Top 43 best places to visit in Da Nang, Vietnam

1. The Marble Mountains - Green mountains among the city

Before discovering other Da Nang tourist attractions, it is usual to have a stop at the Marble Mountains Da Nang. The attraction includes five limestone mountains next to the seashore. It is famous for a village specifying in producing the craft made of marbles. With a wide view, tourists usually come there for sightseeing, together with admires some natural caves in the area. They are the proofs for nature's creation with a mysterious world deep in the mountains.

2. Golden Bridge - One in 10 top unique bridges in the world

The Golden Bridge Da Nang Vietnam is one of the best places to visit in Da Nang. It is in Ba Na Hill and connects the cable car station Marseille with a "garden of Eden" and the flower garden Le Jardin d'Amour in Ba Na Resort. The construction is 148,6 meters long, built at the height of 1414 meters high above the water level.
Its name refers to the gold-plate parapet alongside. There are two great palms carved in stone looking like holding the bridge. From the place, you can capture the best view surrounding together will take fresh breezes. Especially, the temperature fluctuates hour by hour, bringing about the atmosphere of all four seasons a day.

3. My Khe Beach - One in 6 most beautiful beaches in the world

My Khe has been once chosen as the best charming beach in the world by Forbes Magazine. It is only three kilometers far from Da Nang City. The attraction is outstanding from a far distance with the endless blue color.
The beach still keeps the original beauty with the white sand seashore, gentle waves together with a fresh atmosphere. Sitting on the seashore in the early morning, tourists will be immersed in a picture of the sun rising from the ocean, making water more impressive with the red color to a large extent.

4. My Son Sanctuary - A mystery of human heritages

My Son Sanctuary is in Duy Phu Commune, Duy Xuyen District, about 70 kilometers far from Da Nang City. The complex is famous for a lot of ancient temples and tombs in specific architectural designs. It presents the value in history and culture of the ancient country Cham Pa.

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5. Ba Na Hills - The cable car achieving 4 Guinness records

Located 40 kilometers far from Da Nang city, Ba Na Hills is one of the most famous places for tourists to come close to nature. At the height of 1487 kilometers high above the water level, it has specific nice weather with "four seasons in a day". The attraction has been invested with a lot of entertainment activities, hotels, and resorts. Especially, a cable car tour is one of the must-try experience, which gives you a fantastic view of Da Nang from high, even other best places to visit in Da Nang Vietnam.

6. Hai Van Pass - Top 10 most beautiful coastal roadway in thư world

Hai Van Pass stretches alongside Hai Van Mountain, at the height of 500 meters above the water sea level. It is one of the most beautiful and impressive coastal passes in the world. The path is ruggedly and crampedly winding among the endless green color of the mountain. From your vehicle, you can look down to admire the fierce waves smashing against the rocks. It is most attractive when the sun rises from the other side of the ocean.

7. Dragon Bridge - The symbol of modern architecture

Dragon Bridge is the heaviest bridge in Vietnam. It is especially meticulous constructed in every "dragon scale". Moreover, there is a light system of 15000 LED light bulbs. The most attractiveness to list it as the best places to visit in Da Nang Vietnam is its ability to quirt both water and fire. The performance takes place on weekends and on great holidays in Vietnam, from 21 o'clock.

8. Da Nang Cathedral - A place of peace at the city center

Da Nang Cathedral is the only one left built in the French dominance in Da Nang city. It is also called Rooster Church because there is a grey rooster on the top of the church which can even perform as a weather forecaster. The architecture follows Gothique style with delicate details typical for European constructions. It is also added with a lot of pictures and well as icons of Jesus. All create a solemn and sacred atmosphere.


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9. Cao Dai Temple - The home of Cao Dai worshipers

The temple is in 63D Hai Phong Street, Da Nang city. Located at the center of Da Nang city, Cao Dai temple is especially peaceful and tranquil. Looked from the outside, it seems not too impressive. However, the architecture inside is worth visiting with detailed decorations showing off all the features of religions.

