Things to Do in Da Nang: 11 Places & 4–5 Day Itineraries
Eleven Da Nang and Hoi An sights with hours and fees checked against the Da Nang tourism board and operators, plus 4-day and 5-day plans grouped by area.
Itineraries
4 days
Day 1 · City centre
Day 2 · Ba Na Hills
Day 3 · Marble Mountains → Hoi An
Day 4 · Son Tra & beach
5 days
Day 1 · City centre
Day 2 · Ba Na Hills
Day 3 · Son Tra & My Khe
Day 4 · Marble Mountains & Hoi An
Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son)Tra Que Vegetable VillageBay Mau Coconut ForestHoi An Ancient Town
Day 5 · Hai Van Pass
Things to do 11
Sun World Ba Na Hills
Mountain park reached by cable car. It includes the Golden Bridge, the French Village and Fantasy Park.
- Hours
- 08:00–22:00 (the operator notes hours may change)
- Fee
- Cable car ticket VND 1,000,000 (standard price listed by the operator)
- Time needed
- a full day
- Getting there
- The operator runs a free shuttle bus between Da Nang and Ba Na Hills. Travel from the city centre takes about 1–2 hours including shuttle and cable car.
Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son)
A group of limestone outcrops named after the five elements. Thuy Son, the most visited peak, has caves and pagodas.
- Fee
- Thuy Son adult VND 40,000; Am Phu Cave adult VND 20,000; elevator VND 15,000 one way (30,000 return); under 6 free
- Time needed
- about 2 hours
- Getting there
- About 8 km southeast of the centre, 81 Huyen Tran Cong Chua Street. The national tourism site puts it 15 minutes from the city.
Dragon Bridge
A 666 m bridge over the Han River. The dragon head breathes fire for 2 minutes, then water for 3 minutes.
- Hours
- Fire and water show at 21:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
- Time needed
- about 30 minutes
Museum of Cham Sculpture
Sandstone and terracotta Cham sculpture from the 7th to 11th centuries, arranged by site such as My Son and Tra Kieu.
- Hours
- 08:00–11:30 and 14:00–16:30 (as listed by the city tourism board)
- Time needed
- about 1 hour
- Getting there
- 02 2/9 Street, Hai Chau. About 4 km from the airport.
Han Market
Two-floor market with clothing, shoes, dried seafood, fruit and local specialties.
- Time needed
- about 1 hour
- Getting there
- 119 Tran Phu Street. Open daily.
My Khe Beach
City beach running south from the Son Tra Peninsula. Early mornings bring fishermen selling the catch and locals exercising.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
Son Tra Peninsula & Linh Ung Pagoda
Forested peninsula about 10 km northeast of the centre, home to the red-shanked douc langur. Linh Ung Pagoda at Bai But faces the sea.
- Time needed
- half a day
- Getting there
- By car or motorbike from the city centre.
Hoi An Ancient Town
Heritage town with old houses, assembly halls and the Japanese Covered Bridge. The ticket covers 5 heritage sites.
- Hours
- Heritage sites 07:00–17:30. Pedestrian streets 09:00–11:00 and 15:00–21:30 (to 22:00 in summer).
- Fee
- International visitors VND 120,000; children 1–1.4 m VND 50,000; under 1 m free
- Time needed
- half a day
- Getting there
- About 30 km from Da Nang, about 45 minutes by bus or taxi from Da Nang airport.
Bay Mau Coconut Forest
Basket-boat rides through nipa palms, with spinning-boat and folk-song performances on the river.
- Hours
- 07:30–18:30
- Fee
- Entrance VND 30,000; basket boat for 2 people VND 150,000 (45 min) or 180,000 (60 min)
- Time needed
- about 1.5 hours
- Getting there
- About 3 km from Hoi An Ancient Town.
Tra Que Vegetable Village
Herb and vegetable village with farming experiences, cooking classes and cycling routes.
- Hours
- 08:00–18:00
- Fee
- Entry around VND 35,000 (as listed by the city tourism board)
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Getting there
- About 3 km from Hoi An Ancient Town, by bicycle, motorbike or taxi.
Hai Van Pass
A 20–21 km mountain road at nearly 500 m, with the Hai Van Gate and views of Da Nang Bay and Lang Co Bay.
- Fee
- No entry fee for the landscape
- Time needed
- half a day
- Getting there
- About 20 km north of downtown. About 30 minutes by car.
Good to know
- The Dragon Bridge fire and water show is at 21:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays only.
- The Museum of Cham Sculpture closes between 11:30 and 14:00.
- One Hoi An ticket (VND 120,000 for international visitors) covers 5 heritage sites.
- The national tourism site lists March–May and September–October as the best months; November–February is the rainy season.
- Taxis and ride-hailing apps are widely available in the city.
FAQ
What time is the Dragon Bridge show?
At 21:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Fire for 2 minutes, then water for 3 minutes.
How much is the Ba Na Hills cable car?
The operator lists VND 1,000,000 as the standard cable car ticket. Park hours are 08:00–22:00 and may change.
How far is Hoi An from Da Nang?
About 30 km, roughly 45 minutes by bus or taxi from Da Nang airport.
How much does Marble Mountains cost?
Thuy Son is VND 40,000 for adults. The elevator is VND 15,000 one way.
When is the best time to visit Da Nang?
The national tourism site recommends March–May and September–October. November–February brings long rains.