Guide to travel in Da Nang
An A-to-Z guide for first-time travelers to Da Nang
Da Nang Cathedral was built by French priest Louis Vallet in 1923, with a pink-painted edifice that earns its reputation as one of the most unique catholic churches in Vietnam. Standing at 70 metres, it’s also known as Con Ga Church (Rooster Church) due to the imposing bell tower that’s topped with a rooster weathercock. The church features a simple interior design of engraved motifs, rhombic-shaped arches, medieval-style stained glass windows of various saints, and statues depicting events from the Holy Bible. There’s also a grotto of the Blessed Virgin Mary set behind Da Nang Cathedral, which is a replica of the Lourdes Grotto in France.
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Nhà Thờ Con Gà
156 Đ. Trần PhúDa Nang Cathedral was built by French priest Louis Vallet in 1923, with a pink-painted edifice that earns its reputation as one of the most unique catholic churches in Vietnam. Standing at 70 metres, it’s also known as Con Ga Church (Rooster Church) due to the imposing bell tower that’s topped with a rooster weathercock. The church features a simple interior design of engraved motifs, rhombic-shaped arches, medieval-style stained glass windows of various saints, and statues depicting events from the Holy Bible. There’s also a grotto of the Blessed Virgin Mary set behind Da Nang Cathedral, which is a replica of the Lourdes Grotto in France.
Overview and History of Ba Na Hills
Ba Na Hills, 35 kilometers southeast from Da Nang, is a famous hill station and resort. Unlike normal stations built on the ground, Ba Na Hills is located 1,489 meters high on Nui Chua mountain. The station, founded in 1919, was advertised as “the Da Lat of Da Nang province”. Its investors, the French colonists, intended to build it as a leisure destination for French tourists.
How to Get to Ba Na Hills
By Taxi
According to the pioneers, if you don’t know how to ride a motorbike and want to save time, traveling by a taxi seems like the best option. The price from the center of Da Nang to Ba Na Hills ranges from 350,000 VND to 500,000 VND, depending on the type of taxi. You can go with your team to save money.
Taxi Phone Numbers:
Vinasun taxi: 0236 368 6868
Mai Linh taxi: 0236 356 5656
Tien Sa taxi: 0236 379 7979
By Motorbike
This is an economic and comfortable transportation for people of all generations, especially the youth. You can hire a motorbike at your hotel with a reasonable price – about 80,000 VND (3.44 USD) to 150,000 VND (6.45 USD) for a day.
By Open Bus
Do you not know how to ride a motorbike and also want to save money? If so, the open bus is a good option. The earliest ride is 8 AM in the morning, and the latest one is 4:30 PM in the afternoon. The price ranges from 120,000 VND to 150,000 VND for a two-way ticket and 100,000 VND for a one-way ticket. You can call the bus office to book the tickets.
Open Bus Phone Number:
Da Nang Xanh: 0511 247 555 or 0511 650 6789
Da Thanh Travel: 0236 263 8638 or 0905 516 026 or 0905 516 026
City Tour Da Nang: 0905 777 229 or 0935 434 335
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Bana Hills Cable Station
Overview and History of Ba Na Hills
Ba Na Hills, 35 kilometers southeast from Da Nang, is a famous hill station and resort. Unlike normal stations built on the ground, Ba Na Hills is located 1,489 meters high on Nui Chua mountain. The station, founded in 1919, was advertised as “the Da Lat of Da Nang province”. Its investors, the French colonists, intended to build it as a leisure destination for French tourists.
How to Get to Ba Na Hills
By Taxi
According to the pioneers, if you don’t know how to ride a motorbike and want to save time, traveling by a taxi seems like the best option. The price from the center of Da Nang to Ba Na Hills ranges from 350,000 VND to 500,000 VND, depending on the type of taxi. You can go with your team to save money.
Taxi Phone Numbers:
Vinasun taxi: 0236 368 6868
Mai Linh taxi: 0236 356 5656
Tien Sa taxi: 0236 379 7979
By Motorbike
This is an economic and comfortable transportation for people of all generations, especially the youth. You can hire a motorbike at your hotel with a reasonable price – about 80,000 VND (3.44 USD) to 150,000 VND (6.45 USD) for a day.
By Open Bus
Do you not know how to ride a motorbike and also want to save money? If so, the open bus is a good option. The earliest ride is 8 AM in the morning, and the latest one is 4:30 PM in the afternoon. The price ranges from 120,000 VND to 150,000 VND for a two-way ticket and 100,000 VND for a one-way ticket. You can call the bus office to book the tickets.
