# Things to do in Da Nang: top sights and where to go > Da Nang runs between the Han River and My Khe Beach: in the centre the Dragon Bridge crosses the river beside the Love Lock Bridge, the Museum of Cham Sculpture and the pink cathedral; the cave temples of the Marble Mountains are 9 km south and the 67-metre Lady Buddha stands on the Son Tra Peninsula 10 km north-east. Give the first day to the city, the beach, the Marble Mountains and Lady Buddha; keep a second for Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge (25–30 km west, by cable car) or the Hai Van Pass. Web page: https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang ## Ready itineraries - [One day in Da Nang: an itinerary in the best order](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/in-1-day.md): The Dragon Bridge, the Cham sculpture museum, the Pink Cathedral, My Khe Beach and the white Lady Buddha on Son Tra — in order, by Grab, with the night show. - [2 days in Da Nang: an itinerary day by day](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/in-2-days.md): The Dragon Bridge, Cham museum, Pink Cathedral, My Khe and Lady Buddha first; then the cable car, the French Village and the Golden Bridge on its giant hands. ## All 10 places with the YesGo score - [Dragon Bridge](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/dragon-bridge.md): YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free. Dragon Bridge (Cầu Rồng) is a 666-metre road bridge over the Han River in central Da Nang, topped by a yellow steel dragon. It's free and… - [Love Lock Bridge](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/da-nang-love-bridge.md): YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 20 min · Free. Love Lock Bridge (Cầu tàu Tình Yêu) is a short pier on the Han River's east bank in Da Nang, hung with red heart lanterns and couples'… - [Da Nang Cathedral](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/da-nang-cathedral.md): YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 20 min · Free. Da Nang Cathedral, the ‘Pink Church’, is a working Catholic church from 1923 on Trần Phú street, 300 m from Han Market. Entry is free and… - [My Khe Beach](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/my-khe-beach.md): YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · Free entry, sunbeds extra. My Khe Beach (Bãi biển Mỹ Khê) is Da Nang's main city beach: a wide stretch of pale sand 3–5 km east of the centre, across the Han River… - [Museum of Cham Sculpture](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/cham-museum.md): YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · 60,000 VND. The Museum of Cham Sculpture holds the world's largest collection of Champa art: sandstone altars, Shiva, Ganesha and dancing apsaras from… - [Golden Bridge](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/golden-bridge.md): YesGo score 36/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · 1,000,000 VND (Ba Na Hills ticket). The Golden Bridge is a 150 m footbridge held up by two giant “stone” hands at about 1,400 m, inside Sun World Ba Na Hills, 25 km… - [Lady Buddha](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/lady-buddha.md): YesGo score 35/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free. Lady Buddha is a 67 m white statue of the bodhisattva Guanyin at Linh Ung Pagoda on the Son Tra peninsula, 10 km northeast of central Da… - [Hai Van Pass](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/hai-van-pass.md): YesGo score 28/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Road free; Hai Van Gate 70,000 VND. Hai Van Pass is a 21 km mountain road above the sea between Da Nang and Lang Co Bay, topping out at about 496 m. The road is free and… - [Marble Mountains](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/marble-mountains.md): YesGo score 27/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · 40,000 VND + lift 15,000 VND. The Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son) are five limestone hills 8 km south-east of central Da Nang. Visitors climb Thuy Son for Huyen Khong… - [Ba Na Hills](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/ba-na-hills.md): YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · 1,000,000 VND; kids 800,000 VND. Ba Na Hills (Sun World Ba Na Hills) is a mountaintop theme park at about 1,500 m, 25 km south-west of Da Nang: record cable cars, the… ## Da Nang travel guide Before you go: My Khe beach, Dragon Bridge, the Marble Mountains, Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge, nearby