Destination guide
Da Nang
Vietnam
Da Nang (Đà Nẵng) is Vietnam's fifth largest city. It's in Central Vietnam on the South China Sea coast, midway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
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Prioritize visiting My Khe Beach at sunrise; locals gather as early as 05:00 to enjoy the surf, while the beach sees a shift in activity as the morning progresses.
When visiting the Marble Mountains, avoid the open-tour buses that rush you through the site. Hire a motorbike taxi instead; this allows you to set your own pace to explore both the mountain-top temples and the cavernous, eerie statues of the Am Phu cave.
If you plan to ride the Hai Van Pass, ensure your fuel tank is full before leaving the city. While there is a petrol station a few kilometres before the road begins its climb, there are no further stations on the mountain route itself.
Skip overnight stays at Ba Na Hill Station. The accommodation options are widely considered to be of lower quality and poorer value compared to the city's comfortable hostels and hotels, which offer easier access to local food and amenities.
Seek out local food experiences by following your nose to 'Bún Mắm Alley' or identifying the genuine Mi Quang 1A by the sugarcane cart out front. Always be mindful of 'copycat' restaurants that cluster near popular, authentic food spots.
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Best time to go
Best window: February–March and May–June
September, October, November and December are the months to avoid — very heavy rain. The window below is when it is genuinely pleasant.
Rated from ten years of daily temperature and rainfall recorded at this destination, via Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis. Hover a month for its real numbers.
Getting around
By bus
There are 19 local bus lines. Buses are new and all of them are air-conditioned. Ticket are usually a flat 8,000 VND inside city limits. In the DanaBus app (Android, iOS) you can put your starting point and destination.
By taxi
Taxi rates are very reasonable in Da Nang, and scams are less common than in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, but you're better off going with a reputable company to avoid any hassle.
By motorbike
You can rent your own motorbike in many places, especially around the backpacker area (Tran Cao Van) in District Thanh Khe. 110,000 dong should get you a decent 100-110 cc bike.
By electric bicycle
Electric bicycles are now common in Da Nang and offer an excellent alternative to gasoline powered motorbikes. They have more than enough power to drive most of the day throughout the city, can be driven without a driver's license and are easier to drive than…
By pedal bicycle
Not many places around to rent traditional bicycles unlike Hoi An but it's a still nice way to explore. City Hostel do rent bicycles from 30k dong per day.
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What to see
Ba Na Hill Station
about 40 km west· Pricey
Ba Na is 1,487 m above sea level in the Truong Son Mountains. In the 1920s, it was a French resort that boasted 200 villas, restaurants, and clubs. It is known as the second Dalat or Sa Pa in central Vietnam.
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Han River Promenade
between Dragon Bridge and Da Nang Port
The beauty of the Han River has inspired poets and composers throughout Da Nang's history, and any local will probably be able to sing you a few lines of Sông Hàn Tình Yêu Của Tôi (Han River, My Love) as they stroll the edge of the water.
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Marble Mountains
9 km S of downtown and across the street from many of the larger beach side resorts· Free
The group includes Kim Son (Mountain of Metal), Moc Son (Mountain of Wood), Thuy Son (Mountain of Water), Hoa Son (Mountain of Fire), and Tho Son (Mountain of Earth).
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Golden Bridge
A 150m long pedestrian bridge, used as viewpoint. A notable feature is the hands sculpture that support the bridge.
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Dragon Bridge
A 2013 bridge built in the shape of a dragon, breathing fire and water each Saturday and Sunday night at 21:00.
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Linh Ung Temple
Bai But, Son Tra Peninsula
Located on Son Tra Mountain and clearly visible from My Khe Beach, this temple has stunning views of the sea, the sky, and a 67-m tall statue of "Quan The Am" (Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy) facing the ocean. The pagoda was built in 2010.
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What to do
My Khe Beach
Hoang Sa Rd
Across the Han River from the city centre, My Khe Beach is a wide, sandy beach long known for its beauty. Locals will often gather here as early in the morning as 05:00 to enjoy the surf while the sun rises over the ocean.
