About 30 km from Da Nang to the southeast and 60 km from Tam Ky to the northeast, in the late 16th century, Hoi An was the center of international trade on the East-West trading journey, and it was also a prosperous trading port of Cochinchine, Vietnam during the reign of the Nguyen Lords with merchant ships from Japan, China, Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, and many others often coming here to exchange, purchase and sell goods.

12 Must-Visit Hoi An Ancient Town Attractions

The town is still preserved intact as a Relic of Ancient Architecture including many temples, residential buildings, assembly halls, the clan ancestral houses, shrines, wells, bridges, markets, docks, and the perpendicular narrow streets forming the checkerboard squares. Hoi An’s landscape has a color of moss and antiquity as a vivid picture. The existence of a metropolis such as Hoi An is a unique case in Vietnam and also rare in the world.

7 Hidden Attractions in Hoi An that You might not know

In addition to the cultural values through diverse architecture, Hoi An still conserves platform of a grandiose intangible culture. The daily life of the residents with the customs, religious activities, folk art, and cultural festivals is still maintained and promoted. Besides, poetic natural landscape, the traditional villages and specialty dishes make Hoi An day after day become an attractive destination for tourists from all over the world or maybe you!

Hoi An is very close to Da Nang, so it may take you 30-40 minutes to get there. You can take a taxi or a Grab car, which ranges from $15-20. You can also take a bus from Da Nang to Hoi An. Hotels/hostels or tourism companies’ buses are always available also. For a budget option, the local bus which can be seen at 33 Dien Bien Phu, Thanh Khe District, Danang runs every hour and costs about $1 for a one-way ticket. Besides, you can take a motorbike taxi or rent a scooter and ride it by yourself. Scooter renting price ranges from $5-8/day depending on the brand of scooter.

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HOI AN TRAVEL GUIDE

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1. Hoi An Handicraft Workshop
(Xưởng thủ công mỹ nghệ Hội An)

The Workshop gathers most of the traditional handicrafts of Hoi An and Quang Nam such as mat weaving, textile weaving, pottery, lacquer and so on. The workshop is inside a 200-year-old house, formerly for native products trading of Feiyan wholesale firm owned by a Chinese entrepreneur who was famous throughout Central.

When visiting the workshop, you will find a quiet and peaceful setting of Vietnam village you will be able to witness skillful hands and great skills of the artisans creating exquisite and unique handicraft products. Visitors can take a couple of steps in the manufacturing process of handicrafts and buy a few products as souvenirs.

Address: 09 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hoi An, Quang Nam.

2. Thanh Ha Pottery Village (Làng gốm Thanh Hà)

Originated from Thanh Hoa, Thanh Ha pottery village was formed from the late 15th century and thrived together with the port of Hoi An in the next century. Thanh Ha ceramic products are made of clay, main raw material, by the hands of skilled artisans and traditional techniques of the village.

Products are mainly utensils serving for daily use such as cups, bowls, jars, vases, bowls, shapes of breeds, which brought a variety of designs and colors. Especially, they are lighter than the same products of other provinces.

So far, Thanh Ha pottery village still exists and operates, manufacturing handicrafts with traditional techniques and facilities. Therefore, Thanh Ha pottery village becomes a living museum, a valuable resource for scientists to learn and study about ancient pottery of Vietnam in particular and the South-East Asia in general.

Address: Cam Ha, Hoi An, Quang Nam (about 2km from Hoi An Ancient Town to the west).

3. Tra Que Vegetable Village (Làng rau Trà Quế)

It is about 2km north-east from the center of Hoi An ancient town, located between De Vong River and Tra Que Swamp. This village has been famous for a long time with products of vegetable salads, fish lettuce, laksa, basil, cinnamon, onion, cilantro, etc. which are usually presented in the specialty dishes of Quang Nam such as Cao Lau, Quang noodle (My Quang), organic shrimp, pancake and so on.

Coming to this rural village, visitors will be guided on the land for cultivating the beds, fertilizing, seeding, planting vegetables and learning to make dishes from vegetable products of the village like true farmers.

