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Da Nang is the largest city of central Vietnam, a coastal city famous for My Khe Beach, the fire-breathing Dragon Bridge and the giant Lady Buddha of Linh Ung Pagoda. The French knew it as Tourane, American forces landed here in 1965, and in recent decades it has grown into a clean, modern city of bridges and beachfront hotels.
The Han River divides the old centre, with Han Market, the pink Da Nang Cathedral and the Museum of Cham Sculpture, from the long beaches of My Khe and Non Nuoc on the eastern side. To the north the Son Tra Peninsula and the Hai Van Pass offer forest and sea views, while the Marble Mountains rise from the plain to the south. In 2025 the city was merged with neighbouring Quang Nam province.
Spend the days on the beach or exploring pagodas, the evenings on the riverside watching the bridges light up, and take the cable car up to Ba Na Hills and its Golden Bridge.
The Dragon Bridge in Da Nang, opened in 2013, carries a golden steel dragon arching over the Han River and is lit in changing colours every night. On weekend evenings crowds gather on the east bank to watch the head breathe fire and then spray water. Arrive early for a good spot.
The Han River Bridge, opened in 2000, was Vietnam's first swing bridge and links central Da Nang with the Son Tra side of the river. Late at night it can pivot open on its central pier to let ships pass. Its lights and the riverside promenade make it a favourite for evening walks.
Da Nang Cathedral, a pink Gothic Revival church built in 1923 on Tran Phu Street, is known locally as the Chicken Church after the rooster weathervane on its steeple. Behind it stands a grotto of the Virgin Mary. It is still a working parish, so dress modestly and avoid Mass times.
The Museum of Cham Sculpture in Da Nang, founded by French scholars in the early 20th century, holds the world's largest collection of Cham art. Sandstone Hindu gods, dancers, lions and altars from My Son, Tra Kieu and Dong Duong fill galleries arranged by site. Allow an hour or two.
Linh Ung Pagoda on Da Nang's Son Tra Peninsula is crowned by a white statue of the bodhisattva Quan The Am about 67 metres tall, gazing over the bay and the city. Bonsai gardens and rows of arhat statues fill the grounds around the main hall. Come early to beat the tour groups.
The Son Tra Peninsula, rising to nearly 700 metres just north-east of central Da Nang, is a forested nature reserve and home to the rare red-shanked douc langur. A coastal road loops past quiet coves, Linh Ung Pagoda and viewpoints such as Ban Co Peak. Go in the cool of the morning.
The Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills, west of Da Nang, opened in 2018 and seems to be held up by two giant moss-covered stone hands high in the mountains. A long cable car climbs to the resort, a French hill station founded in 1919. Clouds often roll in, so go early on a clear day.
The Hai Van Pass north of Da Nang is a winding coastal road over a spur of the Truong Son range to Lang Co, with an old fortified gate near the top. Since the tunnel below opened in 2005 it carries little traffic and is loved by motorbike riders. Views over the bay are best in the morning.
My Khe Beach is Da Nang's main city beach, a long, wide stretch of sand on the eastern side of the Han River backed by hotels, seafood restaurants and a palm-lined promenade. American soldiers knew this coast as China Beach. Swim at sunrise or late afternoon, inside the flagged areas.
Non Nuoc Beach lies south of My Khe in Da Nang, close to the Marble Mountains, a quieter stretch of fine sand lined with large resorts and casuarina trees. The sea is usually calm from spring into summer, and it pairs easily with a morning climb of Thuy Son. Bring shade at midday.
Han Market in central Da Nang, a block from the Han River, is a busy two-floor market selling dried seafood, coffee, spices, fruit and souvenirs downstairs, with fabric and tailors upstairs. It is a good place to buy dried squid or local coffee. Compare prices and bargain politely.
Con Market is Da Nang's biggest and most local market, a maze of stalls selling clothes, household goods and fresh produce, with a food section where locals eat noodles, rice cakes and sweet soups. It is busiest in the morning and shows everyday life in the city better than Han Market.
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