Places to visit in Da Nang range from the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills, 1,487 m above sea level, to My Khe Beach three kilometres from the city centre, and all of the big sights sit within 30 km of downtown. For Indian travellers, Da Nang is now one of the easiest cities in Vietnam to reach, with direct Vietjet flights from New Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
This guide covers the 9 best places to see in Da Nang with 2026 ticket prices, opening hours and travel times, followed by how to reach the city, the best months to go, where to travel next and food tips for vegetarian and Jain travellers.
The table below sums up the Da Nang tourist attractions covered in this article, how far each one is from the centre and what entry costs as of October 2026.
| Attraction | Distance from city centre | Entry fee (2026) | Best time of day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge | 25 km west, about 45 minutes | 950,000 VND (about ₹3,200) including cable car | 8 to 11 AM, before the clouds |
| Marble Mountains | 9 km south-east, about 20 minutes | 40,000 VND (about ₹135), lift 15,000 VND extra | Early morning |
| Son Tra Peninsula | 10 km north-east | Free | Late afternoon |
| Linh Ung Pagoda | 10 km, on Son Tra Peninsula | Free | Sunrise or 4 to 6 PM |
| Danang Cathedral | City centre | Free | Morning, outside Mass hours |
| My Khe and Non Nuoc beaches | 3 to 10 km east and south | Free | Sunrise or 5 to 7 PM |
| Dragon Bridge and Han River bridges | City centre | Free; fire show Friday to Sunday, 9 PM | Evening |
| Hai Van Pass | 30 km north | Free | Morning, for clear views |
| Han Market | City centre, 119 Tran Phu Street | Free | 7 to 10 AM |
Rupee figures are converted at about 295 VND to ₹1 and rounded, so treat them as a guide and check same-day rates at the ticket counter. Here are the best places to visit in Danang in detail.
Ba Na Hills
Ba Na Hills is the most visited of all the places to visit in Da Nang, a French-era hill station at 1,487 m where the Golden Bridge is held up by two giant stone hands. The resort lies about 25 km west of the city, and the cable car from the foot of the mountain takes around 20 minutes to reach the summit.
Sun World opened the Golden Bridge in June 2018, and the 150 m walkway has become the symbol of central Vietnam. Beyond the bridge you can walk through the French Village, ride the alpine coaster and take children to fantasy park danang, an indoor amusement park with more than 100 games that are included in the entry ticket.
Entry in 2026 costs 950,000 VND (about ₹3,200) per adult and 750,000 VND (about ₹2,550) for children between 1 m and 1.4 m tall, including the return cable car. The park opens from 8 AM to 10 PM. Vietnamtour.in groups usually ride up at 8 AM, when the summit is still clear of cloud and the queue for the Golden Bridge photo is shortest.
Read the full ba na hills da nang guide for the layout of each zone. If you are travelling independently, our guide on getting from Danang to bana hills compares the private car, shuttle bus and taxi options; a private car takes about 45 minutes each way.
Marble Mountains
The Marble Mountains are five limestone and marble peaks 9 km south-east of the centre, named after the five elements: Kim (metal), Moc (wood), Thuy (water), Hoa (fire) and Tho (earth). Thuy Son, the largest, is the only one developed for visitors, with pagodas, viewpoints and caves linked by stone stairways cut into the rock.
Entry to Thuy Son costs 40,000 VND (about ₹135), and a glass lift saves the first 156 steps for 15,000 VND (about ₹50) each way. Huyen Khong Cave, lit by shafts of sunlight through holes in the roof, is the highlight at the top, and Tam Thai Pagoda, rebuilt in 1825 under Emperor Minh Mang, is the oldest temple on the mountain.
At the foot of Thuy Son, am phu cave is a separate 350 m passage lined with sculptures of the 18 levels of Buddhist hell. It has its own ticket of 20,000 VND (about ₹70) and opens from 7 AM to 5 PM. The stone-carving village of Non Nuoc next door sells marble statues and jewellery, and shops will ship larger pieces to India.
Allow two hours for the Marble Mountains and wear proper walking shoes; the steps are steep and slippery after rain, so our guides schedule the climb for the first stop of the morning.