Address: Cam Ha, Hoi An, Quang Nam.

4. Kim Bong Carpentry Village (Làng mộc Kim Bồng)

Kim Bong village is formerly known as Kim Bong Chau, now a large part of Cam Kim, Hoi An, Quang Nam. The village formed the famous craft named Kim Bong carpentry, located in the property bank of Thu Bon river downstream flowing through Hoi An before emptying into the sea.

Address: Nong Thon, Trung Ha, Cam Kim, Hoi An, Quang Nam.

5. Cua Dai Beach (Bãi tắm Cửa Đại)

The beach is located in Cua Dai, about 5km from Hoi An ancient town to the east. It has a length of about 3km, and it is one of the most beautiful and romantic beaches in Central Vietnam with clear blue water, gentle waves, and white sand shore running along cool green coconut forest.

The scenery is more captivating due to that behind the distant silver waves is green Cu Lao Cham Island appearing as a high and majestic screen. In the every early morning, activities of the coastal fishing village are very bustling. At night, especially on moonless nights, lights from fishing boats scattered are like falling stars. From the beach, your overlooking feels like a city of shimmering lanterns. Some nights, the silver moon vastly sparkles on sky, sea, and sand.

6. An Bang Beach (Biển An Bàng)

An Bang Beach is close to the ancient town of Hoi An approximately 3 km to the east, featuring wild beauty, stillness, and it gives visitors a sense of peace. The beach is an ideal place to rest for visitors who want to stay away from the daily noise and enjoy a day of quiet, full of private on beachfront. Not being dense with green coconut trees as Cua Dai Beach 10 km away, An Bang Beach is still naturally beautiful.

Having appeared on the list of 50 most beautiful beaches in the world by CNNGo poll in 2011, An Bang Beach becomes a famous destination in Hoi An.

Many foreign tourists have chosen this beach as a must-visit place when they are visiting Hoi An. According to the people living here, over 50% of visitors to An Bang are international tourists. "They are very glad because of light waves, blue water and sunny sky throughout the year", a local in An Bang said.

Address: Hai Ba Trung, Cam An, Hoi An, Quang Nam.

7. Cu Lao Cham (Cù Lao Chàm)

Cu Lao Cham is a cluster of islands, about 18 km from Cua Dai Beach to the east. Cham Island is an archipelago of eight small islands: Hòn Lao, Hòn Khô Mẹ, Hòn Khô Con, Hòn Tai, Hòn Dài, Hòn Mồ, Hòn Lá, Hòn Ông.Cu Lao Cham a pefect place for anyone who loves swimming, scuba-diving, parachute, and other fun beach activities.

Cham Islands are in a year-round cool climate with diverse fauna and flora, especially seafood and a valuable resource, birds nest. Coral reef in the waters of Cham Island is considered as one of the precious coral reefs of Vietnam and the region.

Nature has created many romantic and unique sceneries in Cu Lao Cham such as Suối Tình (Tinh Stream), Suối Ông (Ong Stream), Hòn Chồng, Hòn Khô, Hang Bà (Ba Cave) and many others. On the coast of the island are Bãi Ông, Bãi Bìm, Bãi Chồng, Bãi Bấc which are ideal beaches with the white sand and cool blue water.

In Hòn Lao, the largest island where residents are living, archaeological sites related to the residence of the locals 3000 years ago and the trading exchanges with Middle Eastern, India, China, Southeast Asia countries over 1,000 years ago have been found. Irrigation systems related to cultivation techniques of ancient people on the island were also detected.

More than 25 architectural and art monuments dating from the 18th century to early 20th century distributed along the western slope of Hon Lao, Bãi Làng, Bãi Hương  and they also contributed testament to history and culture of Cu Lao Cham.

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Hoi An has many attractions and it is probably divided into two areas to visit: Hoi An Ancient Town and Nearby area of Ancient Town. In this article, we will recommend you 12 top-rated attractions in Hoi An Ancient town. They are the most beautiful destinations worth visiting in the town.

