Da Nang, the fourth-largest city in Vietnam, is one of the most important seaports in the central region, and the current booming Vietnamese economy has seen an economic growth (GDP) rate in busy Danang as high as 14%.

As the most convenient deep-water port in the region, Danang is now greeting more and more international cruise ships along with the glut of trade vessels.

Da Nang cultural history dates back only 300 years, so the area is historically new when compared to the 4,000 year existence of Vietnamese culture. It is home to Cham Museum the ancient pagodas of Hai Chau Pho Da Long Tho. Da Nang Beach, and also nearby My Khe Beach, are worth a stop. This has a light-sand coast with excellent views of the nearby Marble Mountains, and it's beginning to draw more and more international tourists, as well as weekend visits by Danang's growing expat community.

Marble Mountains

The Marble Mountains, also referred to as Ngu Hanh Son or Mountains of the Five Elements, consist of five marble mountains: Thuy Son (water) which is the highest, Moc Son (wood), Kim Son (metal), Tho Son (soil), and Hoa Son (fire)...more

Non Nuoc Beach

Non Nuoc Beach runs for 5km against the Marble Mountains in Danang City. It is bound by Dien Ngoc Sea to the south and Danang to the north. The beach gently slopes towards the calm, clear, blue sea; the clarity of the water attracts people who come to bathe and enjoy the seafood...more

Non Nuoc Fine art Village

Perhaps no one comes to the Five Marble Mountains without visiting Non Nuoc Fine Arts Village, where nationwide and worldwide famous marble handicraft works are produced...more

Hai Van Pass

In the past, Hai Van Pass was known as the Thuan Hoa and Quang Nam frontier. In the early 14th century (1306), Che Man, a king from Cham Pa, offered two mountainous administrative units of O and Ri as engagement gifts to Princess Huyen Tran, daughter of King Tran Nhan Tong...more

Cham Museum

The Cham Museum was built in Cham architectural style, using thin lines that are simple and gentle. Cham architecture originates from the period between the 5th and 15th centuries, when a matriarchal society prevailed. At present, the museum displays approximately 300 sculptures, among which some are made from terracotta...more

Dien Hai Citadel

The Dien Hai Citadel was formerly known as Dien Hai Fortress built in 1813 in the 12th year of Gia Long's reign by Danang's river. It was renamed in 1835, the 15th year of Minh Mang's reign, after it was moved inland and rebuilt in brick on a high mound in 1832, the 4th year of Minh Mang's reign...more

Tuy Loan Communal House

This communal house was built in the late 18th century and rebuilt in 1888. Like Nai Nam and Bo Ban, Tuy Loan communal house is used to worship the village tutelary god and bygone and recent time sages...more