What to See in Da Nang: The Most Complete Guide from Personal Experience

Overview of Da Nang Attractions and What You Can See Here

Da Nang is more than just a city with beaches. It's a strategic tourism hub from which it's convenient to explore all the "pearls" of central Vietnam. In the city itself, you'll find modern architectural symbols, interesting museums, and a vibrant embankment, and within an hour's drive — UNESCO sites (My Son, Hoi An), mountain resorts (Ba Na), and stunning nature (Marble Mountains, Hai Van Pass). Our guide from real personal experience will help you plan a route of any complexity.

The main attractions can be divided into two groups: city (architecture, museums, promenades) and out-of-town (nature, history, iconic architectural and historical parks). Here is our personal must-see list — the top 14 places to visit first, even if you have limited time:

Top 14 Most Important Da Nang Attractions: We Recommend Visiting

• Marble Mountains
• Heaven and Hell Cave
• Cham Museum
• Da Nang Museum
• Dragon Bridge
• Han River Cruises
• Linh Ung Temple
• Local Market
• My Son Ruins
• Ba Na Mountain and Sunworld Amusement Park
• Golden Bridge or Hands Bridge
• Hai Van Pass
• Romantic Hoi An
• Imperial Hue

Ready-Made Routes for Different Travelers in Da Nang

To help you plan, we've compiled key attractions into logical routes. Choose the appropriate option or combine them.

• 📍 If You Only Have 1-2 Days (Classic Minimum)

  Focus on the most iconic places that are close by:

  • Morning: Marble Mountains (climbing the mountain, caves, panoramas).
  • Afternoon: Cham Museum (regional history) or Linh Ung Temple (city view).
  • Evening: Dragon Bridge (lighting and show on weekends at 21:00), walk along the Han River embankment.

  How to get around: taxi or rented bike. Marble Mountains are on the way to Hoi An.

• 👪 If You Are Traveling with Children

  Entertainment, interactivity, and comfort:

  • Main Hit: Ba Na Mountain with the Golden Bridge, cable car, and amusement park (requires a whole day).
  • City Alternative: Danang DownTown Amusement Park with Ferris wheel.
  • Relaxation: My Khe beach with gentle slope, visiting Son Tra Marina restaurant with photo locations.

  Tip: It's better to plan a trip to Ba Na on a weekday to avoid queues.

• 🏛 If You Are Interested in History and Culture

  Immersion in the heritage of the Champa Empire and Vietnam:

  • Must: My Son Ruins (UNESCO archaeological complex, half a day).
  • In the City: Museum of Cham Sculpture (best collection), Da Nang Museum.
  • Day Trip: day trip to Hoi An (UNESCO old town) or Hue (imperial citadel).

  Logistics: It's convenient to go to My Son in the morning by taxi or with a tour. Hoi An can be combined with Marble Mountains.

• 🏞 If You Love Nature and Active Rest

  Mountains, beaches, and scenic roads:

  • Motorbike or Car Trip: Hai Van Pass — one of the most beautiful roads in Vietnam.
  • Trekking: Bach Ma National Park (caves and climbs), exploring the Son Tra Peninsula.
  • Beach Relaxation: secluded bays on Son Tra or secret beaches at the foot of Hai Van (for experienced).

  Important: for a trip to the pass and exploring Son Tra, your own transport (rented bike/car) is desirable.

All these places are marked on the map below, and details for each are in the full list of attractions.

How to Get to Attractions: Transport and Tours in Da Nang

Da Nang offers several modes of transportation — from budget to comfortable. Below we have analyzed each option in detail, and in the attraction descriptions, we indicate how to get to each one specifically.

• 🚌 Public Transport (Most Budget-Friendly)

  City buses — a real, but not the most convenient option.

  • Pros: very cheap, can reach Hoi An, Marble Mountains, Ba Na Mountain.
  • Cons: routes are not designed for tourists, often need transfers, stops are far from hotels.
  • Our advice: suitable for patient travelers. Detailed guide to Da Nang buses →

• 🚕 Taxi and Motorbike Taxi (Optimal Comfort)

  Apps: Grab, Maxim, Xanh SM (local).

  • Prices: taxi from 30,000 VND (≈1.14 USD), motorbike taxi half the price.
  • Pros: convenient, fast, clear fares in the app.
  • Cons: more expensive than public transport, traffic jams possible during rush hour.