Son Tra Peninsula
Son Tra Peninsula is a forested nature reserve of about 4,400 hectares, 10 km north-east of the centre, and the only place in Da Nang where you can see the red-shanked douc langur in the wild. Around 1,300 of these brightly coloured primates live here according to a 2017 survey by the conservation group GreenViet, and dawn or late afternoon on the eastern road gives the best chance of spotting them.
The loop road climbs to Ban Co Peak at almost 700 m, with a chessboard statue and a view over the whole bay. On the way you pass the 800-year-old giant banyan tree, the old radar station and small coves such as Bai But and Bai Rang where the water is calmer than at My Khe.
Da Nang bans automatic scooters on the steep sections of Son Tra, so Indian families should hire a car with a driver rather than a motorbike. Half a day is enough to cover the Son Tra Peninsula together with Linh Ung Pagoda, which sits on its southern slope.
Linh Ung Pagoda
Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra houses the 67 m Lady Buddha, the tallest Buddha statue in Vietnam, and entry is free. Built between 2004 and 2010, the statue stands on a lotus platform facing the sea, and local fishermen believe it has protected the city from storms since it was completed.
The complex covers 20 hectares with a main hall, 18 Arhat statues along the courtyard and a bodhi tree gifted from India, a detail many Indian visitors appreciate. Inside the statue, 17 floors each hold an altar to a different Buddha, although the interior is only opened on special occasions.
The pagoda is open daily from early morning to evening, and sunrise or the hour before sunset gives the softest light for photos across My Khe Beach. Cover shoulders and knees as you would at a temple in India, and remove shoes before entering the halls. Read more about the history and etiquette of Linh Ung Pagoda before you go.
Danang Cathedral
Danang Cathedral is a pink Gothic-style Catholic church built by the French in 1923, with a 70 m bell tower topped by a rooster weathervane that gives it the local nickname Con Ga, or Rooster Church. It stands at 156 Tran Phu Street in the city centre, a five-minute walk from Han Market and the Han River.
The courtyard and exterior are open to visitors on weekdays and Saturdays, and the interior opens around Mass times, with several Masses on Sunday. Entry is free, and most travellers spend 20 to 30 minutes here for photos of the pink facade and the stained glass. Formally it is the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, the seat of the Diocese of Da Nang.
One kilometre south along the same riverbank, the Museum of Cham Sculpture holds the world’s largest collection of Cham artefacts, including sandstone carvings of Shiva, Ganesha, Vishnu and Lakshmi from the 7th to 15th centuries. Entry costs 60,000 VND (about ₹205), and for Indian visitors it is the clearest link between Hindu culture and central Vietnam’s history.
Danang Beaches
My Khe Beach, 3 km east of the centre, is the most famous of the Da Nang beaches, listed by Forbes in 2005 among the most attractive beaches in the world. The sand is fine and white, the slope is gentle and lifeguards patrol the main section, which makes it suitable for children.
The swimming season runs from March to August, when the sea is calm and the water is 25 to 29°C. From September to December waves pick up and red flags appear on many days, so plan beach time for the morning and sightseeing for the afternoon in those months. Sunrise is busy with locals exercising, and 5 to 7 PM is the most pleasant time for a swim.
Among the must-visit beaches in Danang, My Khe Beach has the most hotels and restaurants behind it, while Non Nuoc Beach, 10 km south at the foot of the Marble Mountains, is quieter and lined with five-star resorts. Both are free, and beach chairs cost around 50,000 VND (about ₹170) for the day.
Danang Bridges
Dragon Bridge is a 666 m steel dragon spanning the Han River that breathes fire and water at 9 PM every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and watching the show is one of the best free things to do in Da Nang. Opened on 29 March 2013, the six-lane bridge is lit in changing colours every night, and the show lasts about 15 minutes.
The best viewing spots are the east bank along Tran Hung Dao Street and the nearby Love Bridge, where the dragon’s head faces you. Arrive by 8:30 PM on weekends, because the riverside fills up quickly, and stand back from the first rows if you do not want to get wet during the water part.
Two other bridges are worth seeing on the same evening. Han River Bridge was Vietnam’s first swing bridge and still rotates late on Saturday and Sunday nights, usually around 11 PM, while Thuan Phuoc Bridge at the river mouth is the longest suspension bridge in Vietnam at 1,856 m. A walk along the riverbank from the Dragon Bridge covers all three in about an hour. After the show, the riverside cafes, Son Tra night market and rooftop bars covered in our da nang nightlife guide stay open past midnight.
