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.

Tips on Da Nang travel during fireworks festival

Annually, on the occasion of Vietnam Reunification Day, there is an international fireworks competition held in Da Nang. The international event appeals a great number of tourists all over the world coming here to admire the magnificent festival and explore the city. To enjoy the most memorable Da Nang travel during this time, let’s keep the following tips in your pocket.

Buying Da Nang Fireworks Festival ticket

Da Nang Fireworks Competition 2015

Not everyone has a chance to own a ticket to admire the outstanding and splendid fireworks performances at one of ideal stands of the festival’s venue. However, stands are perfect but not the “only” places to contemplate the magnificent fireworks competition. A series of restaurants, hotels and skyscrapers along Han River are wonderful places to admire the festival. By this way, tourists just pay a bit more money and then do not have to make all attempt to reach their seats on stand with thousands of people. Do not miss to make your wonderful Vietnam holidays in Da Nang full of unforgettable memories by unique photos.

There is another more interesting way to see the fireworks festival. It is taking a boat tour to travel along Han River and contemplate the wonderful scenery. That will be a poetic and romantic experience in any Vietnam tours to Da Nang City. It takes from 200,000 – 500,000VND (10 – 25 USD) with this tour. Tourists need to book in advance. In case, there is no seat on stands left, no seat at ideal restaurants, hotels, or boat tour, “unlucky” audiences still have a chance to contemplate the festival. It is immersing in the lines of thousands of local people coming to the bank of Han River, Han River Bridge, and Thuan Phuoc Birdge early (from 16:00 to 17:00) to reserve a seat. These places are seen as the ideal venues to see fireworks performances. Do not forget to bring something to eat, raincoat, drink… along.

Where to go in daytime?

Ba Na Hill

Da Nang International Fireworks Competition just takes place at night, so during day time, tourists should take time to explore Da Nang. Along with the fireworks festival, Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism organizes many suitable Da Nang City tours to serve tourists. There is a tour of "Discovering jungle in the heart of the young city". In this tour, tourists will have a chance to visit Son Tra Mountain with spectacular scenes. Tourists also have the opportunity to pop in the city’s broadcaster - the highest place to admire the panoramic view of Da Nang, visit US radar station built in 60s dubbed "Indochina God's eyes", or to climb to explore Son Tra Forest, contemplate beaches in Da Nang, and drop by Linh Ung Pagoda and admire the tallest Buddha Statue in Vietnam.

If tourists desire to enjoy Da Nang tours to further attractions, tours of Ngu Hanh Son (Mable Mountains) - Hoi An Ancient Town is an ideal option. This tour takes only one day to discover two famous attractions in Da Nang with diverse programs such as hiking Marble Mountains, visiting Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village and art workshop countries, popping in Hoi An Ancient Town - World Heritage and enjoying specialties of Hoi An... On the second day, a tour to Ba Na Hills should be noted in list of things to do in Da Nang. Sitting in the world's longest cable car to visit Vong Nguyet Hill, Linh Ung Pagoda, Shakyamuni Buddha Statue, or coming to stables and old wine cellar of the French... and enjoying the fresh air of "French spring" in Ba Na Hills are wonderful experiences in Vietnam tour packages.

Da Nang beach

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Spending 0$ on Da Nang day tour

Possessing many beautiful and unique tourist attractions, Da Nang is an indispensable destination in Vietnam to both local and international tourists. In a Da Nang day tour, such stopovers as Han River Bridge, Dragon Bridge, Linh Ung Pagoda, and Ban Co Peak are famous attractions that you can be free to visit. Except for eating cost, you may have one day of getting around famous tourist attractions in Da Nang with the lowest travel cost ever. Let’s check the below Da Nang points of interest with AloTrip (a reputable and professional online travel company).

Ban Co Peak - Seeing Da Nang from high above

Ban Co Peak

Ban Co Peak is one of the most famous attractions in Da Nang City. From Ban Co Peak, tourists can contemplate the panoramic view of the entire Da Nang City. If you are a fan of photography and wish to have wonderful pictures of the city, Ban Co Peak is the best choice. The way leading to Ban Co Peak also brings an interesting experience to travelers. With just about 50,000 VND of traveling cost (gasoline cost), you will have a chance to ride trippingly along passes from the bottom of Son Tra Mountain. Sometimes, along the road, there are wild animals appearing as if they wanted to welcome travelers.

Linh Ung Pagoda - A serene place

Linh Ung Pagoda

Linh Ung Pagoda in Bai But is the most beautiful, biggest, and newest among three Linh Ung Pagodas in Da Nang (Linh Ung Pagoda - Non Nuoc, Linh Ung Pagoda - Ba Na, and Linh Ung Pagoda - Bai But) Linh Ung Pagoda - Bai But has Avalokitesvara Statue which is seen as the biggest Buddha statue in South East Asia. Almost travelers coming to Da Nang want to visit the famous pagoda. It is a famous destination in Vietnam tours to religious cultural and spiritual places.

Immersing in Da Nang beach

Bac My An Beach

Being voted as one of six most attractive beaches in the world, My Khe Beach in Da Nang no doubt becomes the best place to enjoy turquoise waters, azure sky, and white smooth sand. With a coastline of 60km, Da Nang owns many marvelous beaches appealing local people and tourists. In Vietnam tour packages to these beaches, you will have an opportunity to immerse in cool sea water and enjoy great time with friends and family. With a long coastline, clean blue sea water, beaches in Da Nang bring a sense of safety and and comfort. Besides, on these beaches, there are sports areas where tourists can have funny time with family and friends, and improve health. For backpackers, these beaches are interesting stopovers to contemplate beautiful and peaceful sunrise. Besides, tourists can discover pristine beaches in Son Tra Peninsula.

Contemplating Dragon Bridge

Dragon Bridge

In the evening, tourists can relax on the bank of Han River. Dragon Bridge is the 7th bridge spanning over Han River. The bridge was inaugurated in 2013, at the same time with the inauguration of Tran Thi Ly Bridge. With the design of dragon firing in two minutes and the next 3-minute fountaining, which makes the bridge become an impressive and attractive attraction in Da Nang travel. The performance takes place on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 to 9:00 pm. Admiring big fire and fountain from the steel dragon will be very interesting. With the project on firing and fountaining, Dragon Bridge will appeal a large number of tourists in Da Nang travel.

Admiring Han River Bridge

Han River Bridge

Han River Bridge becomes a symbol and pride of Da Nang people over the years. Han River Bridge was constructed in September 2nd in 1998. The bridge was inaugurated in the 25th anniversary of Da Nang City Liberation in March 29th, 2000. This is the first swing-bridge constructed by Vietnamese engineers and workers. It has been the only swing-bridge in Vietnam. Staying late to wait for the moment of swing Han River Bridge to contemplate the peaceful city at night is the habit of many local people as well as tourists. Therefore, this is one of the most indispensable points of interest in Da Nang city. Everyday, the bridge will rotate in about 2 hours from 1:00 am to 3:00 am. The middle part of the bridge turns 90 degrees and stays along the Han River, which creates favorable condition for big ships to travel.

With above attractions, you will absolutely have unforgettable and economical day tour in Da Nang. At present, AloTrip is having many attractive promotions on airfare and tour packages to welcome Lunar New Year. Let’s plan your trip to Vietnam, there are many interesting things looking forward to your exploration.