Step beyond the beaches and discover Da Nang’s hidden wartime history. Visit Monkey Mountain, Marble Mountains, and old military sites while hearing local stories from the Vietnam War era.

Highlights

  • Discover Da Nang’s hidden Vietnam War history with a local guide
  • Visit Monkey Mountain, former military observation points, and coastal bunkers
  • Explore Marble Mountains’ caves once used as wartime shelter and field hospitals
  • Compare old wartime photos with modern-day Da Nang at real historical locations
  • Hear untold local stories, wartime memories, and historical insights

Full description

Discover a different side of Da Nang through stories of war, resilience, and transformation on this immersive historical experience.

Travel through some of the city’s most important wartime locations with a local guide who shares the hidden history behind modern Da Nang. Visit the famous Son Tra Peninsula — once known to American soldiers as “Monkey Mountain” — where radar stations and military observation points overlooked the coastline during the Vietnam War.

Continue to the legendary Marble Mountains, where caves were once used as hidden shelters and field hospitals during the conflict. Explore ancient pathways, dramatic viewpoints, and hear stories that many visitors never discover.

Drive along scenic coastal and mountain roads while learning how Da Nang became one of the most strategic military locations in Vietnam during the 1960s and 1970s. Along the way, your guide will share historical photos, local perspectives, and untold stories that connect the past with the modern city you see today.

This experience is designed for travelers who want to go beyond typical sightseeing and gain a deeper understanding of Da Nang’s history, culture, and remarkable transformation after the war.

Perfect for history lovers, curious travelers, photographers, and anyone seeking a meaningful local experience.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Da Nang

English-speaking local guide

Transportation throughout the tour

Entrance tickets to Marble Mountains

Bottled water

Historical storytelling and local insights

Old wartime photos for comparison at historical locations

Personal expenses

Food and drinks

Tips and gratuities

Important information

Know before you go

  • This tour focuses on history, storytelling, and scenic exploration rather than museums only
  • This experience may include discussions about the Vietnam War and local historical perspectives

More customer’s photo

HightLights

Travel says