Everything you Need to Know about Da Nang

Previously occupied by both the French and the Americans, Da Nang marks the halfway point between the capital in the north, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City in the south. It's the fourth largest city in Vietnam. Apart from some shopping highlights and historical sights, the main reason for most travellers staying here is its proximity to the well-known China Beach, Lang Co Beach, Hoi An and My Son.

Lang Co Beach is lined with palm trees, the water of the nearby ocean crystal-clear and enticing, lapping onto white sand. It is a peninsula with a sparkling lagoon on one side, and the beach on the other. The area is fairly under-developed, although recent years have seen many new hotels opening.

China Beach is more developed, since it was a popular spot for American soldiers seeking R&R during the Vietnam-US War. Water sport activities here are in abundance, and it can get very crowded over weekends and holidays. Da Nang's coastline stretches 30 kilometres, renowned for calm, cool waters and also popular for fishing, water-skiing, diving, and yachting.

With an airport with daily flights from across cities in Vietnam and a train station, Da Nang is easily accessible. It is just over 760km from Hanoi, and almost 950km from Ho Chi Minh City. There are many good hotels to choose from, no matter the type of accommodation you're looking for.

Where to Stay in Da Nang

Danang is famous for its beaches and seafood. It has become a hotspot for holiday makers in Vietnam as it is very easy to reach plus there are many good hotels to choose from, no matter the type of accommodation you're looking for. From four and five-star resorts such as Furama Danang Resort & Sandy Beach Resort, to budget accommodation like the Tourane Hotel you are sure to find the accommodation you are looking for. or

Tours in Danang

Danang is Vietnam's fourth-largest city, situated in the country's central region. It is often referred as the ‘Saigon of the North' because the deep-sea port city in the middle of the country serves as the economic hub between the north and the south. Danang has it all with beaches, hills, heritage buildings and its agreeable climate makes the city even more desirable. You can start off the day with cyclo ride, visiting the local market and the Marble Mountains. There are plenty more stops for you to explore including the caves temples, shrines and pagodas.

Da Nang Attractions

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. Read More...

Da Nang Restaurants

Vietnamese cuisine has made its name not only in Asia but throughout the world. The use of fresh ingredients as well as lot of vegetables makes Vietnamese cuisine one of the healthier foods around. When in Danang, there are quite a few options to choose from, such as the relaxing street-side cafes, tasty noodles joints and the more sophisticated restaurants on the beaches, especially on My Khe Beach (aka China Beach). Read More...

Da Nang Nightlife

Nightlife in Danang isn't the hottest in Vietnam. Nevertheless, if you feel like dancing try the Camel Club on Ly Thuong Kiet and the New Phuong Dong discotheque on Duong Da Street. There is one more, smaller disco in town near the Han River called Number One Disco. Things start happening at 20:00 and go on until late. Joints for expats include Cool Spot Cool Spot on 112 Tran Phu, Da Nang and Red Hot Red Hot on 179 Nguyen Van Linh. Try them out.

Da Nang Shopping

Vietnam is famous for high quality silk and clothes products including hand-woven fabrics. The country is also famous for handicrafts including bamboo artifacts, ceramics and lacquerware. If you are keen on shopping in Danang, you can start your shopping day at Danang Supermarket. It is located in the centre of the city, near the railway station. The shop sells jewelry, interior decorations, electrical and mechanical appliances, books, clothing and shoes. Da Nang also has a shopping street between the Hung Vuong-Phan Chau Trinh and Hung Vuong-Pham Ngu Lao intersections.