Da Nang 3-Day Itinerary
Da Nang · 3 days · 9 places
Day 1 · Downtown, the beach and the Dragon Bridge Downtown & My Khe Beach
- 1. Da Nang Cathedral (Giáo Xứ Chính Toà Đà Nẵng)
Best time: Weekday morning · Admission: Free — The pink facade is the photo — the front gate is often closed outside Mass / Five minutes' walk from Han Market - 2. Han Market (Chợ Hàn)
Best time: Morning · Admission: Free to browse — Upstairs tailors can make clothes (like ao dai) quickly / Bargaining expected - 3. Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture (Bảo tàng Điêu khắc Chăm Đà Nẵng)
Best time: Morning · Admission: Paid (small fee) — The largest collection of Cham stone sculpture / Some galleries are warm — avoid midday - 4. My Khe Beach (Bãi biển Mỹ Khê)
Best time: Early morning or sunset · Admission: Free — A wide beach close to the city — busy with locals exercising at dawn / Rough waves in the autumn–winter rainy season - 5. Dragon Bridge (Cầu Rồng)
Best time: Weekend nights around 9 pm (fire and water show) · Admission: Free — On Saturday and Sunday nights around 9 pm, the dragon breathes fire and water / Watch from the riverbank near the head (east side) — you may get splashed
Day 2 · A day at Ba Na Hills Ba Na Hills
- 1. Ba Na Hills SunWorld (Sun World Bà Nà Hills)
Best time: Arrive at opening (full day) · Admission: Paid (cable car included) — The Golden Bridge is quieter early; fog can hide it / Much cooler up top — bring a layer
Day 3 · Linh Ung Pagoda, the Marble Mountains and Hoi An at night Son Tra, Marble Mountains & Hoi An
- 1. Lady Buddha (Chùa Linh Ứng Sơn Trà)
Best time: Late afternoon · Admission: Free — A towering Lady Buddha on the Son Tra peninsula overlooking the coast / Dress modestly - 2. The Marble Mountains (Ngũ Hành Sơn)
Best time: Morning · Admission: Paid (small fee) · lift extra — Lots of stairs between cave temples — the lift helps / Caves can be dark and slippery - 3. Chùa Cầu
Best time: Dusk to evening (lanterns) · Admission: Hoi An Old Town ticket — The old town is loveliest when the lanterns light; lantern boats on the river are popular / About 40 minutes by car from Da Nang
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These courses are compiled from public sources. Hours, prices, and closing days can change — check official info before you go.