Traditions and customs in Da Nang

1. Cham sculpture

The Museum of Cham Sculpture holds the world's largest collection from the Hindu kingdom that ruled this coast for a millennium.

2. Stone carving at Non Nuoc

A carving village at the foot of the Marble Mountains, working marble for centuries.

3. International Fireworks Festival

Teams from around the world competing over the Han River across several weekends in summer.

• Best time: June and July

4. Lantern making

Hoi An's silk lanterns, made and sold along the old town streets, with short workshops available.

5. Vietnamese coffee culture

Ca phe sua da and egg coffee drunk slowly on low stools, as everywhere in Vietnam.