Top 7 Places To Visit in Da Nang, Vietnam

Da Nang is one of the most famous destinations for tourism in Vietnam because it has beautiful sandy white beaches, sun, and cultural attractions. Da Nang is the third largest city in Vietnam and there is more to explore in Da Nang than hiring a surfboard to have fun at the beach. Here are the top 7 must-see places to visit in Da Nang.

1. My Khe Beach

A mere 1km in length, is one of the most picturesque beaches on offer anywhere in Vietnam and borders onto the South China Sea. Its white sand and swaying coconut trees are a typical picture of beach beauty in the place where visitors can enjoy sunbathing, swimming, or taking advantage of some water sporting activities like jet skiing as well parasailing. You can go out for a morning walk in the mornings as this is quite an ideal time since you will be seeing fishermen bringing down their catch early in the morning.

2. Marble Mountains

The Marble Mountains are a set of five marble and limestone towers; there are Buddhist grottos, temples, and caves within the complex which may be visited. The five lofty mountains depicted here are metal, water, wood, fire, and earth, which are the five elements in Vietnamese philosophy. Linh Ung Pagoda located on the top of Giam Peak is also a good place for the best view of Da Nang which you can get by hiking or taking the cable car. The mountains are also well known for the sculpture chiseling, and the local sculptor presents various marvelous marble sculptures.

3. Dragon Bridge

This is a contemporary construction completed in 2013 which is also a bridge in Da Nang, there is a huge statue of a dragon that breathes fire and water where people can walk under it. The stand-out view, however, is at night when the entire bridge is illuminated by light-emitting diodes – a sight to behold! This construction links the city center which is on the Han River, especially at night when the citizens stroll and consume local food products on the bridge.

4. Ba Na Hills

Take one of the longest and highest cable cars to visit one of the most popular sites in the area, the Da Nang Ba Na Hills, located at an altitude of 4,970 feet. It is a French-built hill station having flower gardens; a model mountain village; a natural walking distance through the jungle waterfalls and pagodas and finally the ruined castle of France itself. Sometimes the view is stunning; it is possible to see Da Nang and the sea on a very clear day.

5. Hoi An Ancient Town

20 miles to the south of Da Nang is the scenic old town of Hoi An – a preserved UNESCO site of temples, laned shops, and old wooden houses. It is perfect for strolling, shopping for some local trinkets, having some of your clothes fitted, or sipping coffee at a harbor-side restaurant. The Lighting of the lanterns during the full moon is another interesting event that occurs in Hoi An in the form of a Lantern Festival.

6. The Museum of Cham Sculpture in Da Nang

If you want to know about the past and tradition of the ancient kingdom of Champa which used to reign over central Vietnam, you should not miss this museum home to the world’s largest Cham collection. The wooden images, as well as engravings, sculptures, and altars, even go back as early as the 7th century. Even the architecture of the museum has attracted much attention and it resembles the Cham religious buildings.

7. Bana Hills

For an exciting ride, one can experience the Ba Na Hills through the cable zipline across suspension bridges, downhill tracks, and vertical drops. Adventure seekers must visit Bana Hills and try out its zipline that measures 1800 meters and riders traveling more than 90 km per hour. In between the two zip lines, there are opportunities to take brief walks in this beautiful natural terrain and capture some pictures with the beautiful city of Da Nang and the ocean in the background. You definitely will want to make it an annual family vacation!

Due to the numerous historical sites, cultural attractions, beautiful sandy beaches, hills, adventurous activities like ziplining, shopping centers, and amazing restaurants, Da Nang has a lot to offer. It would be advisable to spend some time of at least 3 days to discover all the attractions of the colorful coastal city in central Vietnam. The weather is great, the food is delicious, and the people are warm…you will fall in love with the place and yearn to come back!