Da Nang Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Da Nang tours, the spectacular Golden Bridge and Ba Na Hills, the cave temples of the Marble Mountains, the giant Lady Buddha on Son Tra, day trips to the lantern-lit ancient town of Hoi An, the Champa ruins of My Son, and the imperial city of Hue over the Hai Van Pass. Compare top-rated activities and plan your perfect Da Nang itinerary.
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Explore Da Nang by interest
Whatever brings you to Da Nang — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Ba Na Hills
The Golden Bridge.
ExploreMarble Mountains
Caves and Lady Buddha.
ExploreHoi An
The lantern town.
ExploreMy Son Sanctuary
Champa temple ruins.
ExploreHue & Hai Van Pass
Imperial city and road.
ExploreCity tours
Dragon Bridge and beaches.
ExploreBeaches & islands
My Khe and Cham Islands.
ExploreDay trips
Central Vietnam’s best.
ExploreTop attractions in Da Nang
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Golden Bridge
The giant stone hands.
Marble Mountains
Caves and shrines.
Hoi An
The lantern town.
My Son Sanctuary
Champa temple ruins.
Hue Citadel
The imperial city.
Dragon Bridge
The fire-breathing dragon.
Lady Buddha
Vietnam’s tallest Buddha.
Basket Boats
Coconut forest rides.
Da Nang in 3 days
- 1Day 1: Ba Na Hills
- 2Day 2: Hoi An
- 3Day 3: Hue or My Son
- 4Mountains, towns & temples
45 min awayBa Na Hills
The Golden Bridge.
40 min awayHoi An
The lantern town.
20 min awayMarble Mountains
Caves and shrines.
1.5 hrs awayMy Son Sanctuary
Champa temple ruins.
2.5 hrs awayHue
The imperial city.
In the city awayDragon Bridge
The fire-breathing dragon.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Da Nang visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
February to May brings warm, dry, pleasant weather ideal for the beaches, Ba Na Hills and sightseeing — the prime time to visit Da Nang.
Dry season (Feb–May)
Warm and dry with comfortable temperatures, perfect for the beaches, Ba Na Hills and day trips; the best season.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot and sunny, great for the beach but warm midday; busy with domestic tourists and lively nightlife.
Rainy (Sep–Dec)
The wettest months, with heavy rain and possible storms, especially October–November; greener and quieter.
Fireworks festival
The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (around June–July) is spectacular but busy — book ahead.
Cooler up high
Ba Na Hills is noticeably cooler than the coast — bring a light layer even on warm days.
One day
Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge.
Two days
Add the Marble Mountains and Hoi An.
Three days
The sweet spot: Ba Na Hills, Hoi An, and Hue or My Son.
Four to five days
Add the beaches, the Cham Islands and more.
A week or more
Use Da Nang as a base to explore central Vietnam.
Travelling with kids
Mix Ba Na Hills, beaches and basket boats.
Ride apps & taxis
Grab and taxis are cheap and convenient for getting around Da Nang and to Hoi An.
Tour transfers
Most Ba Na Hills, Hoi An, My Son and Hue tours include hotel pickup.
Motorbike & scooter
Scooter hire is popular for the coast road and Marble Mountains; ride carefully.
Private car & driver
A private car with driver is comfortable for day trips to Hue, My Son and beyond.
On foot & bikes
The riverside, beaches and Hoi An old town are pleasant on foot or by bicycle.
From the airport
Da Nang International Airport is right in the city, about 10–15 minutes from the centre and beaches.
Vietnamese dong
Vietnam uses the dong; cards work in hotels and bigger venues, but carry cash for markets, taxis, street food and small shops.
Go early to Ba Na Hills
Visit Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge early to beat the crowds and the midday heat at the top.
See the Dragon Bridge show
On weekend nights the Dragon Bridge breathes fire and water at around 9pm — a fun, free spectacle.
Combine Hoi An with the evening
Visit Hoi An in the late afternoon to see the ancient town by day and the magical lanterns at night.
Sun and rain gear
Bring sun protection for the beaches and a rain jacket in the September–December wet season.
Dress for temples
Cover shoulders and knees at the Marble Mountains pagodas, Lady Buddha and Hue’s sites.
Ba Na Hills tours
Popular Golden Bridge tours fill up — book ahead.
Hoi An trips
Day and evening Hoi An tours are busy — reserve early.
Hue day trips
Hai Van Pass and Hue tours sell out — pre-book.
My Son tours
My Son Sanctuary tours have limited places — book ahead.
Cham Islands
Snorkelling trips are seasonal and popular — reserve early.
Dry season & festivals
February–August and the fireworks festival are busy — plan ahead.
Ba Na Hills
Around €40–80 for a Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge day tour.
Hoi An tours
About €20–50 for a Hoi An day or evening tour.
Hue day trips
Roughly €40–80 for a Hue and Hai Van Pass day tour.
My Son tours
Around €25–50 for a My Son Sanctuary tour.
City tours
About €20–45 for a Da Nang city and Marble Mountains tour.
How to save
Da Nang is excellent value; use Grab, eat street food, and join group tours.
Da Nang through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Beaches and sightseeing.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal; book ahead.
- Best for
- Beaches and festivals.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot; busy and lively.
- Best for
- Green scenery, fewer crowds.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Wettest; possible storms.
- Best for
- Mild sightseeing.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cooler; some rain.