Da Nang is the commercial and educational centre of Central Vietnam, as well as being the largest city in the region. The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang is 603 km. If you travel with an airplane (which has average speed of 560 miles) from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang, it takes 0.67 hours to arrive. Da Nang is a coastal city with a 60-km long shoreline. With smooth and sandy beaches running across the coast, Da Nang beach is voted by Forbes (U.S.) to be 1 of the 6 most beautiful beaches in the world. Not only is the city famous for its beaches, Da Nang’s charm also lays in its geographical position: leaning against the majestic Truong Son mountains (or the Annamite Range), as well as having Son Tra Peninsula embracing the sea. Da Nang city is also home to Ba Na Hills – a well-marketed brand of Da Nang tourism. When coming to Da Nang, visitors can explore these famous and attractive tourist spots.