Da Nang tourism is not only famous for the long beaches but also by the impressive natural landscape. Not only endowed with many beautiful landscapes by nature, Da Nang is also a city worth living for its freshness and tranquility. 

1. When to go to Da Nang?

With each different time period, Da Nang will have its own beauty that attracts visitors (depending on the individual preferences). To ensure the best experience, you can refer to the following information.

In March, the weather in Da Nang is a bit chilly but quite nice. The temperature is moderate.

In April-May, the weather turns to summer, but sometimes it is still foggy. Therefore, if you like taking pictures of the sea, you may need to wait a little longer.

June-August is the rainy season in the North but it is the hot and sunny season in the Central. This time coming to Da Nang is wonderful.

September-December Da Nang (and central region) starts the rainy and stormy season, so it is not very convenient to travel. If you come to Da Nang this time, you can almost only experience the feeling of rain and storm in the Central region. 

Very close to Da Nang is the ancient town of Hoi An. You can combine to travel to these 2 places at the same time. Note that Hoi An ancient town often turns off electricity on the evening of the 14th lunar month.

2. How to get to Da Nang?

Private vehicles

From Hanoi, if you have time you can drive into Danang and return in about a week 

If you have time and want to experience the feeling of long-distance driving (with both motorbikes and cars), you can go from Hanoi / Saigon to Da Nang by yourself. From Hanoi, you can stop at Quang Binh to visit Phong Nha Ke Bang relics, Quang Tri Citadel and Truong Son Martyrs Cemetery, visit Hue ancient capital and cross Hai Van pass to Da Nang. From Saigon to Da Nang, you can explore the beautiful coastal road of the South Central Coast running from Binh Thuan to Da Nang.

Public transport

Road

Located on the arterial roads of the country, North-South trips will pass through Da Nang every day, so the number of cars is very large. Not to mention dozens of direct routes to Da Nang from Hanoi and Saigon. If departing from Hanoi, it will take about 16 hours. It will be 25 hours if departing from Saigon for a journey to Da Nang. If you like traveling by bed car, you should choose the Open Bus routes because these cars often stop to drop off and pick up passengers at famous tourist destinations.

Rail

It took a long time to take the train, but the route from Hue to Da Nang passing Hai Van Pass is extremely beautiful 

There is a very interesting information that only those who often take the North-South train will know, that is, with each train running through Da Nang station, then it will always change the opposite direction of the train. If you are sitting down from Hanoi to Da Nang, after leaving Da Nang station you will sit upside down.

From Hanoi, there are 6 daily trains to Da Nang, namely SE1, SE3, SE5, SE7, SE9, SE19. In terms of reasonable travel time, you may be interested in the train SE1 (from Hanoi 22:20 to Da Nang 13:25) SE3 (from Hanoi 19:30 to Da Nang 11:05) or SE19 (go from Hanoi 20:10 to Da Nang 12:20)

From Saigon, there are 6 daily trains to Da Nang, namely SE2, SE4, SE6, SE8, SE10 and SE22. Similarly, the trains to Da Nang during the day are SE2 (going from Saigon 9:55 to Da Nang 13:37) SE4 (going from Saigon 19:25 and arriving Da Nang at 12:16) and SE22 (going from Saigon 11:40 am and arriving in Tam Ky at 6:28)

Airline

The fastest way is still traveling by plane

Currently, all airlines have direct flights to Da Nang with the cheapest fares that can be booked during the peak season from 1000k to 3000k for a round-trip flight from Hanoi or Saigon. If you book tickets at the off-peak times (around the end of the year) or fly during the not-so-beautiful hours, you have the opportunity to book cheaper tickets.

A big advantage of Da Nang airport is located right in the city, so the cost of traveling by taxi from the airport to the hotel or even directly to Hoi An ancient town is relatively reasonable.

