Con Ga Church — fifteen minutes and a pink wall

Da Nang Cathedral sits on Tran Phu Street, right in the heart of the city center. Almost no one here calls it by its official name — they just call it the Rooster Church, because on top of the bell tower there's a rooster statue that doubles as a lightning rod.

Built in the early 1920s during the French colonial period. It features miniature Gothic architecture: pointed arches, rose windows, and soaring bell towers. But what made it famous on the internet was actually much simpler — the pink color.

Actually, a visit here is very quick — fifteen minutes is enough. The church isn't large, and inside it's only open to visitors outside of Mass hours.

A few notes:

• This is an active place of worship, not a photo spot. Please do not enter during service hours, and do not take photos of worshippers who are praying. • Dress modestly, as you would when visiting a temple. Light: the front faces Tran Phu Street, bright in early morning and beautifully shaded in late afternoon; at midday the harsh sun fades the pink color. The sidewalk in front of the church is narrow and there's heavy traffic — if you step back to take a photo, watch the road carefully.

It makes sense to combine the Museum of Cham Sculpture and Han Market into the same session, since all three are within walking distance of each other.