10. Han River Bridge - The first swing-bridge in Vietnam

The bridge on Han River is the first swing bridge in Vietnam. It is first built to serve waterway transportation. However, it also presents the spirit of this young city. At 1 o'clock every night or 2 hours earlier at the weekend, many people choose themselves a convenient place to admire the construction swing around its axis. It turns back at 4 o'clock. The construction is 488 meters long, creating a majestic view at night.

 

11. Non Nuoc Beach - The blue paradise to immerse in

Non Nuoc beach belongs to Da Nang beach range which has been chosen as one in six best beaches in the world. It is next to the Marble Mountains, about 8 kilometers far from Danang city. The beach is fresh and clean. The white sandy shore stretches about five kilometers. There are gentle slopes, blue water, full breezes and nice weather to discover. With these nice conditions, it is a perfect destination for watersport activities like fishing, windsurfing, badminton,... Moreover, a food tour is suggested with a lot of local seafood at cheap prices.

 

12. Museum of Cham Sculpture - The only Cham Sculpture Museum in the world

The museum is in 2/9 Street, Hai Chau District, Da Nang city. For the first time seeing, tourists will be impressed by the Gothic style in architecture. It is affected by the French structure, bringing about open space and groups of flowers. Although it has been reconstructed twice, the original beauty is still kept well.

13. Linh Ung Pagoda - The most sacred pagoda in Da Nang

There are three pagodas in Da Nang city called Linh Ung, but Linh Ung Bai But on Son Tra mountain is the most popular choice of places to visit in Da Nang Vietnam. The pagoda is famous for the highest Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva statue in Vietnam. Located on an area of 20 hectares, about 10 kilometers far from Da Nang center, it can be seen from any point in Da Nang city. The architecture follows both traditional and modern styles of Vietnamese pagodas. From the attraction, you can admire the ocean right ahead. Together with the scenery surrounding, the place will give a sense of peace among this modern city.

14. Son Tra Peninsula - A charming land alongside the ocean

Son Tra is known as the only natural ecosystem of forests and seawater in Vietnam. It is 10 kilometers far from Da Nang city. The environment is always kept clean thanks to the dense forest nearby. The forest is reported to have the capacity of providing oxygen for 4 million people per day. It is also the home of 22 species listed in the Red List. Therefore, besides immersing in cool and fresh water, do not miss to visit the park.

15. Lady Buddha - The highest Buddha statue in Vietnam

The Lady Buddha statue is located in Linh Ung Pagoda, Bai But, Son Tra Peninsula. It is 67 meters high, also the highest one in Vietnam. With the height equivalent to a 30-grade building, the place is one of the best places to visit in Da Nang to admire the view of Da Nang city and Son Tra Peninsula. To local fishermen, the statue is also a symbol of the land that they can see from the ocean.

16. Da Den Beach - A seashore full of black stones

Da Den Beach, the beach of black stones, is in Son Tra Peninsula, next to Cat Vang Beach, the beach of golden sand. The outstanding uniqueness of the attraction is a wide seashore of no sand. The background is full of black stones and the water is blue, offering a perfect background for having check-in photos. Therefore, it is always in the list of best places to visit in Da Nang.

17. Tien Sa beach -  The charming place like a painting picture

The beach is in the Northern Son Tra Peninsula, famous for the peaceful and wild scenery. Tourists will come close to nature with the blue beach, white sandy shore and yellow sunlight reflecting on the water. It is a perfect destination to relax, especially when tourism services have been invested more.

 

18. Con Market Danang - The paradise of food specialties

Con Market Danang is not only one of the most famous places to visit in Da Nang Vietnam but also the biggest center of Da Nang food. On the first time visiting, you may get shocked at the great number of food specialties presented there. Almost all of the typical foods of Central Vietnam that you should try will all be there for your experience. You should not be immersed in the food at the gate, then you may get too full to enjoy others when going deeper. Do not worry about hygiene and food safety, all the food sheets are kept clean.