• 🏍 Transport Rental (Maximum Freedom)

  Motorbike: the most popular option among tourists.

  • Prices: 120,000 – 150,000 VND/day (≈4.56 USD).
  • Requirements: category A and international driving license (in practice often not strictly checked).

  Car: less common, but possible.

  • Features: need category B and IDP, rental is expensive, traffic is chaotic.
  • Our advice: rent only if you are confident on Asian roads.

• 🚐 Tours (No Worries About Logistics)

  There are many travel agencies in Da Nang, especially on the embankment. You can buy a tour at the hotel or a street agency.

  • What they offer: everything — from a trip to My Son to tours to Laos or Da Lat.
  • Language: mostly English, Russian-language tours are rare (but possible).
  • Progress: the selection has become much better than a few years ago.

Many attractions (Ba Na, My Son, Hai Van Pass) are convenient to visit with a guide. We recommend these platforms with reviews from real tourists — prices there are comparable to street agencies:

• 📷 Tours in Da Nang on Trip.com
• 📷 Tours in Da Nang on GetYourGuide
• 📷 Tours in Da Nang Sputnik8
• 📷 Tours in Da Nang Tripster

Da Nang Attractions Map

Main Attractions in Da Nang Itself (Full List)

Now we present a description of each of Da Nang's attractions with opening hours, cost, and ways to get there:

• Marble Mountains (Marble mountains)

  

  This is one of the most famous attractions in central Vietnam, and simply a must-visit place if you are staying in Da Nang or Hoi An. The mountains consist of five stone hills, each of which, according to local beliefs, represents one of the five elements of the universe and has a corresponding name: Thuy Son (Water), Moc Son (Wood), Hoa Son (Fire), Kim Son (Metal), and Tho Son (Earth).

  Only Thuy Son Mountain (Ngon Thuy Son or Water Mountain) is equipped for tourist visits: paths and stairs, rest areas, decorative lighting in the caves are built. Don't be misled by the name "Marble Mountains," in fact, you can visit only one. Here you can visit several caves with shrines and temples, climb one of two viewing platforms. In addition to caves, along the way you will see various Buddhist pagodas and temples. More about Marble Mountains.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: from 07:00 to 17:00, no days off.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: 40,000 VND (1.52 USD, )see Vietnamese currency and exchange rate), parking 10,000 VND (0.38 USD), elevator ride up and down – 50,000 (1.9 USD).

  🚶 How to Get There: located on the outskirts of Da Nang on the way to Hoi An (mountains on the map). The easiest way to visit them is to buy a group tour from Da Nang and Hoi An. You can also get there by city buses from Da Nang No.02, LK-02, 16 and 06, and from Hoi An on LK-02, by taxi or rented transport. Read more in the link with full description.

• Secret Marble Mountains

  

  The Marble Mountains near Da Nang are five mountains, each representing an element of the universe, but most tourists see only one equipped for visits. We believe the most vivid impressions await on the "wild" slopes, where you can find mysterious altars deep in caves and secret passages. Visiting such places requires respect, comfortable shoes, and a good flashlight, but reveals a completely different, untouched view of the attraction. More about non-touristic Marble Mountains here.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: during daytime.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: free.

  🚶 How to Get There: located on the outskirts of Da Nang on the way to Hoi An (mountains on the map). You can get there by taxi, rented transport, or bus. Read more in the link with full description.

• Heaven and Hell Cave (Am Phu Cave)

  

  This cave is often confused with the Marble Mountains, but they are actually different attractions, just located in the same place. This is a natural cave inside which, symbolically and not only, the atmosphere of heaven and hell as understood by Buddhists is recreated. The theme of hellish judgment is presented here in full, which, in general, is what interests tourists the most. Scenes of hellish torment are complemented by appropriate light and sound effects, which together can create eerie feelings in the most impressionable visitors. But don't expect it to be scary here. In fact, it's more amusing, and you can safely visit the cave with children. More about Heaven and Hell Cave.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: from 07:00 to 17:00, no days off.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: 20,000 VND (0.76 USD), parking 10,000 VND.

  🚶 How to Get There: the cave is located in the largest of the Marble Mountains (cave on the map). Its entrance is located midway between the two main entrances to Marble Mountain.

