On the one hand, there is a variety of top-ranking destinations like Hai Van Pass, Marble Mountain, Ba Na Hills and Linh Ung pagoda. However, the city could also be an interesting place to explore via different activities like sampling food at restaurants or going on a river cruise or visiting an amusement park. There are also many hidden wonders to dig out and explore, from peaceful parks and stately homes.
In order to be in Da Nang is not a regular chance, if there is only three days at your disposal, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with a complete guide to the perfect three-day itinerary.
It is not by chance but we recommend you to spend the first day in Son Tra Peninsula. This is a gathering place of many beautiful landscapes that you can enjoy along the way.
Your first-stop sight should be the imposing Linh Ung Pagoda, an instantly recognisable Pagoda with a very tall statue of Avalokiteshvara that catches your attention as soon as you arrive in Da Nang. The statue of Avalokiteshvarais perhaps is the most famous feature. A visit to Linh Ung Pagoda is the perfect choice for day one in Da Nang, as you will get a chance to observe some beautiful natural scenery.
Linh Ung Pagoda is supposed to be one of the holiest sites in Da Nang, where people of all faiths converge and pray for a calm and fulfilled life. You will be amazed at the sighting of a few Linh Ung Pagodas in Da Nang. In fact, there are 3 Linh Ung Pagodas located at Mabbe mountain, Ba Na Hills and Son Tra peninsula.
Nearby Linh Ung Pagoda there is a museum but not many people know it, called Dong Dinh Museum. It is located on the left of the road to Linh Ung pagoda and has an area of 10.000 m2. When coming to the museum, the first impression is the cool green space, it is covered around by trees and really peaceful, so that’s why it is also known as the “Garden of memories”.
The most outstanding area of Dong Dinh Museum is the memory house where it vividly recreates the customs and lifestyle of the ancient Cham people. Here, there is also a display of 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups' artifacts. Some remarkable collections are Sa Huynh accessory, ceramic collection of ancient Champa,...
When visiting Son Tra Peninsula, you should not miss swimming and enjoying natural beaches there. One of the most famous beaches are But beach and Rang beach, Ghenh Bang, North beach, South beach. Those beaches attract visitors because of their wild and natural beauty. They are featured with rocky beaches and clean, beautiful blue water.
When having a chance to these beaches, visitors will definitely have memorable activities such as diving, seeing the coral, camping with a group and enjoy a variety of fresh seafood. Especially for those who love capturing, beaches in Son Tra Peninsula are perfect for that social media-worthy snap!
Besides, there are many attractions and activities that you can try when visiting Son Tra Peninsula such as paragliding, visiting Ban Co Mount, enjoying fresh air, picnic at Xanh Lake and so on. Just one day in Son Tra Peninsula you can experience a lot of interesting activities.
Ba Na Hills with an area up to hundreds of thousands of square meters, is a great place to spend a day for your trip in Da Nang. Besides, there are so many attractions and experiences to try in Ba Na Hills that you may need more time to explore.
When visiting Ba Na Hills, French Village is definitely a top place to have a look. Here, you’ll be rewarded with views of the miniature French village. There is multiculturalism at its best, not only French, you can encounter any vivid street art, cheap places to stay, and food from all over the world.
Also in the area, don’t miss the best view of Ba Na with a large colorful flower garden, Le Jardin D'Amour garden. For those who love flowers and nature, Le Jardin D'Amour garden will certainly be a must-go place, they will not be able to take their eyes off this flower garden. If you go here in Spring, the flower festival is an interesting activity to expect. Let your soul be released and immerse into the beautiful nature when coming here.
Golden Bridge is known as the symbol of Ba Na Hills, because it is not only attracting the visitor by its spectacular view but also its unique shape with a hand lifting a bridge. Standing on this bridge you will be impressed by the natural beauty of the Ba Na mountain.
While in the area, you should also have a break by trying the cable car system that is granted the World Guinness associated with images of Ba Na Hills. There are 3 cable car routes with a total frequency of 3.000 guest/h. The cable car route 3 has a length of 6km, including 86 cabins that can serve 10 people/cabin. From the cable car you will have a chance to admire the overview of Ba Na from above and relax. This will be a memorable experience on your trip.
In addition, in Ba Na Hills there are also many restaurants, hotels for tourists to take a nap and enjoy the most of the trip. One of the most popular activities is playing at Fantasy Park with a variety of games. That’s all for the second day in Da Nang, I believe that you are tired all day long. Let’s wait for the last day.
Temporarily put aside your last trips to the suburbs with a lot of great experiences, now it’s time to enjoy the city center for the last day. Let’s hire a vehicle to take around the city today, you may miss the modern city atmosphere these days.
When moving in the city, it will be easy for you to admire bridges like Dragon Bridge, Tran Thi Ly Bridge, Han Bridge, Thuan Phuoc Bridge,... These bridges have an outstanding design featuring the modern beauty of the city. Going around the city, taking photos and capturing the best view and life pace of Da Nang will be an expectable experience.
Don’t forget to go shopping at some famous mall and market to buy some souvenirs and specialties of Da Nang. When you want to go shopping at a mall or supermarket you can go to Go, Coopmart, Vincom, Lotte. There are a lot of food, specialties, and fashion shops with modern space. You also can visit some local markets to buy things and try the atmosphere here like Bac My An market, Han Market, Con Market.
Beaches are the pride of Da Nang because it possesses many beautiful beaches that are voted by many famous magazines in the world, My Khe beach is one of them. Experiencing the Sea bathing activity at the beach of the Da Nang center is a great choice as you will be impressed by the crowded and energetic atmosphere.
And last, don’t forget your food tour after a long day, let Da Nang pamper your sense of taste with delicious food. Your trip of 3 days in Da Nang is closed but we believe that you will always remember it later.