Da Nang travel guide
Best Things to Do in Da Nang
Da Nang is famous for the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills — a walkway held by two giant stone hands — plus the fire-breathing Dragon Bridge, the Marble Mountains and the long My Khe Beach. It is also the main gateway to the lantern-lit Ancient Town of Hoi An, 30 minutes away.
What to do in Da Nang
Da Nang pairs a modern beach city with mountain day trips. Do the Golden Bridge at dawn, the Dragon Bridge at night and the Marble Mountains in between.
The best things to do in Da Nang
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Golden Bridge (Ba Na Hills) · Landmark
A 150-metre walkway held by two giant stone hands above the clouds
Area: Ba Na Hills · Time needed: Half a day (with cable car) · Cost: ~₫850,000 including cable car
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Dragon Bridge fire show · Landmark
A dragon-shaped bridge that breathes fire and water at 9pm on weekends
Area: Han River · Time needed: 30 minutes · Cost: Free
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Marble Mountains · Caves / viewpoint
Five limestone hills of grottoes, pagodas and a city-and-sea panorama
Area: Ngu Hanh Son · Time needed: 2 hours · Cost: ₫40,000 (+lift)
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My Khe Beach · Beach
A long, clean city beach once called one of the world’s most beautiful
Area: My Khe · Time needed: Half a day · Cost: Free
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Son Tra Peninsula & Lady Buddha · Viewpoint / pagoda
A 67-metre Goddess of Mercy statue and rare red-shanked douc monkeys
Area: Son Tra · Time needed: Half a day · Cost: Free
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Hai Van Pass · Scenic drive
The cloud-wrapped coastal road Top Gear made famous
Area: North of the city · Time needed: Half to full day · Cost: Free (scooter/tour)
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best things to do in Da Nang — FAQs
What is Da Nang famous for?
Da Nang is famous for the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills — a walkway held by two giant stone hands — plus the fire-breathing Dragon Bridge, the Marble Mountains and the long My Khe Beach. It is also the main gateway to the lantern-lit Ancient Town of Hoi An, 30 minutes away.
How many days do you need in Da Nang?
Two to three days is ideal for Da Nang: one for the Golden Bridge and Ba Na Hills, one for the Marble Mountains, Son Tra Peninsula and the Dragon Bridge fire show, and a beach day at My Khe. Add a day if you want to ride the Hai Van Pass or day-trip to Hoi An or Hue.
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