10 BEST BEACHES IN DA NANG

The beach faces directly eastward, so set your alarm clock early khổng lồ catch the sunrise. Dawn is also the best time to lớn go kayaking if that’s on your agenda, as the weather won’t be too hot & there won’t be too many people. Và did I mention the beautiful sunrise?

Many locals have also phối up shops here to lớn provide all sorts of services, from beach chairs & drinks khổng lồ lockers for you khổng lồ put your personal items before going into the water, và tapwater showers to lớn rinse yourself after.

You’re also likely to lớn encounter packs of pigtailed macaque – an endangered primate species that calls the mountain trang chủ – along the way. Và yes, you might be tempted lớn lure these fascinating creatures over with snacks for a closer look & perhaps some pictures, but please, do not feed them.

Tourists feeding these macaques is a major concern for da Nang authorities, as it creates a bad habit for these wild animals, making them dependent on humans for their food source. There have also been many cases where they jump onto visitors’ cars và bikes to beg for food, causing accidents.

As the lighthouse is quite far up the mountain, we recommend driving up here on a motorbike. The road leading up here is well-built & smooth despite a few steep slopes, so it’s not too hard to navigate. 

Remember to use a manual transmission bike, however, as there will be security posts that turn scooters và automatic transmission motorcycles away for safety reasons.Check out our article on other photogenic lighthouses in Vietnam.

The moss grows most verdantly from January to lớn February, so time your visit around then for the most beautiful views và photo opportunities.

The venue is marked by a giant statue of the Buddhist deity Guanyin that can be seen from miles away. Standing at 67 meters, this is the tallest statue of the deity in Vietnam và one of the iconic landmarks of domain authority Nang.

Many locals believe the pagoda suppresses frequent storms and brings prosperity to lớn the city, và so they flock here regularly to offer prayers. Of course, you can visit simply khổng lồ take a stroll in the pagoda’s quaint garden & enjoy the views. Do cảnh báo that it’s a common etiquette lớn dress somewhat formally as you visit temples và pagodas in Vietnam. While not always required, attires such as trousers, long skirts, & sleeved shirts are encouraged.

Around the mountains are many shops offering marble sculptures & trinkets as souvenirs. These items are believed to lớn have fengshui properties said khổng lồ bring health & happiness to the owner as well.

 Not that the bridge is the only thing of lưu ý here. It leads to lớn the heart of cha Na Hills: a recreation of a French medieval village, complete with colorful gardens, restaurants, and cafes.

We’ve covered everything you can bởi vì in bố Na Hills in this article. Do check it out for more information while you plan your visit.

Having just reopened after a 2-year hiatus due lớn Covid-19, the park offers a plethora of entertainment activities, from a giant ferris wheel that allows panoramic views of domain authority Nang, to lớn thrilling rides such as rollercoasters & drop towers. There are also dance and music performances on special occasions.

One section of the park is a food court with shops offering various Vietnamese dishes và snacks to savor.

30km from Đà Nẵng’s center is Núi Thần Tài Hot Spring Park, favored by the city’s residents for a quick weekend getaway. As you can guess from the name, this is a water park built around a cluster of natural hot springs. 

Come here to lớn take a swim in the pleasantly warm water, then get a sauna session lớn relax your muscles & improve blood circulation.

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For those who want some more excitement, the water park here comes equipped with waterslides và a tsunami pool capable of generating artificial waves for fun times.

There’s also a dinosaur park with dinosaur models that can perform simple movements – great for families with kids.

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You can access all of these for an entrance fee of VND400,000 (~USD16.15) per adult, và VND200,000 (~USD8.07) per kid (under 1.4 meters in height). 

Other services including herbal baths & mud baths come with extra charges from VND150,000 (~USD6.06) to VND400,000 (~USD16.15).

Aside from Núi Thần Tài, Hòa Phú Thành is another ecotourism zone just outside Đà Nẵng that you can spend a day visiting. The place is nestled amidst nature, which, with decorative structures around, makes for good picture backdrops. 

