DaNang is the fourth largest central city of Vietnam, after Ho Chi Minhcity, Ha Noi and Hai Phong. It has an area of nearly 1,260 km², and apopulation of 752,493 people. Together with Hue, Da Nang is the city inthe South Center Coast, on the coast of South China Sea, the middle ofVietnam.
The city itself has neither the atmosphere of Hanoi northe hustle-bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, but has its share of sights, andis close to the charms of Hoi An and the imperial capital of Hue. Whydo they call it the seaside & riverside city? Because Da Nang is apicturesque city by the Han river, and by the coast of the East Seawith distinctive attractiveness in comparison with other sea cities,luring hundreds of thousands of tourists from around the world!

Climate

Danangis in a typical tropical monsoon zone with high temperature and equableclimate. The city’s weather is a combination of climatic features ofnorthern and southern Vietnam, with the northern having the moredistinct influence. There are two seasons; the wet season lasting fromAugust to December and the dry from January to July. Cold spellsoccasionally occur in winter, and are not severe and short. The annualaverage temperature is 25.9^oC. The highest temperature is 28-30^oC in the months of June, July and August. The lowest is 18-23^oC in December, January and February.

Magnificient landscape

Thecity is in the site of the East Sea and Han River with specialdifferent charms. Nature has offered the city a great position amongthree World heritages generously: ancient royal capital Hue, ancientcity Hoi An and Holy land My Son. Thanks to this, Da Nang plays animportant role in hosting, serving and transferring visitors. Not onlybeing in the middle point of three world heritages, but also does ithave numerous unforgettable beautiful scenes.

Danang has the high and dangerous Hai Van Pass with full of perilous obstacles, engraved “the most grandiose beauty spots in the world”. Son Tra peninsula with numerous small beaches and island- an ideal rendez-vous for tourists, which is surrounded by Da stream,Bai But, Bai Rang, Bai Bac, Bai Nom - the beautiful alluvial plainswhich bring relaxing moments for tourists on being ingulfed in thesplendid dawn and the quietness of crepuscle in a picturesque land. Theeco-tourism resort Ba Na - Mo Stream isconsidered as Dalat, Sapa of Central Vietnam and the legendary MarbleMountains – “a beautiful landscape of the southern heaven and earth”. 

Mentioning about Danang, tourists can not forget the poetic Han riverand its bridge - the first swing one in Vietnam. This is the greatpride of Danang people. The Han River bridge - the symbol for newvitality and the developing desire of the city - was built with thecontribution of all the city's people. It seems that all poeticfeatures of the Han River can be only expressed deeply in the space ofHan river bridge with full of wind and ventilation. It not onlyfacilitates transport and potential for tourism, wakening economicprospects of a vast area in the eastern city but is a cultural spot ofDanang people today left behind for the future generations.

Danangis also endowed with sea - the vast tourist source of inspiration. Inaddition to beautuiful and clean stretching beaches, Danang seaport isone of the most well-known seaport in Vietnam.

Besidesthe magnificient sceneries, the city is the home to the Museum of ChamSculpture as well as the ancient pagodas of Hai Chau Pho Da Long Tho,where tourists can hide themselves in an artistic and religious life!

Festive space

DaNang people are very keen on participating in the city traditionalfestivals. It is an opportunity for everybody to come to dedicate theirprayers for good weather to facilitate the argricultural seasons and tobe more loser, for the ancestors' support and to pray for  for goodluck to their close relatives and friends. Danang festivals have a lotin common with those of the coastal areas in Central Vietnam but bearlots of specific features and distinctive beauty of the region. In thefestive days, with the whole colorful area and thrilling songs ofpraying peace, ardent rhythm of "bai choi". The festivals in DanangCity were originated long time ago,passed from generations togenerations such as Cau Ngu festival, Avalokitecvara festival, Hoa Myvillage festival, An Hai village festival etc. Time went by, manyfestivals were not generated such as "Pastor festival" - a very specialone for pastors only, naughty children with muddy legs and bareheaded.

Countryside beauty

Besidesthe bustle of the city center, there are ancient villages andtraditional trade villages hiden by the range of bamboos in the city'ssuburban areas of Da Nang. Outside the city, Phong Nam ancient village,Tuy Loan ancient village have a vast view of rice fields, small pathsunder bamboo shade and sometimes feeling peaceful atmosphere of hens'sound in the afternoon. In the village, there still remains theold-aged communal houses through ups and downs of the city history.However, there are sacred holy atmosphere but to be very close to thespirit of Quang Nam and Danang people. 

DaNang, the city on the site of Han river, is a fascinating romanticcoastal and friendly destination that deeply worths a visit! If you donot spend at least a day here, you may feel regretful!

Tourist activities:

• Cham Museum
• Marble Moutains
• Hai Van Pass (Sea Cloud Pass)
• Beaches: Tien Sa, My Khe, China, Non Nuoc…
• Han River
• Ba Na Mountain
• Son Tra Peninsula