Danang, Vietnam is a town located in the western banks of River Han. Placed in the central part, it is the fourth largest city of Vietnam. With beaches, hills, heritage buildings and other lovely constructions adorning the city, Danang is definitely one of the most visited of the Vietnam popular destinations and must feature in your trip to Vietnam. Its lovely weather condition is another incentive for visiting this city.
Some of the major tourist attractions in Danang are:
Nam O Beach: Placed at a distance of 17 kilometers northwest of Danang, Vietnam, it offers environmental boat rides to places like Hoa Bac and Hoa Bang district.
My Khe Beach: This beach is very popular among the natives and tourists alike. It offers many outdoor activities and is full of hotels, restaurants, and other services.
Hai Van Pass: It is the highest pass in Vietnam, situated about 1,500 km above sea level. Literally the name stands for “pass of the ocean cloud” and is a truly beautiful place. From the peak of the pass you can see the Danang City, Tien Sa Port, Son Tra Peninsula and the sea shore, all from a birds-eye view.
Marble Mountains: Located 12 kilometers westwards from the city, this place is one of the most charming tourist attractions in Danang. It is also known as the Ngu Hanh Son or ‘Mountains of the Five Element’. Its five summits are named accordingly; Thuy Son which means water is the highest, Moc Son meaning wood, Kim Son denoting metal, Tho Son signifying soil and Hoa Son is fire. This place is also well-known for its marble crafts.
Apart from these popular tourist spots of Danang in Vietnam, there are some other well-liked spots at such as Danang Cathedral, Caodai Temple, Tam Bao Pagoda, Pho Da Pagoda, Cham Museum, Dien Hai Citadel, Ba Na Mountains, Son Tra Peninsula and lots more.