Da Nang

A million people and a hundred beaches.

Da Nang is Vietnam’s fourth largest city and the largest city on the country’s central coast.

4.4

out of 5

It’s a major transportation hub and a popular tourist destination, renowned for its beaches, rivers, and mountains. The city is home to a number of beautiful temples and pagodas, including the Marble Mountains, and is a great base for exploring the surrounding area. Da Nang is also a great place to enjoy some of Vietnam’s delicious food, with a wide variety of restaurants and street food stalls serving up everything from pho to banh mi.

Average temperatures during the day in Da Nang.

October

26°

Nov

25°

Dec

23°

Jan

23°

Feb

26°

Mar

29°

Apr

29°

May

29°

Jun

28°

Jul

27°

Aug

27°

Sep

27°

Average temperatures during the day in Da Nang.

What to do in Da Nang

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Probably the best beach city in Vietnam

Da Nang is a beautiful coastal city on the South Central Coast of Vietnam, known for its stunning beaches, friendly locals, diverse cultural attractions, and delicious cuisine. The third largest in Vietnam is not an exciting, heart-racing place, but to me, it is where the quality of life is most balanced among the big cities in Vietnam. Da Nang is located conveniently between Hoi An and Hue, and it has the main international and domestic airport of the region. I recommend combining Da Nang and Hoi An when you visit this part of Vietnam. In general, Da Nang is the perfect place to relax, explore, and enjoy the beauty of Vietnam.

Best beaches in Da Nang

It is a beach city, but it is lucky to maintain a tremendous local feeling in itself so that you can enjoy the beach and the local lifestyle at a very affordable cost. The best beaches include:

Non Nuoc Beach: Located in the Ngu Hanh Son District of Da Nang, this beach is one of the most popular and beautiful beaches in Vietnam. Non Nuoc Beach offers stunning views of the East Sea, white sand, and crystal-clear waters, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a day of swimming and sunbathing.

My Khe Beach: My Khe Beach is one of the most visited beaches in Da Nang due to its convenient location and gorgeous scenery. This beach is known for its golden sand and spectacular views of the nearby Marble Mountains.

Tien Sa Beach: Tien Sa Beach is located in the Son Tra Peninsula and is a great place to relax and get away from the city. This beach offers stunning views of the East Sea and is known for its white sand. If you have a chance to get to this part of Danang, stop for a snack or meal at the beautiful InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort.

What people say about Da Nang

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Anders

I lived in Da Nang for about 3 months, and I have been there for visits both before and after that as well.

Da Nang is not very exciting, but it is relaxed and I really like the place! There is a lot of beautiful coastline with great beaches, lots of good food to be found, the city is pretty well-organized compared to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and the people are perhaps the friendliest in Vietnam (and Vietnamese people in other places are already pretty amazing).

I can recommend drinking the water from a fresh coconut on the beach, having jellied coconut for dessert in town, starting a day with brunch at Intercontinental Da Nang just for the views, and enjoying an outdoor BBQ restaurant for dinner.

Stay either on or around Bach Dang street in town, or closer to the beach. If you go here, make sure to combine Da Nang with neighboring Hoi An which is also a really great place. I have a friend who goes by bicycle from Da Nang to Hoi An almost every day, so it is not very far. And avoid the monsoon season (Sep-Nov).