19. Monkey Mountain - Play a game of chess with the fairy man at the peak

Monkey Mountain is indeed the mountains in Son Tra Peninsula. Its name relates to the great number of monkeys living in the area. There is a stone monkey statue, showing their dominance in number here. Moreover, it is also the home of a lot of endangered species. The attraction is suitable for a trekking tour from the seashore, through winding roads around the mountainside. You will have a great view of Hai Van Pass, Cu Lao Cham Island, and Da Nang city.

20. Phap Lam Pagoda - The biggest pagoda in Da Nang city

Located at No. 547 Ong Ich Khiem Street, Hai Chau District, Da Nang, Phap Lam is a place of majesty and ancientness. It was built in 1934 in the typical style of Vietnamese Buddhism together with the Asian architectural style. Every year, thousands of tourists have chosen the places among best places to visit in Da Nang Vietnam to pray for good luck to their family and relatives.

21. Art in Paradise - Immerse in the imaginary world

If you are too familiar with formal museums where you can only admire famous pictures or painting, Art in Paradise is one of the must-have Da Nang Vietnam places to visit. It is a 3D art museum, providing tourists an imaginary world of different stories and topics. With more than 130 3D art works draw on the walls and grounds, tourists can challenge their creation and sense of humor. There are nine areas with nice themes and you have to spend about two hours discovering them all.

22. Pham Van Dong Beach - Check-in with thousand pigeons on the beach

Pham Van Dong beach is at the end of Pham Van Dong Street, next to Ocean Park. It is an outstanding gift of nature with the blue and clean water, white sandy shores together with glorious sunlight reflected on the water. Despite a great number of tourists visiting the beach each year, it is always kept clean and safe. There is a lot of space for water activities like windsurfing, parachuting, canoeing,... Especially, young tourists come there to have check-in photos with a thousand pigeons walking around on the seashore. Together with the green park nearby, it brings tourists a sense of peace and tranquility.

23. Danang Night Market - The most exciting atmosphere at night

The night market Helio is open from 17h to 22h30 every night with three main areas: Food area, souvenir one, and festival one. Thousands of tourists come to visit the place per night to enjoy the exciting atmosphere of the young city. The food area is attractive with a hundred kinds of street foods popular all over the world together with traditional foods that you can not find somewhere else from Danang. The next area presents the most famous local brands like cosmetics, fashion,... And then, do not forget to visit the colorful area with street bands and dancers' performances.

24. Danang Museum - A perfect destination for art-lovers

Danang Museum is located in Thanh Dien Hai Campus at No.24, Tran Phu Street, Thach Thang, Hai Chau District. The place keeps ancient items presenting the history and culture of the city from the beginning. Nowadays, the city has been one of the biggest cities in Vietnam with a lot of places to visit in Da Nang Vietnam, the place is much more meaningful in keeping the original value.

25. Hoa Nghiem Cave - A mysterious world underground

Hoa Nghiem Cave belongs to Marble Mountain in Ngu Hanh Son District. From Tam Tai Pagoda gate, tourists will start to discover the mysterious atmosphere of a cave group deep into the earth. Hoa Nghiem Cave is next to Huyen Khong cave, which are both magic constructions of Mother Nature. A large area under the ground is full of stone statues in different shapes, together with people's works like the Buddha statue.

26. Zone 5 Military Museum/ The Fifth Military Division Museum

Known as a place of history, the museum is one of the top places to visit in Da Nang that you should not miss. Tourists will have time to learn more about the Vietnamese spirit during the time fighting against the enemy. The attraction is 8819 meters large, also the largest military museum in Da Nang, with two main areas: The indoor and the outdoor.

