The Ultimate Travel Guide & Tips for International Tourists Visiting Da Nang, Vietnam

Da Nang, often referred to as the “Fireworks City” and a city with a rapidly evolving landscape, boasts a plethora of scenic attractions that have garnered acclaim from both domestic and international tourists. Known for its safety, refreshing atmosphere, and friendly locals, Da Nang offers a unique blend of rivers, mountains, and beaches. Notably, Da Nang Bay has been recognized as one of the world’s top 10 most beautiful bays.

This Da Nang travel guide provides essential information and practical tips to ensure a memorable vacation in Da Nang, Vietnam. Drawing from years of experience in serving visitors to Da Nang, this guide offers valuable insights for planning your perfect trip.

How to Get to Da Nang?

From Hanoi ⇔ Da Nang

• ✈ By Air:
  • Vietnam Airlines: Airbus 321 VN7625 (departure: 11:05 AM), VN7624 (return: 1:20 PM) daily.
  • Vietjet Airlines: Airbus 321 VJ433 (departure: 6:30 AM), VJ432 (return: 8:40 AM) daily.
  • Bamboo Airways: QH1213 (departure: 8:55 AM) & QH1214 (return: 15:10PM) daily.
• 🚉 By Train:
  • Arrival: SE1, SE3, SE5, SE7 (recommended: SE7, departure: 6:00 AM, arrival: 5:00 AM the next day).
  • Return: SE2, SE4, SE6, SE8, SE10 (recommended: SE4, departure: 06:20 AM, arrival: 05:00 AM the next day).
• 🚌 By Road: Long distance, not recommended. If you want to experince the beauty of Vietnams roads, here are some bus companys.
  • Phuong Hoang Bus: (aprox 600,000 VND)
  • Hien Phuoc Bus (aprox 600,000 VND)
  • Hoang Long Bus (aprox 600,000 VND)

From Ho Chi Minh City ⇔ Da Nang

• ✈ By Air:
  • Vietnam Airlines: Airbus 321 VN1392 (departure: 9:05 AM), VN1397 (return: 4:45 PM) daily.
  • Vietjet Airlines: Airbus 321 VJ386 (departure: 9:45 AM), VJ398 (return: 2:55 PM) daily.
  • Jetstar Airlines: Airbus 321 BJ452 (departure: 4:00 PM), VJ453 (return: 5:45 PM) daily.
  • Bamboo Airways: QH1122 (departure: 8:00 AM) & QH1123 (return: 9:55 AM) daily.
• 🚉 By Train:
  • Arrival: SE2, SE4, SE6, SE8 (recommended: SE4, departure: 7:25 PM, arrival: 6:40 AM the next day).
  • Return: SE1, SE3, SE5, SE7, SE9, SE21 (recommended: SE21, departure: 4:00 PM, arrival: 6:20 AM the next day).
• 🚌 By Road: Long distance, not recommended.
  • Phuong Trang Bus (Aprox 300,000VND)
  • Cam Van Bus (Aprox 300,000VND)
  • Thuan Thao Bus (Aprox 300,000VND)

Best Time to Visit Da Nang?

Da Nang has two distinct seasons: rainy and dry. The ideal time to visit is from January to September, with the best time for swimming at My Khe Beach being from late February to mid-September.

• The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival usually occurs annually on April 30th.
• Summer, from April to September, offers pleasant weather for beach activities and sightseeing.
• From September to January, expect light rain, so pack accordingly.

Where to Stay in Da Nang?

Da Nang offers a range of accommodations, from 5-star hotels to budget-friendly homestays. 3-star hotels typically provide complimentary breakfast, and room rates include taxes and service charges (5-10%). My Khe Beach area is popular for its convenience and amenities.

Here are a few suggestions of places to stay

• City center hotels: Novotel, Vanda, Samdi, Blue Sea, Tulip
• Beach side hotels: Furama, Fullman, Sea Front, Sea Wonder, Tuan Phong.
• Beach side Homestays: Hanigo, Rose Garden, Little Flower, Moc House
• City center Homestays: Love, Pura Vida, Sea kite, Golden Sand.

Must-Visit Attractions in Da Nang?

Da Nang boasts numerous attractions, including:

• Ba Na Hills
• Marble Mountains
• Son Tra Peninsula
• Than Tai Hot Springs Park.
• Hai Van Pass
• My Khe Beach
• Cham Island Hoi An – Da Nang
• Han River

What to Eat in Da Nang?

Da Nang offers a variety of delicious seafood and local specialties, including:

• Fresh Seafood
• Fishcake Noodle Soup (Bún Chả Cá)
• Two-Skin Pork (Thịt heo 2 đầu da)
• Beef Sausage (Chả Bò)
• Quang Noodles (Mỳ Quảng)
• Banh xeo
• Cao Lau
• Chicken Rice
• And many other local foods.

Da Nang Restaurants

Da Nang has many restuarants, here are a few suggestions.

• Apsara Restaurant
• Madam Lan Restaurant
  La Maison Restaurant
• N&M Restaurant
• Water Front Restaurant.
• Vegan Restaurants
• Indian Resturants

Recommended Tours in Da Nang?

Consider joining a group tour for convenient and cost-effective sightseeing.

• Ba Na Hills 1-day tour
• Da Nang – Hoi An 1-day tour
• Da Nang – Cu Lao Cham 1-day tour
• Da Nang – Hue 1-day tour
• Da Nang – Phong Nha 2-day tour
• Da Nang – Coconut forest 1-day tour
• Da Nang – Son Tra 1-day tour
• Da Nang City Tour
• Da Nang Jeep tour
• Da Nang Dinner cruise.

Best Souvenirs to Buy in Da Nang?

• Consider these options.
• Fresh Seafood
• Lobster
• Salanganes’Nest
• Wild vegetables.
• Sea cucumber.
• Dried squid.
• Dried wild pineapple.
• Dried Ha Thu O.
• Ngo Dong cake.
• Ngo Dong hammocks.

Tips for booking Da Nang tours

• Here are some considerations to take into account when booking a tour.
• Is there car pickup?
• Are meals provided?
• Where are the meals eaten?
• Is insurance provided?
• Which company is the insurance from?
• Does the business have a office.
• How new are the tour bus vehicles?
• Do they get a guest list?