• Quan The Am Temple (Quan The Am Pagoda)

  

  Quan The Am Temple is the largest Buddhist complex in the famous Marble Mountains near Da Nang, dedicated to the goddess of mercy. We believe it is worth visiting to see non-touristic architecture, a large prayer hall, and especially the cave with marble walls at its base. The visit won't take much time, making the temple a convenient starting point for further exploration of the "wild" slopes of neighboring mountains. More about Quan The Am Temple.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: during daytime.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: free, donations.

  🚶 How to Get There: located on the outskirts of Da Nang on the western side of Kim Son mountain (Metal), part of the Marble Mountains complex (temple on the map). Read more in the link with full description.

• Cham Museum (Cham Museum, Bao Tang Cham)

  

  The Cham Museum or Museum of Cham Sculpture was founded in 1915 by the French School of the Far East and today is the most famous attraction in Da Nang among foreign tourists. It houses the largest collection of Cham sculpture in the world. It would not be entirely truthful to say that this museum will be interesting to every tourist. Unfortunately, there is no audio guide, tours are conducted only in English and French, and without additional information, wandering among ancient sculptures is not very interesting. But if you are at all interested in history and antiquities, you should definitely stop by here. More about the Museum of Cham Sculpture.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: daily from 07:00 to 17:00, no days off.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: 60,000 VND (2.28 USD)

  🚶 How to Get There: the museum is located in the central part of the city at the intersection of Trung Nu Vuong and Bach Dang streets (Cham Museum on the map).

• Da Nang Museum (Museum of Danang)

  

  Da Nang Museum is something like our local history museums. It was reopened and updated in a new location in April 2011 and has since become one of the most interesting places in the city. Here you can see a lot of interesting things and learn about the history of the city and central Vietnam, but in popularity and fame it is inferior to the Cham sculpture museum, although to be honest, it is much more interesting than the latter.

  All exhibits have detailed captions in English, and an information brochure is given at the entrance. Undoubtedly, this is a worthy place to visit, it will be interesting for both children and adults. More about Da Nang Museum.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: daily from 8:00 to 17:00, no days off.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: 20,000 VND (0.76 USD)

  🚶 How to Get There: located in the central part of Da Nang at 24 Tran Phu Street (Da Nang Museum on the map). It's too far to walk from the hotel and beach area, so it's better to take a taxi or city buses No. 5, 7, 9, 12.

• Ho Chi Minh Museum and 5th Military Zone Museum

  

  Almost every major city in Vietnam has a museum of the great leader Ho Chi Minh. In Da Nang, it is a whole complex on the territory of an active military unit, housing the Ho Chi Minh Museum, Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House Museum, and the 5th Army Museum (Military zone 5 museum or Museums Quan khu 5). The museum is very large, consisting of many exhibition halls on three floors, filled with weapon samples, military equipment, awards, documents, photographs. Overall, the museum is worth visiting, primarily due to the large collection of weapons and large military equipment, although the price, in our opinion, is a bit high. More about Ho Chi Minh and 5th Army Museum.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: daily from 08:00 to 16:30.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: 60,000 VND (2.28 USD)

  🚶 How to Get There: the museum is located in the central part of Da Nang at 01 Duy Tan Street (museum on the map). You can get there by city buses No.6, 12, N1, 1, 12, N2.

• Fine Arts Museum

  

  This museum will be interesting not only to art lovers but also to a wide range of visitors, including tourists. It is very clean and well-maintained, the exhibits are new, and everywhere there are at least captions with authors' names and work titles in English. On three floors, over 1000 works by contemporary artists and designers are displayed, as well as traditional art. In addition to the permanent exhibition, temporary photo and art exhibitions by local authors are held here. It cannot be said that you must visit this museum, but if time allows, it's worth stopping by, you won't regret it. More about the Fine Arts Museum in Da Nang.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: from 08:00 to 17:00, no days off.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: 20,00 VND (0.76 USD)

  🚶 How to Get There: the museum is located in the central part of Da Nang near the railway station at 78 Le Duang Street (fine arts museum on the map). You can get here by city buses No. 12, N2, 3, 7.

• Dragon Bridge (Dragon Bridge)

  

  Dragon Bridge (Dragon Bridge) is one of the most impressive architectural attractions of the city and a new symbol of the city. Its construction was dedicated to the 38th anniversary of the liberation of Da Nang, celebrated on March 29, 2013. This is the sixth bridge in the city across the Han River. Like other new bridges in Da Nang, it is built in a unique design, in this case in the form of a dragon stretched across the river and looking towards the South China Sea. At night, it is very beautifully illuminated, changing colors. More about Dragon Bridge.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: 24/7.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: free.

