Với vị trí liền kề nhau và là trái tim của miền Trung, Hội An – Đà Nẵng luôn nằm trong danh sách những địa danh cổ kính và yên bình của Việt Nam, nơi mà người dân cũng như du khách quốc tế đều muốn ghé thăm dù chỉ một lần. Với nhiều kỳ quan và di sản, hành trình du lịch Đà Nẵng – Hội An hứa hẹn sẽ là một chuyến đi thú vị cho bạn và người thân cho kì nghỉ dài ngày sắp tới.   Đà Nẵng và Hội An là hai thành phố trung tâm của miền Trung, chỉ cách nhau 30 km với nhiều kỳ quan và di sản độc đáo. Trải nghiệm du lịch Đà Nẵng – Hội An, bạn sẽ có cơ hội ghé thăm những bãi biển đẹp nhất ở Đà Nẵng, những phố cổ trăm tuổi ở Hội An và tận hưởng nhiều nét đặc trưng thú vị khác chỉ có ở hai vùng đất này. Sau đây sẽ là một số thông tin mà tôi muốn chia sẻ với các bạn về kinh nghiệm du lịch Đà Nẵng – Hội An mà tôi đã đúc kết được với các gợi ý lịch trình tham quan hai thành phố đáng mến này trong 4 ngày 3 đêm.   1. Thời điểm du lịch Du lịch Hội An – Đà Nẵng mỗi mùa đều có vẻ đẹp riêng, nhưng thời điểm lí tưởng để ghé thăm hai thành phố này là mùa khô từ tháng 1 đến tháng 7 và đẹp nhất là trong khoảng tháng 2 tới tháng 5. Đây là thời điểm tiết trời dễ chịu, ít mưa và mát mẻ, thuận lợi cho việc di chuyển và khám phá. Vào mùa mưa (tháng 8 đến tháng 12), khí hậu sẽ thất thường hơn và thời điểm cuối năm thường có một vài đợt khí hậu lạnh của mùa đông tràn về. Bạn cũng nên tham khảo dự báo khí hậu trước khi lên hành trình cho mình và người thân để chủ động hơn cho chuyến đi.   2. Phương tiện di chuyển Hiện nay chưa có chuyến bay thẳng từ các tỉnh đến Hội An. Sân bay duy nhất của Quảng Nam là sân bay Chu Lai, cách Hội An khá xa (80 km). Trong khi đó, Đà Nẵng lại liền kề Hội An, chỉ cách 30 km – tầm 40 phút đi đường. Do vậy, rất nhiều du khách chọn phương án đáp máy bay đến Đà Nẵng và di chuyển từ Đà Nẵng đến Hội An. Hiện nay các hãng bay nội địa như Vietnam Airline, Vietjet, Jetstar, đều khai thác đường bay đến Đà Nẵng; vì vậy, bạn nên chủ động đặt vé trước một đến vài tháng để có giá vé tốt và tránh tình trạng hết vé.   Do thuận lợi về vị trí địa lý liền kề nhau, bạn có thể dễ dàng di chuyển từ Đà Nẵng đến Hội An bằng taxi, xe bus, xe máy:   Xe buýt: Đây là phương án di chuyển đơn giản và tiết kiệm nhất. Tại bến xe Đà Nẵng sẽ có tuyến xe buýt số 1 khởi hành từ Đà Nẵng chạy thẳng tới Hội An. Xe hoạt động từ 5: 30 đến 17: 30 hàng ngày với tần suất: 20 phút/ chuyến, tương đương 38 chuyến/ ngày (cả đi và về). Ngoài ra, ở Đà Nẵng cũng có loại xe buýt 2 tầng Coco Bus, đưa bạn đến các điểm tham quan của Đà Nẵng. Tham khảo thêm bài viết Coco Bus trên Traveloka Blog.Taxi: Di chuyển bằng taxi giúp bạn thuận tiện hơn về thời gian và địa điểm, tuy nhiên giá thành sẽ cao hơn rất nhiều so với các phương tiện di chuyển khác. Bạn có thể sử dụng dịch vụ taxi của các công ty như: Taxi Mai Linh, Taxi Sông Hàn, Taxi Hương Lúa, Airport Taxi.Xe máy: Bạn cũng có thể liên lạc với khách sạn để được hướng dẫn thuê xe máy khi du lịch Đà Nẵng – Hội An. Hành trình di chuyển bằng xe máy ngắn nhất là từ trung tâm Đà Nẵng qua cầu Sông Hàn sẽ tới thẳng Hội An. Di chuyển bằng xe máy ở Hội An khá thuận tiện vì đường Hội An tương đối nhỏ. Tuy nhiên bạn cần có bản đồ hướng dẫn và luôn đảm bảo an toàn khi tham gia giao thông.      3. Gợi ý hành trình 4 ngày 3 đêm Bạn có thể tham khảo lịch trình sau cho chuyến du lịch Đà Nẵng – Hội An:   Ngày 1: Đến Đà Nẵng, ghé thăm bãi biển Mỹ Khê, chùa Linh Ứng, đỉnh Bàn Cờ, bán đảo Sơn Trà, Ngũ Hành Sơn và các địa điểm quanh thành phố hoặc khám phá ẩm thực Đà Nẵng. Tối lên du thuyền dạo một vòng ngắm sông Hàn. Bạn có thể tham khảo Bộ bí kíp du lịch Đà Nẵng thần thánh Traveloka đã chuẩn bị sẵn cho bạn rồi đây.   Ngày 2: Buổi sáng ghé thăm Bà Nà Hills, buổi chiều khởi hành từ Bà Nà đến Hội An. Ngủ đêm tại Hội An và ngắm phố đèn lồng.   Ngày 3: Khám phá Hội An: tham quan các nhà cổ, chùa Cầu, Hội quán Phúc Kiến… và thưởng thức những món ăn đặc trưng. Bạn có thể tham khảo trọn bộ kinh nghiệm khám phá Hội An từ A – Z trên Traveloka blog để lên kế hoạch “chuẩn không cần chỉnh”.   Ngày 4: Khởi hành từ Hội An về Đà Nẵng.   Nguồn: Traveloka.

