Da Nang travel - Heaven for relaxation

Da Nang is the fourth largest city and one of top destinations in Vietnam as well. Apart from some tourist highlights and historical sights, the main reason for most tourists coming here is its proximity to the well-known Da Nang attractions such as handicraft villages, stunning beaches, and modern amusement parks... The ideal time to travel Da Nang is from May to August. With an airport having daily flights from across cities in Vietnam, Da Nang is easily accessible, along with other means of transportation. It is just over 760km from Hanoi, and almost 950km from Ho Chi Minh City. There are many good hotels in Da Nang to choose; no matter the type of accommodation you are looking for. Let’s check some of top tourists attractions in Da Nang to vary your holidays in Da Nang now.

Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village

Perhaps, no one coming to Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son Mountains) misses a chance to visit Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village. The traditional village was established by an artisan from Thanh Hoa (a province in north central coast of Vietnam) in the 18th century. Visiting the village, tourists will have the opportunity to explore the process of making sophisticated items and products from special stones in this land. The material of those products is marble stones exploited in Ngu Hanh Son Mountains. Emotionless stones carved by skillful hands of artisans become amazing products containing the soul of makers. The process undergoes many hard steps; yet, the admiration of enjoyers to these products supports local artisans to be closer to their job and to the village. Products of Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village are diverse from Buddha statues, statues of humans, animals and deities… to colorful and meticulous-made bracelets… In Da Nang tours to Ngu Hanh Son Mountains, tourists can freely choose souvenirs made of marble stones for family and friends.

Pham Van Dong Beach

Pham Van Dong Beach

Da Nang is so lucky when it is bestowed many world striking beaches. Swimming and playing on beaches in Da Nang have been daily routines of locals and tourists. On summer days, the number of locals and tourists coming to beaches rises significantly. And, Pham Van Dong Beach is one of the most visited beaches in Da Nang. The beach lies at the end of Pham Van Dong Street near East Sea Park. When going through Han River Bridge, down to Pham Van Dong Street, and then you will reach the wonderful beach. Among Da Nang beaches, Pham Van Dong Beach gains many big investments, and becomes the most modern public beach in Da Nang. Being the precious gift of the nature with turquoise waters, white smooth sand and useful auxiliary works, Pham Van Dong Beach becomes a “hot” attraction in the city. Near the beach, there are many hotels ready to serve such as Golden Sea Hotel and Monaco Hotel… Also, a series of restaurants and bars are built near the beach to serve all demands of tourists after swimming.

Asia Park Da Nang

Sun Wheel Da Nang

Asia Park Da Nang is located in the southeast of the Memorial on 2/9 Street along the west bank of Han River near Tuyen Son Bridge, with an area of about 89ha. This is a leading amusement park in South East Asia with the huge investment of 4000 billion dong. The park has areas of cultural exchange area, roller coasters, Monorail, free-fall tower and speedy slides, and Sunwheel Da nang. Nine typical cultures of Asia as Japan, India, Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, China, Nepal and Vietnam will be present at the cultural exchange area in the park. Each culture has featured miniatures for visitors to explore. Meanwhile, Monorail will help tourists to enjoy great view of the entire park. For those as fans of adventure games, free-fall tower and speedy sliders in Asia Park Da Nang are great choices. The most highlight of the park is Sunwheel Da Nang – one of 10 biggest wheels in the world.

These above mentions tourist places are some of many attractions in this city. To explore more and experience more, let’s book flights to Da Nang now. Your Vietnam holidays in Da Nang will be memorable and meaningful if having time to know more about local culture and people in this city.

Traveling Da Nang with just 100USD - Is it possible?

Da Nang is dubbed one of the 20 cleanest cities in the world, of course the cleanest city in Vietnam. Da Nang has changed significantly to become one of the most famous destinations in Vietnam and in the region. Therefore, in traveling seasons and festivals,Vietnam tour packages to Da Nang are always crowded with both domestic and international tourists. Some people claim that traveling Da Nang costs a lot of money, while others share that with just 100USD in hand they can explore almost the worthiest city to live in Vietnam. Let’s discover why with only 100USD, one can make wonderful holidays in Da Nang. 

