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Long beaches, green mountains and an easygoing city by the sea.
Da Nang, Vietnam at a glance
Da Nang is in Vietnam, Southeast Asia. People mainly speak Vietnamese. The currency is the Vietnamese Dong (VND). VoyaKin maps 7 places to see here, including 1 UNESCO World Heritage site.
Long beaches, green mountains and an easygoing city by the sea.
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- Vietnamese Dong (VND)
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Before you go: official information
Entry rules, visas and health requirements change. Confirm them with Vietnam’s own official bodies before you book and again before you travel:
- Vietnam e-Visa (Immigration Department): apply for an e-visa
- Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs: visa exemptions (mostly in Vietnamese)
- State Bank of Vietnam: the dong and exchange rates
- Vietnam National Authority of Tourism: visa overview and trip planning
Check your own government’s travel advice before you go.
Places to see in and around Da Nang
Descriptions from Wikipedia and photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each card.
Mỹ Sơn archaeological siteUNESCO
Thánh địa Mỹ Sơn
Ruins · Da Nang
Mỹ Sơn is a cluster of abandoned and partially ruined Shaiva Hindu temples in central Vietnam, constructed between the 4th and the 13th century by the Kings of Champa, an Indianized kingdom of the Cham people.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Andre Hospers (CC BY 4.0). Map
Da Nang
City · Da Nang
Da Nang, also written unspaced as Danang, is the fourth largest city in Vietnam by population and the second largest by geographical area and located in the South Central Coast and Central Highlands.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Cuong Tran (Public domain). Map
Dragon Bridge
Cầu Rồng
Landmark · Da Nang
The Dragon Bridge is a bridge with an arch-beam-wire combination steel structure in the shape of a dragon crossing the River Hàn in Da Nang, Vietnam. It is the world's largest dragon-shaped steel bridge.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Bùi Thụy Đào Nguyên (CC BY-SA 3.0). Map
Golden Bridge
Cầu Vàng
Landmark · Da Nang
The Golden Bridge is a 150-metre-long (490 ft) pedestrian bridge in the Bà Nà Hills resort, in the Hòa Vang district of Da Nang, Vietnam. It is designed to connect the cable car station with the gardens and to provide a scenic overlook and tourist attraction.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: . Ray in Manila (CC BY 2.0). Map
Da Nang Bay
Vịnh Đà Nẵng
Beach · Da Nang
Da Nang Bay, formerly known as Tourane Bay, is a bay of the South China Sea along the coast of Da Nang, Vietnam. The bay is entered between the Sơn Trà Peninsula and the Hải Vân Mountain, 4 miles Northwest.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Raita Futo from Tokyo, Japan (CC BY 2.0). Map
Sơn Trà Mountain
Núi Sơn Trà
Mountain · Da Nang
Sơn Trà Mountain, also known as Monkey Mountain, is a mountain and peninsula range located on Sơn Trà Peninsula, in Sơn Trà district, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam, overlooking the Bay of Da Nang and the East Sea. Đà Nẵng Port's Tiên Sa Terminal is located at the base of the mountain's western face, as is…
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Phó Nháy (Public domain). Map
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A few words in Vietnamese
From VoyaKin’s free Vietnamese lessons in the app, with audio there.
- Xin chàoHello
- Chào anhHello (to a man about your age or a little older)
- Chào chịHello (to a woman about your age or a little older)
- Cảm ơnThank you
- Cảm ơn anh nhiềuThank you very much (to a man)
- Không có gìYou're welcome
- Xin lỗiSorry; excuse me
- Tạm biệtGoodbye
Keep exploring
Questions only someone who’s been can answer? Join the Vietnam Circle to meet travelers and people who live there.
Planning more of the country? Plan a trip to Vietnam
Cities: Ho Chi Minh City · Hanoi · Hoi An · Nha Trang · Da Lat
Also in Southeast Asia: Thailand · Philippines · Brunei · Cambodia · Indonesia · Laos · Malaysia · Myanmar
Last updated November 8, 2026. Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons, OpenStreetMap (ODbL). Partner offers below are separate from this guide and never change what’s written here.
Plan & book Da Nang
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Stays
- Cordial Hotel★★★★See rooms and prices on Wink ↗
- The Blossom Premier Beach Front★★★★See rooms and prices on Wink ↗
- OASIS Hotel & Apartment★★★See rooms and prices on Wink ↗
- Adamo Danang Beach Hotel★★★★See rooms and prices on Wink ↗
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Tours & experiences
2.5 hDa Nang Authentic Home Cooking Class 5.0 (378)From US$36 on Viator
6 h–7 hEarly morning Ba Na Hills - Golden Hand Bridge - PRIVATE TOUR 5.0 (214)From US$59 on Viator
8 hDa Nang to Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge by private car 5.0 (174)From US$7 on Viator
4 hDaNang Cooking Class with Market and Coffee Tasting 5.0 (137)From US$60 on Viator
8 hHoi An or Danang to Hue via Hai Van Pass Tour 5.0 (129)From US$59 on Viator
3.5 hDa Nang Street Foodie Walking Tour 5.0 (91)From US$37 on Viator
5 h–7 hChan May Shore Excursion To Hoian Private Tour 5.0 (56)From US$150 on Viator
8 h–10 hBa Na Hills and Golden Bridge Package Full day Private Tour 5.0 (55)From US$96 on Viator
3.5 hDa Nang Authentic Food and Hidden Gem Sightseeing Tour by Scooter 5.0 (54)From US$15 on Viator
5 hExplore Da Nang: Marble Mountain & Monkey Mountain 5.0 (53)From US$58 on Viator
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