Hai Van Pass
Hai Van Pass is a 21 km mountain road climbing to 496 m between Da Nang and Hue, with views over Lang Co Bay and the Da Nang coastline, and it is free to drive. The climb starts about 30 km north of the city centre, and a return trip from Da Nang takes two to three hours with photo stops.
At the summit stand the Hai Van Gate, built in 1826 under Emperor Minh Mang, and French and American-era bunkers that you can climb for a 360-degree view. The pass became famous abroad after the BBC’s Top Gear filmed here in 2008 and called it one of the best coastal roads in the world.
Morning gives the clearest views; from October to February the summit is often in cloud by noon. Motorbike tours are popular with backpackers, but for Indian families and seniors a private car with a driver is safer on the hairpin bends. Read the full hai van pass guide for the stops along the road, including Lang Co fishing village and the Hai Van tunnel alternative.
Han Market
Han Market at 119 Tran Phu Street is Da Nang’s main central market, open daily from 6 AM to 7 PM, and the best place in the city to buy Vietnamese coffee, dried fruit, spices and a tailored ao dai. It is a two-storey indoor market: the ground floor sells food, from fish sauce and cashew nuts to fresh fruit, while the first floor is packed with fabric stalls and tailors.
Tailors here can sew an ao dai in 24 hours for around 500,000 to 800,000 VND (₹1,700 to ₹2,700) including fabric, which is far cheaper than in Hoi An. Prices are not fixed, so bargain 20 to 30 percent below the first quote, and carry small notes of cash because most stalls do not take cards.
Go between 7 and 10 AM, when the fruit is fresh and the aisles are not yet crowded. For the full list of what to buy in han market, see our dedicated guide. If you want a longer checklist of vietnam famous things worth bringing home, from Trung Nguyen coffee to lacquerware, our shopping guide covers prices across the country.
How To Reach Da Nang From India And Other Vietnamese Cities
Da Nang International Airport (DAD) is only 3 km from the city centre, and Vietjet flies direct from New Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad in about five hours. From other Indian cities, connect through Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City; the domestic flight to Da Nang takes 1 hour 20 minutes, and both routes have more than ten departures a day.
The table below compares the main ways of reaching Da Nang from inside Vietnam.
| From | Distance | Fastest option | Other options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoi | 760 km | Flight, 1 h 20 min | Train 15 to 17 h, sleeper bus 16 h |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 960 km | Flight, 1 h 20 min | Train 17 to 20 h |
| Hoi An | 30 km | Private car, 45 min | Public bus 1 h, taxi |
| Hue | 100 km | Private car via Hai Van Pass, 2.5 h | Train 2.5 to 3 h, limousine bus 2 h |
Our route guides on travelling from hanoi to danang and from ho chi minh to danang list the airlines, train classes and current fares. If you are starting in Hoi An, the hoi an to danang guide explains the 30 km coastal road, which passes Non Nuoc Beach and the Marble Mountains on the way. For hotels, neighbourhoods and a map of the city, start with our da nang destination guide, which maps every one of the Da Nang tourist places in this article.
Best Time To Visit Places In Da Nang
The best time to visit places in Da Nang is from February to May, when days are dry, temperatures stay between 25 and 32°C and the sea is calm enough for swimming. June to August is hotter, up to 35°C, and busiest with Indian summer-holiday travellers, but the sky is clear for Ba Na Hills and the beaches.
September to December is the rainy season on the central coast. October and November are the wettest months, with a risk of typhoons, and Ba Na Hills is often wrapped in cloud, so Diwali travellers should keep the hill station as a flexible day and check our guide to the weather in danang vietnam in november before fixing the itinerary.
If your dates fall in early autumn, our vietnam october guide shows which regions stay dry while the central coast is wet, which helps when you are deciding how many nights to give Da Nang versus the north or the south. December and January are cooler at 20 to 24°C with light rain, good for sightseeing but too cool for most Indian visitors to swim.