Traveling expenses 

Da Nang International Airport

For those who depart from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, there are three main ways to approach Da Nang City: by road, by rail, and by air. If traveling by road, it is suggested to pick some reliable brands of bus such as Hong Long, Mai Linh, and Thuan Thao with the ticket about 19USD - 23USD. The time traveling from Hanoi/Saigon to Da Nang is about 18-20 hours. Traveling by train is one of popular means of transportation in almost Vietnam tours as its cheap price and safety. Depending on types of train, and classes, fares from Hanoi to Da Nang can fluctuate from 14USD to 30USD. It takes about 14- 20 hours to get to Da Nang from Hanoi. The fares will be higher from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang, as the distance between two cities is bigger than that between Hanoi and Da Nang. The fastest way to reach the city of bridges is by plane. The airfares to Da Nang are different by airlines, ranging from 28USD to over 100USD. The fight duration is about 1 hour and 30 minutes. In addition, there are several direct internatinal flights to Da Nang International Airport from Guangzhou, Seoul-Incheon, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai-Pudong, Siem Reap, Singapore, Taipei and Tokyo-Narita. However, the international airfare is higher than that of domestic one. To save traveling expenses, it is highly recommended to travel by train. If book normal seat on train from Hanoi/Saigon to Da Nang, it costs only 14USD, and the travel time is about 18 hours. To get around Da Nang City, it is suggested to travel by motorcycle, bus, or taxi. Getting arond by motorcycle is convenient and easy to pop in famous attractions in Da Nang. There are services of motorcycle renting at the hotels or renting stores with rates from 3USD to 7USD/vehicle/day. If by bus, from Da Nang City, there are buses running to Hue (it takes 3 hours), and Hoi An (1 hour). And, by taxi, let’s catch reliable taxi brands such as Song Han, Tien Sa, Mai Linh, and Vinasun Gree. To save more traveling expense, it is suggested by travel by motorbike. To approach Hue and Hoi An, it is possible to travel by motorbike. For short distances around the city, it is suggested to travel by bus. Therefore, to travel inner the city, it costs about 14USD/pax. To sum up, the total traveling expense (get to and get around Da Nang) is about 41USD.

Accommodating expense 

Da Nang hotel

Da Nang is also famous for a wide range of hotels from budget to luxury ones. Whether inner the city or near the beach, tourists can easily to find a cheap but in-good-condition hotel to accommodate during their Vientam holidays in Da Nang. The hotel rate in Da Nang fluctuates from 10USD to even nearly 1000USD. However, with an affordable rate, it is highly recommended to stay at 1-2 star hotels, rating from 10USD to 16USD/night. A 2-day stay may cost about 23USD - 32USD. If traveling in a group of two, the cost may reduce a half. 

Eating expense 

Banh Trang Cuon Thit Heo

Da Nang travel is not a spendy choice. Thus, travelers will not have to spend too much money on eating. Coming to Da Nang, travelers can choose hotels fitting their budget. If traveling by train, it will take 1 day and a half, which means you have 3 meals during this time. You can have some snack instead of a big meal. It will save your money. Each snack may cost 1.5USD. It will cost about 45-50USD for eating when traveling by train. Da Nang is well-known for delicious dishes but not expensive. The price of Da Nang delicacies is affordable. 10USD/day is acceptable amount to let a stomach full. The eating cost for 2 days is about 15-20USD. In total, the eating cost is about 20-25USD. 

Visiting expense 

Hoi An town

It is said that Da Nang can be discovered in only 01 day. In fact, it is not. If having more time (3-5 days), almost interesting places in Da Nang City can be explored, and many delicacies can be tasted. There are many attractions in Da Nang, or destinations nearby to drop by such as Hoi An and Hue. The fee for visiting Hoi An Ancient Town is about 4USD/person, fare for entering Da Nang Asian Park is about 2.3USD. It costs about 14USD to visit Son Tra Peninsula, and 2.3USD to Mable Mountain (Ngu Hanh Son Mountain)... If having more time and budget, you can pop in Ba Na Hills. The entrance ticket is about 25USD. If travelers want to visit Cu Lao Cham Island, it is recommended to travel in group. The fee is about 18-22USD/ person. Thus, the minimum expense is about 15USD. With about 50USD, you can visit all famous Da Nang attractions and nearby destinations in Vietnam tour packages. In short, the total expense is about 100USD. With only 100USD, you totally can coming to Da Nang - one of the most beautiful tourist cities in Vietnam.

Da Nang – an ideal destination for 2014 winter

AloTrip is a new leading travel website in Vietnam (alotrip.com) and a reliable companion in all Vietnam tours of vacationers. Acknowledging a new tendency of tourists – traveling overseas in winter, AloTrip recommends tourists to pay a visit to Da Nang, a wonderful beach city in Central Vietnam. The city is also seen as the worthiest city to live in the country. The following useful information may support tourists in planning Vietnam trips.

Vietnam travel in winter becomes a popular tendency of globetrotters. Specifically, in recent years, travelers from all over the world visit Vietnam more, especially on winter holiday. They often draft their travel plan to Vietnam early. During the season, airlines, resorts and hotels in Vietnam offer a wide range of special discounts for tourists, especially in Da Nang City, one of the most favorite Vietnam destinations all year round. The city fascinates tourists not just by its wonderful beaches but also a profound and various culture, and hospitable local people. Beaches in Da Nang are chosen by most of tourists since its convenient transportation, favorable climatic conditions, wonderful seascapes and landscapes, and professional tourism services.

