Da Nang
Da Nang
Da Nang is a coastal city in the central of Vietnam, which is well-known for its 60 km white silky sand
beaches and resorts surrounded by the majestic Truong Son mountain range. Da Nang is the gateway to world
heritage sites including the natural beauty, and colorful lights during the nightlife as well as many international
events and festivals that take place. Also, for truly feeling the essence and the soul of the city, tourists should not
miss visiting the traditional markets in order to enjoy the local cuisine and experience the daily life of the local
people to really feel the friendliness of Da Nang city.
- Geographical location: Da Nang borders Thua Thien – Hue Province to the north, Quang Ninh Province to
the West and South, and East Sea to the east. This special location allows Da Nang
- Area: With an area of 1,256,53 square kilometers, Da Nang consists of 8 districts including Hai Chau,
Thanh Khe, Lien Chau, Ngu Hanh Son, Son Tra, Cam Le Hoa Vang, and Hoang Sa Paracel Islands.
- Weather: Da Nang has a tropical monsoon climate, typically high and rather invariable temperature. There
are two seasons annually: rainy season lasting from August to December and dry season from January to July.
In 2016:
- Asia’s Leading Festival & Event Destination 2016 voted by World Travel Award
- Top 10 Holiday Destination in Asia 2016 voted by Smart Travel Asia magazine
- Da Nang topped the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) in the first place ranked by the Vietnam
Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
In 2017:
- Non Nuoc Beach ranked 10th out of the top 25 beaches in Asia in Trip Advisor’s 2017 Traveler’s Choice
Awards.
In 2018:
- Da Nang was voted in the Top 10 destinations worth living aboard in 2018 announced by the famous travel
magazine Live and Invest Overseas (LIO)
- Da Nang was voted in the Top 10 leading meeting cities in Asia in 2018 by Smart Travel Asia Magazine.
In 2020:
- Da Nang ranks top 1 in Google’s trending destinations
In 2022:
- Recognized as Asia’s leading event and festival destination by the World Travel Awards.
In 2023:
- My Khe Beach secured a place in the Top 10 most attractive beaches in Asia, as announced by Trip Advisor
2. Destinations
Stretching over 60 km from Hai Van Press to Non Nuoc, Da Nang’s beaches especially with their white silky
sand were voted 01 in 06 most luxurious beaches on planet by Forbes Magazine. There are hotels, restaurants,
and pubs, from luxurious to budget ones. Moreover, tourist can enjoy the beach activities such as: sailing,
surfing, paragliding,…bringing a perfect experience of tourism city.
Son Tra Peninsula is considered the old eco-jungle within a young city. It is a nature reserve in rich diversity,
protected under the nationally prohibited forest regime with many rare wild animals, especially Pygathrix (red-
shanked douc) is on the IUCN Red list of endangered species. Son Tra Peninsula is surrounded by beautiful
beaches such as Bai Rang, Bai But, Bai Da… There are 3 popular sites when visiting here: Linh Ung Pagodo,
Banyan Tree, and Chessboard Peak.
Stretching along Hai Van mountainside, 500 meters above sea level, it is the boundary of Thua Thien – Hue
Province and Da Nang City. When stopping there, King Le Thanh Tong awarded it the world’s most marvelous
wonder. Moreover, Hai Van Prass ranked no 9 in the Top 10 most scenic drives in the World voted by Guardian
Magazine of the UK
Located 25km away from Da Nang to the southwest at an altitude of 1.487m compared to sea level, Ba Na is
considered “a temperate zone in a tropical rainforest” for its cool climate all year around, you can enjoy 4
seasons, spring, summer, autumn and winter during the day. When spring comes, the atmosphere in Bana Hills
becomes extremely romantic with the bell-shaped beach blossoms.
The Golden Bridge Hands in Da Nang, Vietnam, is a captivating tourist attraction known for its unique
design. Two giant stone hands support a shimmering golden bridge that stretches across scenic hills. Visitors can
enjoy panoramic views of the mountains and countryside as they walk along the bridge, admiring the intricate
details of the hands and creating lasting memories of their visit to this enchanting destination
Da Nang Museum
Founded in 1980, Da Nang Museum reflects the history period, culture, and people of Da Nang City from the
very beginning to the energetic and developing city of Central Vietnam. Da Nang Museum has preserved over
12,000 documents and pottery artifacts 2,00-3,000 years old in Sa Huynh culture; documents and artifacts of the
civilians and soldiers of the Vietnamese Communist Party against French and US army such as guns, bombs,
chemicals,…
Ho Chi Minh Museum – Region V Military Branch, is a collection of cultural works that is closely linked with
the natural landscape. Being an area of 9,4 hectares, the museum exhibits the life and the revolutionary career of
President Ho Chi Minh.
