Da Nang sits on the central coast where the mountains come down to the sea. The Han River runs through the middle of the city under a string of bridges – the Dragon Bridge the most famous – and a long sandy beach lines its eastern edge.
The city's icons are all within an hour: the giant Lady Buddha at Linh Ung Pagoda on the Son Tra Peninsula, the caves and pagodas of the Marble Mountains, and Ba Na Hills, where the Golden Bridge is held up by two giant stone hands. Hoi An and the road to Hue over the Hai Van Pass are close by too.
Best time to go
February to May is usually dry and pleasant; June to August is hot and sunny; the rainy season, with a chance of storms, runs roughly from September to December.
What it feels like
- Walking the Golden Bridge with the clouds drifting through
- Climbing stone steps to pagodas hidden in the Marble Mountains
- Watching the city lights from a boat on the Han River
A local's tip
Ba Na Hills sits high above the city and is noticeably cooler than the beach – pack a light jacket even on a hot day.
Tours in Da Nang
8 tours
Da Nang
Monkey Mountain, Marble Mountains & Hoi An by Night – Afternoon Tour from Da Nang
Day trip
From $41
Da Nang
Marble Mountains, Monkey Mountain & Han River Night Cruise
Day trip
From $62
Da Nang
Marble Mountains, Monkey Mountain & Am Phu Cave Sunset Tour
Day trip
From $22
Da Nang
Marble Mountains, Monkey Mountain & Am Phu Cave Morning Tour
Day trip
From $26
Da Nang
Da Nang Highlights, Ba Na Hills & Dragon Bridge Day Tour
Day trip
From $109
Da Nang
Afternoon Ba Na Hills, Golden Bridge & Dragon Bridge by Night
Day trip
From $83
Da Nang
Late-Start Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Day Tour
Day trip
From $90
Da Nang
Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Day Tour from Da Nang or Hoi An
Day trip
From $86
Guides for Da Nang
Monkey Mountain, Da Nang: Son Tra and the Lady Buddha
Son Tra Peninsula and Linh Ung Pagoda's 67-metre Lady Buddha: what you see, how it pairs with the Marble Mountains, and morning vs sunset tours.
5 min read
Best Day Trips from Da Nang: Ba Na Hills, Hue, My Son and a Night Cruise
Four day trips from Da Nang compared: Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge, Marble Mountains with a Han River night cruise, Hue Imperial City and My Son Sanctuary, with timings and who each suits.
5 min read
Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave: Visitor Guide
How to visit the Marble Mountains near Da Nang: steps and elevator, the pagodas and caves of Thuy Son, Am Phu Cave, how long to allow and which sights to combine.
4 min read