3. How to move in Da Nang ?

Motorcycle

Da Nang's transportation is relatively easy for tourists when using a motorbike to travel 

The fresh climate and convenient transportation are advantages for you to use a motorbike to travel during your days in Da Nang. There is almost no traffic jam, the road is relatively clear and easy to go, so even those who are not good at driving will be able to go.

Renting a motorbike is very easy, the cost is also reasonable, almost anywhere in the city you can find car rental places, even car rental services also deliver the hotel. However, riding a motorbike is only suitable for groups of young friends / families who like to roam and explore the nooks and crannies. If you go to a family with children or the elderly, please refer to other travel options.

Cyclo

Cyclo is quite environmentally friendly vehicle 

In some popular tourist attractions or hotels, a number of cycloids are often available to cater to those who prefer to see the city slowly. On the street cyclo cycle, visitors have the opportunity to pass by famous destinations of the city such as Danang Cathedral, Museum of Cham Sculpture, Bach Dang Street, Han Market, Tran Phu Street, River Bridge Han, Nguyen Tat Thanh street, Hoang Sa street ... The right time to walk around is morning and evening has become cooler.

Bus

Da Nang currently has bus routes moving to nearby places like Hue or Hoi An 

Not many cars like the bus network of Hanoi or the Saigon bus network, but the bus routes in Da Nang are quite enough to travel to some famous places. Da Nang city also operates two bus routes for tourism departing from the airport and going to some famous places in the city, and nearby bus networks to Hoi An or Hue are also available. So, basically, if you go alone, want to save money, do not want to drive by yourself, the bus option is quite suitable for you.

Grab

Along with Hanoi and Saigon, Da Nang is a city where the Grab Car app is allowed to operate, the number of cars is not as much as the other two big cities but also comfortable, the price of Grab is not necessarily cheaper than a taxi, but calling a car With the application, it will be more convenient to track the vehicle as well as use other forms of payment without cash.

Taxi

As a tourist city, taxis can be found everywhere, this is a popular and convenient means of transportation for most visitors due to its easy calling. While traveling, if you find it suitable for a particular driver, you can get information to call directly for future trips.

Several taxi companies are operating in Da Nang

Vinasun: 0236 3 68 68 68

Tien Sa: 0236 3 79 79 79

Mai Linh: 0236 3 56 56 56

4.Where to stay in Da Nang?

As a tourist city, Da Nang is invested a lot in the transport system, infrastructure as well as the hotel restaurant sector. Currently, the city has nearly 500 hotels and motels with more than 15000 rooms (of which 20% are rated 3 stars or more). With the development and increase of many prestigious brands for travel and accommodation establishments, Da Nang can completely meet the increasing demand for tourists to travel to the locality.

Resorts and Hotels

Tourists to Da Nang often have 2 options for hotel locations, in areas near the sea or inside the center. Being near the sea will be convenient for you to go to the beach, near the center will be convenient to eat and drink. Depending on your preferences, you can choose accordingly.

With a long coastline, Da Nang has relatively many high-end resorts located right by the sea. However, in Da Nang, these resorts are planned further away than the central beach area, do not take up public space for visitors but still ensure private space for customers staying here.

This is the list of recommended resorts and hotels in Da Nang

Homestay

You can find relatively cute homestays, like the city itself

Like many other tourist destinations, homestays in Da Nang are often small hotels / motels with small rooms, beautifully designed and affordable to attract young tourists. Staying at these homestays, in addition to saving money, you can also interact with many groups of friends with similar interests, receive support from the host (usually young local people) in the exploration. the fun and dining corners of this city.

Private apartment

Currently in a few big cities, (including Da Nang) where there are many condominiums built, there are forms of renting apartments with full facilities and amenities like at home. These apartments are very suitable for families or close friends because you will have a comfortable living space, can cook by themselves, do laundry, and generally are relatively similar at home. The drawback is that these apartments will often be located deep in the city.

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6. Delicious dishes in Da Nang

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