Da Nang Museum of Fine Arts is the first art museum in the Center and Highlands of Vietnam and the third in
the whole country, after the Vietnam Museum of Arts in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The place preserves,
honors, and promotes the values of the most outstanding and appreciated artworks. The Museum currently
preserves and displays 700 artworks with high quality from famous painters, sculptors, and artists in Da Nang
and Central and Highlands of Vietnam..
Da Nang Cathedral
Cathedral (also called Rooster Church) is the only church built in 1923 during the French domination period.
The Church reflects the Gothique architecture with sophistication, canarium-shaped and with a rooster statue on
the top.
Tuy Loan rice paper making: Tuy Loan ancient village, located 14km southwest of Danang City, is a historic
village with a history of over 500 years. It showcases the charm of a typical Vietnamese rural village, with its old
houses, ancient banyan tree, communal house, and water well. The village is also renowned for its traditional
method of making rice paper and Quang-styled noodles, which have a unique and delicious flavor. Visiting this
five-century-old village offers an unforgettable experience, where visitors can learn how to make traditional rice
paper and enjoy delightful dishes made with these special rice papers.
Cam Ne sedge mat making village: Cam Ne sedge mat-making village is situated in Hoa Tien Commune,
Hoa Vang District, about 15km southwest of Danang City. As its name suggests, the village is well known for its
traditional floral sedge mats. Cam Ne’s mats were used in the royal palace of the Nguyen Dynasty and the mat-
making artists were honored and remunerated by the Kings. To ensure the good quality of each mat, local artists
carefully select old palm trees that are straight, lightweight, and strong to make reed and shuttle. Sedge and the
fine knitting frame are used to produce a lot of flowered sedge mats of all measurements with attractive patterns
to satisfy the requirements of any customer. Unlike sedge mats in other villages, sedge mats in Cam Ne village
are thicker, and stronger but softer. Lying on Cam Ne mats, you will feel cool in the summer and warm in the
winter with the immaculate perfume of sedge.
Nam O fish sauce making village: Nam O fish sauce making village, established in the early 20th century, is
a small fishing village located at the estuary of Cu De River, near Hai Van Pass. The village is renowned for its
high-quality fish sauce, which has been produced for over 400 years. The unique taste of Nam O fish sauce
comes from its main ingredient, black anchovy. Local fishermen catch medium-sized, long-jawed anchovies
during the third lunar month, when they have a high protein content. These fish are then fermented with salt from
Ca Na in Ninh Thuan to create exceptional fish sauce. The traditional method of making fish sauce in Nam O
reflects the local identity and has been passed down through generations. In recognition of its cultural
significance, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism designated it as a national intangible cultural heritage
in 2019.
3. Tours
Introduction: Our 5 day- 4 night Da Nang Hoi An Hue Tour offers you wonderful and unforgettable
memories in the Central of Vietnam. You will get knowledge about the former capital of Vietnam - Hue city
including Imperial City, Royal Tombs and Thien Mu Pagoda. In addition, you will be excited by Hoi An Ancient
Town with old multi-culture houses and colorful lanterns, Thanh Ha Pottery Village, basket boat trip through
Bay Mau coconut forest and traditional handicraft making workshop. Lastly, you will thrilling activities at Ba Na
Hills and contemplate the stunning view of Da Nang City including Marble Mountains and Linh Ung Pagoda.
Itinerary in brief
Details itinerary
AM: Pick up at Da Nang International Airport for a flight arriving around noon time and have lunch at a
restaurant in Da Nang.
PM: On the way to Hue city, stop by Hai Van Pass for wonderful sightseeing, sandy and crystal clear Lang Co
Beach, and Cau Hai Lagoon the largest lagoon in Southeast Asia. On arrival in Hue City, check-in at the hotel
and have dinner at a restaurant. Wander around the city for more exploration by wandering along Truong Tien
Bridge with colorful lights or souvenir shops for more enjoyment and experiences of local life.
AM: Have breakfast at the hotel. Visit and go shopping at Dong Ba Market where you can enjoy the busy
daily pace of the market. Take a boat trip on the Huong River to enjoy a tranquil atmosphere and stop for a visit
at Thien Mu Pagoda – one of the oldest religious buildings in Hue. Then visit the Imperial City where Nguyen
Dynasty’s Emperor and royal family worked and lived from year 1802 to 1945.
PM: Visit Minh Mang Tomb and the natural surroundings to get knowledge about one of the most famous
emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. Leave Hue for Hoi An and check in at the hotel upon arrival. Have dinner at a
restaurant. Free enjoy Hoi An nightlife and take part in some activities in the ancient town: floating paper flowers
into the river and making wishes for good luck and happiness, tasting local food, and shopping for souvenirs.
AM: Have breakfast at the hotel. Visit Bay Mau coconut forest and take a basket boat trip to enjoy the
peaceful atmosphere and experience the fishing field crab. Continue to Thanh Ha Pottery Village to view many
kinds of pottery products and enjoy making your own ones. Take a boat on Thu Bon River back to Hoi An
Ancient Town for a walk to explore the old houses, temples, and historical sites of the town including the
Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese Assembly Halls, Sa Huynh Museum, old houses, and local market. Have a
lunch at restaurant.
PM: Take part in a lantern-making workshop in order to know how a lantern is made, and learn to make your
own products. Have dinner at a restaurant. Explore the small alleys with many lanterns glittering beautifully and
enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the town.
AM: Have breakfast at the hotel. On the way to Da Nang city, you will stop for a visit at Marble Mountains to
discover the sacred pagoda inside the caves of mountains and get the panoramic views of the city and beach from
the mountain summit. Continue to Ba Na Hills – 25 km to the southwest of Da Nang city, and to reach the
summit, you will take a cable car from the foot and enjoy the spectacular sceneries of the forest. On arrival you
will have sightseeing and take photos at the world-famous Golden Bridge, continue to the flower garden Le
Jardin D’amour which has many kinds of beautiful flowers, and the Debay Wine Cellar where are storing
different wines. Take another cable car route to reach French Village at the height of 1138 meters to experience
architecture here. Have lunch at a restaurant.
PM: You will spend more time playing games at Fantasy Amusement Park (almost normal games and 4D
Movie already included in the tour package but only some games that have rewards, you will pay the fee by
yourself). After that, you will take the cable car back the foot and transfer to check in at the hotel. Have dinner at
a restaurant and explore the beauty of this modern and lively city.
Note: The best time to visit Ba Na Hills is summer from Mar to Oct (As it’s cloudy and rainy from Nov to
Feb)
AM: Have breakfast at the hotel. Travel to Son Tra Peninsula to discover the green lung right in the city center
and admire Linh Ung Pagoda leaning against the Son Tra Peninsula, enjoy the calming atmosphere and
breathtaking view of Da Nang city from the mountain. End the memorable trip and drop off at Da Nang
International Airport for the flight departing around noon.
Price
What’s included:
Transportation
Professional and friendly English-speaking guide
Meals: 4 breakfasts; 4 lunches, 4 dinners: Asian set menu & buffet (we can offer vegetarian food or any
special dietaries supplied on request. Simply let our sales team know the food option that you prefer)
All entrance fees at mentioned sites in the tour itinerary
Hotels with good location, comfortable and well-equipped rooms
Additional services: Boat, Cable car
What’s excluded:
Notes:
Optional extras:
Boat trip on Han River in Da Nang City: 13 USD/ person (Every night you can take a boat trip along Han
River to explore famous bridges and enjoy beautiful scenes, especially the fire show on Dragon Bridge on
Saturday and Sunday)
Night tour in Hoi An: 8 USD/ person
Introduction: Join in the fantastic 6 days of tour package in Da Nang to get unforgettable experiences
during your stay in Central of Vietnam. You will have chance to immerse in the wonderful views of Hai Van
Pass, the wild Lang Co Beach and the peaceful Perfume River as well as to get knowledge about Imperial City
and Nguyen Emperors. The beauty of Hoi An Ancient Town listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage
Site and the picturesque countryside definitely will take your breath away. Besides, you won’t be disappointed
by the hot spots of Da Nang City including Marble Mountains, Son Tra Peninsula and Ba Na Hills.
Itinerary in brief
Day 3: Transfer to Hoi An – Visit Marble Mountains & Son Tra Peninsula. O/n in Hoi An
Details Itinerary
AM: You will be welcomed at Da Nang International Airport for a flight arriving around noon and transfer to
have lunch at a restaurant in the city.
PM: On the way to Hue City, you will stop to have gorgeous sightseeing at Hai Van Pass, Lang Co Beach,
and Cau Hai Lagoon. Check-in at the hotel and have dinner at a restaurant. You will have free time to visit the
iconic Truong Tien Bridge and surrounding souvenir shops and experience Hue's local life by night.
AM: Have breakfast at the hotel. Visit Dong Ba Market – the biggest market of Thua Thien Hue province to
enjoy the busy daily pace of the market. Enjoy the romantic beauty of the Perfume River on the dragon boat trip
to pay a visit to Thien Mu Pagoda – one of the oldest spiritual constructions in Hue. Continue to the Imperial
City where you can learn about the long history of Nguyen’s Dynasty. Have lunch at a restaurant.
PM: Visit Minh Mang Tomb and admire its characteristic Eastern architectural styles, and Khai Dinh Tomb
which is a unique combination of both traditional Eastern and Roman-Gothic Western architectures, besides
learn more about the famous emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. Have dinner at a restaurant and try some nightlife
experiences around the city.
Day 3: Transfer to Hoi An – Visit Marble Mountains & Son Tra Peninsula. O/n in Hoi An
AM: Have breakfast at the hotel. While transferring to Hoi An, you will stop off at Son Tra Peninsula to
discover the forest in the center of Da Nang City, admire Linh Ung Pagoda, and enjoy the calming atmosphere
and breathtaking view of the city and the beaches. Have lunch at the restaurant.
PM: Visit Marble Mountains – a well-known spiritual site with caves, tunnels, peaks, and sacred pagodas
inside the mountains. On arrival in Hoi An, get to the hotel check in, and have dinner at a restaurant. Immerse
yourselves in the charming beauty of the ancient town at night time as well as experience traditional games and
go shopping at the night market.
AM: Have breakfast at the hotel. Go for a row around the Bay Mau water coconut forest –a unique ecological
area in Hoi An, and take part in some activities to experience the waterway life of the local fishermen in Central
Vietnam. Transfer to Thanh Ha Pottery Village which is rich in ceramic products and have a chance to make
products with your own hand. Then go boating along Thu Bon River back to Hoi An Ancient Town and take a
walking tour to explore the old houses, temples, and historical sites of the town including the Japanese Covered
Bridge, Chinese Assembly Halls, Sa Huynh Museum, old houses and local market. Have a lunch at restaurant.
PM: Visit a traditional lantern workshop, learn to know how a craft lantern is made, and experience creating
your own lantern under the instruction of the artisans. Have dinner at a restaurant and explore the ancient town
by night as the ancient town is stunning in the sparkling light of colorful lanterns.
AM: Have breakfast at the hotel. Travel to Ba Na Hills, take the cable car to reach the summit, and enjoy
spectacular sceneries of forest and waterfall. Check in the iconic Golden Bridge, discover the gorgeous beauty of
flower gardens Le Jardin D’Amour, and experience the European architecture at French Village. Have lunch at a
restaurant.
PM: Enjoy playing games at Fantasy Amusement Park which is an ideal entertainment destination with over
90 free exciting games and 4D movies. Transfer back to Da Nang City for hotel check-in and have dinner at a
restaurant. Free to enjoy nightlife activities.
Note: The best time to visit Ba Na Hill is summer from Mar to Oct (As it’s cloudy & rainy from Nov to Feb)
AM: Have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy your time at leisure until the pick-up and transfer to Da Nang
International Airport for the flight departing around noon.
Price
Size of group
Options
1 per 2 pers 4 pers 6 pers 8 pers Single supplement
What’s included:
Transportation
Professional and friendly English-speaking guide
Meals: 5 breakfasts; 5 lunches, 5 dinners: Asian set menu & buffet (we can offer vegetarian food,
halal food, or any special dietaries supplied on request. Simply let our sales team know the food
option that you prefer)
All entrance fees at mentioned sites in the tour itinerary
Hotels with good location, comfortable and well-equipped rooms
Additional services: Boat, Cable car
What’s excluded:
Notes:
Optional extras:
Boat trip on Han River in Da Nang City: 13 USD/ person (Every night you can take a boat trip along Han
River to explore famous bridges and enjoy beautiful scenes, especially the fire show on Dragon Bridge on
Saturday and Sunday)
Night tour in Hoi An: 8 USD/ person