1. Watching the Dragon Bridge spit fire & spray water   Da Nang is a young city with strong growth in recent years. After more than 5 years here I see Danang has changed quite a lot. From the only symbol before that is the Han River Quay Bridge, Da Nang has now been able to see Dragon Bridge, Tran Thi Ly Bridge, Carp Carps Hoa Rong, and accompanied by many other recreational activities. The strongest impression about Danang Tourism is its friendly people, clean and beautiful coastline, and strange and delicious food. In order for you not to miss the tourist destinations in Da Nang, the following article will summarize the 10 most prominent tourist destinations in Danang not to be missed.   New and beautiful icon replaces the old Han River Quay Bridge, today visitors to Danang no one is not stopping this bridge to take pictures, watch the Dragon spit fire and water on the weekends. The bridge was inaugurated in March 2013, and the design of the Dragon Bridge was voted as the bridge with the most unique design in Vietnam, with 6 lanes for 2 separate directions. The bridge has a single-arched arch structure in Vietnam to date. The dragon head was designed to describe the shape of the dragon of the Ly Dynasty, the dragon tail was stylized according to the symbol of the Lotus flower. The bridge crosses the Han River, connecting the two banks of the city with many other famous bridges of Danang such as the Han River swing bridge and Tran Thi Ly bridge. The time Dragon erupts and sprays water is on Saturday & Sunday every week. Specifically, 20h50, it is forbidden to cross the bridge, 21h00 Dragon fire 18 times, Water 3 times.   For a convenient seat to watch the Dragon perform, you should arrive 20 minutes earlier for a nice view.   2. My Khe beach To Da Nang, no one will miss a fun and relaxing time on My Khe beach. This is one of the 6 beaches voted by Forbes magazine as the sexiest beach on the planet with fine, white, clean and romantic sand beaches. When you come here, you also have the opportunity to participate in sea sports activities such as practicing diving, fishing, windsurfing, canoe paragliding, beach soccer, etc. Especially in the summer, the Department of Culture and Tourism Da Nang organizes annual thematic cultural exchange activities along the My Khe beach axis.   Also when swimming here you are completely assured by the professional rescue team, they sit on a hut, and sit on the basket boat right on the beach. Rescue teams work from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm daily. When going to the beach you should go to the public beach area for safety.   3. Delicious specialties (My Quang, Banh Xeo, Banh Trang with pork) Central cuisine is delicious, with many spicy, sour and sweet dishes. The accompanying vegetables are also quite interesting and strange. With Danang, you can not ignore some famous dishes such as: My Quang, Banh Xeo, Pork rice paper, Da Nang Banh Da, Cam Le Sesame Dry Banh etc. (refer to the article: Danh Ca Quan Ngon Da Nang)   Danang Quang noodles are more delicious in Hoi An because of the reduced blend, as well as the variety of ingredients. When you come to Da Nang, you must try this dish. Some delicious Quang noodle shops you can visit:   Quang Ba Noodle has up to 5 cheating addresses, if you are near any address, you will come to that address for convenience.   Main campus: 95A Nguyen Tri Phuong, Da Nang City Facility 1: 16 Dang Dung, Hoa Khanh, Da Nang Facility 2: 229 Ong Ich Duong, Da Nang City Facility 3: 169K Truong Nu Vuong, Da Nang City Facility 4: 71 Le Hong Phong, Da Nang City Phone: 0905 005 773   In addition, you can also enjoy this dish at other famous restaurants such as:   Quang noodles, Ms. Duong Trieu Nu Vuong, Trieu Nu Vuong and Le Dinh Duong crossroads. Quang Ba Noodles Ngan Duong Dong Da near the intersection of Dong Da Ly Thuong Kiet.   Another delicious and strange dish is Pork Roll Rice Paper. You can eat this dish at Ba Mua shop or go to the shops: Rice paper rolls at Mau Restaurant 35 Do Thuc Tinh. Local people often eat, only sell rice paper, or Tran restaurant (there are many other dishes such as noodles, dirt cake) in 300 Hai Phong, this restaurant is popular with tourists.   4. Ba Na Hills This tourist destination is quite famous, recently invested with many new attractions with many activities for families and groups of tourists. Personally, when I first came here, the air was very clean and cool, the temperature dropped to about 6-7 degrees compared to that in the city, sunny in the mountains but did not make me sweat. Ba Na Hill has many activities, you have to spend the whole day here, so you should arrange a reasonable time.   The main attractions in Ba Na must mention the French village, with the simulation of French architecture, this area focuses quite a lot of restaurants, the highlight is the square with a fountain in the middle, a lot of tourists. come here to take pictures. Large indoor entertainment area, you can not ignore: Wax Museum, climbing tests, free-falling games, etc.   In April 2014, Ba Na hills also opened the Flower Garden of Love (Le Jardin D’Amour), planted a lot of flowers, this area is quite beautiful, suitable for young girls who love flowers here to take pictures. Walk around while listening to French love songs that make you forget all sadness, and sometimes it makes you think.   as if somewhere in France.   You need to book tickets to the Cable Car & services, eat Buffet on Ba Na can contact us to set a better price when buying at the ticket counter. Contact Support team sales An Thuyen via email: sales.anthuyenhotelgmail.com / phone: 0899081668 (note 1 day in advance)   Note when coming to Ba Na Hills If you go during the summer, holidays, you should go early to avoid queuing up the cable car.   If you want to save money, you should bring picnic food with you Transportation you can sign up for a car transplant from the hotel, or buy a tour package The hotel on Ba Na hills is quite poor service, so you should return to Danang for a better vacation Details Ba Na Tourism Experience 2018 see in the article: Ba Na Tourism Experience   5. Son Tra Peninsula (natural ecological garden of Danang) 10km from Danang city, to the northeast, Son Tra peninsula is considered as a primeval forest in the heart of a young city. With diverse and rich nature reserves. From the top of the chess board on the peninsula, you can zoom in to see the entire city of Da Nang with My Khe beach running long. Time to visit Son Tra peninsula usually takes 1 morning or afternoon. Places to visit when coming here must be mentioned: Linh Ung Pagoda with a 67m high statue of Quan The Bodhisattva, Old Tree Thu Tree with over 800 years of age.   