About Danang, Vietnam
Brief Information
Danang city lies in the Midlands of Vietnam, from which Hanoi capital in the north and Ho Chi Minh City in the south are almost equally spaced. Danang is also the central point connecting three UNESCO World Heritage sites: Hue Citadel, Hoi An Ancient Town, and My Son Sanctuary. Danang borders Thua Thien Hue province in the north, Quang Ngai province in the west and south, and the East Sea in the east. The city is located in the middle of the country, on north–south trunk roads by road, rail, sea, and air, and lies at one end of the East–West Economic Corridor, an economic corridor connecting Vietnam with Laos, Thailand, and Burma (Myanmar).
Climate
Danang has a tropical monsoon climate, typically high and rather invariable temperature. There are two seasons annually: rainy season lasting from August to December, and dry season from January to July.
Diversity of natural landscape
Danang is a coastal city with a 60-km long shoreline. With smooth and sandy beaches running across the coast, Danang Beach is voted by Forbes (U.S.) as one of the six most beautiful beaches in the world. Immerse yourself in the sapphire water, play with the waves, or just sunbathe on the fine beach to relax and unwind after a hard working day. What’s more, a selection of beach games are available on demand: canoeing, parasailing, jet-skiing, banana boats, scuba-diving... Danang city is also home to Ba Na Hills – a well-marketed brand of Danang tourism. From Ba Na Hills – the western part of the city, visitors can explore Son Tra Peninsula in the northeast – a jungle in the middle of the city with rich vegetation, fauna, and flora along the unspoiled rough and rocky coast. Heading towards the southeast, you will find the renowned Marble Mountains where scenic beauty, culture, and religion are preserved.
A fun and welcoming environment
Not only blessed by countless beautiful sceneries, Danang is said to be “worth living” due to its refreshing and peaceful environment. Used to lead the country in terms of economic advancement, Danang at the same time maintains safety and security, resolves homelessness, eliminates drug issues, and reduces traffic jams to a minimal degree. Therefore, visitors can rest assured and tour the city in the most comfortable and relaxed way. Coming to Danang, tourists will satisfy their appetite with countless local specialties such as Quang noodles, steamed rice pancake rolls with sliced boiled pork, fresh seafood, and more in over 150 high-quality and standard restaurants.
Landmarks
Ba Na Hills has a diverse ecosystem, including primitive jungles which house 256 animal species and 543 plant species. Eco-tourism has developed there for a long time. Tourists can conquer a 15-kilometer zigzag road with the longest cable car system in the world.
The Marble Mountains, one of Danang's symbolic attractions, is an array of five marble and limestone hills in Ngu Hanh Son District. These five peaks are named after natural elements in Oriental philosophy: Hoa Son (Fire), Kim Son (Metal), Moc Son (Wood), Tho Son (Earth), and Thuy Son (Water).
Museum of Cham Sculpture features Gothic-style architecture adorned with several Hindu elements. The highlight here is an enormous collection of Cham sculptures, sandstone carvings, and terracotta artifacts found in different regions of the country.
Dragon Bridge is known for its impressive show of fire, colorful light, and water. Crossing the Han River, this six-lane bridge is a popular spot among traveling photographers and is the symbol of Danang, where you can stop to enjoy an overview of the city layout.
Son Tra Peninsula boasts beautiful roads surrounding it, making it a popular spot for motorcycling. The renowned Linh Ung Pagoda is also set on Son Tra Mountain, featuring a total of 21 miniature Buddha sculptures within the beautiful 67-metre-tall Goddess of Mercy statue.
My Khe Beach, ranked as one of the most beautiful beaches globally by Forbes, (next to Non Nuoc Beach) boasts numerous beautiful scenes, from spectacular sunrise views to fantastic nightlife. It also offers numerous leisure activities such as sunbathing, jet-skiing, and surfing while enjoying local seafood dishes.