Going through Hai Van Pass, one experiences two feelings the first the amazement of passing through the clouds and the second fear when seeing the dangerous bends of the road. Located 1,500 m above sea level. Its name Hai Van Pass means "Pass of the Ocean Clouds," since the peak of the mountain is in the clouds while its base is close to the sea. Hai Van is considered as the biggest frontier post in Vietnam. The name "De Nhat Hung Quan," meaning the most colossal frontier post, is engraved on an incense burner in Thai Temple.

From the top of Hai Van Pass, one can admire Lang Co Beach to the north and Danang to the south. Endless forests are west of Hai Van Pass and the ocean, east. Hai Van Pass is a real challenge for drivers as well as for adventurers. The government had approved a project to build a tunnel through Hai Van Pass. The 8-km tunnel would facilitate the access to the area for visitors.

Non Nuoc Beach runs for 5 km against the Marble Mountains, in Da Nang. It is bounded by Dien Ngoc Sea to the south and Da Nang to the north. The beach gently slopes towards the calm, clear, blue sea; the clarity of the water attracts people who come to bathe and enjoy the seafood. Non Nuoc Beach is famous for its seaweed, which reaches exportation standards. Many five-star hotels were built in Non Nuoc to accommodate the domestic and foreign tourists in the area.

Ba Na Mountains belongs to the district of Hoa Vang, 35 km far from Danang to the West-South side, has an altitude of 1487 m above the sea level. The soil is even as that of a small high land region. The temperature varies only from 17 to 20C.

In 1920, the French built many constructions on this mountain On a single day at Ba Na one can experience the four seasons Spring in the morning, Summer at noon, Autumn in the afternoon and finally Winter at night; Ba Na has very beautiful forests with deep green pine-covered hills.

Located 12kms west of Danang, The Marble Mountains, also referred to as Ngu Hanh Son or Mountains of the Five Elements, consist of five marble mountains: Thuy Son (water) which is the highest, Moc Son (wood), Kim Son (metal), Tho Son (soil), and Hoa Son (fire).

Due to their alluring beauty Thuy Son becomea popular tourist resort. Stone steps carved into the mountain lead to Tam Thai Pagoda, which worships Phat Di Lac. At the back of the pagoda is Huyen Khong Cave. In the past, the pagoda paid tribute to Hindu and Buddhist gods and is now dedicated to Cham deities. Huyen Khong Cave was the base of Vietnamese revolutionaries during wartime. The Marble Mountains are famous for their traditional stone engraving activities. In Dong Hai village close to Thuy Son, 600 families chisel stone producing statues, jewellery, and art works. Stone from the Marble Mountains has been exported to many countries.

One of the nicest beaches in Vietnam is located 2 km from the mountains and 10 km from Danang, which is very convenient for visitors who want to go climbing and bathing.

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