Da Nang Attractions

Beautiful Beaches in Da Nang

The sea is good for swimming all year round but especially in summer from May to August because of the mild waves, the water temperature and the beach guard team that works from 05:00 to 20:00 every day to ensure tourist safety. Other activities here are fishing, water-skiing, diving and yachting. Most beaches are easily accessible including the famous beach used by American soldiers as a RR base, China Beach (or My Khe Beach).

This is a long strand with excellent views of the nearby Marble Mountains. Nam O Beach which is 17 kilometers northwest of Danang offers environmental boat rides to places like Hoa Bac and Hoa Bang. My Khe Beach is very popular among natives and tourists alike and offers many outdoor activities as well as featuring many hotels and restaurants. 

Cao Dai Temple

Built in 1956, Cao Dai Temple is an interesting stopover while in Danang. Inside the main building there is a sign in front of the altar saying 'Van Giao Nhat Ly' meaning – 'All religions have the same reason'. Behind the sign are pictures of the founders of five of the world's great religions - Mohammed, Lao Tse, Jesus, Buddha and Confucius. As with all Cao Dai temples, prayers are held four times a day: at 06:00, 12:00, 18:00 and 24:00. This is one of the few places open to the public in the evening. 

Danang Cathedral

Known to locals as 'Con Ga' Church (Rooster Church) because of the weathercock on top of its steeple, the candy-pink Danang Cathedral was built for the city's French residents in 1923. Today it serves a Catholic community of 4,000 and it's standing room only at High Mass. Mass is held from Monday to Saturday at 05:00 and at 17:30 and on Sunday at 05:00, 06:15, 07:30, 15:30 and at 17:00 

Hai Van Pass

This is the highest pass in Vietnam, situated about 1,500km above sea level. The name translates as 'pass of the ocean cloud' and it is a truly beautiful place. From the peak of the pass you can see Danang City, Tien Sa Port, Son Tra Peninsula and the sea. 

Marble Mountain

Marble Mountains consist of large limestone outcrops riddled with caves used in the past both as Buddhist temples and Vietcong hideouts. It is located 12 kilometres west from the city. This place is also well known for its marble crafts. When there, you might want to pay a visit to the 400-year old Non Nuoc Arts Village, where marble handicraft works are produced. Some works illustrate the ancient pagodas in the village.

Cham Museum

There are four museums in Danang. The first to visit is the Cham Museum which houses old statues and idols dating back to the long-standing culture of the Champa Kingdom. It is the only museum dedicated to Cham culture worldwide. It was built in July 1915 and now has nearly 2,000 large and small sculptures. Of these, 288 are on display inside the museum, 187 objects in the garden and more than 1,200 objects are reserved in the storehouse. Most of the sculptures in the museum are original and from the 12th to the 15th century.

Historical Museum

The Historical Museum located on Le Duan Street displays hallmarks of the city's construction and defense over the ages, especially in the wars against the French and the Americans. The museum is where stories and legends about Danang through years of struggle and construction are recounted. This is a long history about their living, told through normal daily tools, folksongs and words of the Quang people.

Ho Chi Minh Museum

The museum features a replica of President Ho’s home in Hanoi with a fishpond, a house on stilts, its garden and other relics. It's all very genuine and feels as though 'Uncle Ho' is still there.

The Museum of the Fifth Military Zone Danang

The Museum of the Fifth Military Zone Danang city has a lot of large war equipment such as aircrafts and tanks that were captured in the French and American wars by the soldiers of the Fifth Military Division. There are also a lot of photographs and articles documenting the two wars.