In addition, Son Tra peninsula also attracts travelers to take pictures, because from above you can see the panoramic city of Da Nang, along the seaway there are many natural beaches, along with fishing villages. , a beautiful highlight for those who love taking photos.     6. Slide Hoa Phu Thanh waterfall Hoa Phu Thanh tourist area is a new sport tourism site in Da Nang. Here you will have the opportunity to slide waterfalls with rubber boats, a new type of adventure sports in Vietnam. From the summer of 2015, Hoa Phu Thanh also added Zipline game with 2-wire zipline skating (increasing safety), limited to a slightly shorter zipline, not creating a strong feeling.   With sliding water slide is a new feeling, a bit challenging. This game will be fun if you go out with a large group. Every day there will be 2 skates at 10:00 and 14:00, you only need to be there at these 2 times to register for the falls.   Note when going out at Hoa Phu Thanh During or after a thunderstorm, storm or heavy rain you should not go. Because at that time, many people in the mountain cannot participate in the waterfall. Should check the information before going offline Should prepare waterproof items The resort has a hut for lunch visitors, you can also bring food and eat by yourself If you do not have transportation, you can book a tour directly with Hoa Phu Thanh, they will have a shuttle bus from Danang city There are also overnight lodging, so you should register in advance for them to arrange   7. Marble Mountains Nam Thien Danh Thang, Ngu Hanh Son is located 7km from the center of Danang City to the Southeast, including 5 mountains of Kim - Moc - Thuy - Hoa - Tho. In addition to being a popular tourist destination, pilgrimage, Ngu Hanh Son also has natural beauty associated with many vestiges and religious festivals. If you come here in the middle of February lunar calendar you will have the opportunity to attend the Quan Am Quan festival held on the 19th of the second lunar month every year.   Going to Marble Mountains, you will spend time visiting Thuy Son with Am Phu Cave and mountain pagoda complex, along with extremely beautiful Huyen Khong Cave. On Thuy Son Mountain you can climb to the scenic hut, from the top of the mountain to the sea and many other nearby mountains. To better understand the history and legends here, you should book the interpretation service to have a guide and understand the Marble Mountains.   8. Hai Van Pass Hai Van Pass is a beautiful landscape located between the border between Thua Thien Hue and Da Nang. Hai Van Pass runs winding along the coast with many bends of sleeves, overcoming these difficult sections, you will reach the top of the pass, from here you can see the whole city of Southeast, far away is Cu Lao Cham. . On the top of the mountain, you can stop to admire Ai Nam Quan with many historical stories associated with this land.   From Hai Van looking to Hue, you can see Lang Co beach with fine white sand. The scenery from the Hai Van Pass is very beautiful, worth you to come and enjoy when traveling to Da Nang.   9. Pray for Love and symbolize Carp Turned Dragon This is a new symbol of Da Nang city, this relic group associated with DHC port and the restaurant system with the symbol of a boat under construction. Go to love bridge, you can buy a lock, or prepare a lock in advance to attach to the wharf, take a picture with the Dragon Carp icon.   If you come here on the weekends you can stand from here to see the Dragon spewing fire from the Dragon Bridge. Wind the river and relax with your favorite ice creams.   10. Dragon boat, cruise along Han River watching Da Nang at night Han River cruise is an attractive place for travelers who want to see Danang at night. The cruise is catered for, so you'll need to order to join this evening tour. The vessel has a length of 28m, a width of 10m with an architecture of 2 restaurants; 1 bar, rooftop cafe serving many parties, conferences with total strength   a up to 250 guests.   Han River Dragon Boat is held every night with 2 trips, from 18:00 to 19:30 and from 20:00 to 21:30, take visitors to see Han River Bridge at night, Dragon Bridge sparks fire and sprays, enjoy not community activities along Bach Dang Street ... In the tourist season (summer) you need to book 2 weeks in advance if traveling in groups, the crowded hours are trips from 19h30 (especially on weekends, due to tourists. want to see the Dragon Bridge spitting fire).   Hopefully, you have enough time to go all the places in Danang Tourism mentioned above, normally you should choose as well as spend at least 3 days 2 nights in Da Nang to be able to go the highlights.   You need advice on retail tours in Da Nang to Ba Na hill, Hoi An, Cu Lao Cham or Hue, you can email the sales team of An Thuyen - sales.anthuyenhotel@gmail.com

Da Nang (Đà Nẵng), the third largest city located in Central Vietnam, is one of the incredible attracting destinations for tourists when visiting Vietnam. Nowadays, Da Nang hosts religious sights & noteworthy museums, and iconic beaches & a theme park. When traveling to Da Nang, you could feel the mixture of the North and South culture. Situated between Hoi An (Hội An) and Hue (Huế), Da Nang is unlike other neighboring towns. It is a bustling regional hub, not only because it is a dynamic city for trade, education and sports but also the gateway to three UNESCO World Heritage sites (My Son (Mỹ Sơn) Sanctuary, Hue’s Complex of Monuments and Ancient Town). The surrounding area of this city is home to most compelling attractions of Vietnam, like the imposing Hai Van Pass, the magnificent Marble Mountains (Ngũ Hành Sơn), Son Tra (Sơn Trà) peninsula, and the natural wonder of Ba Na (Bà Nà) Hills. This city so benefits from fantastic restaurants, tree lined boulevards and shops. There are also a lot of beautiful beaches, fascinating culture, as well as archeological wonders in Da Nang.   Da Nang has two featured seasons, which are dry and wet. The average temperature here is not too high, about from 280C to 300C. During the rainy season, it regularly occurs storms and rains. The weather in dry seasons is more comfortable and pleasant for people. Therefore, it will be a great choice to visit Da Nang in dry season, from January to July annually. In this time, the weather is moderate and cool with light wind and beautiful sunshine that will absolutely facilitate travelers to visit impressive places of this city.   