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Situated in central Vietnam, Danang is Vietnam’s fourth largest city and a bustling sea port, located midway between Hanoi and Saigon. While Danang is an important economic hub for Vietnam, for tourists, it is primarily a transit point on to the nearby destinations of Hue and Hoi An or the beaches just outside the city.

Danang has the high and dangerous Hai Van pass with full of perilous obstacles, engraved “the most grandiose beauty spots in the world”, Son Tra peninsula - an ideal rendez-vous for tourists. Surrounding Son Tra peninsula are Da stream, Bai But, Bai Rang, Bai Bac, Bai Nom - the beautiful alluvial plains which make interesting feeling for tourists on being ingulfed in splendid of dawn and the quietness of crepuscle in a picturesque land. The eco-tourism resort Ba Na - Mo Stream is considered as Dalat, Sapa of Central Vietnam and the legendary Marble Mountains - "a beautiful landscape of the southern heaven and earth".

A panorama of Bach Dang street by night. Source: Internet

Mentioning Danang, tourists can not forget the poetic Han river and its bridge - the first swing one in Vietnam. This is the pride of Danang people. The Han River bridge - the symbol for new vitality and the developing desire of the city- was built with the contribution of all the city's people. It seems that all poetic features of the Han River can be only expressed deeply in the space of Han River bridge with full of wind and ventilation. It not only facilitates transport and potentials for tourism, awaking economic potentials of a vast area in the eastern city but is a cultural spot of Danang people today left behind for the future generations.

A panorama of Han River Bridge by night. Source: www.yamaha-motor.com.vn

Danang is also endowed with sea - the vast tourist source of inspiration. In addition to beautuiful and clean stretching beaches, Danang seaport is one of the most well-known seaport in Vietnam.

Danang City by Han river - a poetic and beautiful sea city plus the hospitability of the city people make it a frequent destination for domestic and international tourists.

What to Do?

While Danang is frequently bypassed by tourists, it has several tourist attractions to justify a stop, most notably the world-renowned Cham Museum in Danang.

A trip to the My Khe Beach, or one of the other beaches, is also a popular activity from Danang for relaxing, swimming and watersports. The beaches in this area also have some of the best waves for surfing in the country.

Nearby My Khe Beach is the Marble Mountain, five marble mountain each representing a natural element and caves to explore. Further from Danang is the Ba Na Hill Station, 42 km west of Danang, with spectacular vista views, waterfalls, light trekking, and cool temperatures.

When to Go ?

The weather in Danang stays relatively warm and mild year-round. There are two seasons in Danang, with the rainy season from August to December and the dry season from January to July. Protected by the Hai Van Pass from the northern winds and rains, the weather is milder and dryer than destinations just to its north. The city’s average temperature is about 26ºC, rising to 28-30ºC from June to August and cooling to 18-23ºC from December to February.

How To Get There ?

Air: Danang Airport is located just 3 km southwest of the city center, with frequent flights to Hanoi and Hochiminh City on both Vietnam and Pacific Airlines and daily flights to Nha Trang, as well as international services direct to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Siem Riep, Taipei and Singapore.

Train: Danang is a major station of the Reunification Train system, with trains running several times per day both north towards Hue and Hanoi and south towards Nha Trang and HCMC. The Danang train station is located about 1.5 km north of the city centre.

Bus: Danang is well-served both by public buses at Danang’s intercity bus station to Hue (108 km, or three hours), Hoi An (30 km, or less than 1 hour), Hanoi (764 km, or 16 hours) and HCMC (964 km, or 24 hours). Danang is less served by the open-tour buses, which generally pass briefly through Danang on the way to Hoi An and Hue.

Car: With Hoi An less than an hour away (and costing only $10-15 USD), many tourists prefer to go by taxi or private car from Danang to Hoi An. Private cars can also be arranged for Hue, Ba Na Hill Station, My Son, Bach Ma National Park.