Danang Vietnam. Travel.

Nowhere in Vietnam is changing as fast as Danang. For decades it had a reputation as a provincial backwater, but big changes are ongoing.

Stroll along the Han riverfront and you'll find gleaming new modernist hotels, and apartments and restaurants are emerging. Spectacular bridges now span the river, and in the north of the city, the landmark new D-City is rising from the flatlands.

Venture south and the entire Danang Beach strip is booming with hotel and resort developments. That said, the city itself still has few conventional sightseeing spots, except for a very decent museum and a stunningly quirky bridge (or three).

So for most travellers, a few days enjoying the city's beaches, restaurants and nightlife is probably enough. Book an after-dark tour to see Danang at its shimmering neon-lit best.

The city's street-food scene also deserves close investigation. Danang has often been hidden in the shadow of its neighbouring cities, Hoi An and Hue.

This coastal town on Vietnam's east coast, however, is beginning to get some of the recognition it deserves. Danang is Vietnam's fifth biggest city and boasts many of the modern amenities of Hanoi and Saigon but with a more relaxed, seaside vibe.

Surrounded by stunning scenery with soft sandy beaches stretching along the shoreline and dramatic mountains inland, this fast developing city is attracting more and more visitors each year. .