  🚶 How to Get There: located in the city center on the Han River (bridge on the map).

• Sail Bridge (Tran Thi Ly Bridge)

  

  Sail Bridge or Tran Thi Ly Bridge (Tran Thi Ly Bridge) is another beautiful new bridge across the Han River (Han River), worthy of tourists' attention. Also, like the Dragon Bridge, it was officially opened on the anniversary of the liberation of Da Nang on March 29, 2013, although it began operation earlier. Its architecture is unique and seems more modern than that of the Dragon Bridge. At first glance, one might think it's simple geometric architecture, since the bridge's cables form a triangle. However, here too, Vietnamese traditions are embedded, namely, in shape it repeats a Vietnamese boat with sails, hence the name - Sail. More about Sail Bridge.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: 24/7.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: free.

  🚶 How to Get There: located in the city center on the Han River (bridge on the map).

• Han River Bridge (Han River Bridge)

  

  This bridge is the shortest of the three new bridges across the Han River in central Da Nang, and at the same time, in our opinion, the most beautiful, especially at night. It shimmers with all the colors of the rainbow, creating various lighting effects on the cables. You can admire it for a very long time, which is especially convenient to do from the viewing platform of the city park by the river.

  It was opened on March 29, 2000, on the anniversary of the liberation of Da Nang. This is the first bridge completely designed by Vietnamese engineers and built by local workers.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: 24/7.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: free.

  🚶 How to Get There: located in the city center on the Han River (bridge on the map).

• Han River Cruises (Han River Cruise)

  

  Han River Cruises (Han River Cruise) is one of the few evening entertainments for tourists in central Da Nang. However, it has its own peculiarities: all these river boat tours are mainly aimed at local tourists and Chinese. This means that you will most likely be on board surrounded by Asian tourists with their "special" temperament, and they won't understand a word of English. Moreover, most of the people on the boats will be elderly. But if this doesn't scare you, you can go on an evening cruise on the Han River, during which you will see the night city in all its sparkling light splendor, sail under the beautiful bridges of Da Nang, and listen plenty to modern Asian music performed by karaoke lovers on board. In short, it will be fun!

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: depart in the evening after 18:00, sailing time – 40-50 minutes.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: from 150,000 VND (5.7 USD), children (under 1.3 m tall) – 100,000 (3.8 USD). VIP cruises with dinner, drinks, and entertainment are also offered with prices up to 1,000,000 VND.

  🚶 How to Get There: boats depart from the pier in the city center (pier on the map), tickets are purchased there at the ticket offices immediately before departure. Another departure point is near the Sail Bridge (pier on the map). Tours with a cruise are also sold at street travel agencies and online on sites like Trip.com, GetYourGuide, Klook, etc.

• Han River Embankment (Han River embankment)

  

  The evening Han River embankment is a place where you can feel the real life of Da Nang. Local residents come here for a walk after work, to sit in a cafe or exercise. The 2.5 km walking route passes by three famous bridges — Dragon, Sail, and Han River Bridge, past photo zones and cozy resting places. This is an excellent way to spend the evening and see the city through the eyes of local residents. More about Han River embankment.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: 24/7, best visited in the evening.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: free.

  🚶 How to Get There: located on the bank of the Han River on the city center side (embankment on the map). Its most active part stretches from the Sail Bridge to the Han River Bridge for 2.5 kilometers.

• Love Pier and Dragon Carp Fountain (Love Pier and Dragon Carp Fountain)

  

  Love Pier and Dragon Carp Fountain is a new popular photo spot in central Da Nang. On a small pier decorated with hearts, a tall marble statue of a mythical creature is installed, from whose mouth a stream of water spurts in the evenings. Couples in love come here to leave a lock on the railings — they can be bought right on the spot. In the evening, beautiful lighting turns on, cafes and a souvenir shop work. This place is convenient to visit during a walk along the embankment — it is located near the Dragon Bridge and Son Tra night market. More about Love Pier and Dragon Carp Fountain.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: 24/7, best visited in the evening.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: free.

  🚶 How to Get There: located in central Da Nang next to the dragon bridge at its "tail," this is 2 kilometers from the beach (Love Pier and Fountain on the map).