27. Danang Fine Arts Museum - Backgrounds for check-in photos available

Located at No. 78 on Le Duan Street, Thach Thang Commune, Hai Chau District, Danang Fine Arts Museum now presents more than 1000 artworks in both traditional and modern styles. Moreover, traditional handicraft items are also collected there. The total area is a1185 square meters with three grades. This is an exciting activity among popular places to visit in Da Nang Vietnam like going to the beach or spiritual constructions.

28. Dong Dinh Museum - The garden of memories

Outstanding among the green background of a garden is Dong Dinh museum, a combination of cultural, history and art. Also these values make it one of the top places to visit in Da Nang. Besides a large number of artifacts stored there, tourists can have relaxing moments in a peaceful atmosphere. The garden is full of trees together with three small lakes. Moreover, But Stream water flows also contribute to the charm of the attraction.

29. Suoi Hoa Ecotourism Area - Enjoy the cool and fresh atmosphere near nature

Suoi Hoa Ecotourism Area is in Phu Tuc Village, Hoa Phu Commune, Hoa Vang District. It is located 30 kilometers far from Da Nang city. The weather is cool and fresh around the year. Moreover, there is a diversity in flora and fauna together with swimming pools designed from streams in the are.

30. Museum of Sa Huynh & Champa Culture - Ancient Champa culture presented

On visiting Museum of Sa Huynh & Champa Culture as one of the top places to visit in Da Nang, tourists will have a chance to see in person many of the ancient items of a mysterious culture in Vietnam. There are more than 200 artifacts presenting the daily activities a thousand years ago. These products were so meticulously produced that they still kept intact now.

31. Tree "Da" for thousands of years - The witness of time elapsing

The thousand-year-old banyan tree is in Son Tra Peninsula, located 11 kilometers far from Linh Ung Pagoda. To see in person this ancient tree, tourists have to travel through a quite challenging roadway between a side of high cliff and mountain and the other of the endless blue ocean. Therefore, tourists usually take the chance to grab the view of Da Nang city from this height of 700 meters, like My Khe beach, Cu Lam Cham island, Marble Mountain,... Tourists will certainly get amazed at the tree's huge appearance. Its height is 20 meters high, and the circumference is about 10 meters with 26 root branches in strange shapes scrawling surrounding.

32. Marian Shrine of the Lady of Tra Kieu - Catholic best places to visit in Da Nang Vietnam

Marian Shrine of the Laday of Tra Kieu is in Duy Son Commune, Duy Xuyen District, Quang Nam Province, located 44 kilometers far from Da Nang center city. Tra Kieu is the first capital of Chiem Thanh. After changes in history, it becomes a Catholic village. The attraction was built in 1865, following the European style. For Catholic worshipers, it must be top places to visit in Da Nang.

33. Phong Nam Ancient Village - An ancient village of tradition

The village is in Hoa Chau Commune, Hoa Vang District, Da Nang city. It is the combination of some smaller villages. It has been there for more than one hundred years. Besides the peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, the village is also famous for a lot of ancient constructions that are listed as worth places to visit in Da Nang. Moreover, the place is more exciting during festival seasons.

 

34. Chua Buu Dai Son - A stop on the journey to Monkey Mountain

Among the best places to visit in Da Nang Vietnam, Buu Dai Son is usually chosen when they tend to visit Monkey Mountain. It is an ancient construction with a lot of statues in full colors. The architecture follows the Buddha style. The pagoda is not really crowded like other places, then tourists can have moments of their own in such a peaceful atmosphere.

 

35. Van village Danang - Have camping at this abandoned village

Van Village is a coastal area located right on the foot of Hai Van Pass but completely separated from the outside. It used to be the home of the sick people, but after that, they were cured and then the village has been abandoned. Nowadays, it becomes a popular place for tourists to have a camping night. The scenery is kept wild, together with open space next to the seashore, tourists have space for outdoor activities to experience.