Many travelers think about things to do in Da Nang at the beginning of their trip. Luckily, there are plenty of options. In reality, when it comes to things to do in Da Nang, the choices seem so varied. So, if you are among those looking for things to do in Da Nang, this checklist is for you as it will list down top recommended things to do in this city. Check out below!   1. Visit Museum Of Cham Sculpture Containing the largest collection of Cham artefacts in the world, this museum is housed in the buildings that marry French-colonial architecture with Cham elements. There are over 300 pieces of art works displayed here, such as garudas, lingas, altars, Ganeshas, images of Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva. The treasures originate from Khuong My (Khương Mỹ), Tra Kieu (Trà Kiều), My Son (Mỹ Sơn), Dong Duong (Đông Dương), and other sites. Sculptures rage in age from the 6th to 17th century. These works of art deal with Buddhist and Hindu influenced materials. It is better for you to hire a well-informed guide or pick up one of the best guidebooks at the museum shops in order to understand more about this place. Opening hours: 7:00 – 17:00 Location: No.1, Trung Nu Vuong (Trưng Nữ Vương) Street, Da Nang City   2. Ba Na Hills Located among forested hills, about 30km west of the center of Da Nang, Ba Na Hills is the stunning mountain resort that features with varied flora and fauna, including many rare animals, such as Crested Argus, and Asian Black Bear. There are more than 540 species of plant in this area.   Situated at the altitude of 1487 meters, Ba Na Hills was firstly founded in 1920s by those French colonists and now is accessible by modern cable car. Because of its altitude, the temperature is rather cool all year round. Besides, the Ba Na cable car is confirmed as the longest (more than 5km in length) and highest cable car worldwide, thereby offering great, breath-taking views of the area around. The unspoiled forest, temperate climate, and admirable views overlooking Da Nang’s bay along with the Lao Mountain range make Ba Na Hills an ideal retreat for the French in the past.   There is a park at the top of Ba Na Hills, which features with a replica European castle, and a gorgeous underground amusement park carved into the mountain, featuring with many kinds of rides. This is deserved to be one of the most worth-well things to do in Da Nang that tourists should not skip. In addition, it is nearby Linh Ung pagoda, which has a 27-meter white tall Buddha statue overlooking the mist and cloud of Ba Na Hills, visible for even miles around.   Tourists could enjoy four seasons in only one day right at the top of the hills. The climate of the mountainous area is like spring in morning, summer at noon, fall in evening and winter at night. The sky here is unusually clear on such high altitudes like this, supplying tourists with clear view of both Son Tra Peninsula and Da Nang city year round. Besides, the height of Ba Na cable car might help tourists experience a truly amazing trip over the mountainous jungle. Location: Hoa Ninh (Hòa Ninh), Hoa Vang (Hòa Vang) prefecture, Da Nang City   3. Bach Ma National Park (Vườn Quốc Gia Bạch Mã) Situated within the Annamite Mountains in Nam Dong (Nam Đồng) district, Bach Ma (Bạch Mã) is about 65km from Da Nang’s center. This is reckoned one of the wettest places in Vietnam. The position of Bach Ma at the bio-geographical border between northern and southern Vietnam creates such a diverse range of habitats, including the coast and the high mountains. These various habitats are home to a lot of species of plant, making it a source of plant diversity of Vietnam. Also, Bach Ma National Park protects and preserves very important species of birds, particularly those native to the country.   This national park of Vietnam was built in 1991 and covers the area of 22 hectares around Bach Ma Mountain. This mountain is about 1450 meters in height, and is amazingly covered by white clouds all year round. At the peak of this mountain, tourists could enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of continuous ranges along with the coast. With great natural scenery and an impressive climate that varies during just one day, Bach Mai National Park is among the most precious ecological hotspots in Vietnam’s central region. When visiting Bach Ma, you could also have a chance to approach closer to true nature, and explore such mysterious mountain trails, such as Do Quyen (Đỗ Quyên), Vong Hai Dai (Vọng Hải Đài), and Ngu Ho (Ngũ Hổ). As an ecotourism destination, Bach Ma National Park’s pristine forests should be one of your things to do in Da Nang.   4. Relax On Beautiful Beaches Of Da Nang My Khe (Mỹ Khê) Beach, is one of the most well-known beaches in Da Nang. When visiting this ocean side city, you could not skip visiting at least one of beautiful beaches here. It is a must-do one among things to do in Da Nang for all tourists. This beach, in the past, was the R&R place for American troops during The Vietnam War. Nowadays, it is still used as an ideal destination for both locals and tourists to relax and enjoy the sun and sand. It is easy for you to find beautiful accommodations, along with clean beaches. Besides, there is a decreased amount of beggars in compared with other beaches.   White sand, clear water, blue sky, and green forests surround the Non Nuoc (Non Nước) Beach. This beach was hailed as among the most beautiful beaches in the world by Forbes magazine in 2005. Tourists can enjoy surfing here, on the gentle waves.   5. Discover Da Nang Cathedral Situated in Tran Phu (Trần Phú) Street, Da Nang Cathedral, also known as Rooster Church, is the biggest cathedral in Da Nang. This cathedral is called as “Con Gà” due to its copper rooster weathervane. The Cathedral is nearly 70m in height and the only church that was established in Da Nang city under the French colonial.   The architecture of this cathedral is in Gothique style. Inside, there are a lot of paintings as well as illustrations by the biblical decorated in art forms. Gorgeous medieval stained glass windows of a variety of saints reflect the delicate interior of this building. Nowadays, it can serve up to 4,000 parishioners and provide services in various languages. In the Mass time, if you arrive late, there is no seat available for you. Oftentimes, Masses are celebrated at 5:00 am and 5:00 pm from Monday to Saturday whilst on Sunday at 5:00am, 6:30am, and 4:30pm. From this church, with a rapid drive, you could easily reach Non Nuoc Beach and Cham (Chăm) Museum – other interesting things to do in Da Nang.   