• Son Tra Night Market (Son Tra Night Market)

  

  Son Tra Night Market is a classic Asian market with a lively atmosphere, where you can find both Chinese consumer goods and original handmade souvenirs. Be sure to check out the food court with a variety of street delicacies — in our experience, it's safe to try everything here. Prices are inflated for everyone, so feel free to bargain. We recommend visiting this place for the atmosphere, even if you don't plan to buy anything — it's especially convenient that the market is located near Dragon Bridge and Love Pier. More about Son Tra Night Market in Da Nang.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: from 17:00 to midnight.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: free.

  🚶 How to Get There: located in central Da Nang next to Dragon Bridge (Night Market on the map). From the beach — 2 km, you can take a taxi or walk along Vo Van Kiet Street.

• Old Quarter Da Nang Fresco Village

  

  Old Quarter Da Nang Fresco Village is an authentic residential area in central Da Nang where you can see real Vietnamese urban life. Narrow streets between old houses are decorated with atmospheric graffiti depicting scenes from local life, creating an amazing contrast with the modern high-rises around. In our experience, this is the perfect place for a short 20-minute walk to feel the atmosphere of non-touristy Da Nang. The main thing is to respect the privacy of local residents and photograph the streets and drawings. More about Old Quarter Da Nang Fresco Village.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: 24/7.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: free.

  🚶 How to Get There: located in central Da Nang not far from Dragon Bridge (Old Quarter on the map). From the beach — about 3 km, most convenient by taxi.

• Son Tra Peninsula (Nui Son Tra)

  

  Son Tra Peninsula, or Monkey Mountain, is a natural attraction in Da Nang with scenic roads, viewing platforms, and secluded beaches. Here you can see a giant statue of the Goddess Guanyin, encounter monkeys, and admire views of the city and sea. It is best to explore the peninsula with rented transport — this will give you the opportunity to go to the top of the mountain and drive around the entire coastline. More about Nui Son Tra Peninsula.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: 24/7, better to visit during the day in clear weather.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: free.

  🚶 How to Get There: located within the city (peninsula on the map). Most convenient to explore on a rented motorbike or car; for climbing the mountain, vehicles with manual transmission are preferable.

• Linh Ung Temple and Giant Buddha Statue (Chua Linh Ung)

  

  Linh Ung Temple with a 67-meter statue of the Goddess Guanyin is one of the most iconic attractions in Da Nang. This large and colorful temple complex is located on the Son Tra Peninsula and offers a beautiful view of the city. Allow 1-2 hours for the visit to leisurely see all the buildings and feel the atmosphere of the place. Keep in mind that this is an active temple, so clothing should be appropriate. More about Chua Linh Ung Temple.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: from 06:30 to 17:30.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: free.

  🚶 How to Get There: located on Son Tra Peninsula, 10 km from the center (temple on the map). You can get there by rented transport, taxi, or special tourist bus N2.

• Danang DownTown Amusement Park

  

  This is a theme park, and so far the only place in Da Nang where sophisticated foreign tourists with children can go for entertainment. A visit here will be interesting for both adults and children. Previously, this park was called Danang SunWorld or Asia Park, but was renamed. It is divided into several themed zones dedicated to different Southeast Asian countries. In the park, you can try the Ferris wheel, which is among the ten tallest in the world (115 meters or the height of a 40-story building), monorail, roller coaster, Sky Tower, Cobra slide. More about the amusement park in Da Nang.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: daily from 15:00 to 22:00.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: entrance to the park territory is free, rides are paid separately. Single ticket for all – 250,000 VND (7.6 USD), only Ferris wheel – 150,000 VND (7.6 USD), individual rides and entertainment – 35,000 – 150,000 VND. 50% discount for children under 1.4 meters. Children under 1 meter – free.

  🚶 How to Get There: located in central Da Nang, but away from the resort area and beaches (park on the map). It's too far to walk from the beach (more than 4 kilometers). You can take a taxi for about 50,000 VND, or city buses No.4 and 8.

• Da Nang Cathedral (Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus)

  

  The bright pink Da Nang Cathedral, also known as "Chicken Church" because of the rooster figure on the spire, is an example of colonial architecture in the city center. It looks best in the evening with the lights on, and the square in front of it comes alive, filled with local youth. This is an active temple that is worth visiting on the way to other attractions, to take a few photos and feel its calm atmosphere. More about the Cathedral in Da Nang.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: daily from 08:00 to 18:00.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: free.

