Travel to Da Nang – the most livable city in Vietnam with many beautiful places and delicious food to explore. Refer to this article for experience and a reasonable travel schedule.
Da Nang tourism is always the top choice of travel enthusiasts not only because of the scenery, climate, people, etc. but also because this is a land that converges many unique beautiful landscapes and culinary quintessence. If you are planning to go to Da Nang but do not know where to go, what to eat, what to do, then refer to this article immediately!
1. Introduction to Da Nang
When mentioning Da Nang, many people will immediately think of “the most livable city in Vietnam” thanks to its scenery, mild climate, and great location for relaxation. Therefore, Da Nang tourism is always the first choice of many tourists who come to explore this land.
Da Nang is located about 961 km south of Ho Chi Minh City and adjacent to the ancient capital of Hue. Not only is it a famous tourist destination, Da Nang is also a North-South traffic axis, an important gateway to the North-South and Central provinces.
2. When is the best time to travel to Da Nang?
Da Nang is located in the Central region, with the characteristics of a tropical climate with two distinct seasons: the dry season and the rainy season. The dry season lasts from January to July every year, after which Da Nang begins the rainy season and often has storms. So when is the best time to travel to Da Nang?
In fact, each season in Da Nang has its own beauty for you to explore. Traveling to Da Nang in the dry season from January to July, the weather is not only beautiful, suitable for sightseeing, but this is also the time when Da Nang has many attractive festivals such as the fireworks festival, the Quan The Am festival, the boat racing festival, …
If you want to try a new feeling of traveling to Da Nang in the rainy season, there is nothing too worrying. The quieter beauty and the drizzle will be an interesting experience. Especially outside the peak season, many entertainment services, sightseeing, and hotels are also cheaper, saving you money. However, you need to carefully research the weather, prepare your belongings carefully.
3. 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 cards, plane tickets, train tickets, etc.
Money: using an ATM card will help ensure safety when traveling, but you should also bring some cash to pay for services, shopping activities, eating and drinking, etc. when necessary.
Clothes: most tourists come to Da Nang to travel in the summer when the weather is the hottest, so if you intend to go during this season, you should bring loose, airy clothes, etc., especially maxi dresses and bikinis to freely show off your figure on the beach. In addition, you should bring some sun protection accessories such as hats, glasses, umbrellas, etc. in case of weather changes.
Electronic accessories: your trip definitely cannot lack mobile phones, chargers, headphones or cameras… to record memorable moments.
Cosmetics: you can use small decanters to bring facial cleanser, makeup remover, sunscreen, lotion, shampoo… to save space and weight for your luggage.
Medical supplies: to feel secure and proactive during the trip, you can prepare some common medicines such as colds, coughs, digestive medicines and motion sickness medicines.
In addition, a very important thing before the trip is to refer to travel schedules and tours or quality, good-priced Da Nang travel combos. This way, your trip will be complete and economical
4. Means of transport to Da Nang
Because it is a Central region, Da Nang tourism has many means of transport for you to choose from. Depending on where you are, you can choose different forms of transport such as:
Airplane: the most popular form chosen by many tourists when traveling to Da Nang is airplane because it is convenient, fast and saves time. However, if you choose this form, you should book tickets at least 1-2 months in advance to hunt for cheap tickets, helping to save money for the trip.
Bus: Currently, there are many bus companies from seats to sleepers running the North-South route to serve the travel needs of tourists. If you want to have a budget trip, you can choose a bus with prices ranging from 250,000 – 500,000 VND. ($10 – $20)
Train: This is the way chosen by many young people because traveling by train is faster than the bus and you can see the scenery throughout the trip. Especially, if your schedule includes a stopover in Hue, the train is a reasonable choice because you can get off at Hue station and then continue to Da Nang.
5. How to get around Da Nang?
After arriving in Da Nang, getting around the city is quite easy because most tourist attractions are located close to each other. You can refer to some ways of getting around such as:
Taxi:
This is a way of getting around that is often chosen by many tourists because it is convenient, fast and does not take much time. However, taxi fares in Da Nang are quite expensive, so if you are traveling with your family or a large group, you can choose this form of transportation.
