Things to Do in Da Nang, Vietnam

 


Da Nang is the 3rd biggest and most popular city for backpackers after Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. One of the best places to go in Asia to explore its lantern lit streets of Hoi An, the marble mountains and Ba Na Hills golden bride to multiple travel activities like short hop, skip, cable car rides and water activities. 

City located on the coast of the South China Sea of Vietnam at the mouth of the Han River. Well known for its diverse range of landscapes, beaches, museums, Golden and Dragon bridges and stunning outdoor activities. Here we are going to explain the interesting things to do in Da Nang for every adventure seekers. 

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Top Things to Do in Da Nang

 

1. Soak in the My Khe Beach

 


Often known for one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam, My KheBeach located in Nguyen Giap Street, in Phuoc My Ward, Son Tra District of Da Nang city. Its golden sunshine, white sand and gentle waves make it one of the worthwhile beaches to take some of the mind blowing outdoor activities such as snorkelling, surfing and beach bike rides. My Khe Beach offers white sand and crystal clear water, it's an ideal spot for both relaxation and swimming and sunbathing. Never forget to soak up in the golden color white sand during sunset to get more rejuvenation and relaxation at the beachside. 

 

2. Explore Marble Mountains

 


Such a brilliant cluster of five marble and limestone hills is not only a natural wonder but also a culturally and historically significant site in Vietnam. Marble Mountain is cut from the solid stone and each one takes you up to the steep karsts and higher horizons. Situated 7 km from the downtown of Da Nang, contains 5 marbles such as Kim (metal), Thuy (water), Moc (wood), Hoa (fire) and Tho (earth). Ancient Cham revered the karsta as a spiritual site, Vietnamese emperors from Hue passing through peaks and stones. Visitors can explore nearby caves, temples and viewpoints that offer stunning views of the surrounding landscapes. 

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3. Visit Golden Bridge in Ba Na Hills

 


Such an iconic place in Vietnam no one visitor should miss it. Most recommended landmark forums for its Golden Bridge, supported by the giant stone hands. Nestled at the height of 1,1424m from the sea level, known for architectural wonder that envisages the sash like router across the heavens. Spread nearly 150m long in the Paradise Garden, offer special transit stops to deliver visitors from the mountain foot. It is 12.8m wide, 150m long and 21.2m long including 8 arches. Despite Golden Bridge, Ba Na Hills offers French Style architectures, gardens and theme parks. Never skip a scenic cable car ride to the summit to get stunning views from the top.

 

4. Enjoy the View from Dragon Bridge

 


Dragon Bridge is a special site in Vietnam located on the beautiful Han River of Da Nang. Due to its astonishing architecture and perfect view at night known for exciting water and fire performances. Built in 2013, its sloping steel arch makes up the dragon's body's most iconic symbol in this bridge. Measuring a total of 563 m and weighing more than 2,000 tons. Its main stretch of the 37.5 m wide bridge is bookended by two 128 m side sections. Dragon Bridge every night is illuminated by the 2.500 color Kinetics LED luminaires and 1,500 nodes of iColor Flex LMX on the top of the bridge. Travellers should take fire and water display activities happening every weekend.

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5. Discover Cham Museum

 


Small and important museum in Vietnam contains the world’s largest collections of Cham artefacts, providing perfect insight into this ancient civilization’s art and culture. Museum includes French Colonial architecture with Cham elements. Founded in 1915 by the Ecole Francaise d’Extreme orient. Museum exhibits 300 pieces including altars, lingas, garudas, apsaras, Ganeshes and pictures of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Most of the things in this museum belong to the 5th to 15th centuries charm artefacts.  

 

6. Take a Cruise Tour at Han River

 


Taking a cruise on the Han River is a relaxing way to see the city, especially during the night time when the bridges are lit up. There are several cruises available to the backpackers like Dinner cruises and cruises with fireworks. Its Eland Cruise is much popular here, it includes;

Han River tour cruise (40 minutes cruise including natural beauty and ecology), sunset cruise (40 minutes cruise tour offers sunset over the Han River), Moonlight Music Cruise (70 minutes cruise tour includes live performances and views of Banpo Bridge and Sevit floating lightings), Starlight cruise and Fireworks music cruises more popular. 

 

7. Enjoy the Son Tra Peninsula

 


Son Tra Peninsula is a national park in Da Nang, filled with stunning beaches, dense rainforests, mountains and rare flora and faunas. Located in the heart of the city just 20 minutes away from the city, elevation of 693 meters above sea level and 60 square kilometres with a length of 13 km and 5 km width. Visitors can hike the world famous Linh Ung Pagoda, which is iconic and features a massive statue of the Lady Buddha, and enjoy the stunning views of the ocean and the whole city.

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