Top Things To Do in Da Nang, Vietnam + Day Trip Ideas

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Essential Info to Help You Plan Your Visit

How To Get There & Get Around

• Train, Plane or Automobile! Vietnam has good transport links throughout the country. Visitors who fly into Da nang International airport land right in the heart of the city, and you can get to most hotels and attractions for as little as 100VND
• Getting around is really easy both on foot, by bicycle which can be hired from most hotels or shops or via xeom (motorcycle taxi) or tuk tuk.

Where To Stay in Da Nang

Zen Diamond Suites Hotel (5*) – Luxury Stay ($65+ per night)

5* comfort in the heart of the city for less than $70 a night. What more could you ask for? One of the top luxury hotels in Da Nang Offers an on-site restaurant, an in-door swimming pool, and a fitness room.

Guests can also enjoy free WiFi access in all areas of the property.
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Nam Hotel & Spa (4*) – Mid-Range Stay ($30-$45 per night)

Combine your stay with a spa visit and you won’t be disappointed. The Nam Hotel & Spa offers large bright new rooms; a great buffet breakfast and is just a short stroll from the beach.

Each room has a smart, flat screen TV, free wifi and private bathroom – some rooms even have a sea view! And is one of the only Da nang hotels with an on-site spa.
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Mari Gold Hotel & Apartment (3*) – Budget Stay (<$30 per night)

A best-seller for it’s clean, large rooms, free wifi and terrace in a great location. The hotel is 2 minutes walk from the beach (a perfect beach resort), 1.5 km from Love Lock Bridge and 1.7 km from Song Han River Bridge.
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Little Flower – Homestay (<$30 per night)

Only 20 minutes walk from the beach and 700m from the Song Han Bridge, Little Flower Homestay is clean, personable and offers free wifi with a garden and a terrace. They also have bikes on site to rent for very reasonable prices.
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The Best Time To Visit Da Nang

The temperature in Danang is the highest from May to September, usually around 25 degrees Celsius, so this makes a quite comfortable summer climate.

However, June, July, and August are the busiest months of the tourist season, so expect a crowd of people if you go there during this time.

The most rainfall is seen from September to February, so unless you like umbrellas and raincoats, you may not want to go there in this period.

This leaves February to May as the ideal months to experience the wonders of Danang.

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Top 10 Things to do in Da Nang

Take a stroll across dragon bridge

Can it get more Asian than this?! The dragon bridge is a marvel of modern architecture designed by Ammann & Whitney, an American architecture company.

The bridge was opened for traffic in 2013 and now stands as the 7th bridge in Da nang over the River Han.

It is more than 2000 feet long and 128 feet wide. If this isn’t impressive enough, know that the bridge also lights up at night! The lightning was designed by a Vietnamese engineer who has won a prestigious IALD award for this piece of work.

Party at 36 Sky Bar is One of the Things to do in Da nang

Sky 36 is a nightclub located on a rooftop of a skyscraper in downtown Danang. Its clientele usually consists of affluent locals and party-hungry tourists which creates a wild and unforgettable atmosphere.

If the fantastic view from the rooftop isn’t enough, the bar also boasts a modern and elegant design. It is lit up with neon lights, equipped with top of the line audio/video systems, and furnished with luxurious sofas.

For those looking for some “privacy,” VIP lounges are also available. 36 Sky bar is a 15-minute cab ride away from the airport.

Visit Phap Lam Pagoda

This ancient pagoda is located in the middle of the city and is one of the top things to do in Da Nang. Situated on Ong Ich Kiem street, it is placed on top of a two-story structure and is a sight to behold.

You walk up a flight of stairs, go through a beautiful blue gate, and you’re there. The temple itself is marvelous, a classic Buddhist style temple filled with sculptures and incredible paintings.

In the yard surrounding the pagoda, you’ll be able to see plenty of greenery. The trees and plants are placed in big, square pots and maintained very well.

Things to See in Da Nang – Danang Cathedral

The French colonial era is not known as the happiest time in Vietnamese history, but it sure left the country with some pretty buildings.

The Danang Cathedral was built in 1923, and it is called the Rooster (Con Ga) church by the locals because of the weathercock on top of the bell tower.

The pink facade is something you don’t often see on Catholic churches in Europe, and it makes this cathedral somewhat unique.

The church still serves the local Catholic community so those who are interested can attend a mass held at regular times.

Admire the sculptures in Cham Museum

This museum is dedicated to the culture and lifestyle of an indigenous Vietnamese tribe called Cham which dates back to as far as 129 AD. The museum of Cham sculpture was founded in the year 1915, during the French colonial era and it is one of a kind in the entire world.

It consists of about ten different rooms filled with more than 300 stone sculptures, ancient ruins, and buddha statues.
The sculptures were created in the period from the 7th to 15th-century and were collected from different areas of Vietnam. The Cham museum offers daily guided tours.