Hoi An, the airport, weather. ## Trip essentials - How many days: 4–6 days: beach, hills, Hoi An - When to go: March–August: dry, warm sea - Visa: Depends on your passport — visa-free or e-visa - Currency: Vietnamese dong (VND); cash for markets - Airport: Da Nang (DAD) ≈ 3 km from the centre — Grab 10–15 min - Beach: My Khe — long, sandy, with lifeguards - Hoi An: ≈ 30 km, ≈ 45 min by Grab - Rainy season: September–December: downpours and storms - Dragon Bridge: Fire and water show Fri–Sun at 9 pm - Time zone: UTC+7 all year ## Key facts - **≈ 666 m** — length of Dragon Bridge over the Han River — it breathes fire at weekends (source: Wikipedia, “Dragon Bridge (Da Nang)”) - **2018** — the Golden Bridge, held up by giant stone hands, opened at Ba Na Hills (source: Wikipedia, “Golden Bridge (Vietnam)”) - **≈ 1,500 m** — altitude of the Ba Na Hills — 8–10° cooler than the coast (source: Wikipedia, “Ba Na Hills”) - **1999** — nearby Hoi An and the My Son sanctuary joined the UNESCO list (source: UNESCO World Heritage List, Nos. 948 and 949) ## Things to do in Da Nang The top things to do in Da Nang are My Khe beach, Dragon Bridge and its fire show, Love Bridge, the Pink Cathedral, the Museum of Cham Sculpture, the caves and pagodas of the Marble Mountains, Lady Buddha on the Son Tra peninsula and the Hai Van Pass. Ba Na Hills with the Golden Bridge takes a full day. Every place with its YesGo score is in the list above. | Where | What to see | Time | | --- | --- | --- | | **Han River** | [Dragon Bridge](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/dragon-bridge), [Love Bridge](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/da-nang-love-bridge) | evening | | **Centre** | [Cathedral](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/da-nang-cathedral), [Cham Museum](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/cham-museum) | 2 h | | **Beach** | [My Khe](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/my-khe-beach) | ½ day | | **Son Tra** | [Lady Buddha](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/lady-buddha) | 1.5 h | | **South** | [Marble Mountains](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/marble-mountains) | 2 h | | **North** | [Hai Van Pass](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/hai-van-pass) | ½ day | | **Ba Na Hills** | [Ba Na Hills](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/ba-na-hills), [Golden Bridge](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/golden-bridge) | 1 day | Rather not plan it yourself? The list above has ready itineraries for 1–2 days, with places in a sensible order. ## Where to stay in Da Nang Where to stay in Da Nang: by My Khe beach for the sea, cafés and hotels at every price; on the west bank of the Han River for the centre, markets and bridge views; or south towards the Marble Mountains for big resorts on a quiet beach closer to Hoi An. | Area | Best for | Keep in mind | | --- | --- | --- | | **My Khe** | Beach, cafés, first visit | High-rises along the sea | | **Centre, Han River** | Bridges, markets, evenings | ≈ 10 min to the beach | | **Non Nuoc** | Resorts, quiet | ≈ 20 min to the centre | | **Son Tra** | Villas near nature | Far from cafés | ## Da Nang airport to the city Da Nang International (DAD) is one of Vietnam’s closest airports to town, ≈ 3 km from the centre. A Grab takes 10–15 minutes to the Han River, 10–20 minutes to My Khe beach and about 45 minutes to Hoi An. | How | To | Time | | --- | --- | --- | | **Grab** | Centre | ≈ 10–15 min | | **Grab** | My Khe beach | ≈ 10–20 min | | **Transfer** | [Hoi An](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/hoi-an) | ≈ 45 min | Skip the touts at arrivals — an app taxi is cheaper. ## Da Nang weather by month The best time to visit Da Nang is March to August: dry, ≈ 28–34 °C by day, with the sea at 25–30 °C. September to December is the rainy season, with downpours, storms and typhoons — swimming can be dangerous. Winter days are ≈ 25 °C with a cooler sea. - **January in Da Nang**: day ≈ 25°C, night ≈ 19°C, sea ≈ 24°C, rainy days: 10. About 25°, rains easing. - **February in Da Nang**: day ≈ 26°C, night ≈ 20°C, sea ≈ 24°C, rainy days: 6. About 26°, sea ≈ 24°. - **March in Da Nang** (best time): day ≈ 28°C, night ≈ 22°C, sea ≈ 25°C, rainy days: 4. About 28° — the season opens. - **April in Da Nang** (best time): day ≈ 31°C, night ≈ 24°C, sea ≈ 27°C, rainy days: 4. Dry, sea ≈ 27°. - **May in Da Nang** (best time): day ≈ 33°C, night ≈ 