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1. Japanese Covered Bridge (Chùa Cầu)

Covered Bridge, also known as Japanese Covered Bridge or Lai Vien Bridge, was due to the legend that it was built in the early seventeenth century by Japanese people and was at least 6 times restored in 1653, 1763, 1817, 1865, 1915, 1917.

The Bridge has a unique roof and a rainbow-styled path in the middle. At the two sides, there are narrow hallways to make for displays or take a rest with seven wooden compartments crossing a small creek, which are textured and decorated expressing harmony among Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, and Western architectural style. Along with the traffic function, the bridge is also where religious activities related to the legend of keeping peace for streets and communities of Hoi An out of sea monsters take place.

Address: Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Cẩm Phô, Tp. Hội An, Quảng Nam

2. Ong Pagoda (Chùa Ông)

Ong Pagoda is also known as Quan Cong (Guan Gong) Temple, named Trung Han Cung, built in the mid 17th century by Vietnamese people and Minh Huong people settling down in Hoi An. The Pagoda is to worship the talented general of The Three Kingdoms, Quan Van Truong (Guan Yu), for admiration and praise for his lofty heart.

Address: 24 Tran Phu, Hoi An, Quang Nam.

3. Ba Le Well (Giếng Bá Lễ)

Legend has it that Ba Le Well is built by the Cham people and inherited to use by the Vietnamese. In the early twentieth century, this well is renovated by Mrs. Ba Le in the amount of 100 co Indochina and that is the explanation for its current name.

The well is square-shaped with well-curb to the northwest-southeast. Its circumference is 5.5m besides 6.15m depth and 0.6m height. The curb was built entirely of big-sized mallet bricks, the bottom is the broad iron wood frame. Well water is always plentiful, fresh and cool throughout the year reflecting the high level of harmony between the art of architecture and art of Fengshui of Hoi An ancient people.

Address: Ba Kiet Alley, Tran Hung Dao Street (linked to Phan Chau Trinh Street), Hoi An, Quang Nam.

4. Phuc Kien Assembly Hall (Hội quán Phúc Kiến)

According to legend, the predecessor of the Assembly Hall is a small temple worshipping the statue of Thien Hau Thanh Mau (the patron deity of the fishermen and beachgoers) that is taken from the coast of Hoi An in 1697. Through many restorations, with the main contribution from overseas Chinese of Phuc Kien Assembly, the Assembly Hall is becoming more radiant and spacious, which presents the architecture of Hoi An Ancient Town.

Address: 46 Tran Phu, Hoi An, Quang Nam.

5. Trieu Chau (Chaozhou) Assembly Hall (Hội quán Triều Châu)

The Assembly Hall was built in 1845 by Overseas Chinese of Chaozhou assembly to worship Fubo Jiangjun, Ma Yuan – a deity conquering waves that helps people travelling and trading on sea smoothly. The hall possesses a special value of architectural structure with its intricate carving of timber frames, textures, decoration of wooden altars and wonderful creatures embossed by crockery.

Address: 157 Tran Phu, Hoi An, Quang Nam.

6. Cantonese Assembly Hall (Hội quán Quảng Đông)

The Assembly Hall was built in 1885 by Overseas Chinese of Cantonese assembly, initially to worship Thien Hau Thanh Mau and Confucius, and later in 1911, it turned to worship Quan Cong (Guan Gong) and their ancestors.

The rational use of wood and stone in the bearing structure with cornices gives Assembly Hall an imposing beauty. Besides, for the ritual worship of Guan Gong on lunar June 24, a solemn festival is held yearly, which attracts a large number of people to come.

Address: 176 Tran Phu, Hoi An, Quang Nam.

7. Museum of History and Culture (Bảo tàng Lịch sử, Văn hóa)

Founded in 1989, the museum exhibits 212 original artifacts and valuable material made of ceramic, bronze, iron, paper and wood, reflecting stages of development of the trading port of Hoi An from The Sa Huynh culture (2nd century AD) to the Cham culture (from the 2nd century to the 15th century) and the Dai Viet, the Dai Nam culture (from the 15th century to the 19th century).

