About Da Nang - Vietnam Travel Tips

In Da Nang, you’ll find gorgeous white sand beaches, superb vistas, a wide range of restaurants and eateries, plenty of shopping, and tons of culture and special sites to visit. Within the city and the surrounding area, you’ll recognize the Cham, Da Viet, French Colonial, and modern Vietnamese and global influences that have helped shape this seaport into a city that is friendly towards visitors while successfully preserving its own heritage. City authorities have launched a multi-year campaign designed to make Da Nang the most modern city in Vietnam by the year 2030. It’s an exciting time to visit! From the iconic Dragon Bridge to the wild beauty of Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang will make you glad you came.

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Best time to visit Da Nang

The best time to visit Da Nang for tourists is from February through April. The weather is not too hot and slightly chilly. Many visitors flock from all over the world to enjoy the fine weather and all the outdoor activities the city has to offer.

From May to August, the weather is noticeably hotter and it is to reach up to 40 degrees. Sightseeing is quite exhausting at this time due to the high temperatures. The rainy season begins from September until January. Rainy season means that you need to expect more rain showers and the climate is relatively unpredictable.  

Attractions near Da Nang

Marble Mountains

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Each of the five craggy peaks that make up the Marble Mountains, located nine kilometers (5.5 miles) south of Da Nang and near the China Beach coastal road, is named after the element it is said to most closely resemble: water (Thuy Son), wood (Moc Son), fire, (Hoa Son), metal or gold (Kim Son), and earth (Tho Son). Though each peak is topped with a pagoda, only the largest mountain, Thuy Son is open to visitors.

Within Thuy Son lies a series of caves, tunnels, and sanctuaries originally dedicated to Hindu gods and later turned into Buddhist temples and sanctuaries. Visitors can enter the cave system and traverse a series of tunnels, stairs, and paths as they wind through the various caverns up to the summit of the mountain. The caverns and grottoes are filled with religious carvings on the marble walls as well as numerous statues of Buddha.

At the base of the mountains lie villages whose residents specialize in marble carvings and statues. Until recently, the marble they used actually came from the Marble Mountains, but marble is now shipped in from nearby provinces in order to preserve the integrity of the mountains.

You can get to the Marble Mountains by bus or taxi from Da Nang for a very reasonable price. The entry fee to the caves is around 18,000 Vietnamese dong (VND), or less than one U.S. dollar. An elevator is available for those who have difficulty walking up hills or climbing stairs, but be prepared for a workout if you want to get to the summit.

Son Tra Mountain (Monkey Mountain)

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and let yourself marinate in the wild natural beauty that is Son Tra Mountain, 56 km (35 miles) from Da Nang. Known to the locals as Son Tra Peninsula, the mountain is nicknamed Monkey Mountain because of the population of rare and endangered Red Shanked Duocs (langurs) and other primates that freely roam the primitive jungle that blankets the peninsula.

The drive is breathtaking, with a good road winding around the mountain, through jungles, and above the city. Pristine white beaches lie against clear waters that hide a treasure trove of coral reefs—a wonderful place to snorkel and swim. Hikers can climb up through the jungle to the 693-meter summit from Bai Bac Beach, a journey of about four hours of moderate hiking (around seven or eight hours round-trip).

Son Tra Mountain is a lovely day trip, but you can also find accommodations in one of the small mountain villages if you wish to spend more time in this tropical paradise. The best way to take in all the beauty of this place is on the back of a motorbike, in an open Jeep, or on foot. Don’t forget your camera!

Lady Buddha (Quan Am)

The tallest Buddha statue in Vietnam, Lady Buddha stands in a place of honor at the Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula, about 14 km (8.5 miles) from Da Nang city center. The 67-meter tall statue stands in a massive lotus blossom that floats above a visitors’ center. Visitors can climb 17 stories up through the center of the statue to gaze out at panoramic vistas of the ocean, beaches, jungle, and city below as well as the 21 unique Buddha statues placed at an alter on each floor. A 2-meter tall Buddha statue sits on top of Lady Buddha’s head like a hat, and the statue faces the ocean, her back to the mountain, blessing the water and protecting Da Nang from the weather. The statue is visible from any point in Da Nang City.

The pagoda in which the Lady Buddha stands is a celebration of both modern and traditional Vietnamese architecture. Shaped like a turtle, the complex encloses 20 ha (close to 50 acres) of space, the largest pagoda in Da Nang, and a place of quiet tranquility amongst the jungles and beaches of Son Tra Peninsula. Small temples, plantings, and statues adorn the grounds of the pagoda.

Entry to the pagoda is free, but parking requires a small fee.

Ba Na Hills

The inviting and refreshing cooler temperatures up in the Ba Na Hills is enough to entice anyone to make the 50 km (31 miles) journey west of Da Nang on a hot summer day. It’s the views that will make you linger.

A favorite spot for ecotourism, the Ba Na Hills boast a vast array of flora and fauna. Resorts, villages, and hotels built along the slopes welcome those who wish to explore the area for multiple days. While visitors can make the fairly easy climb up the 15-km switchbacks to the summit of Ba Na Mountain, a cable car system—the longest in the world—allows you to soar above the stunning topography and take in views of Da Nang, the bay and beaches below, Hai Van Pass, Son Tra Peninsula, Marble Mountain, the Thu Bon River, and Cu Lao Cham Island during the 17 to 20 minute ride that sometimes gets you above the level of the clouds. You’ll find excellent eating at both the top and bottom of the mountain, as well as family-friendly activities all along the way. Surprises include a French castle built on the hill, an indoor gaming park, and beautiful walking gardens.

