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attractions and things to do in Da Nang, VietnamTop attractions and things to do in Da Nang – Vietnam – The modern and vibrant Da Nang is one of the fastest developing cities in Vietnam. There are a lot of very interesting and wonderful things to do in Da Nang and one day might not be enough to see everything.

Da Nang attractions comprises manmade structures and natural beauty, ranging from centuries-old pagodas, French colonial buildings and gothic-style cathedrals to tranquil beaches, breath-taking mountains, and verdant national parks. If you’re looking to soak up the sun while on vacation, visit Da Nang’s My Khe Beach and Non Nuoc Beach for fun-filled activities such as swimming and surfing.

If you’re looking for an ‘off the beaten path’ destination, Da Nang should be on your list. More and more tourists make their trip to Da Nang city to experience the beauty of friendly people, unique culture and impressive landscapes. Once you go there, you should not miss the below attractions and things to do:

Top attractions and things to do in Da Nang, Vietnam

Ba Na Hills

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Ba Na Hills

Ba Na Hills is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Da Nang. The place has a year-round cool climate which is a welcome relief from hot and humid coasts. The top of Ba Na Hills provides a panoramic view of the sea and other adjoining hills and vegetation. You can start your adventure at Ba Na Hills with a ride on the cable car. It ferries passengers up and down the hills. Suspended mid-air in the clouds watching mountains and waterfall is breathtaking. Ba Na Hill Fantasy Park is an amazing entertainment zone for kids and adults. Wax museum with statues of celebrities and politicians, Mo stream at the base of the mountain, and Le Jordin D’ amour are other interesting places to visit in Ba Na Hills.

Important information:

  • Location: HoaVang District, 40 km to the southwest of Da Nang
  • Open hour: 07:30 AM – 09:30 PM
  • Admission free: 25 USD – 35 USD
  • Best visit time: 10am – 5pm

Son Tra Mountain

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The panorama of Son Tra Mountain

The breathtaking national park located in Da Nang is located at a height of 693 meters above sea level. Locally, Son Tra Mountain is known as Son Tra Peninsula, and it is a popular spot for motorcycling and hiking. Tourists come here to enjoy the jungles with some rare species of red monkeys that are hardly found anywhere else in the world. Another prominent attraction of the place is Linh Ung Pagoda, which is renowned for being the tallest statue of the Goddess of Mercy. The 21 miniature Buddha sculptures within 17 levels make it highly appealing and attractive. The Journey to the top is worth the effort because of the beautiful panoramic views. It is a popular source of retreat for tourists and locals alike.

Important information:

  • Location: Son Tra Peninsula, 10 km from Da Nang city
  • Open hour: No opening time
  • Admission free: free
  • Best visit time: 2pm-5.30 pm

Marble Mountains

attractions and things to do in Da Nang, Vietnam 3The Marble Mountains is one of the popular attractions in Da Nang, and it is a cluster of five hills. These hills are made of a combination of marble and limestone. It is a well-known pilgrimage site comprising tunnels, caves, peaks, and temples. It exists in an area that is famous for stone cutting and sculpture. The caves hold many secrets with bullet holes. Hosts of places of worship and Buddhist sanctuaries make it a must-visit spiritual site. The pagoda temples and circular caves offer some of the most panoramic views.

Getting started early is best so that the weather does not turn out too hot. The total tour might take up to 4 hours and wearing comfortable shoes is a must.

Important information:

  • Location: Hoa Hai ward, Ngu Hanh Son district, Danang city
  • Open hour: 07:00 AM – 05:00 PM
  • Admission free: 1.5 USD
  • Best visit time: 8:00am – 11:00am

Son Tra Peninsula

attractions and things to do in Da Nang, Vietnam 4Son Tra Peninsula is also known as Tien Sa Mountain. Its name is from a legend that Son Tra was called as a stop for farries in the past. Known as the only jungle in Da Nang, Son Tra Peninsula is considered a hidden jewel of this coastal city.