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Ride a motorbike up the Hai Van Pass
follow the coast road N until you reach Rd 1A
The Hai Van Pass is a great day trip from Da Nang (or Hoi An). The road was called "a deserted ribbon of perfection—one of the best coast roads in the world" in the BBC show Top Gear.
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Motorbike ride up Monkey Mountain
follow Hoang Sa Rd. towards the mountain
If you feel like a ride with an amazing view, rent a motorbike and make your way up the side of Monkey Mountain (aka Son Tra Mountain), where an American army base used to be.
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What to eat
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Mi Quang 1A
Worth itAlso recommended by Michelin Guide
take Lê Duẩn heading east, turn left onto Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, first right onto Hải Phòng; it's on the right
Mi Quang 1A is one of the best known mì quảng restaurants in the area. While still good it has lost a bit of its luster over the years. Prices are higher than most places at 30,000 to 45,000 dong (Jan 2018).
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My Quang Sua Hong Van
Worth itAlso recommended by Michelin Guide
A Bib Gourmand street stall famous for mi quang noodles in shrimp broth and crispy banh xeo pancakes.
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Banh Xeo Tom Nhay Co Ba
Worth itAlso recommended by Michelin Guide
A banh xeo specialist recognized among Da Nang's first Michelin Bib Gourmand cohort in 2024.
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Bún Mắm Vân
23/14 Trần Kế Xương, Hải Châu 2, Hải Châu· Cheap
Bún mắm is an extremely pungent noodle dish made with a fermented fish sauce called mắm nêm. Mắm nêm can best be described as "smells like hell, tastes like heaven." Bún Mắm Vân is in what is called "Bún Mắm Alley" where a few bún mắm…
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Cơm gà A.Hải
100 Thái Phiên, Phước Ninh, Hải Châu
Typical basic Vietnamese restaurant. The chicken rice that the locals also enjoy is nice. Both the roast chicken and thinly steamed chicken rice are tasty. The chicken soup served first is also tasty.
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Phở 29 - Phở Hà Nội
1A Trần Quốc Toản, Hải Châu 1
Bun cha, banh xeo and the fried rice are nice. Huge portions and good staff with customer service. Nice ambient sidestreet seating and many drink choices.
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Bánh Mì̀ Bà Lan
62 Trưng Nữ Vương, Bình Hiên, Hải Châu· Cheap
One of the most famous sandwich carts in the city. Try their bánh mì que which is a string baguette filled with a pork pâté.
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Edo Sushi
27 Thái Phiên, Phước Ninh, Hải Châu
Budget Japanese restaurant. The dishes are diverse. Most of the staff are students.
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Where to stay
Funtastic Beach Hostel
East on Phạm Văn Đồng until end, right onto Võ Nguyên Giáp, first right at Đình Nghệ, first left at Hà Bổng and first right into the alley. Funtastic is the yellow building on the left.
Sister hostel to the Funtastic [City] Hostel on Hai Phong and very similar except it's a three minute walk to the beach. Excellent staff most of which speak English. Ask them about their local restaurant suggestions and their food tour.
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Funtastic Hostel
500 m east of train station
Modern hostel with comfy beds, big lockers, good Wi-Fi and friendly English speaking staff. Breakfast on the rooftop, with some nice views, is included and the hostel offers a free daily shuttle to Hoi An and airport dropoff.
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Danang Backpackers Hostel
106 Nguyen Chi Thanh· Cheap
Cheap, clean and spacious hostel. Breakfast included, free playing billiards, free beer every night, fast Wi-Fi. Comfy beds, A/C, hot shower. English speaking staff 24/7.
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Dang Viet Hotel
one minute to the beach
Air-con, comfortable beds, fast Wi-Fi, hot showers, refrigerator and international cable TV. Staff speak English.
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Nhà Nghỉ Cát Tường
from the airport head south on Nguyễn Hữu Thọ, turn right onto Lê Đại Hành
Cheap, but nice guesthouse with Wi-Fi, hot water, air-con. Possibly closed. Call first.
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Thien Duc Motel
187 Dong Da· Cheap
An OK option, although services are far from superior.
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