Wear good walking shoes and bring plenty of water, though drinks and food are available in cafes and restaurants. Expect to pay a ticket fee for the cable car as well as entrance fees to the gardens and other attractions.

 Da Nang Golden Bridge

To reach the Golden Bridge from Da Nang City, tourists need to visit Sun World Ba Na Hills. Then, you can reach Golden Bridge from Marseille station or from Thien Thai flower garden.
The most popular ways to travel to Danang Golden Bridge are:

• Motorbike rental: This is the best choice for travelers, especially those groups of young people who like to explore nature. This way of moving helps you be most active in the process of traveling and playing in Ba Na. Price ranges from 100,000 to 150,000 VND / person
• Transfer car from Danang to Ba Na: starting from 72 Nguyen Chi Thanh to Ba Na Hills. The round trip ticket is VND 70,000 / person. However, the car only operates during the period of 8:30 - 18:00, quite inconvenient if visitors want to visit Ba Na in the evening.
• Bus to Ba Na: The bus comes from Da Nang to welcome tourists to Ba Na in about 75 minutes. The round trip ticket is 150,000 VND / person. However, this bus only picks up tourists in Da Nang from 7:30 am to 8.30 am and in Ba Na from 14:30 to 15:30, quite restrictive in time for travelers.
• Taxi: With a group of 4-7 people, a taxi is the most reasonable means. The round trip taxi price is about VND 500,000 - VND 600,000
• Car rental in Da Nang: For groups of 4-45 people, you should rent a car to travel in Da Nang to flexible time and cost savings. The round trip price is about VND 400,000 - VND 2,200,000.

 Ba Na Cable Car

Ba Na Mountain (Ba Na Hills) boasts a French resort at the summit. Built in 1920, the resort continues to be attractive as a way to escape the summer heat of Da Nang and enjoy cooler air on the mountain. Fantasy Park, a small indoor games park, has been built around the resort, and provides entertainment for kids and adults of all ages. Gardens and other amazing visiting spots nestle along the slopes.

The Ba Na cable car is the longest in the world at 5 km (3 miles). Riders get a panoramic view of the Ba Na Hills, the Linh Ung Pagoda (Lady Buddha), and more during the trip up the mountain. One-day tours start at $46 and include pick-up from your hotel, the ride to the mountain, cable car tickets, and stops at the sights as you ascend the mountain, lunch, and the return trip to Da Nang, including shopping at Central Specialties Super Market, before drop-off back at your hotel. Click here to get pricing and scheduling information for this family-friendly tour.

Enjoy The Non Nuoc Beach

Another famous beach in Da Nang is Non Nuoc. It has an arc shape, white sands, unpolluted water, gentle slope and mild waves, which is very suitable for different types of water sports. 

If you love to discover many more sightseeing, you can visit ancient pagoda, village, cave  or enjoy boating on Co Co River. 

Traditional Da Nang Food

Food, one of the most essential aspects of human life, is a vitally important way to get to know a culture. The ingredients, flavors, and methods of cooking reflect the ingenuity and inventiveness of the culture that developed the variety of dishes found in a region. You cannot really visit Da Nang without trying out the dishes that have made the area famous. Da Nang cuisine is renowned throughout Vietnam as being particularly delicious and full of flavor. Because Da Nang is also one of the most economical places to live in Vietnam, visitors enjoy great food along with very reasonable prices. That means you have no excuses when it comes to sampling some of the dishes that have given Da Nang cuisine its superb reputation.

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For those not familiar with Vietnamese cuisine and who are feeling overwhelmed with the options, a food tour is the answer. Food tours let you sample from some of the best restaurants and food stands, places that are popular with tourists as well as locals. Guides give you information about the ingredients used, preparation style, and how each dish fits into the local cuisine. This can take the fear factor out of trying unfamiliar flavors and ingredients, and you might even come away with new favorites to add to your repertoire.

Book a tour with a reputable tour company like Viator (see their food tour options here) or step out with a private tour guide—most of whom are dynamic, friendly, and have made personal connections with local merchants and restaurant owners to provide a top quality tour in their home town.

 Conclusion

Although Da Nang is the third largest city in Vietnam, the pace here is a little more laid back than Vietnam’s other large cities. Friendly people, less traffic on the streets, a close proximity to beautiful beaches and breathtaking vistas dotted with sacred sanctuaries, resorts, and historic sites makes Da Nang a special place. In addition, Da Nang cuisine is renowned throughout Vietnam for its flavor and versatility. For the traveler hoping to gain more insight into Vietnam’s culture and history, Da Nang is a must-visit seaport at the mouth of the Han River.

Da Nang is located about halfway between the major cities of Hanoi in the north and Ho Chi Minh City in the south. You can easily access Da Nang by train, car, or plane.

Distance from Hanoi to Da Nang:

• By air: 628 km (390 miles)
• By road: 768 km (477 miles) 

Distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang:

• By air: 605 km (375 miles)
• By road: 858 km (533 miles)

Distance from Hoi An to Da Nang:

• By road: 29 km (18 miles)

Distance from Hue to Da Nang:

• By road: 97 km (60 miles)

Distance from Nha Trang to Da Nang:

• By road: 518 km (322 miles)

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