Location: No.156, Tran Phu (Trần Phú), Hai Chau 1 (Hải Châu 1) District, Da Nang City   6. Marvel At The Buddhist Pagodas And But Beach Pagodas in Vietnam are the traditional tiered places of Buddhist worship which hold special sacred articles. Pagodas in Da Nang features with striking architecture, history and culture present in Da Nang’s pagodas are really impressive.   One of the most visited pagodas is Linh Ung (Linh Ứng) Pagoda, situated on the Son Tra Peninsula. Behind the pagoda lies an immense primitive forest that is home to many types of animals and plants.   Located on a turtle-shaped hill that overlooks the sea, the pagoda’s construction has marked the significant development of Vietnamese Buddhism in the 21st century. Someone says that this pagoda is a special destination that links the Earth and Heaven.   And, close to this pagoda, there is But Beach (aka Buddha Beach), one of the most beautiful spot on Son Tra Peninsula and a must-visiting for those people who love ecology. In the time of Emperor Minh Mang (Minh Mạng), fishermen discovered a statue of The Goddless of Mercy on this beach, and then a temple which is dedicated to the goddess was established on this place. Since then, local people have enjoyed prosperous and peaceful lives, and this area is nowadays known as Buddha (Bụt) Beach.   When visiting this place, tourists are advised to spend their time on admiring 18 statues of Arhat, with different expressions of anger, joy, love and hate as they are great pieces that are meticulously carved by skilful artisans.   If you can witness this statue, you will be deeply impressed by its height of 67m. It is considered as the tallest in Vietnam, which is equally to that of 30-storey building. This statue has 17 floors inside, and each floor houses 21 tiny Buddha statues with various shapes as well as facial expressions.   Local residents say that the Goddess of Mercy statue, which faces the sea, gives local fishermen the strength to handle with high waves and storms.   Remember, it is not necessary for you to be a Buddhist or religious to visit here. You could just come to the pagoda to find some spiritual therapy for the difficult situations in your life and some motivation to handle with the burdens of your soul.   Another pagoda among many pagodas in Da Nang is Phap Lam (Pháp Lâm) pagoda which is an active Buddhist place of worship. It is also a home to an impressive Buddha statue and is open to tourists and worshipers. It is said that the quietest time for enjoying the religious art and beautiful architecture is during the evening hours as other tourists have gone. Visiting Pho Da (Phổ Đà) pagoda is another one in this list of things to do in Da Nang. Established in 1920’s, Pho Da pagoda is an active place of worship situated in Da Nang. It is rebuilt many times, and the ideal worship place for a lot of lively Buddhist festivals throughout the year.   7. Discover Marble Mountains This is a cluster of five hills. Marble Mountains exists in a coastal area and is a famous pilgrimage spot with caves, tunnels, peaks and temples – all just waiting to be explored. This name of “Marble Mountains” originates from 5 elements, water, earth, fire, wood, and metal. Marble Mountains is renowned for sculpture and stone-cutting.   It is said that caves inside these mountains hold a lot of secrets, such as bullet holds as troops used to spy on the US soldiers relaxing on Non Nuoc Beach below and buildings located between the caves and grottoes.   Besides, there are a few Buddhist sanctuaries and sites of worship dotted across these mountains which are much-visit spiritual place. Also, many pagodas and temples and even a particular circular cave characterizing a chimney leading to the summit with amazing panoramic views located here.   You should spend about 4 hours on discovering all of Marble Mountains so it is good to begin early when it is not hot and you can wear comfortable clothes and shoes. If possible, do not forget bringing a torch. Here, Vietnamese children sell souvenirs and you could expect to be hassled till you have either bought an item or “tipped” them few dollars as a “tour guide”.   For more details, here is some information about 5 mountains here:   Among 5 mountains, the Thuy Son (Thuỷ Sơn) Mountains is the largest one, comprising caves, pagodas, caverns, and two viewpoints with some wonderful views of Da Nang City and the coast of Non Nuoc Beach in the background. Kim Son (Kim Sơn) Mountain, situated on the banks of the River Co Co (Cổ Cò), represent for metal and possesses a shape resembling a Bell. This mountain has two highlights, which are Quan Am (Quan Âm) pagoda and Quan Am (Quan Âm) cave, named the mysterious cave by suggestive and strange shapes making up the stalagmites and stalactites, where locals say they resemble figures of dragons and Buddha.   It is recommended to take a boat down River Co Co before dusk in order to witness the shadow of the marble mountains along with the reflection of the temple on this river.   Moc Son Mountain is the only one having no caves or pagodas. There are multiple tourist attractions, such as pagodas: Pho Da (Phổ Đà), Linh Son (Linh Sơn), Quan Am (Quan Âm), Thai Son (Thái Sơn), Tam Ton (Tam Tôn), Long Hoa, Tam Thai, Linh Ung (Linh Ứng) and caves: Van Thong (Vân Thông), Huyen Khong (Huyền Không), Quan Am, Hoa Nghiem (Hoa Nghiêm), Linh Nham (Linh Nhâm), Tang Chon (Tàng Chơn) and Am Phu (Âm Phủ). Hoa Son (Hỏa Sơn) Mountain is the place where two rivers passed zigzag formed down to the beach. The ancient folks said that the river represents the yin-yang symbol, giving harmony and peace to this site.   Despite today, some remnants of the Champa (Chăm Pa) civilization could still be seen, the highlight of this mountain is the Pho Da Son Pagoda, small pagoda which includes vestiges of Emperor Minh Mang(Minh Mạng), Princess Ngoc Lan (Ngọc Lan).   Tho Son (Thổ Sơn) Mountain is smaller than the above, formed by marble and clay. The Champa Civilization used this mountain as a reddish-brick base covered by grass.   Having an irregular shape, this mountain is compared with the dragon’s shape. Besides, the most noticeable highlight of Tho Son Mountain is a tunnel used in the Vietnam War. Near this pagoda is a column of rock that is 30 meters in height, resembling Buddha.   Thuy Son (Thủy Sơn) Mountain is the mountain of water – the largest and also most beautiful one of all mountains. Undoubtedly, visiting this mountain is one of worthwhile things to do in Da Nang. It concentrates almost all the points of interest of tourists.   