Danang is your 5-star Gateway to “World Heritage Road” in central of Vietnam and four UNESCO-listed World Heritage sites

Furama Resort Danang is much more than an idyllic five-star beach location. Day-trips for groups, couples or individual guests are also organised to major historic World Heritage sites, as well as tours of the local city Danang. Some attractions can be combined in a single tour.

A Stepping-Stone to Vietnam’s Rich History!

Da Nang: Gateway to Central Vietnam

Da Nang, Vietnam’s third largest city, is right at the heart of what was once the ancient Kingdom of Champa (home of the Cham civilization). This busy seaport of nearly one million people is an important trading and transport link between the capital of Hanoi in the north and the thriving commercial centre of Ho Chi Minh City in the south. Da Nang’s colourful history is reflected in its colonial architecture, remnants from the days when the French and Spanish occupied the area during the 19th centuries. Today, visitors can take tricycle (cyclo) rides along tree-lined avenues and relax at a variety of riverside cafes and restaurants.

Marble Mountains

Five miles (8km) south of Da Nang, a cluster of five hills is known as Marble Mountains or “Mountains of the Five Elements”. Mysterious caves within the mountains conceal elaborate altars dedicated to Buddha, Bodhisattvas and the different genies of local folklore. Dating back centuries, they still serve as religious sanctuaries. The mountains also provide a valuable source of red, white and blue-green marble, and at the foot of the mountain, skilled marble carvers chisel out an interesting variety of objets d’art which make ideal souvenirs.

Hoi An (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Established in the 15th century, the ancient town of Hoi An was once one of the most important trading ports in Southeast Asia and an important centre of East–West cultural exchange. Its ancient past is superbly preserved in fascinating temples, pagodas, shop houses and homes which make up the town’s old quarter. Hoi An is 15 miles (25km) southeast of Da Nang.

My Son Valley (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

My Son Valley was the spiritual centre of the ancient Cham civilisation, in the same way as Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Borobudur in Indonesia and Pagan in Myanmar. A religious sanctuary since the 4th century, its history is reflected in the temples and towers that remain. It is also the home of the Museum of Cham Sculpture, which records the development of the culture and history of the Cham people through their elaborate sculptures and carvings. My Son Valley is 42 miles (70km) southwest of Da Nang.

Hue (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Hue was once the national capital and is today one of Vietnam’s most important historical attractions. The Imperial City was home to 13 emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. The Royal Citadel, constructed in 1805, is equalled only by the spectacular Forbidden City in Beijing. The charm of this timeless city lies not only in its historical and architectural value, but also the natural beauty of its location on the banks of the Perfume River. Hue is 62 miles (110km) north of Da Nang.

Phong Nha Caves (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a giant mountain reserve which stretches to the border of Laos, is renowned for the spectacular Phong Nha Caves - buried within Vietnam’s largest primeval jungle. Phong Nha’s grottos and passages extend for 44.5 kilometres into a limestone mountain. Discovered in 1935, the underground system was opened to tourists three years ago, with stalactite and stalagmite-adorned abysses romantically named ‘Roads to Hell’ and ‘Roads to Heaven’. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is 170 kms north of Danang.

Other excursions

• Hai Van Pass (Cloudy Pass), breath-taking trails and views from 1,500m.
• Hoa Chau Village, a typical Vietnamese countryside village.
• Ba Na Mountain, France's "lost paradise" in Indochina.

Other places of interest in Danang

Ho Chi Minh Museum

• The biggest War Museum about Vietnamese Revolution against French and American forces for more than one hundred years.
• Location: near the corner of Nguyen Van Troi Street and Nui Thanh Street
• Open from Tuesday to Sunday / 7:00 ~ 11:00 and 13:00 ~ 16:30

Museum of Cham Sculpture (Cham Museum)

• The only museum in the world that exclusively displays a fine collection of artifacts of the great ancient Cham Empire.
• Location: on the corner of Trung Nu Vuong Street and Bach Dang Street
• Open daily / 8:00 ~ 11:00 and 13:00 ~ 17:00

Da Nang Cathedral (Catholic church)

• Location: 156 Tran Phu Street.
• Daily masses at 5:00 and 17:00

Da Nang Evangelical Church

• Location: 164 Ong Ich Khiem Street
• Daily services on weekdays at 4:30 and Sunday masses at 7:00 and 19:00

Caodai Temple

• Location: Hai Phong Street

Phap Lam Pagoda

• Location: 373 Ong Ich Khiem Street

Tam Bao Pagoda

• Location: 253 Phan Chu Trinh Street

Han Market

• Traditional Vietnamese shopping at its best.
• Location: at the intersection of Hung Vuong Street and Tran Phu Street

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