  🚶 How to Get There: located in central Da Nang at 156 Tran Phu (Da Nang Cathedral on the map). You can get there by bus or taxi.

• Son Tra Marina Restaurant (Son Tra Marina Restaurant)

  

  Son Tra Marina Restaurant is primarily a popular photogenic location on the Son Tra Peninsula with white and blue Mediterranean architecture and views of yachts and the sea. People come here to take beautiful pictures against the backdrop of arches and stairs, walk along the pier and, perhaps, arrange a boat trip. The restaurant offers seafood dishes, but prices here are higher than in the city — many perceive this as a payment for the atmosphere and postcard views. More about Son Tra Marina Restaurant in Da Nang.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: daily from 08:00 to 20:00.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: free, lunch in the restaurant from 300,000 VND.

  🚶 How to Get There: located on Son Tra Peninsula, 10 km from central Da Nang (Son Tra Marina Restaurant on the map). You can get there by rented transport or taxi.

• Han Market (Cho Han / Han Market)

  

  The covered Han Market by the river is a noisy and authentic Asian bazaar where you can feel the real rhythm of Da Nang's life. On two floors, they trade everything: from fresh fruits and spices to clothes and souvenirs, and at the local food court you can try classic pho or banh mi cheaply. Next to the market there are currency exchange points with favorable rates. Here you must bargain and be ready for a chaotic but lively atmosphere. More about Han Market in Da Nang.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: daily from 06:00 to 19:00.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: free.

  🚶 How to Get There: located in the city center by the Han River (Han Market on the map). You can get there by bus or taxi.

• Vietnam Independence Monument (September 2 Monument)

  

  The Vietnam Independence Monument (September 2 Monument) is a monument in honor of Vietnam's Independence Day, which the country received on September 2, 1945. A tall obelisk stands on a square. This is a significant historical monument dedicated to the struggle of the Vietnamese people for independence; flowers are always laid here.

  In our opinion, visiting this place is more contemplative in nature. It is usually quiet and not crowded here, allowing you to appreciate its symbolic meaning. There is a neat park around it where locals often rest. We advise you to come closer and look under the dome — there is a beautiful bright mosaic there. In the evening, the monument is beautifully illuminated. You don't need much time to see it; it can easily be included in a regular city walk.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: 24/7.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: free.

  🚶 How to Get There: the monument is located south of the city center, away from the resort area and beaches, but near the Danag DownTown Amusement Park (monument on the map). It's too far to walk from the center (more than 4 kilometers from the beach). You can take a taxi for about 50,000 VND, or city buses No.4 and 8.

• Da Nang Embankment

  

  Da Nang Embankment is a spacious and lively pedestrian zone that stretches for 6 kilometers along the beach. It's pleasant to walk here at any time: during the day you can exercise on outdoor equipment, and in the evening you can watch locals gather for walks and events. Along the entire embankment there are cafes and restaurants, and at any moment you can turn directly onto the sandy beach. More about the embankment in Da Nang.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: 24/7.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: free.

  🚶 How to Get There: stretches along the entire coastline of the central part of the city (Embankment on the map).

• Local Market (Cho An Hai Dong)

  

  Cho An Hai Dong Market is a noisy and chaotic local bazaar where Da Nang residents themselves go shopping. Here you can find fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, and household goods at low prices, and at the same time feel the real city atmosphere. Be prepared for vendors to ride between rows on mopeds, and you can only pay in cash. This place is more for observing local life than for shopping, but nearby there are jewelry stores with a favorable currency exchange rate. More about Cho An Hai Dong Market in Da Nang.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: daily approximately from 06:00 to 20:00.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: free.

  🚶 How to Get There: located in central Da Nang, 1 km from the beach (market on the map). You can walk from the embankment or take a taxi.

What to See Around Da Nang: TOP 9 Locations for Tours

Here are the best tourist locations around Da Nang that you can visit with tours or independently by taxi or rented transport:

• My Son Ruins (My Son sanctuary)

  

  My Son Ruins are the largest and most spectacular temple complex from the time of the Champa Kingdom, included in the UNESCO list. It will take at least a couple of hours to explore — you will see dozens of ancient towers, visit a museum with artifacts and, if you're lucky with timing, a traditional Cham show. In our opinion, this is a must-visit place from Da Nang or Hoi An, comparable in significance to Angkor Wat in Cambodia. More about My Son Ruins and how to visit.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: from 06:00 to 17:00, shows are held at 09:30, 10:30 and 14:30 (except Monday).

