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Da Nang

Central Vietnam's beach and bridge city

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Best time to visit: Feb, Mar, Apr, May
Currency: VND
Time zone: UTC+7
Country: Vietnam

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Da Nang is Vietnam's fourth-largest city, set between the Han River and long sandy beaches on the South China Sea. People come for the coast, the bridges, the Marble Mountains and easy day trips to Hoi An, My Son and Hue.

Largest cities

Ho Chi Minh City
Hanoi
Da Nang
Hai Phong
Can Tho

Quick facts

Figures are rounded recent official estimates.

Country: Vietnam
Capital: Hanoi
City population: 2.8M
Population of Vietnam: 96.2M
Country area: 331,690 km²
Official language: Vietnamese
Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND) · 1 USD ≈ 25,856 VND
Time zone: UTC+7
Calling code: +84
Drives on the: Right
Elevation: 10 m
Plugs: A / C / F · 220V
Emergency numbers: 113 · 114 · 115
Best time to visit: Feb, Mar, Apr, May

Temperatures through the year

Average daily high and low for each month in °C. Months marked with a drop are often rainy.

Temperatures through the year

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	23°	25°	27°	30°	32°	34°	33°	34°	31°	28°	27°	24°
Low	19°	20°	22°	25°	26°	27°	27°	27°	25°	24°	23°	21°

Best time to visitOther months

Approximate daily cost

Per adult per day: food, local transport and half a double room, without activities or flights.

ConservativeSimple stays, free and low-cost sights first.$23
HighComfortable hotels, a balanced mix of sights and trips.$63
LuxuryLuxury hotels, more paid experiences and day trips.$185

Plan a trip to Da Nang

Top things to do

Free
My Khe Beach
Walk or swim on the long white-sand beach that runs along the city's east edge; go early for calm water and shade, and watch for strong surf in the wet season.
- Half day
- My Khe Beach
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
Free
Dragon Bridge
Cross the fire-breathing Dragon Bridge over the Han River, best at night when it is lit; weekend evenings draw crowds for the fire and water show.
- Half day
- Han River waterfront
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
Free
Han Market
Browse a busy covered market for coffee, dried fruit, textiles and local snacks; go in the morning for the freshest produce and fewer crowds.
- Half day
- City centre and Han Market
- Good for kids
- Indoors
≈ $2
Marble Mountains
Climb the stone steps and lifts into caves and pagodas on the five marble hills; wear grippy shoes and bring water, as the paths are steep and hot.
- Half day
- Marble Mountains area
- Good for kids
Free
Son Tra Peninsula
Ride or drive the coastal road around the green peninsula for views, quiet beaches and a chance to see red-shanked douc monkeys; go slowly and keep a safe distance from wildlife.
- Half day
- Son Tra Peninsula
- Good for kids
≈ $2
Museum of Cham Sculpture
See one of the world's largest collections of Cham sculpture in a French-colonial building; a short visit pairs well with a walk along the Han River.
- Half day
- City centre and Han Market
- Good for kids
- Indoors
≈ $35
Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge
Take the long cable car up to a mountain resort with the Golden Bridge, gardens and a French-style village; it is cooler up top, so bring a light layer and book tickets ahead.
- Full day
- City centre and Han Market
- Good for kids
≈ $5
Hoi An Ancient Town
Spend a day in the lantern-lit old town with its merchant houses, tailors and riverside cafes; stay into the evening for the lights, and arrange a taxi or shuttle back to Da Nang.
- Full day
- City centre and Han Market
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening

Before you go

Entry and visas

Many nationalities, including British citizens, can enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days for tourism, with an entry and exit stamp giving the date you must leave by; a 90-day multiple-entry e-visa is available for longer stays. From 15 April 2026, all foreign nationals arriving via Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City are encouraged to complete a digital arrival card online before arrival, and a health declaration may be required from 1 July. Passports need at least 6 months' validity and 2 blank pages, and rules differ by nationality, so check the official Vietnamese immigration guid

Official website

From the airport

Da Nang International Airport (DAD) is about 3 km southwest of the centre, a 10-minute drive. Metered taxis cost around 70,000 dong, Grab has a marked pickup point, and city buses #6 and #10 run to the centre and My Khe Beach for 8,000 dong.

Getting around

Grab and metered taxis (Mai Linh, Vinasun) are cheap and easy, with air-conditioned city buses at a flat 8,000 dong inside the city limits.

Local tips

Dress modestly at pagodas and temples, covering shoulders and knees.
Carry small dong notes for markets, motorbike taxis and street food; many places are cash-only.
September to December brings typhoons and heavy rain, so plan indoor days and check forecasts.
Agree the fare or use the meter before riding a motorbike taxi, and always take the helmet offered.