Tom Travelling to Da Nang but not sure what are the things to do and attractions in Da Nang and Hoi An? No worries. This post will cover all the major attractions in Da Nang such as Marble Mountains and Ba Na Hills as well as some of the lesser know things to do in Da Nang/Hoi An!
Things to do in Da Nang: 1. Marble Mountains
Marble Mountains consists of a collection of 5 mountains, named after the 5 elements of wood, water, metal, earth and fire – the most popular of which is “Water Mountain”. There are 2 options up the mountain; either by climbing the stairs (probably not for kids and elderly) or by lift (for a small fee). Here, you’ll be able to visit the various caves – the most famous of which is Huyen Khong Cave where sunlight seeps in to illuminate the cave during the day. Atop, you’ll also be able to enjoy views of the vicinity from the “Highest Peak” observatory.
Address of Marble Mountains: 81 Huyền Trân Công Chúa, Hoà Hải, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam
Opening Hours of Marble Mountains: 7am to 5:30pm
Da Nang Attractions: 2. Ba Na Hills
Ba Na Hills is probably the biggest tourist attraction in Da Nang. At 1500m above sea level, it has a perfect temperate weather which was why it was also formerly a French retreat area in the 1800s. Today, the colonial French architectures have been recreated in Ba Na Hills to become hotels and restaurants while kids can also look forward to enjoying at a HUGE amusement park, called Fantasy Park. Outdoors, the most popular ride is the Alpine Coaster – a luge ride that zips down the hills at speeds of up to 40km/h. The speed is dependent on you as you control the brakes!
After a tiring day out, head to Beer Plaza for buffet, live entertainment and a large 1 litre draft beer – all for a price of 280K VND (or $15) per person!
Address of Ba Na Hills: Hòa Vang, Da Nang, Vietnam
Opening Hours of Ba Na Hills: 7:30am to 9:30pm
Things to do in Da Nang: 3. Golden Bridge
Located within Ba Na Hills, there is an attraction of Da Nang that all visitors will head to; and that its Golden Bridge. The iconic pair of hands that holds up the pedestrian bridge, is a highly popular instagram spot – especially during sunsets or… when there’s no one else in the background. Constructed as a bridge that connects the Bordeaux cable car station to the nearby gardens, it also provides an overlook of the hills – a picturesque sea of clouds forms in the evenings.
Address of Golden Bridge Danang: Sun World Bà Nà Hill, Hoà Phú, Hòa Vang, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam
Opening Hours of Golden Bridge Ba Na Hills: 7:30am to 9:30pm
Da Nang Attractions: 4. Da Nang International Fireworks Festival
During our visit to Da Nang over the Lunar New Year period, we witnessed unbelievably amazing fireworks at Dragon Bridge along Han River. Then, we found out that Da Nang hosts the International Fireworks Festival each year. Having seen many fireworks during our travels, we’ve always thought that the ones in Singapore are among the top. Now, we know that Da Nang sits right up there for the quality and duration of fireworks as well!
Address of Dragon Bridge Danang: An Hải, Hải Châu District, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
Opening Hours of Dragon Bridge Da Nang: 24 hours
Things to do in Da Nang Attractions: 5. Shopping at Han Market
Thinking about where to do shopping in Da Nang? We’d strongly recommend Han Market. Although branded shoes, jackets and bags are only sold for 30USD, we noticed that the quality is quite good. So much so that we think they’re probably produced in the same factory as the real deal. In fact, we saw many Korean tourists leave the market with bags and bags of goods, almost as though they were free… This time, we also witnessed haggling between the locals and Korean tourists – IN KOREAN! :O Unfortunately, we did not bring sufficient cash during this visit. Hence, we missed out on the “buying spree”. But if you had bought stuff from Han Market before, let us know what you think in the comments section below.