There are also swimming pools & natural streams that you can take a dip in – all of which are accessible for a base entrance fee of VND100,000 (~USD4.04).

That said, we highly recommend paying an extra VND250,000 (~USD10.09) to try waterfall sliding, the signature activity here. Protected by helmets and life vests và supervised by guides, you’ll ride an inflatable boat down a 3km long stream with several waterfalls.

The complex also provides accommodation và camping services for those who want lớn spend the night amidst nature. Nightly rates range from VND250,000 (~USD10.09) for a tent, to VND1,250,000 (~USD50.46) for a family cabin.

4. Nighttime activities

The long Bridge is another landmark synonymous with domain authority Nang, & apart from being a popular check-in spot with river views, it’s also known for its weekly dragon Bridge show.

Every weekend night, from Friday to Sunday, the rồng exhales fire & water from its mouth for 15 minutes starting from 9pm, drawing crowds of fascinated spectators.

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Note: bởi try lớn stay a safe distance from the dragon’s head. You obviously don’t want to be too close to the fire, but even the streams of water can splash surprisingly far & drench your clothes if you’re caught off guard. Or, just vì chưng what this guy did and come prepared with a raincoat.

4.2. Cruise the Han River on a boat

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If you don’t want khổng lồ fight your way through throngs of people khổng lồ enjoy the dragon Bridge show, pay VND150,000 (~USD6.38) at the city’s ferry dock to lớn join a 1-hour boat tour. The tours are xuất hiện to all every day, with boats departing at hourly intervals. The earliest trip starts at 6pm, và the latest boat departs at 9pm.

The boat takes you up và down Đà Nẵng’s Hàn River & allows you to enjoy views of its 3 bridges & of the city at night. Naturally, during weekends, the boat will stop next lớn the dragon Bridge for you to lớn see the fire-breathing show from a prime position away from the crowd.

Buy tickets atAddress: 34 Bạch Đằng Street, Hải Châu District, Đà NẵngTours xuất hiện from: 6pm-9pm, DailyTicket price: VND150,000 (~USD6.38)

Right under the dragon’s head is the Son Tra Night Market, where you can have a taste of domain authority Nang’s nightlife.

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Aside from shopping for all sorts of items such as clothing, souvenirs, phone cases, & other trinkets, you can also participate in a plethora of activities such as carnival games or getting temporary tattoos.

The market is also not a bad place khổng lồ have dinner. Grilled meat and seafood are displayed in abundance here, và if you’ve already eaten, help yourself to lớn snacks such as beef jerky or ice cream.

Address: Mai Hac De Street, Son Tra District, domain authority NangOpening hours: 5pm-12am, Daily

Right in front of the Asia Park is the Helio Night Market. Unlike the more traditional night market near the dragon Bridge where vendors gather to lớn sell goods, this is more of a hangout spot for local youths.

Food và drinks are readily available.Image credit: Helio Night Market

The expansive venue has a food court with sizzling barbecue, sweet desserts, beer, and soft drinks readily available. Browse & buy whatever you fancy, then grab a seat around the main stage khổng lồ enjoy your food over regular live music performances.

Check in at the many decorative structures here.Image credit: Helio Night Market

Aside from that, participate in carnival games such as balloon darts to win stuffed animals and other souvenirs. The many decorative structures around, namely staged buildings resembling ancient houses, make for good picture backdrops as well.

Address: Number 1, 2/9 Street, Hải Châu District, Đà NẵngOpening hours: 4pm-10.30pm, DailyContact: 0236 3630 888 | Helio Center Website

5. Foods to lớn eat

Mỳ Quảng DungAddress: 121 Do bố Street, Ngu hanh khô Son District, da NangOpening hours: 5.30am-2pm, Daily

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The term bánh xèo nem lụi actually refers khổng lồ two different dishes. Bánh xèo is a kind of Vietnamese pancake with a crunchy flour layer wrapped over shrimp, meat, và bean sprouts. Nem lụi is pork minced và squeezed into sticks, then grilled on charcoal.

