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Climb the Ngu Hanh Son Mountains
The Marble Mountains is actually the name for five separate hills made of limestone that are also mixed with smooth marble.
The mountains sit some 9 kilometers outside of Da Nang and are known for their Buddhist pagodas and shrines which are dedicated to various local gods. You can walk up the hills using a long set of steps cut into the mountainside and from here you will be able to take in all the best views over the countryside.
Travel to Son Tra Mountain
Son Tra Mountain translates as Monkey Mountain in English and this is part of a spectacular national park in Da Nang that is located at around 700 meters above sea level. This area is also called the Son Tra Peninsula and you will find winding roads here which lend themselves to hiking as well as cycling. The mountain is so named as it is the home of a rare species of monkey called the red face monkey.
Sunbathe on My Khe Beach
My Khe Beach is said to be one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Vietnam and it stretches for some 20 miles along the eastern coastline of Da Nang. There are a huge range of activities to enjoy such as water sports and you can go jet skiing or even surfing. If you want to relax then you can sunbathe on the golden sand or go snorkeling, and you will also find a wealth of delicious seafood restaurants lining the beach.
Watch the show at Dragon Bridge
The main attraction in the center of Da Nang is undoubtedly the large Dragon Bridge which stretches over an ominous 666 meters and has the claim to fame of being the longest bridge of its kind in the country.
As the name suggests, the bridge was built in the shape of a dragon which is meant to represent good luck in Vietnam.
Every Saturday and Sunday at 9 pm you can walk down to the waterfront and watch a show which lights up the bridge and the dragon even spits out fire and water from its mouth.
Go shopping at Con Market
Con Market may not be a promising name for a shopping area but you will find some 2,000 shops here which sell everything you could ever need in Da Nang.
These include clothes and footwear as well as local handicrafts, so this is a great place to pick up some gifts or souvenirs.
This shopping area has been here since the 1940s and it was renovated in 1984 to its present form.
Many people come here to shop and also sample the street food from the various carts and cafes in the area.
Travel to My Son Sanctuary
My Son is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is made up of a collection of ruins which would have formed the base of the fearsome Champa Kingdom.
The architecture here spans eight centuries and you will see ornate carvings as well as impressive stone pillars and buildings.
Many people come here as part of a guided tour where you can learn all about the history of this amazing monument.
Visit the Cham Museum
Many visitors don’t realize that Da Nang has a huge number of interesting museums and the Cham Museum will tell you everything that you want to know about the Cham people in Vietnam.
This museum also has the claim to fame of being the only Cham museum in the world and it first opened its doors in 1915 at the time of the French colonial period.
On a visit here you will find a number of amazing exhibits including terracotta and stone pieces that date from the 7th to the 15th centuries
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