Museum provides information about the ancient people of The Sa Huynh culture in Hoi An – the owners of the port town of Hoi An, who had exchange relations with China, India, South Asia, East Asia.

Address: 10B Tran Hung Dao, Hoi An, Quang Nam.

8. The clan ancestral house of Tran (Nhà thờ tộc Trần)

The house was built in 1802 by a Tran mandarin (a large family emigrated from China to Hoi An in the 1700s), based on the principles of Chinese and Vietnamese traditional Fengshui. It is located in the large area of approximately 1500 m2 with many categories: house of worshipping grandparents and displaying relics related to family, housing and others. This is where the children and grandchildren gathering on occasion of worshipping and expressing their gratitude to ancestors or solving the problems of the clan.

Address: 21 Le Loi, Hoi An, Quang Nam.

9. Old House of Tan Ky (Nhà cổ Tấn Ký)

Built nearly 200 years ago, Tan Ky is a typical house in Hoi An, which is divided into many compartments and each one has its own function. The front of the house is the place to open shops, the back linked to the river is the place for import and export of goods.

Houses were built of traditional materials and were created by local carpenters and bricklayers. Therefore, this small and refined mannered house not only brings the feeling of coziness but also expresses the interference of architectural styles in the region. Especially, interior decoration represents affluence of its owners.
On February 17, 1990, Tan Ky house was listed as a Historic Monument - National Culture.

Address: 101 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hoi An, Quang Nam.

10. Quan Thang Ancient House (Nhà cổ Quân Thắng)

This is one of the oldest and the most beautiful houses in Hoi An, built around the end of the seventeenth century by a Chinese wholesale shopkeeper, named Quan Thang. The house is a typical type of bungalow through two parallel roads and contains many characteristics of Hoi An architecture.

Address: 77 Tran Phu, Hoi An, Quang Nam.

11. Duc An Ancient House (Nhà cổ Đức An)

The 180-year-old house is where ancient and taciturn features still exist on each very casual item of the family, where people could perceive clearly the slow drift of time. From hugely simple things in the house such as kerosene lamp, pen shelf to the furniture, Tu Binh paintings nearly hundreds of years.

Address: 129 Tran Phu, Hoi An, Quang Nam.

12. Hoi An Market (Chợ Hội An)

This market makes numerous tourists literally alluded to pay a visit and do shopping. Almost every item of Hoi An, from food and specialty to handicraft items, can be easily found in the market. Besides calling in on, visitors could experience the daily life of indigenous people so as to know more about Hoi An's culture.

Address: Tran Quy Cap, Hoi An, Quang Nam.

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1. Hoi An Chicken Rice

It can be said that chicken rice is a Hoi An specialty that makes tourists extremely impressed and engaged when they are visiting there. As you know, chicken rice can be found anywhere but why is Hoi An chicken rice more famous and unique? It is all thanks to the skillful hands of the Hoi An women. Rice is well done then being cooled and roasted until dried out so as to make it full of  eye-catching colour of yellow. Besides, boiled chicken is made into strands then mixed with some spices, pepper, chilli to put on the plate with roasted rice along with fewer herbs. In addition, there is also a tasty bowl of broth served. I feel like I could see you are craving for the dish while reading this! So where can you taste this delicious?

Addresses:
1. Chicken Rice Ba Buoi (Cơm gà Bà Buội) – 22 Phan Chau Trinh, Hoi An, Quang Nam.
2. Chicken Rice Huong (Cơm gà Hương) – Alley Sica, 48 Le Loi, Hoi An, Quang Nam.
3. Chicken Rice Xi (Cơm gà Xí) – 47/2 Tran Hung Dao, Hoi An, Quang Nam.
4. Chicken Rice Ba Lam (Cơm gà Bà Lắm) – Alley 51, Phan Chau Trinh, Hoi An, Quang Nam.