Motorbike:
For young people, traveling to Da Nang by motorbike is a popular means of transportation because it is both cost-effective and allows you to be proactive in your time and destination. If you are confident in your ability to find your way, then exploring the city while riding a motorbike is also an interesting choice.
Cyclo:
Currently, not many people choose cyclo 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.
Car rental:
For large families who want to have their own means of transportation, they can rent a car to comfortably explore the city. However, the rental price is quite high and you need to be familiar with the roads, so if you travel to Da Nang in a large group, you can consider it.
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 convenient in terms of time because it takes 15-20 minutes to wait for a bus.
6. What to eat when traveling to Da Nang? List of attractive Da Nang specialties
Da Nang is a land that converges many rich culinary quintessence with many attractive dishes. It is impossible to explore all the cuisine here, but when traveling to Da Nang, you should not miss the following typical dishes:
6.1. Rice paper rolls with pork
When traveling to Da Nang, you must definitely try rice paper rolls with pork at least once. Although this dish looks no different from other common rolls with rice paper, pork, raw vegetables, vermicelli… the “soul” of this dish lies in the fish sauce with a special unforgettable flavor.
Reference price: 30,000 – 70,000 VND ($1.2 – $2.5) / 1 serving
6.2 Come to Da Nang to eat Quang noodles
According to many people’s Da Nang travel guides, when mentioning Da Nang, you cannot miss Quang noodles – a typical dish of the Central region.
Different from the usual vermicelli and pho dishes, Quang noodles are made quite large and thick, served with pork, chicken, shrimp, fish,… and only served with a little broth made from stewed bones instead of a full bowl of water. You can eat it with grilled rice paper, which is also quite interesting.
Reference price: 25,000 – 40,000 VND ($1 – $1.8) / 1 bowl
6.3. Nam O Fish Salad
Nam O Fish Salad in Da Nang is a delicious dish in Da Nang that impresses many tourists with its unique taste. The salad is made from herring caught in Nam O fishing village and is marinated with rich spices.
This dish is eaten with raw vegetables, rolled in rice paper and dipped in rich fish sauce, creating an irresistible delicious taste.
6.4. Banh Canh Da Nang
Banh Canh is a popular dish that is not difficult to find in other provinces, but Banh Canh Da Nang has a more outstanding taste thanks to the rich broth from meat and bones, thick and chewy noodles creating an irresistible flavor.
6.5. Banh xeo and nem lui
Banh xeo and nem lui are two dishes that anyone traveling to Da Nang must try at least once. Golden, crispy banh xeo on the outside, soft and moist on the inside combined with fragrant grilled nem lui create an irresistible dish. In particular, the rich, peanut-flavored dipping sauce also contributes to the deliciousness of this dish.
Reference price: 20,000 – 55,000 VND ($0.8 – $2.1) / 1 serving
6.6. Da Nang Pha Lau
Da Nang Pha Lau is often served with bread and a rich coconut broth that makes everyone who tries it praise it. For those who cannot eat offal, this dish can be quite scary, but for those who have tried it once, they will definitely be “addicted” to this rich flavor.
When traveling to Da Nang, you should try Pha Lau once
6.7. Da Nang Che Sau
When talking about che sau, we cannot ignore the land where this dish was born, Da Nang. Che sau Da Nang has the fragrant taste of durian, the fatty and sweet taste when eaten with Thai tea, tofu, or coconut jelly…
6.8. Bun Mam Da Nang
The special thing that makes the delicious taste of Bun Mam Da Nang is the rich fish sauce made according to a secret recipe, eaten with crispy roast pork, green vegetables and a little spicy chili. In addition, you can also eat it with sour sausage, boiled pork belly, pig ears, young jackfruit, steamed beef sausage… according to Da Nang reviews and delicious dishes of many tourists.