Open Bus Phone Number:
Da Nang Xanh: 0511 247 555 or 0511 650 6789
Da Thanh Travel: 0236 263 8638 or 0905 516 026 or 0905 516 026
City Tour Da Nang: 0905 777 229 or 0935 434 335
My Khe Beach is famous for its blue sky, smooth white sand, gentle slope, clear & warm water year round and beautiful areas surrounded by coconut trees. Everything around you is peaceful, natural, relaxing, that's why Forbes Magazine selected My Khe beach as “one of the most attractive beaches on the planet” title. This recognition was given after an endless effort of the government and the Da Nang Lifesaving Association in keeping the beach clean, safety for visitors, free admission for tourists, great accommodations...etc. Moreover, My Khe beach was commended as one of 10 most popular beaches in Asia by The Sunday Herald Sun of Australia.
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My Khe Beach
My Khe Beach is famous for its blue sky, smooth white sand, gentle slope, clear & warm water year round and beautiful areas surrounded by coconut trees. Everything around you is peaceful, natural, relaxing, that's why Forbes Magazine selected My Khe beach as “one of the most attractive beaches on the planet” title. This recognition was given after an endless effort of the government and the Da Nang Lifesaving Association in keeping the beach clean, safety for visitors, free admission for tourists, great accommodations...etc. Moreover, My Khe beach was commended as one of 10 most popular beaches in Asia by The Sunday Herald Sun of Australia.
One of the most beautiful areas near Da Nang is the Son Tra Peninsula, which is not only famous for its amazing views, but it’s also lined up with things to do and see.
The Man Thai Fishing Village is the first one you should make a stop at. It is located just before the road goes up the hill. The local fishermen supply most of the seafood restaurants in town. If you come here early in the morning (around 6-7 am) you can observer the morning ritual of men getting ready for the day at sea. The village preserved the local methods of fishing and today you can have a peek into the traditions and the traditional way of life in Da Nang.
After passing Man Thai you need to stop at the Linh Ung Pagoda, where 67 meters tall Lady Buddha looks down on the village and the city below and protects the people from wind and storms.
next stop is Ban Co Peak. The entrance here is free, but you need to pay 2000 VND for the parking. This is probably the most crowded spot in the area and by ‘crowded’ I mean – there will probably be around 7 other people with you. From here you can enjoy panoramic views over the city, but only if the day is clear enough
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Bán đảo Sơn Trà
One of the most beautiful areas near Da Nang is the Son Tra Peninsula, which is not only famous for its amazing views, but it’s also lined up with things to do and see.
The Man Thai Fishing Village is the first one you should make a stop at. It is located just before the road goes up the hill. The local fishermen supply most of the seafood restaurants in town. If you come here early in the morning (around 6-7 am) you can observer the morning ritual of men getting ready for the day at sea. The village preserved the local methods of fishing and today you can have a peek into the traditions and the traditional way of life in Da Nang.
After passing Man Thai you need to stop at the Linh Ung Pagoda, where 67 meters tall Lady Buddha looks down on the village and the city below and protects the people from wind and storms.
next stop is Ban Co Peak. The entrance here is free, but you need to pay 2000 VND for the parking. This is probably the most crowded spot in the area and by ‘crowded’ I mean – there will probably be around 7 other people with you. From here you can enjoy panoramic views over the city, but only if the day is clear enough
restaurant
Bo De Vegetarian Restaurant
Reference price: 20,000 – 39,000 VND/dish
Opening time: 7:00am – 10:00pm
The vegetarian dishes here are very diverse, from dried vermicelli, noodles, vermicelli, and fried rice, … All are perfectly seasoned, and not boring. In addition to nutritious vegetarian dishes, Bo De restaurant also serves pumpkin milk, which is worth enjoying.
588 Ông Ích Khiêm
Bo De Vegetarian Restaurant
Reference price: 20,000 – 39,000 VND/dish
Opening time: 7:00am – 10:00pm
The vegetarian dishes here are very diverse, from dried vermicelli, noodles, vermicelli, and fried rice, … All are perfectly seasoned, and not boring. In addition to nutritious vegetarian dishes, Bo De restaurant also serves pumpkin milk, which is worth enjoying.
Thuy Vegetarian Restaurant
Reference price: 15,000 – 33,000 VND/dish
Opening time: 6:30am – 9:00pm
This is the address of the top vegetarian restaurant in Da Nang that is frequented by many tourists and residents. The menu of the restaurant is diverse, with “numerous numbers” of delicious dishes for you to choose from, such as fried noodles, ram, vegetarian rice, rolls, and Quang noodles,… All are prepared clean and beautifully presented.
122 Hoàng Diệu, Phước Ninh, Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam
Thuy Vegetarian Restaurant
Reference price: 15,000 – 33,000 VND/dish
Opening time: 6:30am – 9:00pm
This is the address of the top vegetarian restaurant in Da Nang that is frequented by many tourists and residents. The menu of the restaurant is diverse, with “numerous numbers” of delicious dishes for you to choose from, such as fried noodles, ram, vegetarian rice, rolls, and Quang noodles,… All are prepared clean and beautifully presented.
Vietnamese banh mi (sandwich) –a popular street food across the country, continues to make foreign diners surprised and fascinated by the perfect blend of Western cuisine with Vietnamese flavours.
457 Ông Ích Khiêm, Nam Dương, Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam
Vietnamese banh mi (sandwich) –a popular street food across the country, continues to make foreign diners surprised and fascinated by the perfect blend of Western cuisine with Vietnamese flavours.
Noodle shop Quang Ba Vi
“Mi” noodle refers to the type of thick rice noodle used in the dish. A traditional Mi Quang will have pork, shrimp, a hard-boiled egg, fresh herbs and peanuts doused in a turmeric sauce. However, there are countless version of “Mi Quang” – you can find it with chicken (Mi Quang Ga), fish (Mi Quang ca loc), beef (Mi Quang Bo)…the list goes on. However, whatever the variation of protein, it’s always almost served in the signature turmeric sauce with herbs and peanuts.
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Noodle shop Quang Ba Vi
“Mi” noodle refers to the type of thick rice noodle used in the dish. A traditional Mi Quang will have pork, shrimp, a hard-boiled egg, fresh herbs and peanuts doused in a turmeric sauce. However, there are countless version of “Mi Quang” – you can find it with chicken (Mi Quang Ga), fish (Mi Quang ca loc), beef (Mi Quang Bo)…the list goes on. However, whatever the variation of protein, it’s always almost served in the signature turmeric sauce with herbs and peanuts.
Address : K280/23 Hoàng Diệu, Quận Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng
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Banh xeo is a popular cake in Vietnam with rice-wheat flour outside; shrimp, meat, bean sprouts and mushroom inside. Rice-wheat wrapper is fried until get gold color, the shape might be round or semicircle. Depending on each locality in Vietnam, there are some different way to enjoy banh xeo. Banh xeo or sizzling cake named for the loud sizzling sound it makes when the rice batter is poured into the hot oil.
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Bánh Xèo Bà Dưỡng
280/23 Kiệt 280 Hoàng DiệuAddress : K280/23 Hoàng Diệu, Quận Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng
Time :
Banh xeo is a popular cake in Vietnam with rice-wheat flour outside; shrimp, meat, bean sprouts and mushroom inside. Rice-wheat wrapper is fried until get gold color, the shape might be round or semicircle. Depending on each locality in Vietnam, there are some different way to enjoy banh xeo. Banh xeo or sizzling cake named for the loud sizzling sound it makes when the rice batter is poured into the hot oil.
address: 96 Phan Châu Trinh, Quận Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng
Time: 8:30 - 22:00
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Cơm gà A.Hải
100 Thái Phiênaddress: 96 Phan Châu Trinh, Quận Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng
Time: 8:30 - 22:00
address: 88 Nguyễn Văn Linh, Nam Dương, Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng
Time: close 21:30
KFC Nguyễn Văn Linh - Đà Nẵng
address: 88 Nguyễn Văn Linh, Nam Dương, Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng
Time: close 21:30
address: 185 Trần Phú, P. Hải Châu 1, Quận Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng
Time : 06:00 - 23:00
Vietnamese Noodle Soup ( Phở ) -The most famous food in Vietnam
Vietnamese Noodle Soup ( Phở ) is a traditional dish of Vietnam, can also be considered as one of the typical dishes for Vietnamese cuisine.
Phở Bắc Hải
185 Đ. Trần Phúaddress: 185 Trần Phú, P. Hải Châu 1, Quận Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng
Time : 06:00 - 23:00
Vietnamese Noodle Soup ( Phở ) -The most famous food in Vietnam
Vietnamese Noodle Soup ( Phở ) is a traditional dish of Vietnam, can also be considered as one of the typical dishes for Vietnamese cuisine.
Sightseeing
Located on the banks of Han River, Love Bridge has a length of 68 meters in the form of an arc. It is known as one of the most famous Da Nang attractions that any couple cannot ignore.
At this place, the couples usually bring their own padlocks or buy them at the nearby stalls and lock them onto the bridge in order to symbolize their love. After the padlocks are hung up, the keys will be thrown away and the couples enjoy their romantic moments together.
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Located on the banks of Han River, Love Bridge has a length of 68 meters in the form of an arc. It is known as one of the most famous Da Nang attractions that any couple cannot ignore.
At this place, the couples usually bring their own padlocks or buy them at the nearby stalls and lock them onto the bridge in order to symbolize their love. After the padlocks are hung up, the keys will be thrown away and the couples enjoy their romantic moments together.
Marble Mountains, or Ngu Hanh Son, is the common name of a landscape consisting of 5 limestone mountains: Kim Son, Moc Son, Thuy Son, Hoa Son and Tho Son in the middle of the coastal sands in Da Nang. Among them, Thuy Son is the largest, highest and most beautiful one so it has become a well-known place for tourists to explore and challenge their ability to conquer nature.
Reaching the top of Thuy Son, you will be overwhelmed by the stunning natural scenery of the entire Marble Mountains, the view of the city in the distance and the poetic Da Nang beaches surrounding it. All of these will make your trip more meaningful than ever.
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The Marble Mountains
81 Huyền Trân Công ChúaMarble Mountains, or Ngu Hanh Son, is the common name of a landscape consisting of 5 limestone mountains: Kim Son, Moc Son, Thuy Son, Hoa Son and Tho Son in the middle of the coastal sands in Da Nang. Among them, Thuy Son is the largest, highest and most beautiful one so it has become a well-known place for tourists to explore and challenge their ability to conquer nature.
Reaching the top of Thuy Son, you will be overwhelmed by the stunning natural scenery of the entire Marble Mountains, the view of the city in the distance and the poetic Da Nang beaches surrounding it. All of these will make your trip more meaningful than ever.
Linh Ung Pagoda is a very famous spiritual tourist destination in Da Nang in Vietnam. This place is renowned for its sacred spiritual culture, accompanied by the beauty of the charming countryside. Visiting this place, you can completely relax and find peace in your soul.
Currently, Da Nang has 3 Linh Ung Pagodas in 3 different places: Ngu Hanh Son, Ba Na (Chua Mountain) and But Beach (Son Tra Peninsula). Depending on your travel itinerary, you can choose one of them to visit.
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Linh Ung Pagoda is a very famous spiritual tourist destination in Da Nang in Vietnam. This place is renowned for its sacred spiritual culture, accompanied by the beauty of the charming countryside. Visiting this place, you can completely relax and find peace in your soul.
Currently, Da Nang has 3 Linh Ung Pagodas in 3 different places: Ngu Hanh Son, Ba Na (Chua Mountain) and But Beach (Son Tra Peninsula). Depending on your travel itinerary, you can choose one of them to visit.
Located along the length of Hai Van Mountain, Hai Van Pass is the boundary between the two provinces: Thua Thien Hue and Da Nang. Specifically, it is 80 kilometers away from Hue City and 20 kilometers away from Da Nang City. It is 500 meters high above sea level and has a length of about 20 kilometers.
Hai Van Pass is recognized as one of the most beautiful passes in the world. With the magnificent and majestic beauty, this place is a challenge for many adventurers who are passionate about exploring.
Hải Vân Pass, Lăng Cô, Phú Lộc, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
Located along the length of Hai Van Mountain, Hai Van Pass is the boundary between the two provinces: Thua Thien Hue and Da Nang. Specifically, it is 80 kilometers away from Hue City and 20 kilometers away from Da Nang City. It is 500 meters high above sea level and has a length of about 20 kilometers.
Hai Van Pass is recognized as one of the most beautiful passes in the world. With the magnificent and majestic beauty, this place is a challenge for many adventurers who are passionate about exploring.
Traveler advice
What to pack
What should you prepare for the trip to Da Nang
Papers: Don’t forget to bring your identity card and airplane tickets or train tickets.
Money: Using an ATM card will help ensure safety during your travel. Yet, you should also bring a little cash to pay for services, shopping activities, dining demands,... when needed.
Clothing: If you intend to come to Da Nang in the summer, you should bring loose and airy clothes such as maxi dresses or bikinis to relax on the beach. Besides, you should bring some sunlight-blocking accessories such as hats, glasses, umbrellas,... in case of weather changes.