Where To Go Next From Da Nang
Hoi An, 30 km south, is the easiest add-on to the places to visit in Da Nang, followed by Hue, 100 km north across the Hai Van Pass. Because Da Nang has the third-busiest airport in Vietnam, it also works as the hinge between the north and the south of a longer trip.
| Destination | Distance from Da Nang | Fastest way | Route guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoi An | 30 km | Private car, 45 min | danang to hoi an |
| Hue | 100 km | Car via Hai Van Pass, 2.5 h | da nang to hue |
| Nha Trang | 530 km | Flight, 1 h 10 min | da nang to nha trang |
| Da Lat | 660 km | Flight, 1 h 15 min | da nang to da lat |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 960 km | Flight, 1 h 20 min | danang to ho chi minh |
| Hanoi | 760 km | Flight, 1 h 20 min | danang to hanoi |
Indian honeymooners and families often pair three nights in Da Nang with three nights on Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island, which is a 1 hour 30 minute flight south; our phu quoc tour packages show how the two fit into one week. For the rest of the country, from Ha Long Bay to the Mekong Delta, see our vietnam best places to visit guide.
Tips For Indian Travellers In Da Nang
Vegetarian and Jain food is easy to find in Da Nang: the city has dozens of Buddhist “com chay” restaurants, and several Indian restaurants sit within walking distance of My Khe Beach. Our list of vegetarian restaurants in da nang marks which ones cook without onion and garlic on request, and Vietnamtour.in pre-books Indian meals for groups so that lunch fits between sightseeing stops.
A few more practical points, valid as of October 2026:
- Visa: Indian passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa, applied for online before travel; print the approval and carry it with your passport.
- Money: Pay in Vietnamese dong. ₹1 is roughly 295 VND, so a 100,000 VND note is about ₹340. ATMs are everywhere in the centre and along My Khe.
- Getting around: Grab (the local ride app) works in Da Nang and is cheaper than street taxis; a private car with driver for a full day costs about 1,200,000 to 1,500,000 VND (₹4,000 to ₹5,000) for up to six people.
- Temple dress code: Cover shoulders and knees at Linh Ung Pagoda and the Marble Mountains, as you would at home.
- Sun and rain: Carry sunscreen from February to August and a light raincoat from September to December.
A private car with an English-speaking guide covers Ba Na Hills on one day and the Marble Mountains, Son Tra and the Dragon Bridge on the next, which is how the three-day plan in the FAQ below is timed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Places To Visit In Da Nang
How many days are enough to see the places to visit in Da Nang?
Three days cover the main places to visit in Da Nang without rushing. Day one is Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge; day two combines the Marble Mountains in the morning, My Khe Beach in the afternoon and the Dragon Bridge fire show at night; day three takes in Son Tra Peninsula, Linh Ung Pagoda and either the Hai Van Pass or a half day in Hoi An.
Which Da Nang tourist attractions are free?
Most Da Nang tourist attractions are free: My Khe and Non Nuoc beaches, Son Tra Peninsula, Linh Ung Pagoda, Danang Cathedral, Han Market, the Hai Van Pass and the Dragon Bridge fire show. The only paid sights on this list are Ba Na Hills (950,000 VND), the Marble Mountains (40,000 VND) and Am Phu Cave (20,000 VND).
Is Da Nang a good destination for Indian families?
Yes. Da Nang is one of the most family-friendly places to visit in Vietnam for Indians, with direct flights from New Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad, a safe beach 3 km from the hotels, an amusement park at Ba Na Hills and plenty of vegetarian food. Distances are short, so children spend little time in the car, and the Dragon Bridge show at 9 PM is a highlight for all ages.
What is the best month to visit Da Nang?
March, April and May are the best months to visit Da Nang, with dry weather, 25 to 32°C and calm seas. June to August is hotter but still dry, while October and November bring the heaviest rain of the year.
Plan Your Da Nang Trip
Da Nang packs the nine best places to see in Da Nang into a 30 km radius: a hill station with the Golden Bridge, five marble peaks, a forested peninsula with the tallest Buddha statue in the country, a pink cathedral, white-sand beaches, a fire-breathing bridge, a mountain pass and a market for souvenirs. A 7 days vietnam tour package normally covers Da Nang together with Hoi An and Hue, a 10 day vietnam tour package adds Hanoi and Ha Long Bay, and you can compare every tour package for vietnam on one page.
To turn these places to visit in Da Nang into a day-by-day plan, share your travel dates, group size and departure city in the form below. A Vietnamtour.in expert will arrange private transfers, Ba Na Hills and Marble Mountains tickets and vegetarian or Jain meals in advance, so the only thing left to decide is which beach to start with.
RELATED ARTICLE
