Recently, the renowned American travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller announced a series of must-visit destinations around the world for 2024, in which Da Nang was the only representative of Vietnam to be listed in Asia and ranked second among the 11 best places in Asia that travelers should visit in the coming year.

Located at the heart of the country, Da Nang is blessed with a wealth of captivating natural resources and rare historical values, including marine and forest resources, scenic landscapes, cultural heritage, traditional arts, and festivals.

One of its greatest advantages is its stunning Danang beaches, renowned for their pristine white sands, calm waves, warm waters all year round, shallow depths, and high safety levels. Highlights include My Khe Beach (named by Forbes as one of the six most attractive beaches on the planet), Pham Van Dong Beach, and Non Nuoc Beach. These natural treasures are further enriched by marine sports tourism, excursions to the Marble Mountains, the Non Nước Traditional Stone Carving Village, and a range of luxury resorts.

In particular, with the expanded space following the merger with Quang Nam, the “new Da Nang” not only offers additional famous beaches such as Cua Dai and An Bang—renowned for their tranquil beauty and appeal to international visitors—but also welcomes travelers to iconic destinations including the Cu Lao Cham – Hoi An World Biosphere Reserve, the Ban Than – Hon Mang – Hon Dua Scenic Area, the refreshing Phu Ninh Lake, as well as world-class entertainment and leisure sites like VinWonders Nam Hoi An and Hoiana Resort & Golf —an ideal paradise for family recreation.

A trip to Da Nang would not be complete without mentioning Sun World Ba Na Hills and the Ba Na – Nui Chua Nature Reserve—an area of significant ecological value, boasting rich biodiversity, a refreshing and pristine climate, and serving as the headwaters of many rivers while playing an essential role in environmental protection and climate regulation.

Within this area, Sun World Ba Na Hills stands out as one of Vietnam’s premier resort and entertainment complexes. From 2015 to 2018, it was proudly honored as Vietnam’s Leading Tourist Area for four consecutive years. Visitors to Sun World Ba Na Hills can explore and experience unique landmarks and attractions such as the French Village—recreating the charm of an ancient and romantic France—and the world-famous Golden Bridge, which was named by TIME magazine as one of the “Top 10 Best Destinations in the World in 2018” and recognized by The Guardian as “the most impressive pedestrian bridge in the world.”

For nature lovers, a visit to Da Nang would not be complete without experiencing the fresh atmosphere of Son Tra Peninsula, often referred to as the “green lung” of the city. This area offers unmissable stops such as Ban Co Peak, the ancient banyan tree, Linh Ung Pagoda, Dong Dinh Museum, and pristine seaside attractions including Black Rock Beach, Tien Sa Beach, and But Beach. Son Tra is also renowned as a seafood paradise, where visitors can enjoy a wide variety of freshly caught shrimp, fish, squid, and crab—deliciously prepared at remarkably affordable prices.

Extending the journey to the surrounding areas, visitors will have the opportunity to explore Hoi An Ancient Town—a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site illuminated by lanterns along the Hoai River—or discover My Son Sanctuary, the sacred complex of Cham temples that preserves some of the most distinctive cultural and architectural values in Southeast Asia.

One of Da Nang’s greatest potentials lies in ecotourism, offering majestic, unspoiled natural landscapes that have been thoughtfully developed into destinations such as Hoa Phu Thanh Tourist Area, Ngam Doi, Nui Than Tai Hot Spring Park, Toom Sara Village, and the Hai Van Pass — celebrated as the “First Grand Panorama of the World.” Leveraging its advantageous position and strategic vision, Da Nang has also been effectively developing inland waterway tourism products along the river systems of the Han River, Cu De River, and Co Co River.

Đà Nẵng không chỉ dựa trên tiềm năng hiện có mà còn dựa trên sự quyết tâm của thành phố, sự thân thiện, mến khách của người dân địa phương, sự đồng hành của doanh nghiệp; và quan trọng hơn, đối với du khách, Đà Nẵng – nay đã rộng mở thêm nhiều di sản thiên nhiên và văn hóa từ Quảng Nam – vẫn luôn là điểm đến hấp dẫn và an toàn hàng đầu hiện nay.

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