Experience when traveling to Da Nang

Do you know Da Nang? If you do, okay. If you don't, let me tell you. Da Nang city is considered as "the Central Heritage Road" of Vietnam. The north is surrounded by many scenic spots such as: Hai Van Pass, Ba Na resort, Son Tra Peninsula, three world cultural heritage: Hue, Hoi An, My Son. So, if you have not travelled or have intented to travel here, today I'll show you how to come here easily and comfortably.

How to come:

You can find flight to Da Nang International Airport, if you live a place that has not any flight to Da Nang, you can book a flight to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh, then to Da Nang.

Accommodation:

Although Da Nang is the tourist area, the price here is quite "soft", especially no price increase on special occasions such as: festival fireworks, holiday,etc. To book room, you can go agoda with the price ranging from 300,000 VND / night here.

Note:

- You should book before traveling to Da Nang, because this is a big tourist area so lack of room happens frequently. It will be very difficult if you keep running around the city to look for a room.
- Notice hour check-in and check-out

Eating and Drinking:

Da Nang is very close to the sea so fresh seafood here is so many. They'll be processed into attractive dishes. But, you must remember to deal price before ordering to avoid high charge. There is a good restaurant with reasonable price, it is Ba Thoi restaurant on Le Dinh Duong street or you can combine sea bathing and eating, drinking at beachside restaurants. The seafood restaurants are along My Khe beach, they have beautiful view, price is slightly high. About the important meal of the day - breakfast, you can eat right in your hotel or go out, many good restaurants are waiting.

Vehicle

There are so many choices for you to choose: pedicab or taxi (17.000 VND/km), you can also rent motorbike with price ranging from 50.000VND-80.000VND/day. Even, it can increase to 150.000 VND depending on the kind of vehicle. If you rent many days, you'll receive a discount

Location reference: MTV Than Thien Nhan. Co, at 69 Phan Thuc Duyen, Tel: 0511.3956996, 0905 860 960 (the company will bring their vehicle to your stay in Da Nang city)

Note: there are some hotels have also this service, you can ask receptionist to know the nearest address that you can rent.


Entertainment venues in Da Nang:

Song Han Bridge: a famous bridge with highlight events""Fireworks Festival" that takes place every year. This is also the symbol of Da Nang.

Ngu Hanh Son: This place includes 6 famous mountains, about 8km from Da Nang. Besides, there is Non Nuoc resort with long beach and blue water.

Ba Na Nui Chua:about 48km from Da Nang city, you can rent motorbike or taxi.

Linh Ung pagoda:bout 20km from Da Nang, it belongs to Son Tra Peninsula. The coastal of Son Tra Peninsula has many beautiful beaches, including some famous beach as Bai Bac(in the north of peninsula), Bai Nam and Bai But (in the south of peninsula)

Ba Na Hills: There is cable car with four records. The price is 300.000 VND/person.

My Khe beach: The ideal beach with golden sand, beautiful sun, it takes 6-7km from Da Nang city to My Khe.

Hoi An ancient town: just 30km from Da Nang, Hoi An ancient town is the attractive place for you. You can see more article about this place.

Cu Lao Cham: From Hoi An ancient town, you can go to Cu Lao Cham, you can dive here to see coral. Make sure you bring an umbrella because the island is pretty sunny.

Shopping

Many people often buy items which are made from Non Nuon stone when traveling to Da Nang. You shouldn't buy big item, because it is quite heavy.

Other notes:

- You should go many days because you can discover all destinations here.
- Be careful with personal belongings while going to market.
- Take all needed paper such as: ID card or passport..

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