25°C, sea ≈ 29°C, rainy days: 7. About 33° — a great time. - **June in Da Nang** (best time): day ≈ 34°C, night ≈ 26°C, sea ≈ 30°C, rainy days: 7. Hot, warm sea. - **July in Da Nang** (best time): day ≈ 34°C, night ≈ 26°C, sea ≈ 30°C, rainy days: 7. About 34°, dry. - **August in Da Nang** (best time): day ≈ 34°C, night ≈ 26°C, sea ≈ 30°C, rainy days: 9. Hot, some storms. - **September in Da Nang**: day ≈ 32°C, night ≈ 25°C, sea ≈ 29°C, rainy days: 13. Rainy season begins. - **October in Da Nang**: day ≈ 29°C, night ≈ 23°C, sea ≈ 28°C, rainy days: 18. Downpours and typhoons. - **November in Da Nang**: day ≈ 27°C, night ≈ 22°C, sea ≈ 26°C, rainy days: 19. The wettest month. - **December in Da Nang**: day ≈ 25°C, night ≈ 20°C, sea ≈ 25°C, rainy days: 16. Rain, cooler. Ba Na Hills is 8–10° cooler than the coast — bring a layer. ## What to eat in Da Nang Central Vietnamese food is spicier than the south’s. In Da Nang try mi quang noodles, banh xeo crispy pancakes, banh trang pork rolls and seafood at the beachfront restaurants. - **Mi quang** — wide rice noodles with a little rich broth. - **Banh trang cuon thit heo** — rice paper with pork and herbs. - **Seafood** — pick from the tanks at beach restaurants. - **Han Market** — fruit, coffee and dried seafood to take home. ## Da Nang ticket prices My Khe beach, Dragon Bridge and its show, Love Bridge and Lady Buddha are free. You pay for the Marble Mountains (the lift is extra), the Museum of Cham Sculpture and Ba Na Hills — about 1,000,000 VND including the cable car. - [Dragon Bridge](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/dragon-bridge) — Free - [Love Lock Bridge](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/da-nang-love-bridge) — Free - [Da Nang Cathedral](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/da-nang-cathedral) — Free - [My Khe Beach](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/my-khe-beach) — Free entry, sunbeds extra - [Museum of Cham Sculpture](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/cham-museum) — 60,000 VND - [Golden Bridge](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/golden-bridge) — 1,000,000 VND (Ba Na Hills ticket) - [Lady Buddha](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/lady-buddha) — Free - [Hai Van Pass](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/hai-van-pass) — Road free; Hai Van Gate 70,000 VND - [Marble Mountains](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/marble-mountains) — 40,000 VND + lift 15,000 VND - [Ba Na Hills](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/ba-na-hills) — 1,000,000 VND; kids 800,000 VND ## Tips - Watch Dragon Bridge’s fire show from the east bank by the dragon’s head. - Reach Ba Na Hills at opening — by midday the cable-car queue and Golden Bridge crowds build up. - Swim only at lifeguarded sections — My Khe can have rip currents. ## Questions ### Is Da Nang worth visiting? Yes, for a long sandy beach, the Marble Mountains and Ba Na Hills, with Hoi An and My Son close by. ### Do I need a visa for Vietnam? It depends on your passport: some nationalities are visa-free for a set number of days, others apply for a 90-day e-visa online. Check the official rules for your passport. ### When is the best time to visit Da Nang? March to August: dry with a warm, calm sea. ### What is the weather like in Da Nang in November? Rainy season: about 27 °C by day with frequent downpours and rough seas. ### How do I get to the Golden Bridge? By Grab or shuttle to the Ba Na Hills cable-car station (≈ 40–45 minutes), then up by cable car; the bridge is inside the park. ### How far is Hoi An from Da Nang? About 30 km — 40–45 minutes by Grab or taxi. ### When is the Dragon Bridge fire show? Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays at 9 pm, for about 15 minutes. ### What to do in Da Nang in one day? The Marble Mountains in the morning, Lady Buddha and My Khe at midday, and Dragon and Love bridges in the evening. ### Where to stay in Da Nang? By My Khe for the beach and cafés, or south near Non Nuoc for quiet resorts closer to Hoi An. ### What to eat in Da Nang? Mi quang, banh xeo, banh trang pork rolls and fresh seafood. ## Sources - UNESCO World Heritage List, Nos. 948 and 949 - Wikipedia, “Da Nang”; “Dragon Bridge (Da Nang)”; “Ba Na Hills”; Da Nang climate (1991–2020 normals) - Da Nang Department of Tourism — danangfantasticity.com - Sun World Ba Na Hills — official website Facts checked: 09.11.2026 --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.