At the top of this mountain are marble and breathtaking viewpoints. Covering an area of about 15 hectares, this mountain comprises in turn 3 rocky peaks. Some of the highlights are Linh Nham (Linh Nhâm) cave that is the holes formed on the walls of the cave, and the Tam Thai Pagoda. The peak that is larger is known as Tam Thai, which is also the name of the pagoda located there.   In order to access the temples, viewpoints of mountain water and cave of the marble mountains group, tourists have two choices of path. These paths are formed by flights of stairs: the road situated in the western path of the mountain composing with 156 steps while the path of the East is composed of 108 steps. If you want to visit the attractions here, it is recommended to wear footwear comfortable and appropriate.   Opening hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: Da Nang Marble Mountains, Da Nang City   Keep reading this detailed list to discover more great things to do in Da Nang that will absolutely not let you down!   8. Visit My Son Sanctuary (Thánh Địa Mỹ Sơn) This is the most extensive Cham remains of Vietnam, which enjoys an enchanting setting in a lush jungle valley. The temples here are now in poor shape – just only 20 structures survive where there are at least 68 ones once stood. The intimate nature of this site, surrounded by gurgling streams, is still enthralling.   Once being the most important intellectual as well as religious centre of Champa’s kingdom, My Son might was rediscovered in the late of the 19th century by the French, who restored some parts of the complex. However, American bombing later damaged the temples somehow. Nowadays, it is a Unesco World Heritage site.   Archaeologists have divided monuments of My Son into 10 major groups, which are uninspiringly named A, A’, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and K. Each structure within that group is given a specific number.   According to many French, Vietnamese, and Poland researchers, My Son Sanctuary architecture was impacted by Arabian, Indonesian, Malaysian, particularly Indian culture, and it is the convergence of many styles like ancient style in the period from the 7th to 8th century, Hoa Lai (Hòa Lai) style in the period from the 8th to 9th century, and Dong Duong (Đồng Dương) style in the mid of the 9th century, not mentioned to My Son-Binh Dinh (Mỹ Sơn – Bình Định) style. The towers here were established from red bricks and sandstone. Nowadays, the brick making as well as construction remain a mystery among many archeologists and tourists.   Despite there are not many remnants left, My Son Sanctuary still boasts the rich arts and culture of ancient Champa kingdom in glorious time. Due to those priceless values, in the past, it was honorably recognized as the World Cultural Heritage Site and attracts millions of visitors annually. As a tourist attraction, the ruins still get busy, so if you could, go early or late.   9. Enjoy Food Da Nang is attractive for most travelers not only due to the beautiful beaches, stunning scenery, clean and green city but also extraordinar and delicious cuisine which is made by the locals. Da Nang street food plays certain part in reflecting the rhythm of daily life and special gastronomy of people here. If you have a chance to visit Da Nang, enjoy some foods here as tasting foods is among great things to do in Da Nang. Similar to other cities in Vietnam, Da Nang also has a remarkable food culture with a lot of cuisines.   In fact, Vietnamese love seafood, yet beef, chicken, pork, fruits and vegetables are common in their dishes. Their cuisine is reckoned non-fattening, and healthy, which may explain why most people are thin, despite the fact that they seem to eat throughout the day. In fact, dishes are usually flavored by fish sauce made of the fermented anchovies and spiced with ginger, lemongrass, Vietnamese mint, coriander, Saigon cinnamon, bird’s-eye chili, fresh basil leaves and lime. The final taste is an enticing combination of contrasts salty, sweet, and spicy.   In Da Nang, you can try Quang Nam’s noodle (phở Quảng Nam) to find the different flavor between it and Hue beef noodle or Hanoi beef noodle. The most recommended food to taste in Da Nang is “Banh Beo” (Bánh Bèo), which is made of rice flour. Upon eating “Banh Beo”, people use small bamboo stick, the flavor of shrimp mixed with chili, garlic and so on give them really unforgettable impressions. Besides, you should also enjoy Nam O (Nam Ô) Raw Fish Salad, Jelly-Fish Salad.   To help you be able to taste the best foods in Da Nang, we introduce a list of food choices and places to eat in Da Nang:   Banh trang cuon thit heo (bánh tráng cuốn thịt heo) – Rice paper roll with pork, at Tran (Trần) Restaurant on Hai Phong (Hải Phòng) Street or Mau (Mậu) Restaurant at 35 Do Thuc Thinh (Đỗ Thục Thịnh) Street. Fresh seafood at My Hanh Restaurant near My Khe beach or Ba Thoi (Bag Thôi) Restaurant on Le Dinh Duong (Lê Đình Dương) Street Bun mam (Bún mắm)- Noodle with fish sauce, at Ba Thuyen (Bà Thuyên) Restaurant on Le Duan (Lê Duẩn) Street Quang noodle (Mì Quảng) at No.1 Hai Phong (Hải Phòng) Street Banh canh – thick Vietnamese noodle that looks quite like Japanese udon, on Nguyen Chi Thanh (Nguyễn Chí Thanh) Street. Bot loc cake (Bánh bột lọc) – Vietnamese transparent dumplings, on Hoang Van Thu (Hoàng Văn Thụ) Street Duck gruel at the end of Phan Chau Trinh (Phan Châu Trinh) Street Hoi An (Hội An) Chicken rice at Cao Lau (Cao Lầu) Restaurant on Le Dinh Duong (Lê Đình Dương) Street Girdle cake with sauce on Phan Chau Trinh (Phan Châu Trinh) Street Da Nang spicy snail (Ốc hút), atKieu Kieu (Kiều Kiều) restaurant – the most famous restaurant with various types of snail Oc hut, ranked top Da Nang street food Mrs Duong’s Pancake on Hoang Dieu (Hoàng Diệu) Street   10. Admire Hai Van Pass (Đèo Hải Vân) Hai Van (Ocean Cloud Pass) is renowned as the craggiest and longest pass (about 21km) in Vietnam. The highest mountain peak is about 496m above the sea level. This impressive landscape is like a giant dragon, lying on Highway 1 on the border between Thua Thien-Hue (Thừa Thiên Huế) province and Da Nang city. This rugged pass is the final section of the Truong Son Range that stretches to the sea. Meaning “Sea Clouds”, Hai Van Pass has its foot close to the sea. In the past, Hai Van Pass was known as the Thuan Hoa (Thuận Hóa) and Quang Nam (Quảng Nam) frontier.   