Address of Han Market Danang: 119 Đường Trần Phú, Hải Châu 1, Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam
Opening Hours of Han Market: 6am to 7pm
Da Nang Experience: 6. Sky High Dining at Hai Cang Restaurant Novotel Da Nang
For a posh dining venue to dine on the best Chinese cuisine in town, head to Hai Cang Restaurant. Located on the 34th floor of the Novotel hotel in Da Nang, Hai Cang Restaurant offers sky high dining with views of Da Nang city as you dine on Cantonese cuisine such as dim sum and roasted meat combination. This time, we were also fortunate enough to witness the fire spewed from the mouth of Da Nang city’s iconic Dragon Bridge.
Address of Hai Cang Novotel: 36 Bạch Đằng, Thạch Thang, Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam
Opening Hours of Hai Cang Novotel: 11am to 11pm
Hoi An Attraction: 7. Hoi An Old Town
While Da Nang, many will take the side trip south to Hoi An – the ancient old town. In the day, there are restaurants, shops and cafes that you can visit while the old town really comes alive at night. In the evenings, we enjoyed strolls by the Thu Bon river, taking in the sights of the boats lighted with lanterns. Of course, the streets are also litted with lanterns of different colours, orange, green, yellow and the iconic, red lantern.
Things to do in Hoi An: 8. Hoi An Night Market and Street Food
Another attraction is the Hoi An Night Markets. In the evenings around 5pm, the streets will be filled with food vendors that sells items such as Vietnamese Pizza, pancakes and many different types of BBQ items. To experience Hoi An like a local, head to the river side where you can dine right by the river on one of the small benches; while BBQ pork and different types of Vietnamese noodles are prepared on one of the make-shift stoves. Top it off with an ice cold Saigon beer.
Address of Hoi An Night Market: Nguyễn Hoàng, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam
Opening Hours of Hoi An Night Market: 5 to 10pm
Hoi An Attractions: 10. Cafe Hopping in Hoi An
During the day, Hoi An Old Town can be rather hot. Hence, one of the popular thing to do in Hoi An in the afternoons would be to do Cafe Hopping. From cafes like Pure Coffee to the more common Hoi Roastery, you’ll be able try out the different brews, including specialties like Egg Coffee and Coconut Coffee.
Things to do in Hoi An: 10. La Luna Spa Hoi An
After all the walking about Hoi An Old Town, one of the best way to relax would be to pamper yourself at one of the many spas in Hoi An. This time, we found La Luna Spa to offer quality massage treatments at an affordable price. We even experienced the hot stone massage and relaxing facial during this visit. We were also treated to a high tea treat as well. Wonderful.
Address of La Luna Spa Hoi An: 700 Đ. Hai Bà Trưng, Phường Minh An, Hội An, Quảng Nam 560000, Vietnam
Opening Hours of La Luna Spa Hoi An:10am to 10pm
Hoi An Attractions: 11. Sunset at Hotel Royal Rooftop Bar – The Deck
To wind down and enjoy the best sunsets in Hoi An, check out the rooftop bar (The Deck) at Hotel Royal Hoi An. Here, you’ll be able to get happy hour prices (1-for-1 cocktails), a bird’s eye view of Hoi An Old Town as well as an unblocked view of sunsets daily.
Address of Hotel Royal Rooftop Bar – The Deck: 39 Dao Duy Tu Street, Hoi An 560000 Quang Nam, Vietnam
Opening Hours of Hotel Royal Rooftop Bar – The Deck:4pm to 12am
Where to Stay in Da Nang, Vietnam : 12. InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
Probably one of best hotels in the world, InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort sits atop of the hill with access to its own private beach via, get this, its very own cable car system! :O At Citron Restaurant, you’ll have a chance to take a picture with one of the most instagrammable outdoor seats in Danang – Non La (Vietnamese Conical Hats) Seats. Sunday Brunch with Champagne and Royal Afternoon Tea at Intercontinental Danang are popular dining events in Da Nang City.
Address of InterContinental Danang: Bai Bac, Sơn Trà, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam
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