2. Cao Lau

When it comes to Hoi An, it is impossible not to mention Cao Lau because the dish is a unique food associated with the ancient town of Hoi An. Cao Lau is made from crispy noodles, not like normal squashy ones. You can mix noodles in the bowl comfortably without being afraid of crushing them. Specially, it is often eaten with herbs, pork fillet, a little broth, pork skin chips/pork rinds and a few other separate ingredients. Due to the difference in each person’s taste, some people will find this dish delicious but it might be not so good for others. So you want to know, try your own taste!

Addresses:
1. Cao Lau Ba Be (Cao Lầu Bà Bé) – In the market at Tran Phu, Hoi An, Quang Nam. (Only sell from 2:00PM daily)
2. Cao Lau Trung Bac (Cao Lầu Trung Bắc) – 87 Tran Phu, Hoi An, Quang Nam.
3. Thanh Cao Lau (Thanh Cao Lầu) – 26 Thai Phien, Hoi An, Quang Nam.

3. Banh Mi Hoi An (Bánh Mì Hội An)

Banh Mi is a famous street food around the world thanks to its cheap price and convenience that you might not be unfamiliar with. Banh Mi in other places is not likely to become a specialty, but in Hoi An it is an extremely additctive dish. Many foreign tourists after returning home have also shared about Banh Mi Hoi An with compliments. Just ‘google’  “Best Banh Mi in Vietnam” and you can get exactly what I said. What is so special about this Hoi An folk food that is so popular with numerous people?  The answer lies in the crunchy crust bread with a variety of meat, herbs and unique sauce inside which makes the bread is not too greasy but enough nutrients. You may only eat once but once is not enough!

Addresses:
1. Banh Mi Phuong – 2B Phan Chau Trinh, Hoi An, Quang Nam. (This is the best Banh Mi)
2. Banh Mi Madam Khanh – 115 Tran Cao Van, Hoi An, Quang Nam.

4. Bánh Ướt Cuốn Thịt Nướng (BBQ Pork rolled in steamed thin rice pancake)

The next flavored food you also have to try it once is ‘Banh Uot Cuon Thit Nuong’. The steamed thin rice pancake is like “Rolled Phở” in Northern Vietnam (can be found in Ha Noi) but thinner. When you eat, it will be accompanied by barbecue, herbs, cucumber and dotted with quite spicy sauce. The meat marinade is baked with charcoal so it really smells good, the sellers often grind the meat and then wrap the bamboo chopsticks to bake. The dish usually served with rich sauce brings unforgettable taste for visitors and you should be the next one to be served!

Addresses: You could go to the sidewalks along the Hoai River, the pavement at the crossroads between Hai Ba Trung and Tran Hung Dao or to Tran Phu street!

5. Banh Dap – Hen Xao (Bánh Đập – Hến Xào) Gridle-cake (rice paper) fold with steamed thin rice pancake inside and Fried baby basket clams

Banh Dap – Hen Xao is a palatable combination that local people have come up with to cater to the eating needs of tourists. The dish of “Banh Dap” has such a strange name because before serving it to the patrons, the innkeeper had to fold the baked gridle-cake and lay a thin layer of steamed rice pancake together allowing them to stick. To eat probably, you should break small pieces of Banh Dap and then mixed with Hen Xao to feel the “yummy”. If you want to take the right “Banh Dap – Hen Xao” in Hoi An, then come to the following addresses:

Addresses:
1. Quán Lân – Cao Lau & Banh Dap – Cam Nam, Hoi An, Quang Nam.
2. Quán Có Ngay – Nguyen Tri Phuong, Hoi An, Quang Nam.
3. Quán Bà Già – Cam Nam, Hoi An, Quang Nam.

6. Banh Bao – Banh Vac (Bánh Bao – Bánh Vạc/Steamed wheat flour cake – Vietnamese pork and shrimps Dumblings)

Banh Bao and Banh Vac are two types of cake with similar ingredients and usually served on the same plate. Banh Vac made from shrimps mixed with some pepper, garlic, onions, citronella and esoteric spice while Banh Bao made from pork, mushrooms, thinly sliced green onions and also with that esoteric spice. