Danang Travel Guide

1. Where is Da Nang?

Da Nang is located in the South Central region of Vietnam and equally between the capital Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. About 775 km south of Hanoi and about 900 km north of Ho Chi Minh City. With geographical location:

• The North borders Thua Thien-Hue province.
• The West borders Laos.
• The East sea borders the East.
• The South borders Quang Ngai provinces.

2. How is Da Nang unique?

Located in the South Central region of Vietnam, Da Nang’s terrain is a combination of geographical elements including mountains, plains and sea with a natural area of ​​about 10,406 km2. Famous tourist attractions include Ba Na Hills tourist area, My Khe beach and Asia’s largest indoor entertainment area Fantasy Park. There are also many beautiful landscapes such as Hai Van pass, primeval forest in Son Tra peninsula and Ngu Hanh Son mountain.

In addition, there are 3 world cultural heritages surrounding Da Nang. Including Hue, Hoi An and My Son, a little further is Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park. Besides, this is a land that owns many ancient landscapes with the beauty of creation, endowed by nature with a beautiful landscape system.

In particular, this is the locality with the largest number of UNESCO-recognized world cultural heritages in Vietnam. With prominent names such as the ancient town, sacred sanctuary and many unique Cham-pa cultural features still preserved to this day. In addition, this city organizes the International Fireworks Festival attracting many tourists from all over the world to attend every year. This is not only an outstanding cultural and entertainment event. It is also a symbol of the dynamic vitality and international integration of the most livable city in Vietnam. Thanks to the perfect combination of natural landscape and cultural depth, Da Nang is always on the list of top destinations in Vietnam.

3. When is the best time to visit Da Nang?

Da Nang has a climate that is a mix of the North and the South, with two distinct seasons: the dry season from January to July and the rainy season from August to December. The weather is relatively mild all year round, favorable for sightseeing and relaxation activities. So, every season in Da Nang has its own beauty for you to explore

However, according to the experience of Da Nang tourism of tourists who have been here. The dry season is the most ideal time to travel to Da Nang, especially from February to April and from September to December. The weather at this time is mildly sunny, with little rain, and beautiful scenery. It is suitable for traveling, sightseeing and exploring famous landmarks and participating in festivals. Such as: international fireworks festival, Quan The Am festival, boat racing festival…

If you want to avoid crowds and save money, you should go at the beginning or end of the year – when tourism service prices are more reasonable. In addition, the full moon of the lunar calendar, especially the full moon of August, will bring you a colorful experience by the river and traditional festivals.

Thus, the ideal time to travel to Da Nang is from September to April next year.

4. How to get to Da Nang?

4.1 Means of transportation to Da Nang

Because it is the central region of Vietnam, Da Nang tourism has many means of transportation for you to choose from. Depending on your location, you can choose different forms of transportation such as:

• Travel By airplane: The most popular form chosen by many tourists when traveling to Da Nang is the plane because of its convenience, speed and time saving.
• By passenger cars: Currently there are many bus companies from seats to sleepers running the North-South route to serve the travel needs of tourists.
• By train: This is the way chosen by many young people because traveling by train is faster than a bus and you can see the scenery throughout the trip. In particular, if your schedule includes Hue, the train is a reasonable choice because you can get off at Hue station and then move on to Da Nang.

4.2 Means of transportation in Da Nang

Once you arrive in Da Nang, moving around the city is quite easy because most tourist attractions are located close to each other. You can refer to some ways to move such as:

4.2.1 By taxi:

This is a method of transportation that many tourists often choose. Because it is convenient, fast and does not take much time. However, taxi fares in Da Nang are quite expensive, so if you go with your family or a large group, you can choose this form of transportation.

4.2.2 By motorbike:

For tourists who are passionate about exploring, traveling to Da Nang by motorbike is a popular means of transport because it saves money and can be proactive in the time and destination. If you are confident in your ability to find your way, traveling on a motorbike while exploring the city is also an interesting choice.

4.2.3 By Cyclo:

Nowadays, not many people choose cyclos as a means of transportation. But if you want a bit of nostalgia and want to leisurely admire the city, you can take a cyclo for a ride.

4.2.4 By car rental:

For large families who want to have their own vehicle to actively travel, they can rent a car to comfortably explore the city. However, the car rental price is quite high and you need to be familiar with the route. So if you travel to Da Nang in a large group, you can consider it.

4.2.5 By bus:

Da Nang has many bus routes to many tourist destinations and operates all day, so you can choose the bus as a means of transportation. This is a fairly easy and cost-effective way to travel, but it is not beneficial in terms of time because it takes 15-20 minutes to wait for a bus.

4.2.6 By wooden boat or speedboat:

To move to Cu Lao Cham, Kim Bong carpentry village, Bay Mau coconut forest,… you travel by water by wooden boat or speedboat.

5. Sightseeings in Da Nang

Da Nang has many tourist attractions and amusement parks both in the inner city and suburbs. If you have the opportunity to travel to Da Nang, you should definitely not miss famous places such as:

5.1 Unique bridges in Da Nang

5.1.1 Love Bridge Da Nang

Standing out on the banks of the Han River, Love Bridge brings a romantic atmosphere and is a place where many couples come to lock keychains and keep love memories. Besides, here there is also the famous “Carp turning into a dragon” symbol of Da Nang city, which is a very popular check-in location.

5.1.2 Han River swing bridge

The most famous in Da Nang is Vietnam’s first swing bridge designed by a Vietnamese engineer. The bridge will rotate 90 degrees from 01:00 – 04:00 on weekdays and 23:00 – 24:00 on weekends to serve the sightseeing needs of tourists.

5.1.3 Dragon Bridge Da Nang

The image of a dragon winding along the length of the large bridge has become a symbol of Da Nang. Every Saturday, Sunday, and festival days at 9:00 p.m., the bridge will breathe fire and water extremely spectacularly. If you travel to Da Nang on the weekend, you should not miss this scene.

5.2 Visiting some beautiful landscapes

5.2.1 Ngu Hanh Son Mountains

Ngu Hanh Son is the common name of the scenic spot including 5 limestone mountains Kim mountain, Moc mountain, Thuy mountain, Hoa mountain and Tho mountain, rising in the middle of the coastal sand in Da Nang. Among them, Thuy mountain is the largest, highest and most beautiful limestone mountain. So it has become a tourist destination for tourists to explore and challenge their ability to conquer.

5.2.2 Linh Ung Pagoda

From Da Nang city, you can see the 67m high white statue of Guanyin, located on a 35m wide lotus platform of Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra peninsula. This is not only a temple with spiritual significance but also a tourist destination visited by many tourists every year.

5.2.3 Son Tra Peninsula

Only 8 km from the city center is Son Tra – the only primeval forest ecosystem bordering the sea in Vietnam. You can freely explore the majestic beauty of nature with a thousand-year-old banyan tree, or the top of Ban Co mountain – the most beautiful view of Da Nang from above. In addition, Son Tra peninsula also has Linh Ung Bai But pagoda with a location “leaning against the mountain, facing the sea”, bringing a peaceful and charming landscape to you visiting the pagoda.

5.2.4 Two Pass Valves

If you are passionate about conquering nature, you definitely cannot miss Hai Van Pass with its winding road – one side is high rocks, the other is blue sea and white clouds hovering halfway up the mountainside.

5.2.5 Cu Lao Cham

Cu Lao Cham is an island cluster of 8 small islands that has been recognized by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve. So if you are a nature lover and like to explore, you should not miss this place when traveling to Da Nang. To get to Cu Lao Cham, you will have to take a canoe. Where you can participate in activities such as diving to see coral, visiting fishing villages and enjoying seafood.

5.3 Experiencing some cultural -–historical destinations

5.3.1 Nam O Village

An ancient village located at the foot of Hai Van Pass, Nam O is famous for its delicious fresh fish salad and traditional fish sauce making. If you want to temporarily leave the city, to feel the peace and simplicity, visit this small village, and don’t forget to visit Nam O reef. Where the natural scenery is still wild and enchantingly beautiful.

5.3.2 My Son Sanctuary

About 70 km from the city is My Son Sanctuary – a complex of Cham temples and towers built from the 4th – 10th centuries. Coming here, you will be amazed by the extremely skillful and talented architecture and sculpture. Flowers of craftsmen – the clearest evidence of Champa civilization at its peak.

5.4 Exciting entertainment spots

5.4.1 Ba Na Hills

There are many names for Ba Na such as “fairyland” or “European kingdom” in Vietnam. It is all true that Ba Na Hills is one of the most modernly invested tourist and entertainment areas in Vietnam. The most famous cable car route that has achieved 4 world records and is ranked in the top 10 most impressive cable cars in the world.

Modeled after European architecture and possessing the chilly atmosphere of a temperate country, you can freely take souvenir photos at the Wax Museum, Le Jardin D’Amour flower garden, French village or wine cellar,…

5.4.2 Asia Park

Belonging to Hai Chau district, Asia Park is a large amusement park, located right in the city center. Full of thrilling games, an indoor amusement park with modern ball shooting and soft play games. It also has an area simulating architectural masterpieces of countries such as BigBen Clock Tower, Ancient city gate,…

Especially the 115m high Sun Wheel (top 5 tallest wheels in the world), giving you the opportunity to see the entire city from above.

5.4.3 Helio Center

As the most modern complex entertainment center in the city, Helio Center is the perfect destination for young people and families with young children. It focuses on educational activities, allowing children to learn and play at the same time. With art workshop activities, performance rooms, Formula 1 racing cars, ice rinks,…

5.4.4 Hoa Phu Thanh tourist area

If you love active games with a bit of adventure, go to Hoa Phu Thanh tourist area to try ziplining through the forest, across waterfalls, or “heart-stopping” when sliding down waterfalls by rubber boat.

5.4.5 Than Tai Mountain hot spring

If you want to relax after a tiring day of work, Than Tai hot mineral spring will welcome you with fresh air and the warmest, most relaxing mineral spring. Coming here, you can enjoy the nature of Ba Na Nui Chua conservation area, take an onsen bath or stop at Ebisu Onsen Resort.

5.4.6 3D Art In Paradise Da Nang

3D Art In Paradise Da Nang is the first and only 3D art gallery in Da Nang. This gallery is invested by Art in Paradise Global company. And it has appeared in the following countries: Pattaya, Bangkok, Chaingmai (Thailand); Malaysia; Australia.

This gallery has an area of ​​over 4000M2. With 9 specialized theme areas with more than 130 works made by nearly 20 leading artists from Korea.

In there:

• The first floor will include 5 theme areas: Illusion – Optical, Classic Art – Classic, Ocean – Aqua, Wildlife – Safari, Wonderland – Fantasy.
• The 2nd floor is divided into 4 main areas: Ancient Egypt – Egyption, World – Word, Modern Art – Imagine.
• With such a huge number of 3D works, it will take you hours to fully explore the Da Nang 3D museum.

5.4.7 Danang Mikazuki Water Park

Mikazuki Danang Water Park is a water park in Da Nang. It is located in the Da Nang Mikazuki Japanese Resorts & Spa entertainment complex. It has 2 areas: indoor and outdoor. The indoor area with an area of ​​up to 11,400 square meters is a great relaxing place for you and your family.

A special feature of Mikazuki water park is that it is considered the first indoor hot water park in Vietnam. You can completely freely experience the games in the water park without worrying about the weather temperature. Here the water is always kept at 30 degrees Celsius to bring the best experience to customers.

Besides, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a scrumptious buffet lunch and set menu meals, re-energizing you to explore the entire park

5.5 Hoi An Area

Exploring Hoi An city, you will be overwhelmed by countless extremely attractive destinations here. Da Nang tourism not only includes Hoi An ancient town but also many other extremely beautiful places.

5.5.1 Hoi An ancient town

Hoi An ancient town is a place not to be missed on your Da Nang travel itinerary. You will admire the streets with ancient architectural houses, beautiful small tiled roofs and bougainvillea corners that illuminate the whole neighborhood. Coming here, don’t forget to visit Hoi An Bridge Pagoda, immerse yourself in the peaceful space and enjoy famous delicious Hoi An specialties.

5.5.2 Thanh Ha Pottery Village

Thanh Ha Pottery Village is located on the romantic Thu Bon River in Da Nang tourist area. The over 500-year-old ceramic village possesses a rustic and peaceful beauty, helping you dispel all fatigue from life’s pressures. Coming to Thanh Ha pottery village, you will admire unique ceramic works and immerse yourself in a rare peaceful countryside.

5.5.3 Hoi An silk village

Hoi An Silk Village is an attractive tourist destination in Hoi An. Coming here, you will not only be able to discover firsthand the process of handmade silk production from the Champa – Dai Viet period, learn about local culture. But also enjoy strange Da Nang specialties.

5.5.4 Tra Que Vegetable Village

If you want to experience a peaceful life, Tra Que vegetable village is the perfect destination. Coming here, you will see lush green vegetable gardens and transform into farmers who fertilize and pick vegetables themselves. In addition, you are also taught how to cook and enjoy typical Da Nang dishes.

5.5.5 Kim Bong Carpentry Village

Kim Bong Carpentry Village is one of the famous traditional craft villages in Hoi An. Visiting the carpentry village, you will have the opportunity to admire many works of art rich in cultural value and. You can also participate directly in interesting experiences, such as making wood with their own hands with artisans here.

5.5.6 Bay Mau coconut forest

Bay Mau coconut forest promises to bring new and interesting experiences. You will be able to visit the peaceful green coconut forest by basket boat. You will immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of boat races and enjoy local specialties. Such as: Quang noodles, Tam Ky chicken rice, grilled meat cakes,…

5.5.7 Cu Lao Cham

Cu Lao Cham was recognized by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve in 2009. Tourists coming here are completely attracted by the peaceful fishing village atmosphere and beautiful natural scenery. When coming to Cu Lao Cham, you can experience coastal camping, fishing, scuba diving to see coral, and enjoy fresh seafood.

5.5.8 My Son Sanctuary

My Son Sanctuary is a famous historical heritage of Da Nang city recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage (1995). This place impresses with the extremely unique architectural complex of Champa people’s temples. Hidden deep in the mountains, My Son Sanctuary is a destination that tourists should visit once.

5.5.9 Hoi An Impression Park

When traveling to Hoi An, you must definitely go to Hoi An Impression Park and experience the unique art performances here. The mark of the golden age of Hoi An is vividly recreated on stage, bringing visitors from one surprise to another.

5.5.10 Hoi An cafe

Besides famous landscapes, Hoi An cafe is a place tourists should not miss when traveling to Da Nang. Not only can you enjoy delicious drinks and panoramic views of the peaceful old town from above. But it is also a great check-in point when traveling to the old town.

5.5.11 Hoi An Bridge Pagoda

Covered Bridge is a typical tourist symbol of Hoi An ancient town. This place has Japanese-style architecture, built in the 17th century by merchants from Japan contributing money.

Hoi An Covered Bridge is located right in the center of the old town, spanning the romantic Hoai River. Therefore, this place is a familiar meeting point and unique check-in point for many tourists when traveling to Hoi An. It is also considered a perfect piece of the puzzle that continues from the past, present and future.

5.6 Some other tourist attractions

The tourist attractions near Hoi An ancient town are also very interesting. You should experience them once to make their exploration of Da Nang city more complete.

5.6.1 Tam Ky tourism

When traveling to Da Nang beach, you must definitely visit Tam Ky with many beautiful beaches. Unlike other bustling cities, Tam Ky is a very different, profound and peaceful city with many famous tourist destinations such as:

• Tam Thanh mural village.
• Tam Thanh Beach.
• Phu Ninh Lake ecotourism area.
• Tam Ky Square.

Besides, you can travel to the mountainous region of Da Nang such as exploring Thanh Mountain or traveling to Dai Loc,…Each destination will bring different interesting things.

5.7 Some famous museums in Da Nang

Traveling to Da Nang, you can also learn about its origins. As well as long-standing historical stories, and priceless antiques are kept at cultural history museums.

5.7.1 Museum of Trade Ceramics

The Mau Yi Ceramics Museum currently stores 361 ceramic artifacts from the 9th – 10th centuries to the 19th century. Each product at the Museum can clearly reflect the development of the trade ceramics industry through historical periods.

5.7.2 Sa Huynh Cultural Museum

The Sa Huynh Cultural Museum currently preserves nearly 1,000 artifacts related to ancient residents of the Sa Huynh cultural lineage more than 2,000 years ago.

Coming here, you can see with your own eyes ancient artifacts from jewelry, daily utensils, costumes, etc. of ancient people. In addition, you can also learn about unique customs and traditions. Such as weddings, funerals, burials, etc. of local people in the past.

5.7.3 Museum of Cham Sculpture

Also known as the Cham Ancient Museum, this is the largest museum storing Cham cultural artifacts in Vietnam. Looking at the spacious museum today, few people know that it was built by the French in the early twentieth century.

5.8 The most beautiful beaches in Da Nang

5.8.1 My Khe Beach

Among them, My Khe beach is on the list of the most beautiful beaches on the planet voted by Forbes magazine (America’s leading economic magazine). It is one of the places you should not miss when traveling to Da Nang. With two main beaches:

5.8.2 Pham Van Dong beach

This is one of three main beaches of My Khe beach. With a beach area of ​​up to 7,726m², along with auxiliary works such as fountains, 6 freshwater reservoirs and 26 rows of showers, this beach promises to bring you perfect relaxation.

5.8.3 Non Nuoc beach

Non Nuoc beach is loved by many tourists because of its smooth white sand with a gentle slope. The clear blue sea water with gentle waves and rows of casuarinas near the shore that are extremely ideal for picnics and camping. Looking down from above, the beach has a large arc shape, winding around the foot of Ngu Hanh Son mountain. It creates a perfect charming natural picture.

5.8.4 Lang Van beach, Nam O beach

If you are passionate about exploration and are wondering “Is there a more pristine beach when traveling to Da Nang?” You should try to visit lesser-known beaches, such as: Chuoi beach, Van village beach, Nam O beach or But beach. These beaches have beautiful and poetic landscapes. Not only that, you can also organize camping with friends, play outdoor games and enjoy fresh seafood caught by the fishermen here.

5.8.5 An Bang Beach

An Bang Beach is an ideal vacation destination when traveling to Da Nang. This place attracts tourists with its peaceful, wild and poetic beauty. Leaving behind all the hustle and bustle of the city, letting your soul wander with the sea breeze will make your trip to An Bang Beach more complete.

5.8.6 Cua Dai Beach

About 5 km from Hoi An city center, Cua Dai beach attracts tourists with its charming stretch of white sand and cool blue sea water. Visiting Cua Dai beach, you will be extremely excited to immerse yourself in the cool blue water and feel the fresh air of the sea. In particular, you can also enjoy famous Da Nang specialties.

6. Specialties when traveling to Da Nang

6.1 Specialties in Da Nang

Da Nang is a land of rich culinary quintessence with many attractive dishes. To be able to explore all the cuisine here is impossible. But when traveling to Da Nang, you should not miss the following typical dishes:

6.1.1. Pork rolls

Traveling to Da Nang, you must definitely try pork rice paper rolls at least once. Although this dish looks no different from other common rolls with rice paper, pork, raw vegetables, vermicelli,…But the “soul” of this dish lies in the seasoned fish sauce dipping sauce with a special flavor. Especially unforgettable.

6.1.2 Noodles

When mentioning Da Nang, you cannot ignore Mi Quang – a typical dish of Central Vietnamese people. Unlike regular noodle and pho dishes, Quang noodles are made quite large and thick, served with pork, chicken, shrimp, fish,…And are only served with a little broth made from stewed bones instead of a bowl full of water. You can eat it with grilled rice paper which is also quite interesting.

6.1.3 Nam O fish salad

Nam O fish salad is a delicious Da Nang dish that impresses many tourists thanks to its strange taste. The salad is made from herring caught in Nam O fishing village and richly marinated. This dish is eaten with raw vegetables, rolled with rice paper and dipped in rich fish sauce for an irresistible delicious taste.

6.1.4 Da Nang Banh Canh

Banh Canh is a popular dish that is not difficult to find in other provinces, but it has a more outstanding taste thanks to the rich broth from meat bones, thick and chewy noodles creating a unique flavor.

6.1.5 Banh Xeo and Nui spring rolls

Banh Xeo and Nui spring rolls are two dishes that everyone traveling to Da Nang must try once. Golden pancakes, crispy on the outside, soft and moist on the inside combined with fragrant grilled spring rolls create a delicious and attractive dish. In particular, the rich, peanut-flavored dipping sauce also contributes to the delicious taste of this dish.

6.1.6 Cleaning phase

Pha Lau is often served with bread and a broth rich in coconut milk flavor, making everyone who has tried it praise it. For those who cannot eat offal, this dish may be quite scary, but for those who have tried it once, they will definitely be “addicted” to this rich flavor.

6.1.7 Da Nang durian sweet soup

When talking about melancholy sweet soup, we cannot ignore the land where this dish was born. Da Nang durian sweet soup has the aromatic taste of durian, sweet and fatty taste and can be eaten in combination with Thai sweet soup, tofu, or coconut jelly,…

6.1.8 Da Nang fish sauce noodle soup

The special point that makes the delicious taste of Da Nang fish noodle dish is the rich seasoning of fish sauce made according to a secret recipe. Local people served this dish with crispy roasted pork, green vegetables and a little spicy chili. In addition, you can also eat it with sour spring rolls, boiled pork belly, pig ears, young jackfruit, attractive beef rolls, etc.

6.1.9 Banh Beo

Da Nang Banh Beo is arranged in small, hot white bowls sprinkled with shrimp meat, onions, garlic, and pork rinds on top. When eating, sprinkle sweet and sour fish sauce on top to create an attractive flavor. This is considered a familiar snack for many tourists when traveling to Da Nang.

6.1.10 Banh Can

Banh Can is baked in small bowls, soft cake dough is filled with chicken eggs, duck eggs, quail eggs, or seafood like shrimp and squid to create an attractive taste. It looks like a snack, but with just 5 pairs of egg cake served with onion fish sauce, it’s enough for your dinner when traveling to Da Nang.

6.1.11 Mi Quang:

This is a rustic delicacy with delicious nuances and flavors. Soft noodles, sweet broth and tender meat.

6.1.12 Cao Lau:

Cao Lau is prepared very meticulously, the crust is soft and chewy, the char siu meat is moist and smooth, the broth is sweet, once you eat it you will remember it forever.

6.1.13 Tam Ky chicken rice:

This is an attractive dish with fatty rice grains, sweet and chewy yellow chicken meat, and a variety of accompanying ingredients.

6.1.14 Hoi An bread:

Makes a mark in the hearts of tourists because of its unique, unmistakable flavor. It’s a hot, fragrant, crispy piece of bread with a filling and flavorful filling.

6.1.15 Rice paper rolls with pork:

As one of the specialties not to be missed when coming to Da Nang, rice paper rolls with pork bring a flavor that “explodes” the taste buds. This dish is essential for dew-dried rice paper, pork belly, and accompanying vegetables. Especially the “soul” fish sauce that cannot be missed for this dish.

6.1.16 Cau Mong braised veal:

When talking about Cau Mong braised veal, it is impossible not to mention Da Nang cuisine. Nowadays, there are many places that have Cau Mong braised veal, but in Da Nang it is always the most delicious and standard in flavor. A piece of veal eaten with a dipping sauce made from premium anchovy and scad fish sauce is truly wonderful.

6.1.17 Mixed mountain shoots:

The bamboo shoots used for mixing are mountain shoots, as big as your ankle. When processing bamboo shoots, the entire outer layer is removed, only the stem is taken and cut into fibers. Then mix it with garlic fish sauce, chili pepper and add a little fried peanut oil, pepper, and basil. Although simple, this is an irresistible delicious dish for those who are passionate about food.

6.1.18 Shrimp ram:

Shrimp ram dish quite similar to Western spring rolls, Quang Nam shrimp ram will leave the whole shrimp, roll it with ram and other fillings then fry it. The fried shrimp ramen has a beautiful appearance, the sweet taste of the shrimp and the delicious dipping sauce. This dish is often eaten with vegetables and dipping sauce, which will make the dish more delicious.

6.1.19 BanhTo (To cake):

If every Tet holiday comes, the North has Banh Chung and the South has Banh Te, then Banh To is the traditional Tet cake in Quang. The cake is made from two simple ingredients: sticky rice and sugar. Sticky rice is ground into powder, beaten with sugar and a little fragrant ginger, then poured into banana leaves and grilled over charcoal. When eating banh to, it has the sweet and fragrant taste of sugar and sticky rice and a little spicy ginger.

6.2 Specialties to buy as gifts in Da Nang

If you think that you can only buy seafood from the sea, you are wrong. Da Nang has many other delicious specialties that you can buy as gifts for family and friends. You can refer to some dishes such as:

6.2.1 One sunny squid

Famous as a coastal area with fresh seafood, when traveling to Da Nang, you can buy sunny squid as a gift. Local people choose from the best squid, dried in the hot sun and only dried once so it still retains the sweet and soft taste of the squid.

6.2.1 Tamarind squid

Squid with tamarind is a famous specialty in Da Nang that many people choose to buy as a gift. The choice for this dish must be milk squid, combined with ingredients. Such as sesame, thick tamarind sauce and some other flavors. When you eat it, you will feel the sweetness of the meat, the rich taste of the spices and the slightly spicy taste that goes well with rice.

6.2.3 Whole pieces of dried deer

Another specialty that you can buy as a gift is dried deer in Da Nang. This is a quite new and strange dish, the meat is taken from livestock farms and is richly marinated to bring an unforgettable flavor. You can eat this dish for fun or drinking, it will be very suitable.

6.2.4 Da Nang beef patties

Although the appearance looks very similar to beef rolls in the North or harrows in Thanh Hoa, the ingredients that make Da Nang tree beef rolls are not the same and have a completely different characteristic flavor. You can use this dish as a snack that goes well with beer.

6.2.5 Tre Mrs. De

Tre Mrs. De is one of the famous heirloom specialties in Da Nang. She made them from thinly sliced ​​lean pork and pork belly, marinated with spices. Then she wrapped it in banana leaves and incubated for 2-3 days before it can be eaten.

6.2.6 My Seaweed Slot

Originating from the My Khe sea, My Khe seaweed is famous as a specialty that many people trust and choose to buy as gifts when traveling. In addition to being delicious, this product also has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, is very nutritious for the body and has beautifying effects.

6.2.7 Da Nang sesame dried cake

It can be said that this is one of the heirloom specialties of the coastal city of Da Nang. The cake is crispy and spongy, they combined it with the sweetness and aroma of sesame. It creates an unforgettable delicious taste.

6.2.8 Danang pineapple ginseng tea

Unlike other common green teas, pineapple ginseng tea has a cool, mild flavor and leaves a sweet aftertaste. So it is very popular with Da Nang people, and over time it has become a specialty chosen by many tourists.

7. Accommodation when traveling to Da Nang

Da Nang is a tourist city so there are many hotels, resorts or homestays for tourists to choose from. Depending on the purpose of your trip, whether it is vacation, exploration or business, you can choose a suitable place to stay. You can refer to some accommodations below:

Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, Non Nuoc Beach Villas. Address: No. 23 Truong Sa Street, Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang.

• Meliá Danang Beach Resort. Address: 19 Truong Sa, Hoa Hai, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang.
• Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa. Address: Truong Sa Street, Hoa Hai Street, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang City.
• Furama Resort Danang. Address: Location: 105 Vo Nguyen Giap, Ngu Hanh Son.
• Muong Thanh Luxury. Address: Location: 270 Vo Nguyen Giap, Son Tra, Da Nang.
• InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort. Address: Location: Bai Bac, Son Tra, Da Nang.
• Danang Golden Bay. Address: Location: Le Van Duyet, Son Tra, Da Nang.
• Four Seasons The Nam Hai Hoi An Resort. Address: Ha My Dong B Block, Dien Duong, Dien Ban, Quang Nam, Vietnam.
• TUI Blue Nam Hoi An Resort. Address: Tam Tien, Nui Thanh, Quang Nam.
• Shilla Monogram Quang Nam Da Nang Resort. Address: Lac Long Quan, Dien Ngoc, Dien Ban, Quang Nam.
• Hoi An SeaBreeze Village Resort. Address: Group 4, Hamlet 6, Duy Ha, Binh Duong, Thang Binh, Quang Nam.
• My Son Heritage Resort And Spa. Address: My Son, Duy Phu, Duy Xuyen, Quang Nam.

Note: The destination also has many accommodations with many segments and rich locations. It will meet your needs and budget. Please contact Origin Vietnam for more detailed information about accommodations in Da Nang.

8. What to prepare when traveling to Da Nang?

To prepare quickly and not forget any important items, you can refer to the following 5 main groups of items:

• Documents: Personal documents such as ID card, ID card, airline tickets, train tickets, etc.
• Money in cash: Using an ATM card will help ensure safety when traveling. But you should also bring a little cash to pay for services, shopping, eating, etc. when necessary.
• Clothing: Most tourists travel to Da Nang in the summer when the weather is hottest. So if you intend to go during this season, you should bring loose, airy clothes…especially bikinis to freely relax on the beach. Besides, you should bring some sun protection accessories such as hats, glasses, umbrellas…in case of weather changes.
• Electronic accessories: Your trip definitely cannot lack a cell phone, charger, headphones or camera,…to capture memorable moments.
• Cosmetics: You can use small bottles to carry facial cleanser, makeup remover, sunscreen, lotion, shampoo,… to save space and weight in your luggage.
• Medical supplies: In order to feel secure and proactive during the trip, you can prepare some common medicines. Such as flu, cough, gastrointestinal medicine and anti-motion sickness medicine.

9. Some important notes when traveling to Da Nang

To have a safe, convenient and complete trip to Da Nang while still being able to experience all the fun here. You need to note a few things when traveling to Da Nang:

• Planning in advance to arrange a reasonable time and explore all the highlights in Da Nang.
• Referring to Origin Vietnam’s Da Nang package tours. That includes full hotel rooms, shuttle buses, meals, etc. to save costs and time in scheduling.
• Preparing all personal items and belongings such as sunscreen, hat, medicine, comfortable shoes,…
• Paying attention to the timing of Da Nang’s bridges to be able to experience special performances. Such as: Dragon Bridge spewing fire and water from 9:00 p.m. to 9:10 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday; The swing bridge will take place from 23:00 to 24:00 on Saturday and Sunday.
• Asking the price before buying anything or using any service. If you want to buy gifts at affordable prices, you should go to local markets.
• There are motorbike rental services all over Da Nang, so please consider choosing the most suitable rental place. You can rent at the hotel you stay at.
• Bring a waterproof bag if you plan to swim. If you plan to travel and explore, you should bring necessary tools such as blankets, tents to set up camp, and insect spray.
• When going to places such as museums, temples, or sacred places, you must dress conservatively. Avoid jostling, pushing or raising your voice in crowded places.

It is worthy visiting Da Nang

It can be seen that Da Nang is a tourist destination full of elements that you cannot miss. With many delicious and attractive dishes, beautiful tourist destinations, captivating scenery,…What are you waiting for? Pack your suitcases and start your trip to Da Nang right away.

With the detailed and useful Da Nang travel experience above. Are you ready for a wonderful vacation in this beautiful city in the near future? Joining with Origin Vietnam – a professional tour operator. We will be your trusted companion to bring you memorable tours in Da Nang with wonderful emotions and unforgettable experiences.

6. Specialties when traveling to Da Nang

6.1 Specialties in Da Nang

Da Nang is a land of rich culinary quintessence with many attractive dishes. To be able to explore all the cuisine here is impossible. But when traveling to Da Nang, you should not miss the following typical dishes:

6.1.1. Pork rolls

Traveling to Da Nang, you must definitely try pork rice paper rolls at least once. Although this dish looks no different from other common rolls with rice paper, pork, raw vegetables, vermicelli,…But the “soul” of this dish lies in the seasoned fish sauce dipping sauce with a special flavor. Especially unforgettable.

6.1.2 Noodles

When mentioning Da Nang, you cannot ignore Mi Quang – a typical dish of Central Vietnamese people. Unlike regular noodle and pho dishes, Quang noodles are made quite large and thick, served with pork, chicken, shrimp, fish,…And are only served with a little broth made from stewed bones instead of a bowl full of water. You can eat it with grilled rice paper which is also quite interesting.

6.1.3 Nam O fish salad

Nam O fish salad is a delicious Da Nang dish that impresses many tourists thanks to its strange taste. The salad is made from herring caught in Nam O fishing village and richly marinated. This dish is eaten with raw vegetables, rolled with rice paper and dipped in rich fish sauce for an irresistible delicious taste.

6.1.4 Da Nang Banh Canh

Banh Canh is a popular dish that is not difficult to find in other provinces, but it has a more outstanding taste thanks to the rich broth from meat bones, thick and chewy noodles creating a unique flavor.

6.1.5 Banh Xeo and Nui spring rolls

Banh Xeo and Nui spring rolls are two dishes that everyone traveling to Da Nang must try once. Golden pancakes, crispy on the outside, soft and moist on the inside combined with fragrant grilled spring rolls create a delicious and attractive dish. In particular, the rich, peanut-flavored dipping sauce also contributes to the delicious taste of this dish.

6.1.6 Cleaning phase

Pha Lau is often served with bread and a broth rich in coconut milk flavor, making everyone who has tried it praise it. For those who cannot eat offal, this dish may be quite scary, but for those who have tried it once, they will definitely be “addicted” to this rich flavor.

6.1.7 Da Nang durian sweet soup

When talking about melancholy sweet soup, we cannot ignore the land where this dish was born. Da Nang durian sweet soup has the aromatic taste of durian, sweet and fatty taste and can be eaten in combination with Thai sweet soup, tofu, or coconut jelly,…

6.1.8 Da Nang fish sauce noodle soup

The special point that makes the delicious taste of Da Nang fish noodle dish is the rich seasoning of fish sauce made according to a secret recipe. Local people served this dish with crispy roasted pork, green vegetables and a little spicy chili. In addition, you can also eat it with sour spring rolls, boiled pork belly, pig ears, young jackfruit, attractive beef rolls, etc.

6.1.9 Banh Beo

Da Nang Banh Beo is arranged in small, hot white bowls sprinkled with shrimp meat, onions, garlic, and pork rinds on top. When eating, sprinkle sweet and sour fish sauce on top to create an attractive flavor. This is considered a familiar snack for many tourists when traveling to Da Nang.

6.1.10 Banh Can

Banh Can is baked in small bowls, soft cake dough is filled with chicken eggs, duck eggs, quail eggs, or seafood like shrimp and squid to create an attractive taste. It looks like a snack, but with just 5 pairs of egg cake served with onion fish sauce, it’s enough for your dinner when traveling to Da Nang.

6.1.11 Mi Quang:

This is a rustic delicacy with delicious nuances and flavors. Soft noodles, sweet broth and tender meat.

6.1.12 Cao Lau:

Cao Lau is prepared very meticulously, the crust is soft and chewy, the char siu meat is moist and smooth, the broth is sweet, once you eat it you will remember it forever.

6.1.13 Tam Ky chicken rice:

This is an attractive dish with fatty rice grains, sweet and chewy yellow chicken meat, and a variety of accompanying ingredients.

6.1.14 Hoi An bread:

Makes a mark in the hearts of tourists because of its unique, unmistakable flavor. It’s a hot, fragrant, crispy piece of bread with a filling and flavorful filling.

6.1.15 Rice paper rolls with pork:

As one of the specialties not to be missed when coming to Da Nang, rice paper rolls with pork bring a flavor that “explodes” the taste buds. This dish is essential for dew-dried rice paper, pork belly, and accompanying vegetables. Especially the “soul” fish sauce that cannot be missed for this dish.

6.1.16 Cau Mong braised veal:

When talking about Cau Mong braised veal, it is impossible not to mention Da Nang cuisine. Nowadays, there are many places that have Cau Mong braised veal, but in Da Nang it is always the most delicious and standard in flavor. A piece of veal eaten with a dipping sauce made from premium anchovy and scad fish sauce is truly wonderful.

6.1.17 Mixed mountain shoots:

The bamboo shoots used for mixing are mountain shoots, as big as your ankle. When processing bamboo shoots, the entire outer layer is removed, only the stem is taken and cut into fibers. Then mix it with garlic fish sauce, chili pepper and add a little fried peanut oil, pepper, and basil. Although simple, this is an irresistible delicious dish for those who are passionate about food.

6.1.18 Shrimp ram:

Shrimp ram dish quite similar to Western spring rolls, Quang Nam shrimp ram will leave the whole shrimp, roll it with ram and other fillings then fry it. The fried shrimp ramen has a beautiful appearance, the sweet taste of the shrimp and the delicious dipping sauce. This dish is often eaten with vegetables and dipping sauce, which will make the dish more delicious.

6.1.19 BanhTo (To cake):

If every Tet holiday comes, the North has Banh Chung and the South has Banh Te, then Banh To is the traditional Tet cake in Quang. The cake is made from two simple ingredients: sticky rice and sugar. Sticky rice is ground into powder, beaten with sugar and a little fragrant ginger, then poured into banana leaves and grilled over charcoal. When eating banh to, it has the sweet and fragrant taste of sugar and sticky rice and a little spicy ginger.

6.2 Specialties to buy as gifts in Da Nang

If you think that you can only buy seafood from the sea, you are wrong. Da Nang has many other delicious specialties that you can buy as gifts for family and friends. You can refer to some dishes such as:

6.2.1 One sunny squid

Famous as a coastal area with fresh seafood, when traveling to Da Nang, you can buy sunny squid as a gift. Local people choose from the best squid, dried in the hot sun and only dried once so it still retains the sweet and soft taste of the squid.

6.2.1 Tamarind squid

Squid with tamarind is a famous specialty in Da Nang that many people choose to buy as a gift. The choice for this dish must be milk squid, combined with ingredients. Such as sesame, thick tamarind sauce and some other flavors. When you eat it, you will feel the sweetness of the meat, the rich taste of the spices and the slightly spicy taste that goes well with rice.

6.2.3 Whole pieces of dried deer

Another specialty that you can buy as a gift is dried deer in Da Nang. This is a quite new and strange dish, the meat is taken from livestock farms and is richly marinated to bring an unforgettable flavor. You can eat this dish for fun or drinking, it will be very suitable.

6.2.4 Da Nang beef patties

Although the appearance looks very similar to beef rolls in the North or harrows in Thanh Hoa, the ingredients that make Da Nang tree beef rolls are not the same and have a completely different characteristic flavor. You can use this dish as a snack that goes well with beer.

6.2.5 Tre Mrs. De

Tre Mrs. De is one of the famous heirloom specialties in Da Nang. She made them from thinly sliced ​​lean pork and pork belly, marinated with spices. Then she wrapped it in banana leaves and incubated for 2-3 days before it can be eaten.

6.2.6 My Seaweed Slot

Originating from the My Khe sea, My Khe seaweed is famous as a specialty that many people trust and choose to buy as gifts when traveling. In addition to being delicious, this product also has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, is very nutritious for the body and has beautifying effects.

6.2.7 Da Nang sesame dried cake

It can be said that this is one of the heirloom specialties of the coastal city of Da Nang. The cake is crispy and spongy, they combined it with the sweetness and aroma of sesame. It creates an unforgettable delicious taste.

6.2.8 Danang pineapple ginseng tea

Unlike other common green teas, pineapple ginseng tea has a cool, mild flavor and leaves a sweet aftertaste. So it is very popular with Da Nang people, and over time it has become a specialty chosen by many tourists.

7. Accommodation when traveling to Da Nang

Da Nang is a tourist city so there are many hotels, resorts or homestays for tourists to choose from. Depending on the purpose of your trip, whether it is vacation, exploration or business, you can choose a suitable place to stay. You can refer to some accommodations below:

Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, Non Nuoc Beach Villas. Address: No. 23 Truong Sa Street, Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang.

• Meliá Danang Beach Resort. Address: 19 Truong Sa, Hoa Hai, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang.
• Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa. Address: Truong Sa Street, Hoa Hai Street, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang City.
• Furama Resort Danang. Address: Location: 105 Vo Nguyen Giap, Ngu Hanh Son.
• Muong Thanh Luxury. Address: Location: 270 Vo Nguyen Giap, Son Tra, Da Nang.
• InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort. Address: Location: Bai Bac, Son Tra, Da Nang.
• Danang Golden Bay. Address: Location: Le Van Duyet, Son Tra, Da Nang.
• Four Seasons The Nam Hai Hoi An Resort. Address: Ha My Dong B Block, Dien Duong, Dien Ban, Quang Nam, Vietnam.
• TUI Blue Nam Hoi An Resort. Address: Tam Tien, Nui Thanh, Quang Nam.
• Shilla Monogram Quang Nam Da Nang Resort. Address: Lac Long Quan, Dien Ngoc, Dien Ban, Quang Nam.
• Hoi An SeaBreeze Village Resort. Address: Group 4, Hamlet 6, Duy Ha, Binh Duong, Thang Binh, Quang Nam.
• My Son Heritage Resort And Spa. Address: My Son, Duy Phu, Duy Xuyen, Quang Nam.

Note: The destination also has many accommodations with many segments and rich locations. It will meet your needs and budget. Please contact Origin Vietnam for more detailed information about accommodations in Da Nang.

8. What to prepare when traveling to Da Nang?

To prepare quickly and not forget any important items, you can refer to the following 5 main groups of items:

• Documents: Personal documents such as ID card, ID card, airline tickets, train tickets, etc.
• Money in cash: Using an ATM card will help ensure safety when traveling. But you should also bring a little cash to pay for services, shopping, eating, etc. when necessary.
• Clothing: Most tourists travel to Da Nang in the summer when the weather is hottest. So if you intend to go during this season, you should bring loose, airy clothes…especially bikinis to freely relax on the beach. Besides, you should bring some sun protection accessories such as hats, glasses, umbrellas…in case of weather changes.
• Electronic accessories: Your trip definitely cannot lack a cell phone, charger, headphones or camera,…to capture memorable moments.
• Cosmetics: You can use small bottles to carry facial cleanser, makeup remover, sunscreen, lotion, shampoo,… to save space and weight in your luggage.
• Medical supplies: In order to feel secure and proactive during the trip, you can prepare some common medicines. Such as flu, cough, gastrointestinal medicine and anti-motion sickness medicine.

9. Some important notes when traveling to Da Nang

To have a safe, convenient and complete trip to Da Nang while still being able to experience all the fun here. You need to note a few things when traveling to Da Nang:

• Planning in advance to arrange a reasonable time and explore all the highlights in Da Nang.
• Referring to Origin Vietnam’s Da Nang package tours. That includes full hotel rooms, shuttle buses, meals, etc. to save costs and time in scheduling.
• Preparing all personal items and belongings such as sunscreen, hat, medicine, comfortable shoes,…
• Paying attention to the timing of Da Nang’s bridges to be able to experience special performances. Such as: Dragon Bridge spewing fire and water from 9:00 p.m. to 9:10 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday; The swing bridge will take place from 23:00 to 24:00 on Saturday and Sunday.
• Asking the price before buying anything or using any service. If you want to buy gifts at affordable prices, you should go to local markets.
• There are motorbike rental services all over Da Nang, so please consider choosing the most suitable rental place. You can rent at the hotel you stay at.
• Bring a waterproof bag if you plan to swim. If you plan to travel and explore, you should bring necessary tools such as blankets, tents to set up camp, and insect spray.
• When going to places such as museums, temples, or sacred places, you must dress conservatively. Avoid jostling, pushing or raising your voice in crowded places.

It is worthy visiting Da Nang

It can be seen that Da Nang is a tourist destination full of elements that you cannot miss. With many delicious and attractive dishes, beautiful tourist destinations, captivating scenery,…What are you waiting for? Pack your suitcases and start your trip to Da Nang right away.

With the detailed and useful Da Nang travel experience above. Are you ready for a wonderful vacation in this beautiful city in the near future? Joining with Origin Vietnam – a professional tour operator. We will be your trusted companion to bring you memorable tours in Da Nang with wonderful emotions and unforgettable experiences.