Beaches in Da Nang are known for their clean waters and sands. Due to the nice weather throughout the year, they are very popular for sunbathing, fishing, snorkelling, jet-skiing and surfing. You can find plenty of local restaurants serving fresh seafood and specialities at very affordable prices. Here’s the list of 10 beaches in Da Nang:
My Khe beach
Non Nuoc beach
Bac My An beach
Thanh Binh beach
Xuan Thieu beach
Son Tra peninsula
Tien Sa beach
Bai Bac beach
Nam O beach
The two most visited mountains in Da Nang are the Marble mountains and Son Tra mountain.
Marble mountains are a cluster of 5 limestone and marble hills with Hoa Hai district. The peaks are individually named after natural elements: Thuy Son (water), Moc Son (wood), Hoa Son (fire), Kim Son (metal) and Tho Son (soil). A must-do for any first-time visitor to Da Nang is climbing to the top of Marble mountains where they can enjoy spectacular views across Non Nuoc beach and My Khe beach.
Standing at 693 metres above sea level, Son Tra mountain is a national park in Da Nang which offers tourists a breath-taking scenery. The winding roads surrounding prove to be a popular spot for motorcycling while hiking enthusiasts can enjoy the verdant jungles and spot rare species.
There are 10 bridges crossing Han river in Da Nang and four of them were once “the symbol of Da Nang” and it’s hard to determine which one is the most beautiful of them, even for the locals. Nowadays, with the rise of Golden Bridge, Da Nang is also known as a city of modern architecture with gorgeous bridges. Those are:
Dragon bridge: Constructed in 2013, this bridge quickly became a hot trend thanks to its magical look, the whole bridge is made into a giant golden dragon crossing the Han river in Da Nang. You can come to see the dragon breathes out fire and water at 9 p.m every weekend and holiday.
Han river bridge: First opened in 2000, this is the oldest symbol of Da Nang. It is fascinating to come and watch the Han river bridge swing at night. This is the only swing bridge in Vietnam.
Tran Thi Ly bridge: Inaugurated on Danang Liberation Day (29/3/2013), Tran Thi Ly Bridge makes heads turn because of its demanding structure and design. The bearings located under the pylon are the largest ever to be used in bridge structures in the entire world.
Thuan Phuoc bridge: This bridge has a modern outlook, full of charm and splendor. The most highlighted feature of Thuan Phuoc bridge is the two major pillars with the height of 80m, lit up so brightly at night.
Golden bridge: This bridge has become the new symbol of this beautiful city, as the most famous bridge and spot in Vietnam in 2018. Read more
Located on the border between Thua Thien Hue and Da Nang, Hai Van pass is known as the highest pass in Vietnam. This is an ideal place to enjoy panoramic views of verdant mountains and clear blue skies as well as Da Nang city, Tien Sa port, Son Tra peninsula and beaches.
Cham Museum Da Nang commemorates the culture, lifestyle, and practices of Vietnam's indigenous Cham tribe, who have roots dating back as far as 192AD. Founded during the colonial French rule in 1915, it is known as the only museum of its kind in the world. Cham Museum Da Nang is divided into ten interior exhibition rooms, where 300 terracotta and stone sculptures from the 7th to the 15th centuries are showcased according to the region in which they were found.
The Fifth Military Division Museum of Da Nang offers visitors a glimpse of Vietnam’s tumultuous past, featuring displays of war relics, news articles, and photographs taken by soldiers of the Fifth Military Division. Housing authentic aircrafts, military tanks, weapons and weapons used during the French and American wars, must-sees include the A-37 Dragonfly light-attack aircraft, Cessna O-1 Bird Dog observation aircraft, and the M48 Patton gun tank.