How the city is laid out

Group Han Market, the cathedral, Cham Museum and west-bank riverfront together. Cross one bridge for My Khe Beach and the eastern waterfront, then reserve a separate block for Son Tra because its roads climb away from the centre. Marble Mountains and the southern coast fit another route; Ba Na Hills and Hai Van Pass need standalone excursions.

Checked 2026-08-26

Getting around

Central riverfront sights are walkable in short clusters, but beaches and outer attractions require wheels. Da Nang lists public buses, public bicycles, taxis and app-based cars or motorbikes as local options, with DanaBus providing route information. Distances to Son Tra, Marble Mountains and the mountain approaches make a planned return ride more reliable than an improvised walk.

Checked 2026-08-26

Common questions

How many days should I spend in Da Nang?

A fixed stay length is not recorded. Build the visit around the Han River banks and My Khe, then add Son Tra, Marble Mountains and Hai Van Pass only when the available time supports a separate journey.

What is the best way to organise sightseeing in Da Nang?

Group places by district instead of crossing the city repeatedly. Start with the Han River banks and My Khe; treat Son Tra, Marble Mountains and Hai Van Pass as separate routes with their own travel allowance.

How do I get around Da Nang?

Use Walking, public bus, bicycle and licensed taxi. Walk within compact clusters and consult the linked official transport information before making longer transfers or relying on a particular route.

Can I explore Da Nang mainly on foot?

Only within individual neighbourhood clusters. The main visitor areas are separated by distances, waterways, major roads or regional approaches, so longer links normally need public transport or a licensed vehicle.

Which Da Nang sights need separate transport planning?

Plan Son Tra, Marble Mountains and Hai Van Pass separately from the Han River banks and My Khe. Check the current route, return connection and any access requirements on the official source before departure.