Da Nang Stories

The stories behind the city.

Da Nang's bridges, beaches and landmarks, and the history behind them. One new story a week, told simply.

July 2026

The Statue Who Got Her Hands Back

For forty five years, the most important bronze statue in Da Nang stood with two broken hands, and the pieces she was missing were sitting in a farming village.

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July 2026

The Bridge Held By Two Giant Hands

High in the hills west of Da Nang, a gold walkway curves through the clouds, and two huge stone hands hold it up.

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July 2026

The Five Mountains With Caves Inside

South of the city, five marble hills rise straight out of flat ground, and the biggest one is hollow.

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July 2026

The Lady Who Watches The Sea

On a green hill above Da Nang stands a white statue so tall you can see her from the beach across the bay.

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June 2026

Why The Dragon Breathes Fire

Every weekend, a bridge in the middle of Da Nang turns its head to the river and breathes real fire.

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