36. Sun World Danang - The amusement park of records

Sun World Danang is also known as Asia Park, one of the most famous parks in Vietnam. It may take one day if you want to discover all the experiences there. It is right at the center of the city, no.01, Phan Dang Luu Street, Hai Chau District, Da Nang city. The outdoor area includes more than 20 games such as the Sun Wheel, one in five highest wheels in the world, Singapore Sling, the Flying Kirins, water games area,... And the indoor one not only has games but also a food tour for your discovery.

 

37. Hoa Trung Lake - An amazing place for stargazing

Hoa Trung Lake is located 20 kilometers far from Da Nang city in Hoa Lien Commune, Hoa Vang District, Da Nang City. The lake is surrounded by artificial islets, together with the green grassy fields. October is the best time to visit the place together with other places to visit in Da Nang. At that time, water is dry up. The land turns into an endless peaceful paradise in green.

38. Luong Duong Springs - Go fishing with Muong and Tay ethnic minorities

If you want to avoid the mass tourism area, Luong Duong Springs is a nice suggestion, one of the best springs in Da Nang but still unknown to many foreign tourists. It is in Hoa Hiep Bac, Lien Chieu district, about 13 kilometers far from Da Nang center. On visiting the place, you can relax in the cool fresh water, join fish catching activity, and learn more about the locals - Muong and Tay ethnic minorities. Their stilt houses and the local foods make it top Da Nang Vietnam places to visit.

 

39. Nam O Reef -  Water keeps tossing up a large area of seaweed 

Nam O Reef is a wild beach in Hoa Hiep, Linh Chieu District, 17 kilometers far from Da Nang City center. For foreign tourists, it may be a new destination off the tourism mass. But to the locals, the reef may be one of the top places to visit in Da Nang. It is like an ancient stone block group floating on the seashore. Come to immerse in the blue water on sunny days or have check-in photos with such a painting-like background.

40. Cam Ne Village - A colorful village in sedge-making seasons

Cam Ne Village is known for the traditional job of producing sedge mats for more than 60 years in Hoa Tien commune, Hoa Vang district. It is about 14 kilometers far from Da Nang center city. You should visit the attraction in November and December when they gather to preparing the mats for the high demands. All the village is covered in a gentle flavor from these materials. The products are always highly recommended for the meticulous procedure. They may be also a type of art to create these colorful and eye-catching items. 

41. Hoa Phu Thanh – Waterfall Slide challenges your courage

Hoa Phu Thanh is a waterfall tourism destination for tourists to experience waterfall slide and zipline in a majestic view. The waterfall is about three kilometers high. You will follow the water flows through rivers and streams, as well as green hills on the roadway. It is much exciting when you experience in both high speed on the waterfall and slower ones in the peaceful lakes. At the end of the journey, get out of the boat and immerse in the blue water there. The water level is suitable for even whoever can not swim. Moreover, do not forget to join a zipline tour with a total length of 300 meters high above the waterfall.

42. Nguyen Hien Dinh Tuong Theatre - A new kind of tourism experience

Nguyen Hien Dinh Tuong Theatre was first open in 1967 for artists to perform "Tuong" - a specific kind of opera and drama in Vietnam. They have provided some typical plays for foreign tourists through which they have an overall view of the Vietnamese spirit. It can be said that most of the Vietnamese traditional types of art are included. All the work will have English explanations. There is still a little limit in language understanding, but you can still learn these meanings in their appearances together with the music played.

43. Han Market - A famous market center on the side of Han River

After having a long tour around Da Nang, Han Market is usually one of the last places to visit in Da Nang Vietnam. With an area of 28000 square meters, it provides almost all the products in the market. You can buy some items like souvenirs as gifts for a tour in Danang. There is also a chance for tourists to learn about the locals' lifestyle. Especially, the market is also famous for fresh seafood caught from Da Nang beach. A lot of food specialties are available for your taste there.


With our suggestions above of Da Nang Vietnam places to visit, we do hope you will have nice days in Vietnam with amazing experiences. If you are not familiar to make your own itinerary, do not hesitate to contact us for help. You are always welcome!