The journey to discover Son Tra can be started with a monumental view from Vong Canh Hill. Then, you can be immersed in white sand and blue sea at Ngoc Mountain and admire Hai Van Pass from distance. A Symphony of the sun and wind will carry you to the Chessboard peak. Go along the paths of Vong Canh Hill, you will have a chance to relax at the giant banyan tree while hearing the birds singing, and if you’re lucky enough, you can see many endangered animals. At the end of the journey, you can admire the highest Buddha statue where the majority of spiritual locals and tourists often go to.

Important information:

  • Location: Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang
  • Open hour: No opening time
  • Admission free: free
  • Best visit time: 2 pm-5.30 pm

attractions and things to do in Da Nang, Vietnam 5Museum of Cham Sculpture

Museum of Cham Sculpture is the largest exhibition museum in Viet Nam. This museum was built by the French in Gothic style with a total area of 6,700 sqm and 2,000 sqm of the display area. The museum specializes in the collection, storage, and presentation of sculptural relics of the Cham Kingdom with a total of 500 samples.

The ancient specimens are exhibited in this tourist destination include decorative plaques, shrines, statues in sandstone, and terracotta materials which are collected from the Cham towers in the Central of Viet Nam. Guests who visit the Museum of Cham Sculpture get an opportunity for viewing many valuable antiques as Ganesa and Apsara goddess statues.

Important information:

  • Location: 2 Tháng 9 Bình Hiên, Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam
  • Open hour: 07:00 AM – 05:30 PM
  • Admission free:1.8 USD – 2.0 USD
  • Best visit time: 8:30 am – 10:00 am

Asia Park – Sun Wheel

attractions and things to do in Da Nang, Vietnam 6The amusement area is designed with different types of active vibrant recreational activities, including adventure games. Some widely liked games are readily available in Asia Park like a roller coaster, elevated trains, free-fall tower, high-speed slides. Currently, a new game that has been completed and officially operated is Sun Wheel. This huge roundabout is 115 meters high (equivalent to a 25- floor building) and is among the top 10 highest turnovers in the world, becoming the new icon of Da Nang with the name “Da Nang Vision “.

In addition, from the top of the Sun wheel cabin, visitors can have an overall view of the brilliant panorama Da Nang at night as well as admire a great Buddha statue. Sun Group has proposed putting the multi-functional performance area in Asia Park to organize several events such as theater performances, opera, musical events, sports, movies, animal circus, and dolphin performances. Additionally, a variety of water performances will also be held in Asia Park.

Important information:

  • Location: Asia Park, Hoa Cuong Nam ward, Da Nang city, Viet Nam.
  • Open hour: 07:00 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Admission free: free
  • Best visit time: 7 p.m-9p.m.

Con Market – Han Market

attractions and things to do in Da Nang, Vietnam 7Situated right in the center, Con Market and Han Market have attracted more and more tourists. The markets are very diverse with various kinds of goods such as shoes, clothing, fabrics, handbags, souvenirs, and gifts. The prices are relatively cheap because they are all wholesale markets.

Especially, Con Market is considered a culinary paradise of Da nang with a long food court. Many specialties are served at the food court such as Quang Noodle, Gumbo, Grilled beef noodle, Vietnamese pancakes, and sweet soup. Han Market is famous for its fresh seafood, fruits, and specialties of Da nang like dried fish and other dried foods that visitors often buy as gifts.

Important information:

  • Con market: 270 Ong Ich Khiem street, Hai Chau, Da Nang, Viet Nam
  • Han Market: Tran Phu, Hai Chau, Da Nang
  • Open hour: 06:00 AM – 05:30 PM
  • Admission free: free
  • Best visit time: 8am-9:30am

Da Nang Beaches

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My Khe Beach

Visiting Da Nang city, swimming is an indispensable activity. Da Nang East Coast beaches are great tourist destinations where you can swim into blue waters and experience extremely interesting water sports and games.

My Khe Beach – the most beautiful beach in Da Nang

My Khe Beach is voted by Forbes magazine as one of the most attractive beaches on the planet. With a coastline stretching to 90 meters, blue waters, fine white sandy beaches, and high-end hotels. My Khe is an ideal destination for those who are in love with beaches. Also, there is a great selection of water activities in Da Nang, which can help you to spend a day-long in Da Nang beaches.

Pham Van Dong Beach

Pham Van Dong beach is where both locals and foreigners take delight in swimming, picnicking, and snorkeling. For its quiet waves and cool vibe, Pham Van Dong is a great place to get an escape from busy lives.

