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Da Nang

Da Nang City, Vietnam · Asia

About Da Nang

Da Nang works well as a base: 10 minutes from Hòa Cường, 8km from Marble Mountains.

Da Nang is a major city located in Da Nang City, Vietnam. With a population of 1,276,000, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.

On a road trip, Da Nang sits in Vietnam, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Ho Chi Minh time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Da Nang to your route.

About Da Nang

Da Nang (Vietnamese: Đà Nẵng, pronounced [ʔɗaː˨˩ naŋ˨˩˦]), also spelt Danang, is the fourth largest municipality in Vietnam by population and the largest by geographical area. As one of the country's seven direct-controlled municipalities, it falls under the administration of the central government. Da Nang's port and

Read more its location on National Route 1 and the North–South Railway makes it a transport hub. APEC 2017 was hosted in Da Nang. Da Nang has a Human Development Index of 0.800 (very high), ranking fifth among all municipalities and provinces of Vietnam. The city was known as Cửa Hàn (Hàn River Estuary) during Đại Việt settlement, and as Tourane (or Turon) during French colonial rule. Before 1997, the city was part of Quang Nam–Da Nang province. On 1 January 1997, Da Nang was separated from Quảng Nam province to become one of the centrally controlled municipalities. Da Nang is designated as a first class city. In a proposal announced in April 2025, which came into force starting 1 July that year, the new Da Nang City was formed by incorporating the neighbouring Quảng Nam province whilst maintaining its political and administrative centres.

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Da Nang offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Da Nang located?

Da Nang is located in Da Nang City, Vietnam, Asia. The coordinates are 16.0678 latitude, 108.2208 longitude.

What is the population of Da Nang?

Da Nang has a population of approximately 1,276,000 people, making it a major city in Vietnam.

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Quick Information

Population
1,276,000
Continent
Asia
Country
Vietnam
Region
Da Nang City
Timezone
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Coordinates
16.0678, 108.2208

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Vietnam

Police
113
Ambulance
115
Fire
114
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Da Nang

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Dragon Bridge (Cau Rong)

Da Nang's golden steel dragon arches 666 m across the Han River and breathes real fire and water on weekend nights: one of Vietnam's most theatrical drives.

1 km · about 5 min drive

beach

My Khe Beach

A long stretch of white sand along Da Nang's coastline, consistently ranked among Asia's most beautiful urban beaches.

3 km · about 5 min drive

natural wonder

Marble Mountains

Five limestone and marble hills south of Da Nang containing caves, tunnels, and Buddhist sanctuaries with panoramic coastal views.

8 km · about 15 min drive

famous road

Hai Van Pass

A stunning 21-kilometer mountain pass on Vietnam's central coast rising 500 meters above the South China Sea.

17 km · about 20 min drive

tunnel

Hai Van Tunnel

At 6.28 km the longest road tunnel in Southeast Asia, burrowing beneath the Hai Van Pass to link Hue and Da Nang. Take it one way and drive the historic pass the other.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Hoi An Ancient Town

A beautifully preserved 15th-century trading port illuminated at night by hundreds of colorful silk lanterns along its atmospheric streets.

24 km · about 30 min drive

bridge

Golden Bridge, Bà Nà Hills

150-metre pedestrian bridge held by two giant stone hands at 1,400 metres above Da Nang, reached by cable car.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Golden Bridge (Cau Vang)

A pedestrian bridge held up by giant stone hands emerging from the mountainside above Da Nang, offering sweeping valley views.

26 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Da Nang

  • Right hereDragon Bridge (Cau Rong)Da Nang's golden steel dragon arches 666 m across the Han River and breathes real fire and water on weekend nights: one of Vietnam's most theatrical drives.
  • 17 kmHai Van PassA stunning 21-kilometer mountain pass on Vietnam's central coast rising 500 meters above the South China Sea.
  • 22 kmHai Van TunnelAt 6.28 km the longest road tunnel in Southeast Asia, burrowing beneath the Hai Van Pass to link Hue and Da Nang. Take it one way and drive the historic pass the other.
  • 25 kmGolden Bridge, Bà Nà Hills150-metre pedestrian bridge held by two giant stone hands at 1,400 metres above Da Nang, reached by cable car.

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Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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