Things to Do in Da Nang

French-built Catholic church from 1923 with pale pink facade, Gothic-style windows, and a tall spire. Small interior with stained glass. Popular for photos outside.

🕐 05:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00 (closed during noon break)

💡 Weekend masses at 5:30am and 5pm are open to visitors — sit quietly at the back. The church closes at noon, so mornings are best for photos without crowds.

Natural reserve with wild red-shanked douc langurs (rare monkeys), hiking trails, and the 67-metre Lady Buddha statue at Linh Ung Pagoda. The main viewpoint has 360-degree coastal views. No fee for the road or pagoda grounds.

🕐 06:00-18:00

💡 Hire a motorbike for 150,000 VND/day and drive up before 9am — langurs are most active early morning. Don't feed or approach the monkeys; they can bite.

The station at the foot of the mountain is free to wander. You see the entrance architecture and gardens, but the famous Golden Bridge and French village require the paid cable car ride (around 750,000 VND).

🕐 07:30-17:00 (base area gate)

💡 Skip the paid cable car unless you love amusement parks. Instead, walk 10 minutes to the nearby Suoi Mo stream — a natural swimming spot with no entrance fee.

Cluster of five marble-and-limestone hills with caves, pagodas, and viewpoints. You climb steps through grottoes with hidden Buddhist shrines. The main entrance is free; paid tickets get you into the caves.

🕐 07:00-17:00

💡 Go at 7am to beat the heat and tour buses. Climb to the highest peak for a clear view of Non Nuoc Beach and the city.

World's largest collection of Cham artefacts: sandstone sculptures of Hindu deities, lingas, and military reliefs from 4th-14th centuries. Two floors in a colonial building. Admission 60,000 VND (about £2).

🕐 07:30-17:30 daily

💡 Free English audio guide with passport deposit. The cafe in the courtyard sells iced coffee for 20,000 VND — use it as a rest stop. Allow 1 hour max.