Bac My An Beach

With nearly 4km of coastline, white sand, blue sea, and the luxury resort, Bac My An Beach is considered as a resort of international class.  Bac My An includes 5 beautiful beaches, including beach T18, My Da Dong 2, My Da Dong 3, Bac My An and the Furama Resort area, you can choose an appropriate stop that suits your interests and financial situation.

Non Nuoc Beach

Non Nuoc Beach is a must-visit place for those who are in love with pink sand beaches and shadow bush to take rest after swimming. Visiting Non Nuoc beach, apart from taking a rest, swimming, and enjoying fresh seafood, guests can visit the auspicious Marble Mountain, stone carving village or take a cruise on the Cổ Cò river.

Important information (all beaches)

  • Open hour: no opening time
  • Admission free: free
  • Best visit time: 4pm-6m

Impressive architectural bridges

Dragon Bridge

Da Nang has been known as the city of bridges. Each bridge has its own beauty and architecture. The impressive bridges scoring records are the pride of Da Nang people.

Han River Bridge: the only colorful rotated bridge in Viet Nam, a symbol of Da Nang city. Every day, the bridge will rotate 90 degrees around the axis at 0: 30, opening the way for large ships to pass, and close at 3:30 a.m.

Dragon Bridge: This new bridge was finished in 2013, connecting the Da Nang international airport with My Khe Beach and Marble Mountain. You definitely don’t miss a performance that “Dragons” spewed fire and sprinkler at 21:00 on Saturday, Sunday nights, and special occasions.

Tran Thi Ly Bridge: Tran Thi Ly Bridge is a romantic and poetic bridge that is lightened up by thousands of lightings. From distance, Tran Thi Ly Bridge looks like a wing sail reaching the ocean.

Thuan Phuoc Bridge: Thuan Phuoc Bridge is considered as the country’s most beautiful bridge. The bridge becomes at it best at late nights.

Important information (all bridges)

  • Open hour: no opening hour
  • Admission free: free
  • Best visit time: 8pm-9pm

Da Nang Cathedral or Chicken Church

attractions and things to do in Da Nang, Vietnam 10Da Nang Cathedral or Chicken Church is one of the most well-known churches in the city. This 70m high building is the only church built in Da Nang during French colonial times.

The church has Gothique architectural style with soaring lines and a diamond-shaped dome. Inside the church, there are statues and paintings of Christ and biblical illustrations decorated in the form of Christian Western art.

Important information:

  • Location: 156 Tran Phu, Da Nang
  • Open hour: 7am-7pm
  • Admission free: free
  • Best visit time: 9 am- 10 am

Linh Ung Pagoda – Lady Buddha

attractions and things to do in Da Nang, Vietnam 11A meeting place of heaven and earth’s sacred air and people’s heart. Just 9 km away from the city center, Linh Ung – Bai But pagoda is now considered as the largest pagoda in Da Nang City in both scale and art of architecture. The pagoda brings a contemporary style combined with the inherent tradition of pagodas in Vietnam, with curved roofs in dragon shape, the solid pillars surrounded by sophisticated sinuous dragons.

It can say, Linh Ung Bai But pagoda was built in a newly formed tourist complex of the city – Son Tra Peninsula tourist area, in the most prime location of this region, the pagoda has become a place of worship, living, studying of monks and nuns, Buddhists as well as a sightseeing place of visitors from four directions, an attractive spiritual tourist destination of Da Nang city where meeting the heaven and earth’s sacred air and people’s heart

Cham Island

attractions and things to do in Da Nang, Vietnam 12Less than 10 miles off Da Nang’s coast, Cham Island is actually a scattering of eight tropical islets nestled in the blue water of the East Sea. The islands are skirted by sandy beaches and are home to some of the better snorkeling areas in Vietnam. They can be reached by public ferry or a speed boat. On weekends and public holidays, the area can become a bit overcrowded, so it’s best to visit Monday-Friday.

If you want to see coral reefs and some colorful fish, take a trip to Cham Islands – a really beautiful spot, located only an hour by boat from the shores of Da Nang. It makes a great day trip, or you can camp there for a couple of days.

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