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: adults - 150,000 VND (5.7 USD), children under 15 years - 30,000 VND (1.14 USD). Payment at the ticket office is cash only, but you can buy tickets with card payment, including from Russia, online on trip.com website.

  🚶 How to Get There: located 60 km from Hoi An and 80 km from Da Nang (My Son Ruins on the map). You can get there by rented transport, taxi, or as part of a tour.

• Ba Na Mountain and Sunworld Amusement Park (Ba Na Mountain and Sunworld)

  

  45 minutes drive from Da Nang, 20 kilometers to the west, is Ba Na Mountain, on the top of which a French resort was built in 1920. You can visit it as a day trip, better for a full day, or stay in one of the hotels for several days. Here you can take walks between replicas of old buildings (the atmosphere and architecture of an old French resort are recreated), enjoy views from observation decks, visit a temple and a 24-meter high seated Buddha statue, visit a wax museum, walk through beautiful themed gardens, play golf, have spa treatments, and much more. In short, this place is definitely worth visiting, but you will have to save up money to see and try everything. More about Ba Na Mountain.

  Practical Information

  🌐 Website: https://banahills.sunworld.vn/en

  🕐 Opening Hours: cable car operates from 08:00 to 22:00, no days off. Individual attractions and sights on the mountain operate on their own schedule.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: adults – 922,000 VND (35.06 USD, )children from 100 to 140 cm tall and people over 70 years old – 728,000 (27.68 USD). Prices change frequently, check before your trip on the official website.

  🚶 How to Get There: Ba Na Mountain is located 20 kilometers from Da Nang (Ba Na Mountain on the map). You can visit it independently by taxi, rented transport, or even by bus, or with a tour. Read all details in the link with full description.

• Golden Bridge or Hands Bridge (Golden Brige Danang)

  

  This is one of the latest and most impressive man-made attractions near Da Nang. It was opened in June 2018, and although it's called golden, it immediately got the nickname "Hands Bridge", as it seems to be supported in the air on the edge of a high cliff by huge concrete palms. But the most interesting thing here is the breathtaking views and almost extreme sensations, as it is located at an altitude of 1400 meters. It is located on Ba Na Mountain and is visited as part of the entire complex with one ticket. More about the bridge.

  Practical Information

  🌐 Website: https://banahills.sunworld.vn/en

  🕐 Opening Hours: cable car for ascent to the bridge operates from 08:00 to 22:00, no days off.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: adults – 922,000 VND (35.06 USD, )children from 100 to 140 cm tall and people over 70 years old – 728,000 (27.68 USD). Prices change frequently, check before your trip on the official website.

  🚶 How to Get There: the bridge is located on the territory of Ba Na Mountain resort (bridge on the map). Even if you want to visit only the bridge and everything else on the mountain is not interesting to you, you will still have to pay the full price for the cable car ride and access to the amusement park, as stated above. More details on how and what to get there, read in the link with full description.

• Hai Van Pass (Hai Van Pass)

  

  Hai Van Pass, 30 km from Da Nang, is not just a road, but a whole natural and historical route with views of mountains and sea. Here you can visit old defensive fortifications and a museum for free, climb to the top for a panoramic view, and find secluded trails to secret beaches. We recommend coming here independently to walk leisurely and feel the atmosphere of this place — it's ideal for trekking lovers or short hiking walks. More about Hai Van Pass.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: 24/7, museum operates in summer from 06:30 to 17:30, in winter from 07:00 to 17:00.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: free.

  🚶 How to Get There: located 30 km north of Da Nang (pass on the map). You can get there by rented transport or taxi, public transport does not go there. Read more in the link with full description.

• Bach Ma National Park (Bach Ma National Park)

  

  This is one of the most vivid natural attractions that can be visited from Da Nang, Hue, or Hoi An. Here you can see about 1700 species of tropical plants, about 80 of which are listed in the Red Book; rare species of mammals such as Douc langur and White-cheeked gibbon. While visiting the park, you can follow a specially equipped trail called "Pheasant Trail," which runs at altitudes above 500 meters through jungles past mountain streams and waterfalls, observation decks. To visit, you need to be well physically and mentally prepared, as you will have to walk about 14 kilometers, and overcome many descents and ascents. Good hiking shoes, water and picnic food, a raincoat, a swimsuit for swimming in the pool, and warm clothing are mandatory. More about Bach Ma National Park.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: park checkpoint open from 07:30 to 17:00, no days off.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: park entrance fee adults - 60,000 VND (2.28 USD), children – 20,000. Guide accompaniment – 500,000 (19.01 USD).