If you go through Hai Van Pass, two feelings will be experienced: amazement when passing through the clouds and fear when seeing dangerous bends of the road. After climbing via hair-pin curves, you will reach the crest of Hai Van Pass. Here, when the weather is fine, you could witness views of both the South and the North. The pass forms a clear boundary between the North and the South Vietnam. With blind corners and sudden curves, Hai Van Pass really challenges the skills of drivers like an arrogant but beautiful. Considered as the largest frontier post in Vietnam, Hai Van Pass often comes with the name “Thien Ha De Nhat Hung Quan” (Thiên Hạ Đệ Nhất Hùng Quán), meaning the most colossal frontier post. Hai Van is famous for its dangerous roads, and accident warning boards carefully and regularly appear along the side. Coming to the pass, you will live with the air of cloud and wind, and slight fog like fairy land of fairytale. If you are among those people who love adventure, going along this pass will bring to you great experience. Hai Van Pass will definitely satisfy your passion and desire to conquer high peaks and remind you of the glorious past of Vietnamese people. Furthermore, from the pass, on nice days, tourists could enjoy the whole vista of Da Nang, the Son Tra Peninsula, Tien Sa (Tiên Sa) seaport, Cu Lao Cham (Cù Lao Chàm) island and long beautiful sandy beaches.   11. View Han River Bridge (Cầu Sông Hàn) Han River Bridge is the one flowing across the heart of Da Nang City. This bridge plays a crucial role in developing Da Nang tourism. Considered as one of the most tourist-attracted destinations in Da Nang, tourists coming here will be impressed y its charming and glorious beauty when this city turns on lights. At night, Han River becomes very extraordinarily sparkling and dreamlike, so it would be a good guide for travelers to enjoy the cool wind and fresh air at Han River Bridge or take a certain small boat and then row along the Han River to enjoy the beauty of city at night. Moving along this bridge, people are recommended to visit Thuan Phuoc (Thuận Phước) Bridge as well as Rong (Rồng) Bridge. Aside from Han River Bridge, the two bridges do not just only make good conditions for tourism and develop economy of the city, but they also help to keep cultural values for eternal posterity.      12. Learn Basket Boat Lesson (Học Chèo Thuyền Thúng) If you have ever been to the seashore of Vietnam, then you have undoubtedly seen the round, basket-shaped boats bobbing on the waves, being rowed with a single oar. They are used for simple fishing or as a transporting vehicle to larger anchored vessels. These basket boats still remain a symbol for fishing villages in Vietnam. One of the most unique things to do in Da Nang, is learning how to pilot this tool by yourself. Actually, it is not as easy as it looks. So, do not miss a chance of trying it out!    13. Join In Conical Leaf Hat Making Class (Học Làm Nón Lá) Maybe, you have once seen the Non La (Nón Lá) of Vietnam somewhere on TV. If you visit Da Nang, you have a chance of making it by yourself. Non La, a traditional costume celebrating a prominent presence in Vietnam’s daily life, is easily spotted on Da Nang’s fields and even streets. This hat crowns the head of farmers who work on the rice fields, works, vendors on streets, and even modern Vietnamese ladies.   For an unforgettable In-The-Know experience in Da Nang, why don’t you join in Non-La Making activity at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort and learn from the skillful craftsman on how to make your own simple but charming conical leaf hat.   Location: InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Bai Bac (Bãi Bắc), Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang City    14. Play Paintball In Da Nang Paintball is a sport in which players will compete; in teams or individually, in order to eradicate opponents by tagging them with capsules consisting of water soluble dye and gelatin shell outside (mentioned as paintballs) propelled from a device named a paintball marker (known as a paintball gun).   If you love something interesting and threatening, then playing paintball is one of the most interesting things to do in Da Nang you could try. Da Nang Paintball Club was built in 2012, in the military training and sport center, and has been the single paintball club in Vietnam’s central area. With attractive and dramatic games, players will enjoy the most exciting attraction in Da Nang and also go through the real feeling of Counter Strikes, Cross Fire, Commando, etc.   The game is so easy-to-play but still safe. It is suitable for anyone from all genders and ages, from all walks of life.   Opening hours: 8:00 – 17:30 daily Location: No.07 Duy Tan (Duy Tân) Street, Hai Chau (Hải Châu) District, Da Nang City   15. Path Biker Da Nang, with colorful culture, friendly inhabitants, and many stunning views, from peaceful rivers, green villages, palm-shaded beaches, golden rice paddies, and mountains, is idea for biking.   Opt for a cycling tour and pass the most beautiful part of Central Vietnam with biking terrains varying from flat country paths to hilly and steep winding roads. Such kind of trip will allow you a lot of chances to explore Da Nang’s culture through interaction with local people.   Yet, if you choose this activity, it is recommended to bring sunscreen, sport shoes, and camera to prepare your best for a great trip. Also, include transfer, support van, helmet, English speaking guide, high-quality mountain bike, accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast and lunch, and first aid kit.   To be honest, Da Nang is an excellent base for tourists from all over the world to explore the wilderness of Eastern Vietnam. It is not just a travel town, but boasts itself with unique culture and tradition that you cannot find anywhere else. Just simply visit this vibrant city and let yourself enjoy the daily life of friendly local people here. Nowadays, the internet makes it easy to book tours, and find the best things to do in Da Nang.  So, you have no reason to hesitate to book a tour to Da Nang instantly. This article hopefully has introduced to you a broad selection of things to do in Da Nang, helping you browse through and understand more about the culture of this city. Whether you travel to Da Nang in the spring, summer, autumn, or winter, you always have a lot of choices to see and do. Trust me!   Did I miss any great things to do in Da Nang? Share your own thoughts with us by dropping words below this post. We love to hear your voice!

