Sandy beaches, mountains & modern flair
Da Nang
Đà Nẵng · Beaches & the golden bridge
Central Vietnam's laid-back coastal city has boomed into a beach-and-lifestyle hub. Miles of golden sand meet marble mountains and a spectacular hilltop bridge held aloft by giant stone hands — Da Nang is the easy-going gateway to central Vietnam's wonders.
Top sightsSights
Golden Bridge
The viral pedestrian bridge in the Ba Na Hills, seemingly cradled by two colossal stone hands.
Marble Mountains
Five limestone-and-marble hills riddled with caves, shrines and panoramic viewpoints.
My Khe Beach
A long, clean sweep of sand once nicknamed "China Beach" by American GIs.
Dragon Bridge
A golden dragon-shaped bridge that breathes fire and water on weekend nights.
Son Tra Peninsula
A forested headland with the giant Lady Buddha statue and coastal viewpoints.
What to eatFood
Mi Quang
Turmeric-yellow noodles with pork, shrimp, herbs and a splash of broth — central Vietnam’s signature dish.
Banh xeo
A crispy, sizzling rice-flour crepe filled with shrimp and bean sprouts.
Fresh seafood
Just-caught fish, clams and prawns grilled at beachfront eateries.
Good to know
- Da Nang is the perfect base for Hoi An (40 min) and the imperial city of Hue (2 hrs).
- The Hai Van Pass north of the city is one of Asia’s great coastal drives.
- Beaches are best from February to May, before the summer heat and autumn rains.
Getting there
Da Nang International Airport (DAD) sits right in the city with wide domestic and regional links; it is a central stop on the north–south railway.
Next city
Hoi An