How to take a cab in Da Nang?
There are 3 colors of cabs in Da Nang, white, green and yellow. White is the most expensive and yellow is the cheapest, the starting price of cab is 9500-14000 VND. Green and white cabs can take up to 6 people, so it is more economical to carpool.
How to get from Da Nang to Champa Island?
To get to the sea from Da Nang, you need to take a speedboat or a local boat, especially to Champa Island, which requires a 30-minute drive from Da Nang to the pier and a 30-minute speedboat ride. Champa Island is located in the Quang Nam Sea. The island has beautiful scenery and rich seafood.
How do I rent a bicycle or motorcycle in Da Nang?
If you have enough time, you can rent a bicycle to get around Da Nang city. There are basically bicycle rental agencies near the hotels and tourist areas, and the rent is about 40,000 dong per day.
If you want to go farther away, such as the ancient city of Hoi An, you can also rent a motorcycle, which takes only half an hour to get there. You will have to pay for your own gas and the rent is about 100,000-200,000 dong per day depending on the model.
Where to stay in Danang?
Da Nang welcomes tourists from all over the world, this harbor city has abundant resources of resort hotels, you can choose to stay in Da Nang's My Khe beach or Hoi An, each hotel occupies an advantageous position in the narrow coastline of Da Nang. We recommend staying in My Khe beach side, it is more convenient as a transit point for transportation, and you can get a car at any time. If you want to make a set of clothes or feel the night of the town, you can choose to stay overnight in Hoi An.
What are the best attractions in Da Nang?
Ba Na Hills
Champa Island
Vietnam Danang
Danang Cathedral
Dragon bridge
Cao Dai Temple Da Nang
My Khe Beach
Linh Ung Pagoda
Museum of Cham Sculpture
Lady Buddha
Han Market
What are the local specialties of Da Nang?
Stone carving
Marble carving is a famous handicraft in Vietnam. The local people make stone carvings from the Marble Mountain, also known as the Five Elements Mountain, which is composed of five small mountains called gold, wood, water, fire and earth.
The village of stone carving has been in operation since the 18th century and is located at the foot of the Five Elements Mountain. This village is rich in the traditional art of stone carving in Da Nang, producing jade, Buddha statues and idols. The colors are ink, turquoise, white, etc.
Sesame cookies
Sesame cookies are a local food in the Quang Nam area of Da Nang. The main ingredients are rice flour, glutinous rice flour, sugar, fresh ginger and sesame. They are mostly used for ancestral rituals during festivals.
What are the special local festivals in Da Nang?
Gwanseong Festival
The Gwanseong Festival is held on the 19th day of the 2nd month of the lunar calendar at the Gwanseong Temple in the Nghe Son area. The festival includes rituals and cultural activities.
Traditional Boat Race
It is held at My Xuan River to celebrate the Liberation Day of Da Nang City.