Bánh xèo and nem lụi are best enjoyed together.Image credit: Love Kim

You can, of course, opt to have bánh xèo or nem lụi separately, but the two are most often served together as they bring out each other’s flavors. Use a piece of rice paper lớn roll both together with lots of herbs, then dip the roll into a thick sauce made of meat và sesame for a tasty bite that still feels fresh and not too meaty.

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Kim Anh EateryAddress: 63 Huynh Thuc Khang Street, nhị Chau District, da NangOpening hours: Mon-Sat 6.30am-10pm | Closed on SundayContact: 0236 3582 486

Bánh tráng cuốn làm thịt heo is another Đà Nẵng specialty whose name pretty much sums up exactly what it is. Bánh tráng are thin sheets of rice paper. You use one to cuốn – or roll – veggies with thịt heo, or pork, then dip the whole thing in a thick, pungent fish sauce called mắm nêm.

Most often, the pork used in the dish is boiled belly meat, which has layers of fat that makes it juicy. At the same time, the greasiness is tempered by the veggies, và the sauce rounds up the taste. Sometimes, other ingredients such as peanuts or prawns are also added for additional flavors.

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Bánh canh is a type of Vietnamese noodles that comes in 2 variations. One is made from rice, characterized by its white màu sắc and smooth, soft texture. The other, made from tapioca, is more transparent và chewier. Most often, eateries that offer this dish will ask which version you prefer, so choose the one that suits your taste.

The noodles are served in a broth made from simmering beef or pork bones with condiments. Extra toppings, most commonly seafood such as shrimps, crab meat, or chả cá – fish minced & baked into cakes – are then added khổng lồ create a satisfyingly filling dish that’s not too heavy.

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Bánh Canh RuộngAddress: 20 Hà Thị Thân Street, đánh Trà District, Đà NẵngOpening hours: 11am-9pm, Daily

Cơm kê Ngũ Vị offers cơm trắng gà, or chicken rice – not exactly a Đà Nẵng specialty, but the food chất lượng here keeps us coming back at least once a week.

But we have to get this straight out of the way: this is a very casual Vietnamese eatery. Don’t expect any spotless dining spaces or fancy services here. The floor can be slippery, the tables can be a little bit dusty. But don’t let that deter you from sampling the amazing dishes here.

Our favorite is the cơm gà rán mắm (VND50,000, ~USD2.02), featuring chicken seeped thoroughly in a homemade sauce made from fish sauce, chilli, and other condiments, then fried lớn a mouth-watering crispiness and served over fried rice. 

Take a bite of the chicken lớn feel the sauce flooding your mouth with all the flavors, then add a spoonful of rice lớn balance out the taste.

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Phở is probably the most internationally well-known Vietnamese dish. It is rice noodles served in a broth made from simmering beef bones with cinnamon, star anise, fish sauce, & other spices, but different regions of Vietnam offer very different tastes of phở.

For northern-style phở, Phở Cồ Long, a simple eatery just a short distance from the dragon Bridge, is one of the most authentic options out of all the phở places we’ve tried in Đà Nẵng.

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For VND35,000 (~USD1.41), you get a bowl of phở with two types of beef khổng lồ choose from. There’s rare beef, where the beef is cut into thin slices and added khổng lồ the bowl raw, và as the boiling broth is poured in, the beef is cooked to lớn a medium rare level. 

Then there’s well-done beef, where the beef is thoroughly cooked before going into your phở. Of course, feel không tính phí to get a phối of both if you like.

Next khổng lồ phở, bún chả – grilled pork served in fish sauce và eaten with rice vermicelli – is another signature dish of Vietnam. More specifically, it’s a signature of Hanoi, my hometown. Naturally, after I moved to lớn Đà Nẵng, I spent years trying many bún chả shops khổng lồ find one that offers the authentic Hanoi taste I grew up loving. The fruit of my labor? Tonkin Bún Chả.

A standard serving here is VND45,000 (~USD1.82), about 30% more than what you’d pay for something similar in Hanoi. But it’s a price I’m more than willing to lớn pay for a taste of home.

