Vietnam
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Beach resorts on one side, a working city on the other, with Hoi An and Ba Na Hills within reach.
Updated August 2, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
- Best season
- Feb–Aug
- Time zone
- Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
- Sights covered
- 30 places
Sights worth seeing
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Views & landmarks
Golden Bridge
The Golden Bridge is a 150-metre-long (490 ft) pedestrian bridge in the Bà Nà Hills resort, in the Hòa Vang district of Da Nang, Vietnam. It is designed to connect the cable car station with the gardens and to provide a scenic overlook and tourist attraction. The bridge loops nearly back around to itself and has two giant hands, constructed of fibreglass and wire mesh, designed to appear like stone hands that support the structure.
Views & landmarks
Dragon River Bridge
The Dragon Bridge is a bridge with an arch-beam-wire combination steel structure in the shape of a dragon crossing the River Hàn in Da Nang, Vietnam. It is the world's largest dragon-shaped steel bridge.
Temples & religious sites
Roman Catholic Diocese of Đà Nẵng
The Diocese of Đà Nẵng is a Roman Catholic diocese in central Vietnam. The bishop is Joseph Đặng Đức Ngân since 2016. The creation of the diocese in present form was declared January 18, 1963. The diocese covers an area of 11,690 km², and is a suffragan diocese of the Archdiocese of Huế. By 2004, the diocese of Đà Nang had about 57,870 believers, 68 priests and 38 parishes. Sacred Heart Cathedral in Da Nang has been assigned as the Cathedral of the diocese.
Temples & religious sites
Japanese Bridge
The Japanese Bridge is a footbridge with a temple atop, located in Hội An, Da Nang, Vietnam. It dates from the late 16th century by Japanese merchantmen but successive renovations and repairs on the bridge have occurred throughout the period to the modern day.
Nature
Hai Van Pass
The Hải Vân Pass, is an approximately 21-kilometre (13 mi) long mountain pass on National Route 1 in Vietnam. It traverses a spur of the larger Annamite Range that juts into the South China Sea on the border of Đà Nẵng and Huế, near Bạch Mã National Park. Its name refers to the mists that rise from the sea, reducing visibility. Historically, the pass was a physical division between the kingdoms of Champa and Đại Việt from 1306 until Vietnamese invasion in 1471.
Views & landmarks
Han River Bridge
Hàn River bridge is a cable-stayed swing bridge in downtown Da Nang, Vietnam. Prior to the construction of the bridge, Da Nang was developed mainly on the west side of the Hàn River, and traditional fishing villages and beaches were to the east. Decades after the opening of the bridge, Danang city has developed on both sides of the Han River. The bridge is the first Vietnamese-engineered and Vietnamese-built bridge in the city, the only swing bridge operating in Vietnam, and the first of several 21st-century bridges crossing Danang's Han River and facilitating economic development on both bank...
Nature
Sơn Trà Mountain
Sơn Trà Mountain, also known as Monkey Mountain, is a mountain and peninsula range located on Sơn Trà Peninsula, in Sơn Trà district, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam, overlooking the Bay of Da Nang and the East Sea. Đà Nẵng Port's Tiên Sa Terminal is located at the base of the mountain's western face, as is nearby Tiên Sa Beach.
Nature
Ngũ Hành Sơn
The Ngũ Hành Sơn, also known in English as the Marble Mountains, are a cluster of five marble and limestone hills located in Ngũ Hành Sơn District, south of Da Nang city in Vietnam. The five mountains are named after the five elements: Kim (metal), Thủy (water), Mộc (wood), Hỏa (fire) and Thổ (earth).
How many days do you need?
Routes grouped by travel distance so each day stays comfortable.
2 nights, 3 days
Da Nang 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)
A 3-day route through Da Nang covering Dragon River Bridge, Roman Catholic Diocese of Đà Nẵng, Museum of Cham Sculpture, Da Nang Cathedral and other highlights, grouped so each day stays within a short travel distance.
3 nights, 4 days
Da Nang 4-Day Itinerary (3 Nights)
A 4-day route through Da Nang covering Dragon River Bridge, Roman Catholic Diocese of Đà Nẵng, Han River, Museum of Cham Sculpture and other highlights, grouped so each day stays within a short travel distance.
Getting there
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Getting around the city
What you will actually use to get around Da Nang, and whether you need a car.
- Metro & rail
- No metro. Taxis, Grab and motorbike taxis are how people get around.
- Buses & trams
- City buses exist but routes and frequency are awkward for visitors. The bus to Hoi An is a cheap option.
- Transit cards & payment
- Cash or the Grab app. There is no transit card system.
- Airport to city
- Da Nang Airport is very close to the city — 10 to 15 minutes by taxi or Grab. A metered taxi or a fixed Grab fare avoids disputes.
- Car rental
- Hiring a car with a driver by the half-day or day is the norm. Self-drive rental is not advisable given issues recognising foreign licences.
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Getting to other cities
Useful when you're combining several cities. Times are approximate; fares and timetables change often, so we don't list them.
At about 438 km, this is too far for a comfortable direct bus or train ride to be most travellers' first choice, so flying between Da Nang and Cam Ranh (Nha Trang's airport) is the default for anyone short on time. Travellers with more flexibility often take the overnight train or sleeper bus along the coast instead, since both run direct and let them skip a hotel night.
- flight · about 1 hour in the air, plus airport time Direct flights connect Da Nang International Airport (DAD) and Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR), which is roughly a 30 to 45 minute transfer from central Nha Trang.
- train · about 9 to 10 hours Reunification Express trains run directly between Da Nang and Nha Trang along the coast, with overnight sleeper berths a common choice.
- bus · about 10 to 11 hours Overnight sleeper buses run direct between the two cities and are a common budget option, departing from each city's main bus stations.
- car · about 8 to 9 hours Private car or hired driver follows the coastal highway; used mainly by those wanting to stop along the way rather than as a direct point-to-point option.
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Best value
Where to stay in Da Nang for the best value: beach strip, An Thuong lanes, or the river-side city center
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5-star & luxury
Where to Stay in Da Nang for a 5-Star or Luxury Trip
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Pool villas & resorts
Where should you stay in Da Nang for a pool villa or resort?
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Family travel
Where should families stay in Da Nang: beach strip, city center, or Son Tra?
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Couples & honeymoon
Where should couples stay in Da Nang: beach, riverside, or near Hoi An?
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Central & near stations
Where to Stay in Da Nang for Central Access and Easy Transport
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