Da Nang was named Tourane by French troops during the 62 years of the French colonial period from 1888 to 1950.  Then, in March 1965, American troops landed in the city and set up a large military complex here.  They left the city 10 years later.

Since then, under the leadership of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, the city has successfully recovered from its periods under French and American control.

Da Nang was recognised as a centrally governed city in 1997.  The city has seen remarkable changes over the past 40 years and the city has gradually affirmed its image as a modern, civilised, attractive and safe locality.

To mark the 70^th anniversary of Viet Nam’s August Revolution (19 August) and its National Day (2 September), Danang Today offers our readers some impressive photos of our city today.

The city viewed from an aircraft.

The Han River features many new bridges.

The Da Nang Administration Centre.

The General Science Library opened its doors to the public on 31 August.

Free surgery being carried out on a poor patient at the Da Nang Women's Hospital.

The Son Tra Peninsula is now home to international-standard resorts.

My Khe beach was voted one of the 6 most beautiful beaches in the world by the US Forbes Magazine in 2005. It now attracts a large number of national and international events.

Son Tra District’s Nai Hien Dong Ward now has numerous new modern skyscrapers and apartment blocks.

New rural area in Hoa Vang District.

The Hoa Xuan Bridge in Cam Le District.