Visiting Da Nang Vietnam, which has been nicknamed a “worth-living city”, you should know Da Nang things to do to enjoy every moment in one of the most beautiful cities in central Vietnam. The city has both seaside and mountainous areas, with a diverse cuisine which will surely make a strong impressions on you.
Hai Van Pass has been known as an outstanding landscape along the north-south national route and one of the world's top ten most beautiful coastal roads. Connecting Da Nang City and Thua Thien Hue province, this highest pass in Vietnam offers a spectacular view with zigzag roads, spectacular mountains and an immense sea below. Hai Van means clouds that rise from the sea and cling to the mountain tops.
Visitors are highly recommended to visit Son Tra Peninsula in a day to explore the rich flora and fauna in Son Tra Nature Reserve. On top of Son Tra Peninsula, you can enjoy an aerial view over Da Nang City.
There are various tranquil beaches in Son Tra like But Beach, Tien Sa Beach, Da Den Beach, South Beach, and North Beach. Linh Ung Pagoda and Chessboard Peak, Cape Nghe and Radar Station 29 are other destinations that you should visit.
Fresh seafood is available in the area such as grouper, lobster, eel, prawn, octopus, and red sea snail.
Visiting VinWonders Nam Hoi An is among the top things to do in Da Nang and Hoi An, which is a world-class amusement park. The complex is located some 17 kilometres away from Hoi An city centre, where visitors will be stunned by the modernity and beauty of the place.
VinWonders Nam Hoi An offers a lot of fun
The park is divided into 5 large subdivisions, namely Harbor Corner, Island of Folk Culture, River Safari, Adventure Land and Water World. Visitors of all ages will have a chance to lose themselves in a vast world of cultural heritage and entertainment.
Shopaholics can buy various things in some street stores like Riveria Souvenir, Kid zone, Safari Souvenir, Alibaba, and Hoi An colors. They can also enjoy Asian and European cuisines at Deli Land Restaurant, Riverrine Restaurant and Cho Que Restaurant.
Some 30 kilometres to the south of Da Nang city, Hoi An ancient town is not only a famous tourist attraction, but also an architectural relic and heritage site.
A slow boat trip on Hoai River around the town is on the top of things to do in Da Nang and Hoi An. Hoi An and Hoai River look more sparkling at night, especially during the full moon, with lights from the houses, and floating candles that people have set free on the river.
There are many places that visitors should go around the town like Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Old House, Quang Thang House, Tran Family Worship House, Quan Cong Temple, and Minh Huong Pagoda. Hoi An Central Market and Hoi An Museum of Culture are recommended to tourists who want to understand the local lifestyle and tradition.
Hoi An is famed for many delicacies like Banh Mi Phuong (local sandwich), Cao Lau (golden noodles topped with char siu, deep-fried pork rind, and bean sprouts), Quang noodle, Chicken rice, Banh Dap (smashed rice pancake) and Banh Xeo (Vietnamese pancake).
The list of things to do in Da Nang Vietnam must include visiting local beaches along the city’s 60-kilometre-long coastline, where you can relax in the quiet turquoise water, sunbathe on the smooth white sand and enjoy fun water games.
Da Nang is also famed for various holy sites. Add the following places to your list of things to do in Da Nang:
