Da Nang Day Trips – Top Travel Guides For Tourists

Did you finish your plan to visit Da Nang – a beautiful city in central Vietnam? If not, let’s take a look at our article to schedule the best Da Nang day trips! Sun Getaways Travel will provide you with a rich variety of information including top must-visit tourist attractions, delectable cuisine to try, and several travel tips as well as recommended tours for you to consider.

Da Nang Day Trip Introduction

Da Nang is located in the center of Vietnam, about 93 kilometers from Hue City and 35 kilometers from Hoi An ancient town. This city is known as the key economic area as well as one of the top attractive destinations to boost tourism.

When planning a Da Nang day trip, tourists need to organize an ideal destination to save time and money but ensure to discover all tourist attractions here. In Da Nang, there are several famous spots for you to list in your trips such as the Ba Na Hills day trip or visit Dragon Bridge, Marble Mountains, Son Tra peninsula, or My Khe Beach.

Besides, tourists also have a chance to taste flavorful local specialties like Quang noodles, fish cake, Thai sweet soup, etc. All those dishes bring people an unforgettable taste. Hence, do not miss the boat to try delectable Da Nang cuisines!

Furthermore, Da Nang often celebrates many festivals on an international scale. For example, the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival celebrated in Da Nang always attracts a large number of tourists, not only locals but also travelers from all over the world, to admire the beauty of fireworks.

Da Nang Day Trips Itinerary

To start your Da Nang day tour, you can start by exploring the tourist attractions here, then taste the tasty local foods and enjoy the bustling festival in Da Nang (if suitable).

Top Da Nang tourist attractions

Inside Da Nang City

Here is the list of the top 5 must-visit destinations in the city that you can refer to set the plan including Dragon Bridge, Han Market, Da Nang Cathedral, Cham Museum, and Da Nang Downtown. You should follow the itinerary below the maps because we already prepared the best routes for your trip.

Dragon Bridge

Known as the typical icon of Da Nang, Dragon Bridge is a top-famous place attracting thousands of tourists coming to visit every year. Located in Hoa Phu, Hoa Vang, Da Nang, the bridge has a unique architecture with a dragon shape. It is 666 meters in length and 37.5 meters in width. Especially, there is a water and fire dragon breathing performance at 9:00 pm every Saturday and Sunday. The event brings so much fun and satisfies visitors.

Han Market

Another place that tourists should discover when traveling to Da Nang is Han Market. This is known as the biggest market in the city with an area of up to 28.000 square meters. Also, visitors can explore a variety of products in 576 stalls and 36 kiosks. You can buy plenty of souvenirs or experience the diversity of local cuisines in Han Market.

Da Nang Cathedral

Next, let’s take time to visit Da Nang Cathedral, also called by the name: Pink Church, which is the only Catholic Cathedral in Da Nang in the city! Built under French colonialism, the church has been there for over 100 years since 1923. It specializes in Gothic styles with a pink background.

Cham Sculpture Museum

Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture is the best location for tourists to learn about the ups and downs of Cham civilization. When getting inside the museum, you will be surprised due to the preservation of artifacts here. Most of them are intact and show strongly the values of history and customs of the Cham people.

Da Nang Downtown

Da Nang Downtown is well-known for being a play center in the city. People come there to join the bustling vibe and experience Jetski & Flyboards. Moreover, they can enjoy the panoramic view of the sparkling city from the Sun Wheel at night as well as go shopping at local stalls selling plenty of souvenirs.

Near Da Nang City

Marble Mountain Da Nang

Da Nang Marble Mountain is a famous complex of five different limestone mountains representing five natural elements. Visiting this place brings tourists to discover several tourist attractions such as Ling Ung Pagoda, Huyen Khong Cave, Am Phu Cave, Non-Nuoc Beach, and so on, Especially when hiking to the peak, tourists will have an opportunity to admire the panorama of Da Nang city with the sea, lush hills, and sparkling city.

Sun World Ba Na Hills

Sun World Ba Na Hills, or Ba Na Hills, is one of the attractive tourist attractions in Da Nang. Tourists can take a cable car to admire the mountains and forests of Da Nang. Moreover, this place is an ideal spot for people to plan their Da Nang day trip because there is a complex of famous tourist attractions such as Golden Bridge, French Village, or Le Jardin D’ Amour garden.

Son Tra Peninsula

Situated near Da Nang city, about 10 kilometers from the center, Son Tra Peninsula is the favorite location for backpackers to explore and have an authentic experience. It possesses a rich variety of floras and faunas as well as an incredible landscape of mountains and forests. Besides, this place is also called by the name “Monkey Mountain” because it is home to a large number of monkeys living and thriving, even the rarest one: Pygathrix nemaeus.

My Khe Beach

The last location we would like to recommend to tourists is My Khe Beach – one of the most beautiful Da Nang beaches. Although this beach is located in the territory of Thua Thien Hue Province, it is still quite near Da Nang City and is known as a valuable pearl for tourists to discover its mysterious beauty.

About 36 kilometers from the city center, My Khe Beach has pristine sand and fresh water for tourists to enjoy. Moreover, people can also immerse themselves in the cool seawater to recharge their batteries after a hard working day in the bustling city.

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Must-try foods for Da Nang day trips

When traveling to Da Nang or plan Da Nang day trips, you should not miss a boat to enjoy local specialties here, including

Quang noodles

Although originated from Quang Nam, Quang noodles are still a common dish in Da Nang. It is listed as the top must-taste food for tourists to enjoy when traveling to the city. A bowl of Quang noodles includes meat such as pork, chicken, eels or fish, banana blossom, and quail eggs. Moreover, it is often served with roasted peanuts, rice crackers, and lettuce on top.

Thai sweet soup

One of the most famous dishes in Da Nang is Thai sweet soup (Che Thai). This is an incredible dessert that many people fall in love with. Che Thai is a mix of durian, and coconut milk with different jelly types and plans as well. Its taste is not too sweet, so it is easy to eat. Hence, those are the reasons why people often bring it back home as presents after their Da Nang day trips.

Xeo cake

Banh Xeo (or Xeo cake in English) is a renowned dish in not only Da Nang but Vietnam as well. People make Xeo cake from crispy rice-wheat flour and add fillings containing shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, and mushrooms. Besides, its taste will be more flavorful when dipping into the fish sauce mixed with spicy chilies.

Seafood

Getting to Da Nang but not trying seafood will be a big loss to tourists. Da Nang is a coastal city, hence their seafood is always fresh and tasty. There are several seafood restaurants in the city. They serve various delectable dishes from squids, shrimps, crabs, etc.

Famous Da Nang festivals

During your Da Nang day trips, there are several festivals held for tourists to join. For example, do not miss the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival every two days in March each year! This is known as the biggest event in the city for people to admire the beauty of fireworks from different countries worldwide.

Additionally, the Da Nang Boat Racing Festival is also another well-known event. It is organized in January following the lunar calendar. People from all Vietnam regions will come to Da Nang and take part in the boat competition.

Last but not least, Marble Mountain from February 19th to 21st is the time celebrated Quan The Am Festival. People get there to worship and pray for the best new year. Quan The Am Festival also shows the respect and rich culture of Buddhism in Vietnam.

Recommended Da Nang Day Trips

In case you still wonder how to plan a day tour in Da Nang City, you can refer to the below tours such as the Ba Na Hills day trip from Da Nang:

Travel Tips

Here are some tips for you to experience the best Da Nang day trips:

• If you are Marble Mountains for caves, pagodas, and views, it will be better when start your journey in the early morning to admire the full beauty of Da Nang landscapes.
• You can rent a motorbike/car or use taxis/Grab to commute around the city.
• Remember to bring sunscreen, bottles of water, and a light jacket for Ba Na Hills.
• You should show respect to the culture by dressing modestly at religious sites.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, Sun Getaways Travel has just shared with you all about tourist attractions, the best food to eat, and popular festivals in Da Nang. We hope that you can play the best itinerary for your Da Nang day trips or experience Ba Na Hills day trip from Da Nang is also incredible.