The portion of the central coast around Danang is one of the most scenic and interesting of the very long country coastline. The mountains drop precipitously into the South China see there, and it is less than 100km to the border with Laos. North, on the way to Hue, you'll have spectacular views at the Hai Van pass, then go by the crystal clear turquoise blue lagoon of Lang Co.

Just south the city lie the Marble Mountains, which consist of five marble hills, each said to represent one of the five elements of the universe (water,wood,fire,metal,earth). The largest has some of the finest troglodyte sanctuaries I have ever seen.