City history
Discover the evolution of Da Nang, from its origins as a significant colonial port to its current status as a major Asian maritime hub.
Chapter one
Earliest documented name
"A colonial designation for the settlement"
Because specific indigenous names for the current city are not documented, Tourane is the earliest widely recorded historical name.
Large estuary
This is the current official designation used for the municipality and its various administrative districts in modern Vietnam.
Colonial identifier
This name was widely used in Western maps and administrative records during the French colonial protectorate period.
Chapter two
Standardized timekeeping was introduced to the region to facilitate colonial administration and maritime navigation.
Following the reunification of Vietnam, the country adopted Indochina Time (UTC+7) as the official national standard.
Chapter three
The French military forces attacked the port of Tourane, marking a significant turning point in colonial influence within the region.
Da Nang was officially elevated to a centrally-controlled municipality, granting the city greater administrative autonomy and economic significance.
Local government initiatives began to transform the city's waterfront with iconic bridges, eventually leading to the famous Dragon Bridge.
The opening of the Dragon Bridge became a major symbol of modern Da Nang, featuring spectacular light and fire shows.