Best things to do in Da Nang

Da Nang Essentials

Da Nang combines coastal geography with rapid urban development. This selection covers the Han River's architectural landmarks, including the fire-breathing Dragon Bridge and the rotating Han River Bridge. Natural sites include the white sands of My Khe Beach, the limestone caves of the Marble Mountains, and the Son Tra Peninsula’s biodiversity. Cultural highlights range from 7th-century Cham artifacts in the Museum of Cham Sculpture to the French-influenced Da Nang Cathedral and the hilltop resort of Ba Na Hills.

Da Nang Essentials — Map

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Dragon Bridge

A 666-meter steel bridge designed in the shape of a golden dragon. It spans the Han River and features a weekend performance every Saturday and Sunday at 9 PM, where the dragon's head breathes fire and water.

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Sunworld Amusement Park Ba Na Hills

A mountain resort accessible via an extensive cable car system. It features the Golden Bridge, supported by two giant stone hands, a replica French village, and the Linh Ung Pagoda located 1,500 meters above sea level.

Doãn Hiệu / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Marble Mountains

Marble Mountains is a cluster of five marble and limestone hills located in Ngũ Hành Sơn District, south of Da Nang city in Vietnam.

Bùi Đình Thiêm / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Monkey Mountain

Located on the Son Tra Peninsula, this peak is home to the 67-meter-tall Lady Buddha statue at Linh Ung Pagoda. The surrounding forest serves as a habitat for the rare, indigenous red-shanked douc langur.

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My Khe Beach

A 30-kilometer stretch of white sand and clear water extending from the base of Son Tra Peninsula to the Marble Mountains. Known for its gentle slope and suitability for swimming and surfing.

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Hai Van Pass

Scenic 21-kilometer mountain pass traversing a spur of the Annamite Range with winding roads overlooking the sea. It features historical remains of a Nguyen Dynasty-era lookout post and serves as a natural weather divide.

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Da Nang Cathedral

This strangely colored cathedral is one of the most photogenic spots in Da Nang due to its 'millennial' pink color.

Phó Nháy / Public domain

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Museum of Cham Sculpture

The Museum of Cham Sculpture is a museum located in Hải Châu District, Đà Nẵng, central Vietnam, near the Han River.

Dragfyre / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Han Market

A market for both locals and tourists, offering local products and clothes as well.

Theerasak Phuetthanyakij / CC-BY-SA

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Dragon Carp Fountain Statue

A six-ton marble statue on the east bank of the Han River. Modeled after the legend of a carp transforming into a dragon, it features a fountain mechanism and color-changing LED lights at night.

Thomas Hönicke / CC-BY-SA

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Han River Swinging Bridge

Vietnam’s first swing bridge, completed in 2000. To facilitate shipping traffic, the middle section of the bridge rotates 90 degrees around its axis at midnight on weekends.

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