  🚶 How to Get There: the park is located 70 kilometers from Da Nang on the way to Hue (national park on the map). You can get here with a tour (cost from 500,000 VND) from Da Nang, Hoi An, or Hue, or by rented transport.

• Elephant Springs Suoi Voi

  

  If you want to relax in Da Nang away from tourist trails, you can visit Elephant Springs Suoi Voi. This is a little-visited natural oasis 60 km from Da Nang, where cool stone pools are located among dense forest. Here you can swim in clean water, sunbathe on the rocks, or have a picnic. Based on our personal experience, we will honestly tell you whether it's worth going here specifically, or if this place is only suitable for true connoisseurs of secluded relaxation. More about Elephant Springs Suoi Voi.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: during daytime.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: 10,000 VND, motorcycle entry 3000, car 10,000.

  🚶 How to Get There: the springs are located about 60 kilometers north of Da Nang on Highway No.1 (springs on Da Nang map). You can only get there by rented transport or taxi. There is a sign to the springs on the highway, then you need to drive another 6 kilometers. Their visit is best combined with a trip to Hue, or to Hai Van Pass.

• Bang An Tower (Bang An Tower)

  

  Bang An Tower is a well-preserved ancient 11th-century tower, the only one in Vietnam with a unique octagonal shape. It is located in a quiet village and is still an active place of worship. It is not worth coming here specially from afar, but if you are heading to the My Son ruins, you can make a short stop for 10 minutes to look at this little-known monument of Champa architecture. More about Bang An Cham Tower.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: daily from 08:00 to 11:00 and from 13:30 to 17:00.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: free.

  🚶 How to Get There: located 40 km from Da Nang (tower on the map). You can only get there by rented transport or taxi.

• Romantic Hoi An (Hoi An Town)

  

  Hoi An is sometimes called an open-air museum city, as it has over 800 officially recognized buildings of historical significance. Among them are old Chinese houses, Cham temples, shops, public buildings, historical tombs. But the main thing that can be confidently said about Hoi An is that it is one of the most romantic resorts in Vietnam. It is very atmospheric and beautiful, and it is definitely a place worth visiting from Da Nang. You can visit Hoi An during the day with a tour, go independently by bus and taxi. But it's even better to come here for a few days, as it is a full-fledged resort and vacation spot. If you decide to visit it as a day trip, we advise you to allocate at least half a day including the evening when the city blooms in all its glory, and end the evening with a boat ride on the Thu Bon River. Read more about Hoi An, how to visit, get there, what to see in our separate guide to Hoi An.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: 24/7, best to visit in the afternoon.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: free.

  🚶 How to Get There: Hoi An is located 25 kilometers from Da Nang, about 1 hour drive (Hoi An on the map). You can get there by taxi (from 300,000 VND), by bus LK-02, with tours. You can buy tours at street travel agencies, hotels, online on sites Trip.com (payment with Russian card), GetYourGuide or Klook. Read more in the guide with full description.

• Imperial Hue (Hue city)

  

  Another museum city worth visiting from Da Nang. The imperial capital of Hue attracts with its rich history, well-preserved and very significant attractions. From 1802 to 1945, it was the capital of the Vietnamese Nguyen dynasty, the last imperial dynasty of the state. Two monuments of the city are included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Also, like Da Nang, you can visit it during the day with a tour or by rented car. But it's not worth going here for one day on a rented motorbike or public transport, as you will spend almost all the time on the road. Read more about how to visit, get there, what to see in our separate guide to Hue.

  Practical Information

  🕐 Opening Hours: 24/7.

  💵 Entrance Fee / Ticket Price: free, entrance to historical attractions is paid.

  🚶 How to Get There: Hue is located 100 kilometers from Da Nang, 2-3 hours drive (Hue on the map). You can get there by taxi (from 1,200,000 VND) or by bus from Da Nang bus station. You can buy tours at street travel agencies, hotels, online on sites Trip.com (payment with Russian card), GetYourGuide or Klook. Read more in the guide with full description.