DaNang
Da Nang Province
(Formerly Quang Nam)
A city in central Vietnam, Da Nang is located 600 km south of Hanoi. It is the fourth largest city in Vietnam and the most important city in central Vietnam.
During the colonial era the French called the city Tourane. It was then occupied by the Americans.
Today it is a large, modern and lively city. Its streets are wide and relatively clean with very few street vendors.
The best time to visit Da Nang
To make the most of your trip to Da Nang, we advise you to favor the months of February to September. However, the weather is really pleasant from February to April and in June.
The temperatures are pleasant all year round. Average temperatures range from 25°C in January to 35°C in June.
For swimming, the best time for a suitable water temperature is from May to September. The sea temperature varies from 23°C to 30°C.
What to see, what to do…?
Its main attractions are the visit of the Marble Mountains which include 5 hills made of marble and limestone representing the 5 elements (water, wood, fire, metal and earth of which the universe would be made up) and Ba Na Hills, which is a leisure park, perched at an altitude of 1,500 meters and which was once a health resort having welcomed French soldiers and settlers at the beginning of the 20th century. In this park, you can discover, among other things, the largest cable car in Vietnam and the Golden Bridge or “hands of God” with its breathtaking panorama of the surrounding mountains.
Top 6 things to do in Da Nang :
- The Cham culture museum (Musée Parmentier).
- Visit Lady Buddha (one of the largest Buddha statues in Vietnam).
- Visit of Ba Na Hill and its golden bridge supported by two giant hands.
- Visit of the Marble Mountains.
- See the Dragon Bridge.
- Enjoy the incredible long white sand beaches of Da Nang, ranked among the most beautiful in Vietnam.