6. Cafes, desserts joints, and hang out spots

Opposite the aforementioned Green Lake is sơn Trà Marina, a new café opened in 2022 that’s a trending check-in spot. The café sports stone-paved floors và several spotless white-and-blue square building that reminds us of Santorini. địa chỉ a stunning ocean view on top of that, & you can see why so many people flock here lớn bring trang chủ some awesome shots.

The thực đơn is expansive, with both food và drink options. Food ranges from desserts such as ice cream cones (VND30,000, ~USD1.28) to main courses such as smoked duck breast with orange sauce (VND309,000, ~USD13.13) and T-bone steak (VND1,469,000, ~USD62.44).

Or, if you’ve already eaten, sit back and relax with a cup of whipped cream coffee (VND70,000, ~USD2.98) or a Pina Colada (VND100,000, ~USD4.25).

For those looking for a more traditional Vietnamese coffee experience, we recommend checking out phái nam House Café.

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The two-story space is vintage through & through, with worn-looking brick walls và intentionally dimmed lights creating a laid-back vibe. Low wooden stools và tables and old-school items such as old cassette tapes, rotary phones, & oil lamps make the café look like a 1970s Vietnamese home.

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Don’t miss out on the signature egg coffee (VND27,000, ~USD1.15), featuring coffee served with a layer of cream made by whipping egg yolks with sugar. The recipe was invented in Hanoi during the 20th century and went on lớn become a must-try specialty of the capital city, and Nam House is one of the few places in Đà Nẵng we’ve found that offer a similar taste.

Read our article on more cafes to check out in da Nang.

Many tall, ancient-looking trees provide shades for you khổng lồ sit in one of the low wooden stools right in the garden, where you can take in the fresh, earthy scent of plants surrounding a giant fish pond. Or if you want better shelter, grab a seat in one of the roofed buildings around, designed to look like old-school Vietnamese houses with rustic furniture.

In terms of drinks, Trình Café has many specialties featuring avocado. The avocado coffee (VND38,000, ~USD1.63), which is exactly what its name reflects, is highly recommended.

Address: 4 Alley 34, Nguyen Huu Tho Street, nhì Chau District, da NangOpening hours: 6.30AM-10.30PM, DailyContact: Trinh Ca Phe’s Facebook page

L2B Coffee is a humble building nestled right next khổng lồ an outlet of Cộng coffe – a massively popular café brand in Vietnam. But unlike the vibrancy of its neighbors, L2B exudes a cozy charm with raw brick walls and golden light coming from lanterns hanging from the ceiling. Perhaps the stark contrast makes the place all the more peaceful and homey.

On the second & third floors, you can find comfy sofas to lớn relax on, or outdoor seating at balconies lined with dễ thương cacti, succulents, & aloe vera. They look straight out to lớn Đà Nẵng’s famous Hàn River as well, providing plenty of fresh air.

All the drinks here are made with care. We recommend the coconut coffee (VND45,000, ~USD1.82) – coconut milk blended with ice into ice cream and served with a cup of coffee on the side that you can pour in. You can tell the staff khổng lồ blend the coffee in with the cream for a more balanced flavor.

For bubble tea lovers, Trà Sữa Bông is a local brand for a local taste. The many outlets available throughout the thành phố mean you can easily find one as you explore the streets, or order delivery khổng lồ wherever you are without burning a hole in your wallet.

The defining features of Bông’s drinks are their affordable prices and the sheer amount of toppings they come with. A standard serving of its oolong milk tea, for example, goes for a mere VND28,000 (~USD1.13), & is packed with pearls, a flan cake, glass jelly, & khúc bạch – a type of Vietnamese jelly made from milk.

Things to do for a fulfilling experience in domain authority Nang

These 27 recommendations cover both famous tourist destinations & local-favored places in Đà Nẵng for those who have time lớn explore more of the city.

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Of course, the thành phố has so much more lớn offer, & we’ll keep this article updated lớn cover them all. Follow The Smart Local Vietnam to keep yourself updated.