Top 7 Things to Do in Da Nang

 

Da Nang in Vietnam, known as the Little Maldives, is one of the 50 must-see places selected in the US magazine National Geographic. As the third largest city in Vietnam, Da Nang is arguably the most suitable coastal city in Vietnam for sightseeing. Top 7 things to do in Da Nang will guide you take a perfect trip.

 

1. Enjoy the Sunshine at Beautiful My Khe Beach

My Khe Beach

My Khe Beaches is one of the most charming beaches in Da Nang and it is 20 kilometers long. It was named one of the six most beautiful beaches in the world by Forbes magazine and is a famous resort in Da Nang. My Khe Beach is the liveliest spot in Da Nang, and the beauty of the blue sky and the sea is not inferior to the Maldives. You can enjoy running on the beach, bury yourself and experience the hot sand treatment, or rent a beach chair to sunbathe. The sea waves here are large and suitable for water sports such as kite surfing.

 

Location: My Khe Beach, Da Nang, Vietnam

 

2. Visit the Pink Da Nang Cathedral

Da Nang Cathedral

This candy-like pink Cathedral is almost a symbol of Da Nang and the largest Western church in central Vietnam. It is also known as the Rooster Church as a weathervane on its tall bell tower. The painted large glass windows in the medieval style contrast with the pink exterior, which is bright and lovely. There is a mass on Sunday, you can go in and visit.

 

Location: 156 Đường Trần Phú, Hải Châu 1, Q. Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng

 

3. Go Snorkeling in Cham Island 

Cham Island

Cham Island is a famous island in Da Nang, located 20 kilometers east of Hoi An in the famous marine protection zone of Vietnam. In addition to the seascape with blue sky and blue water, there are many beautiful marine creatures under the sea level, which is the best place for snorkeling in Da Nang. It is worth noting that from July to September each year is the best time for Cham Island diving. Deep diving and snorkeling are available. Wear equipment and enjoy yourself in the sea to open your journey of underwater world.

 

Location: Cu Lao Cham, Hoi An, Vietnam

 

4. Experiences the World's Longest Cable Car in Ba Na Hills

 Cable Car in Ba Na Hills

The Ba Na Hills was once a holiday resort for the French during the colonial period. With delicate villas and old castles on the top of the mountain, it looks like a small European town in the clouds. It is definitely a must-see attraction in Da Nang. Of course, if you want to quickly enjoy the scenery on the mountain, the super long cableway of Ba Na Hills is an excellent choice for going up the mountain. The Ba Na Mountain Cableway is the longest monorail cableway in Asia. You can see the waterfall, forest and cloud at your feet when you taking the cable car into the mountains.

 

Location: Ba Na Hills, Hoa Ninh, Hoa Vang District, Da Nang, Vietnam

 

5. Have a Panoramic View of Da Nang Bay on Son Tra Peninsula

Nui Son Tra

Son Tra Peninsula is located in the northeastern part of Da Nang City, 13 km from the city center of Da Nang. The peninsula is in the middle of the port of Da Nang, where preserves vast native forests and rare species of animals. The Linh Ung Pagoda on the peninsula is the perfect high point overlooking the panoramic view of Da Nang. The temple is dedicated to the highest white jade Guanyin Bodhisattva in Southeast Asia. It is exquisite and spectacular, and the locals will come to worship at the first and fifteenth day every month.

 

Location: Nui Son Tra, Da Nang, Vietnam

 

6. Eat Enough Seafood in Food Stalls

Seafood

The most famous food is seafood in Da Nang, Vietnam. But if you want to eat authentic Vietnamese seafood s, instead of going to a high-end seafood restaurant, you should go to the grounded seafood stalls. There are many seafood stalls in Da Nang, some of which cover a few hundred square meters. The seafood sold is fresh seafood caught on the same day. The way of making is steaming, roasting, stir-frying and boiling, and the taste is very good. It is worth mentioning that the local seafood produced in Da Nang is the cheapest, among which the pipi shrimp, oysters, crab paste taste the best.

 

Location: Hoang Sa avenue

 

7. Admire the Stunning Night View at Dragon Bridge

 Dragon Bridge Night View

Dragon bridge is the longest bridge in Da Nang, which spread out 666 meters across the Han River. The bridge was opened for traffic in 2013 and now is a must-see attraction. The best time to visit dragon bridge is at night when the bridge is covered with spectacular and bright lights, looks aesthetically beautiful. The lights on the Han River at night are particularly eye-catching, especially the Dragon Bridge across the river. Every weekends or festivals at 9 pm, the dragon spits out fire and water from its mouth. Sitting on the Han River cruise, wandering above the Han River, enjoying the cool light show, and enjoying the unique Vietnamese style of Da Nang, it is really excellent.

 

Location: Da Nang City Centre, Da Nang

 

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