Reference price: 30,000 – 55,000 VND ($1.2 – $2.2) / bowl
6.9. Banh Beo
Da Nang Banh Beo is arranged in small, hot white bowls sprinkled with shrimp, onion, garlic, and pork fat. When eaten, sweet and sour fish sauce is poured on top to create an attractive flavor. This is considered a familiar snack for many tourists when traveling to Da Nang.
6.10. Banh Can Da Nang
Banh Can is baked in small bowls, the soft cake dough is poured with chicken eggs, duck eggs, quail eggs, or seafood such as shrimp and squid to create an attractive delicious taste. It looks like a snack, but just 5 pairs of banh can with egg and fish sauce and onions are enough for your dinner when traveling to Da Nang.
7. Top 10 famous tourist destinations in Da Nang
Da Nang has many tourist attractions both inside and outside the city. If you have the opportunity to travel to Da Nang, you should definitely not miss famous places such as:
7.1. Da Nang Love Bridge
Standing out on the banks of the Han River, the Love Bridge brings a romantic atmosphere and is a place where many couples come to lock and preserve memories of love. Besides, there is also the famous “Carp turning into a dragon” symbol of Da Nang city, which is a very popular check-in location.
7.2. Ngu Hanh Son Mountain
Ngu Hanh Son is the common name of a scenic spot consisting of 5 limestone mountains: Kim Son, Moc Son, Thuy Son, Hoa Son and Tho Son, rising in the middle of the coastal sand in Da Nang. Of which, Thuy Son is the largest, tallest and most beautiful limestone mountain, so it has become a tourist destination for visitors to explore and challenge their ability to conquer.
7.3. My Khe Beach
If someone asks what the most beautiful beach in Da Nang is, it is definitely My Khe beach, located only 3km from the city center. The beach has clear blue water that can see the bottom and fine white sand.
Not only is it a beautiful sight in Da Nang, My Khe is also in the top of the most beautiful beaches in the world that you must visit.
7.4. Linh Ung Pagoda
From Da Nang city, you can see the 67m high white statue of Quan Am, located on a 35m wide lotus platform of Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra peninsula. This is not only a pagoda with spiritual significance but also a tourist destination visited by many tourists every year.
7.6. Da Nang Children’s Cultural Palace
This is one of the emerging check-in locations for young people from all over Da Nang. The most attractive point is the unique wall corners decorated in many different shapes and colors, ensuring to bring you extremely cool shots.
7.7. 3D Trick Eye Museum
Not only can you admire 3D works and pose for creative photos, at the 3D Trick Eye Museum you can also transform into fairy tale characters in the magical world, set foot in the mysterious forest between ancient Egyptian tombs or transform into eagles spreading their wings,…
7.8. Than Tai Hot Spring Da Nang
Than Tai Hot Spring has beautiful natural scenery, where you can dispel all fatigue with the unique mineral spring located in the Ba Na Nui Chua eco-tourism conservation area. Here, you can both admire the majestic beauty and comfortably relax with attractive services such as mud bath, wine bath, hot mineral spring bath, …
7.9. Cu Lao Cham Da Nang
Cu Lao Cham is a 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.
8. Things you need to know when traveling to Da Nang
To have a budget travel schedule to Da Nang while still being able to experience all the fun here, as well as to have a smooth trip, you need to note a few things after traveling to Da Nang:
- Make a schedule in advance to arrange a reasonable time and explore all the highlights in Da Nang.
- Refer to the Da Nang travel combo packages that include full hotel rooms, shuttle bus, meals… to save costs and time arranging the schedule.
- Prepare all personal items and belongings such as sunscreen, hats, medicine, comfortable shoes,…
- Pay attention to the time of the bridges in Da Nang to be able to experience special performances such as: Dragon Bridge sprays fire and water from 9:00 p.m. to 9:10 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday; the swing bridge will take place from 11:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
- Ask for the price before buying anything or using any service. If you want to buy cheap gifts, you should go to the markets.
- There are motorbike rental services all over Da Nang, so you should consider choosing the most suitable place to rent. You can rent at the hotel where you are staying.
Above is all the experience and travel schedule to Da Nang for reference for those who are preparing to come to this beautiful coastal area.
