Da Nang Vietnam
Things to do in Da Nang
By Tripsapien Research / Updated May 20, 2026
Da Nang is Central Vietnam's beach-and-river city, set between the South China Sea, the Han River, the Marble Mountains, and the green Son Tra Peninsula. My Khe and My An carry the resort-and-surf stay, Hai Chau holds the river bridges and markets, and Ngu Hanh Son points travelers toward caves, stone villages, and day trips without letting nearby Hoi An become the headline.
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About Da Nang
City overview
Da Nang is Central Vietnam's beach-and-river city, set between the South China Sea, the Han River, the Marble Mountains, and the green Son Tra Peninsula. My Khe and My An carry the resort-and-surf stay, Hai Chau holds the river bridges and markets, and Ngu Hanh Son points travelers toward caves, stone villages, and day trips without letting nearby Hoi An become the headline.
Food & drink
Da Nang is the place to eat mì Quảng, bún chả cá, bánh tráng cuốn thịt heo, bánh xèo, cao lầu-style noodles, and grilled seafood without Hoi An prices. Han Market, Con Market, My An seafood streets, and An Thuong cafes give the city a practical food circuit from breakfast to late beer.
Top sights
Ranked for suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1My Khe Beach
- 2Dragon Bridge
- 3Marble Mountains
- 4Son Tra Peninsula and Linh Ung Pagoda
- 5Museum of Cham Sculpture
- 6Han Market
- 7Da Nang Cathedral
- 8Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge
- 9Han River Bridge
- 10APEC Sculpture Park
1My Khe Beach
4.7★ · 4,232My Khe is the long city beach east of the Han River, backed by Vo Nguyen Giap road, seafood restaurants, and a wall of hotels built during the 2010s tourism boom. The sand is 10-15 minutes by taxi from Da Nang International Airport and a short walk from An Thuong streets.
2Dragon Bridge
4.5★ · 8,186The yellow steel dragon bridge opened in 2013 for Da Nang Liberation Day and carries Nguyen Van Linh across the Han River. Weekend evening fire-and-water shows happen near the eastern riverfront, walking distance from Son Tra Night Market.
3Marble Mountains
4.4★ · 40,788The five limestone-and-marble hills of Ngu Hanh Son contain caves, pagodas, viewpoints, and stone-carving villages south of the city center. Thuy Son is the main visitor hill, about 9km from My Khe Beach.
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- 4Son Tra Peninsula and Linh Ung Pagoda
- 5Museum of Cham Sculpture
- 6Han Market
- 7Da Nang Cathedral
- 8Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge
- 9Han River Bridge
- 10APEC Sculpture Park
Neighborhoods
1Hai Chau and Bach Dang riverfront
Hai Chau is the downtown spine, with Han Market, Da Nang Cathedral, Bach Dang promenade, the Cham Sculpture Museum, and the western bridgeheads packed close together.
2My Khe and Phuoc My
My Khe and Phuoc My feel like the hotel-and-beach strip, with Vo Nguyen Giap towers, seafood restaurants, sunrise swimmers, and quick taxi access to Dragon Bridge.
3My An and An Thuong
My An is the backpacker-and-expat pocket behind the beach, with An Thuong lanes, cafes, bars, massage shops, and easy walks to the sand.
4Son Tra Peninsula
Son Tra is green, steep, and scenic, with Linh Ung Pagoda, InterContinental road views, monkey habitat, and quiet coves beyond the city grid.
5Ngu Hanh Son and Non Nuoc
Ngu Hanh Son is the cave-and-resort side of Da Nang, anchored by Marble Mountains, Non Nuoc stone carving, golf resorts, and the coastal road toward Hoi An.
6Thanh Khe and the airport side
Thanh Khe is more residential and transport-focused, with Da Nang railway station, local markets, airport access, and fewer resort services than the beach.
Day trips
30km / 45min by shuttle, taxi, or motorbike from My Khe
Hoi An
The lantern-lit old trading town is the easiest day trip, with Japanese Bridge lanes, tailors, river boats, and An Bang Beach. Leave Da Nang before sunset if you want dinner inside the old town.
100km / 2.5h by train from Da Nang station via the Hai Van Pass
Hue
The former imperial capital adds the Citadel, royal tombs, pagodas, and Perfume River food culture. The train ride over the pass is part of the trip.
70km / 1.5h by car from Da Nang
My Son Sanctuary
The Cham temple ruins sit in a valley southwest of the city, with brick towers and linga shrines connected to the same culture shown in the Cham Sculpture Museum.
Getting around
Grab cars and motorbikes are the simplest way to move between beach hotels, Hai Chau, Marble Mountains, and Son Tra, while taxis from Mai Linh and Taxi Xanh are common at hotels. City buses #6 and #10 connect the airport, Han River, and My Khe cheaply, but most visitors use taxis for hot or rainy cross-river trips.
Things to do in Da Nang by month
Each month has its own events, festivals, public holidays, and seasonal timing. Pick your month to see what's on and check your plan against those exact dates - February, January, March are the easiest weather.
Check your Da Nang shortlist against your dates
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Common questions about Da Nang
- What are the top things to do in Da Nang?
- My Khe Beach, Dragon Bridge, Marble Mountains, Son Tra Peninsula and Linh Ung Pagoda, and more. Paste your own list into Tripsapien and it checks each place's hours, closures, and booking pressure for your exact dates.
- Which neighborhoods should I explore in Da Nang?
- Hai Chau and Bach Dang riverfront, My Khe and Phuoc My, My An and An Thuong, Son Tra Peninsula. Tripsapien groups your places by neighborhood so each day stays in one or two areas instead of zig-zagging.
- When is the best time to visit Da Nang?
- February, January, March balance comfortable temperatures with fewer rainy days. Pick your month below to see that month's events, public holidays, and seasonal timing.
- Will the places on my list be open when I'm in Da Nang?
- Tripsapien checks each place against the exact dates you're in Da Nang and flags closures, limited hours, and sell-outs before the trip.