Danang City

Founded in 1888 and called Tourane by the French, Danang is Vietnam’s third international gateway, and is now the main city in central Vietnam. Danang is a seaport of endless stretches of unspoiled sandy beach midway between Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City. The city was also the center of civilization of the Champa Kingdom, a kingdom which flourished in the area as early as the 2nd century A.D. Appealing stone sculptures (from the 4th-14th centuries) of Vishnu , Shiva and other Gods of this Kingdom can still be found in the Cham museum located in the center of the city. Towards the coast south of Danang are five large hills known as the Marble Mountain. Mysterious caves within the mountains shelter altars delicated to Buddha, Bodhisattvas and The different genies arising from the popular beliefs of the area's inhabitants. With its own international and domestic airport, Danang provides an ideal stopover based for excursions to the ancient town of Hoi An, the imperial city of Hue and My Son-site of the Ruins from the Cham civilization. 

Cham Ruins

For those interested in seeing all that these fifteen towers have to offer, plan on spending a minimum of one day. These towers are located at My Son in the Duy Xuyen district.

Cham Museum

The Cham Museum built in 1915, expanded in 1935 , completed in 1936, is in a lovely setting And has large, open well lighted rooms with around 296 statues and artifacts of the Cham People dated back to the 7th century.

Marble Mountains

Consisting of five limestone peaks, about five (8km) miles south of town. They can be explored by following the paths leading to the peaks.

Non Nuoc Beach

China Beach, one the most wonderful beaches of Vietnam , was once an in country rest and Recreation centre for the US military during the Vietnam War.