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Da Nang makes Lonely Planet's list of destinations to inspire 2027 travel

Da Nang makes Lonely Planet's list of destinations to inspire 2027 travel

Da Nang is the only Vietnamese destination on Lonely Planet's list of 50 destinations selected for its Best in Travel 2027.
Vietnam beauty spot lures hikers but powerful currents keep fishermen away

Vietnam beauty spot lures hikers but powerful currents keep fishermen away

Da Nang launches Bill Gates-inspired mountain tea tasting tour

Da Nang launches Bill Gates-inspired mountain tea tasting tour

Trash overwhelms Da Nang's tourist streets and beachfront

Trash overwhelms Da Nang's tourist streets and beachfront

Household waste and construction debris are spilling across the streets, sidewalks and beachfront of Da Nang as the central Vietnamese tourist city struggles to clear 1,600 to 1,700 metric tons of trash a day.
May 28, 2026 | 01:00 am PT
Da Nang street coffee vendor throws tables down ravine to avoid inspectors' fines

Da Nang street coffee vendor throws tables down ravine to avoid inspectors' fines

A coffee seller on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang threw her tables and chairs into a ravine after noticing raiding officials to avoid fines for encroaching on the road.
April 10, 2026 | 07:19 pm PT
Tourist wraps bananas around body to feed wild monkeys in Da Nang

Tourist wraps bananas around body to feed wild monkeys in Da Nang

A foreign tourist has drawn public attention after wrapping ripe bananas around his body to approach wild monkeys on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang, sparking debate on social media.
January 19, 2026 | 07:55 pm PT
Da Nang reopens Son Tra Peninsula tourism routes after 3-year halt

Da Nang reopens Son Tra Peninsula tourism routes after 3-year halt

Tourism routes in Son Tra Peninsula have officially reopened after nearly three years of suspension, according to the Management Board of Son Tra Peninsula and beaches of Da Nang City.
September 16, 2025 | 07:09 pm PT
Foreign tourist found dead at bottom of cliff in Da Nang

Foreign tourist found dead at bottom of cliff in Da Nang

Authorities in Da Nang found the body of a foreign tourist at the base of a cliff on the Son Tra Peninsula on Thursday, after an hours-long search-and-rescue operation.
April 17, 2025 | 04:46 pm PT
Da Nang suspends tourism on peninsula, Quang Binh closes airport as storm approaches

Da Nang suspends tourism on peninsula, Quang Binh closes airport as storm approaches

Authorities in Da Nang have suspended tourism activities on Son Tra Peninsula, while Quang Binh Province will temporarily close its airport as a tropical storm is expected to hit central Vietnam on Thursday afternoon.
September 18, 2024 | 07:13 pm PT
US magazine lists 10 best beach island resorts in Vietnam

US magazine lists 10 best beach island resorts in Vietnam

The second edition of Luxury Awards Asia Pacific of New York-based travel magazine Travel+Leisure has released Vietnam's 10 best beach island resorts this year, with Phu Quoc topping the list with four representatives.
June 22, 2024 | 01:00 am PT
Da Nang suspends tourism on peninsula as rains cause landslide risks

Da Nang suspends tourism on peninsula as rains cause landslide risks

Authorities in the central city of Da Nang said tourism activities have been halted on Son Tra Peninsula until further notice due to landslide risks following prolonged heavy rains.
October 15, 2023 | 09:04 pm PT
Freediving volunteers clean up coral in central Vietnam

Freediving volunteers clean up coral in central Vietnam

Enthusiastic snorkelers and divers are working together to clean up garbage in the sea and protect coral reefs off the coast of Da Nang.
August 18, 2023 | 08:30 pm PT
20 dolphins spotted off Son Tra Peninsula

20 dolphins spotted off Son Tra Peninsula

A pod of dolphins has been spotted swimming near Son Tra Peninsula in the central city of Da Nang, sparking excitement among local people.
June 22, 2023 | 07:55 pm PT
Poaching rampant as nature reserve opens for free on Son Tra peninsula

Poaching rampant as nature reserve opens for free on Son Tra peninsula

With Son Tra Nature Reserve requesting no entrance fee, poachers have turned it into their own backyard.
April 5, 2023 | 11:04 pm PT
My Khe on Asia's beautiful beach list: Tripadvisor

My Khe on Asia's beautiful beach list: Tripadvisor

My Khe in the central city of Da Nang ranked eighth on a list of Asia's 10 most beautiful beaches as voted by readers of U.S. travel site Tripadvisor.
March 1, 2023 | 02:28 am PT
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