Da Nang is one of the most best-loved destinations inVietnam all year round. The hot period in Da Nang does not witness too high temperature, ranging around from 28-30 degree Celsius. Winter months from December to February are thought to be a good period to travel Da Nang, the temperature is about 18-23°C. Such places as Ba Na Hills and Han River are ideal sites in the city suitable for popping in during winter time. With the latitude of nearly 1500m, Ba Na Hills has the average temperature of about 20°C, which makes tourists feel comfortable. Here can be seen as a new heaven of Vietnam tourism. Da Nang – the city by Han River attracts tourists not just by its fresh and green atmosphere, turquoise water, majestic landscapes, but also diverse cuisine and high-quality service. In addition, in winter months, the temperature in Da Nang is relatively comfortable with a little cold, which is warm enough for tourists from the North, and brings new experiences to those from the South when coming to Da Nang.

Danang beach at night

Situated on the Central strip of Vietnam, Da Nang possesses many outstanding attractions. The city is very near other famous Vietnam destinations as Hue, My Son Sanctuary, Hoi AN, etc. Tourists will be overwhelmed by top Da Nang attractions such as Linh Ung Pagoda, Ngu Hanh Son Mountain (Marble Mountains), Non Nuoc Beach, Ba Na Hills, Son Tra Peninsula, Hai Van Pass, and Cham Sculpture Museum, etc. During winter days, these tourist sites are covered by a new and colorful coat, which appeals tourists to explore. In Vietnam tour packages to these attractions during winter months, tourists will not worry about their bodies always sweaty like in summer. They will feel relaxed and comfortable with cool breezes from the sea and fresh air on trekking mountains.

Cable car in Ba Na

In autumn and winter days, strolling around craft villages as Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village brings a different feeling to tourists. Exploring the village existing for about 200 years ago brings tourists a new and exciting experience. When visiting here, tourists have a chance to choose valuable and unique souvenirs carved sophisticatedly from small stones, or decorative items made from huge stone blocks. All of these items are created by skillful artisans. In Vietnam, there are many traditional stone carving villages, but only Non Nuoc Village beneath the foot of Marble Mountains can connect the traditional handicraft to tourists, and expand its reputation to the whole world. In addition, Ba Na Hills is a should-not-miss place in Da Nang. The area is famous for majestic landscapes and owning one of the longest cable car systems in the world. Ba Na Hills cable car is constructed to replace the rough and craggy road to the area. The system has 86 open-design cabins with a speed of 6m/s, which helps tourist have experiences on outside weather at the latitude of over 1000m. From the the foot to the top of Ba Na Hilll, it takes about 30 minutes along with many services of entertainment and resort in Ba Na Hills.

Fireworks Competition in Danang

What an amazing holiday if tourists come to Vietnam in winter, but still feel a bit of hot wave of summer, leading them to immerse in cool seawater and soak in the beautiful sunlight on beaches. All features of Da Nang weather in winter make beaches here indispensable in Vietnam holidays. The city owns many marvelous and charming beaches as Non Nuoc Beach, My Khe Beach and My An Beach, and Son Tra Peninsula. Among beaches in Da Nang, My Khe Beach is well-known as one of the ideal destinations for relaxation in Asia. Forbes, the American travel magazine voted My Khe Beach as one of six most beautiful beaches in the world. Continuing Vietnam tourism journey in Da Nang, tourists will drop by Museum of Cham Sculpture, the largest museum of Cham culture in Vietnam and in Southeast Asia. Constructed by the French, it specializes in collecting, storing, and displaying relics on sculpture of the Champa kingdom found in Cham towers and ramparts in the South Central Coast and Central Highlands. Visiting the museum will recall tourists a heroic and wealthy history of Cham Kingdom.

Cham Museum in Danang

Besides, cheap travel cost in Da Nang is an advantage of the city. Only with about 500 thousand dong, you can easily find a comfortable middle-standard double room near Han River, or My Khe Beach. Coming to Da Nang in winter, tourists should not miss to taste delicious and cheap street food and local specialties which are famous throughout the country, such as fresh spring roll (boiled pork and vegetables wrapped by rice paper), noodle with fish pies, jellyfish mannequin, Quang noodle, and many other delicious local dishes. It will be a mistake if Da Nang cuisine is not explored in this journey. Obviously, Da Nang cuisine is not as sophisticated as Hanoi cuisine, or not as diverse as that of Saigon, but it has unique culinary features of Central Vietnam. All appear in Da Nang, from chicken rice in Hoi An to complicated cakes of Hue. Tourists can easily meet these dishes on streets of Da Nang. If having more time in the city, they can drop by Con Market and Han Market to explore the street culinary world in Da Nang. Go strolling in Da Nang at night also gives tourists a chance to enjoy fresh seafood parties. However, things make tourists always want to visit Da Nang again is the friendly and professional attitudes of local people, from taxi drivers, seafood sellers at the seashore to hotel staff. There will not be unsettled situation making tourists uncomfortable. With above mentioned ideal characteristics, Da Nang will be an exciting and perfect destination in this winter. Have a good travel plan, pick up your pack and come to the city, many interesting things of Da Nang are looking forward to your discovery.