The cleanest city, the most attractive beach, the most attractive destination ... are the titles of Danang recognized worldwide.     Danang. The beautiful bridge shimmering and stands out in the city whenever night falls. At 0:30 every night, the Han River Bridge rotates 90 degrees around the middle of the bridge for large ships to pass, and closes at 3:30 am. Han River Bridge: Built on the main axis of Bach Dang Street, connecting Hai Chau District with Son Tra District, the rotating bridge is the pride of the people of Danang. The beautiful bridge shimmering and stands out in the city whenever night falls. At 0:30 every night, the Han River Bridge rotates 90 degrees around the middle axis of the bridge for large ships to pass, and closes at 3:30. Photo: Flickr.     Marble Mountains: About 7 km from the center of Da Nang city are 5 Kim Son, Moc Son, Thuy Son, Hoa Son and Tho Son rocky mountains forming the famous Marble Mountains. Visitors cannot help but visit Tam Thai pagoda, Huyen Khong cave, Linh Nham cave, Van Thong cave, Lang Hu cave, Van Nguyet cave, or the realms of the underworld, such as Dai Linh Anh, Phan Quy, Dien Minh Vuong, A Pi prison, and Oan stream… At the foot of Marble Mountains are Non Nuoc stone carving village, famous for stone carving. Photo: dulichdanang.     Cu Lao Cham: Coming here, visitors will discover a wild, poetic natural area at Lao, Long, Chong, and Yen islands and enjoy the folk life in fishing villages, enjoying the local specialties such as shrimp, fish, squid, rock crabs, forest vegetables ... Sunbathe, sunbathe, mountaineering, or participate in sports activities such as water jet, parachute, windsurfing, boating, diving Watching corals is also a tourist attraction. Photo: tourdulich.     My Son Sanctuary: located in Duy Phu commune, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province, about 69 km from Da Nang city, is a complex consisting of many temples in a valley about 2 km in diameter, surrounded by hills and mountains. . It is famous for its architecture and hundreds of priceless works, dating from the 7-13 century on display at the Champa Museum. My Son Sanctuary is considered one of the main centers of Hindu temples in Southeast Asia and is the only heritage of its kind in Vietnam. Photo: panoramio.     Son Tra Peninsula: Located 10 km northeast of Da Nang city center, Son Tra Peninsula is like the jewel of Danang with an area of ​​4,439 ha, the highest peak is 696 m. Coming to Son Tra Peninsula, visitors can experience many emotions from the forest to the sea with a diverse flora and fauna. Around Son Tra peninsula are beautiful beaches such as Tien Sa, Da Den, Rang beach, But beach, Xep beach, Da beach, Nam beach, North beach, Con beach ... Photo: skydoor.     My Khe Beach: My Khe Beach of Danang has been voted by Forbes (USA) as one of the 6 most attractive beaches on the planet. Photo: Blogspot.     Ba Na mountain: Located in Hoa Ninh commune, Hoa Vang district, 40 km southwest of Danang, Ba Na is a national natural reserve with an elevation of 1489 m above sea level. From Ba Na, visitors can admire the city and the sea and the immense fields. Coming here, visitors should visit Linh Ung Pagoda with a 27 m high statue of Duc Bon, Suoi Mo, Toc Tien waterfall, or Fantasy Park indoor playground. Photo: dulichdanang.     Hai Van Pass: 20 km long, with an altitude of nearly 500 m above sea level, Hai Van Pass is famous and beautiful and rugged. Watching the coast from the top of the pass is a great experience for anyone. Photo: Skydoor.     Nam O Reef: About 2 km southeast of Nam O village (Hoa Hiep Nam ward, Lien Chieu district) there is a reef called Nam O reef. Nam O reef has many algae so it is the habitat of many precious fish and seafood. Photo: dulichdanang.     Non Nuoc beach: 5 km long, just below Ngu Hanh Son, Non Nuoc beach has fine white sand, gentle slope and smooth waves. The sea water here is very clear and clean. In particular, many years of casuarina forest at the coast is an ideal place for rest, camping and picnics. Photo: hoteldanang.

About Danang tourism:   Da Nang, the third largest city after Hanoi and Saigon, was dubbed the most livable city in Vietnam. Danang tourism is always attracted by the beauty of harmony between mountains and the sea; between the rich cultural and historical treasure and the bustling development of a large and new urban area. With beautiful beaches, gentle stretches and endless white sand, Da Nang Beach has been voted by the US Forbes magazine as one of the 6 most attractive beaches on the planet.   So it is not difficult to understand when Da Nang is always first remembered for the sudden "craving" of the sea, or the "stretching" to escape from the busy and stressful work. What could be more wonderful than staying at a hotel near the beach in Danang and enjoying the cool feeling of blue sea water, diving in the blue water, playing with the waves and sunbathing on the white sand Smooth enough to give anyone a feeling of relaxation after the chaos and tension!   Coming to Da Nang, you will enjoy interesting things from festivals and fun activities all year round. There are always plenty of beach services for you to experience such as canoing, parasailing, windsurfing, banana boating, water motor, coral diving. With the goal of becoming an event city, Da Nang regularly constructs major tourist events, including the International Firework Show - a place to display beautiful fireworks from other countries. featured products of Da Nang. In June is the annual event "Summer rendezvous", bringing together recreational activities, to satisfy tourists' summer vacation. Da Nang tourism developed by Da Nang has mountains, rivers and attractive blue sea full of diverse cultural and historical sites. Besides, the city also pays great attention to investing in tourism development, constantly satisfying its remote guests.   Friendly locals: Even though it is the third largest city in the country with lively economic activities, you will never feel the rush here. The people of Danang are always simple, friendly and hospitable.   City security: The security of Danang is very well guaranteed, especially for tourists. The restaurants and resorts are very rarely happen to attract customers, tight guillotine, storms ... to ensure the best experience of travelers.   Whatever you like: Whether you like a vacation, dedicated care from A - Z or a trip to discover new places in a new land, this city can satisfy you. Hotels in Danang vary from luxurious class to affordable hostel, ready to give you the best experience.   Come to Da Nang for you to experience the interesting things that few places have.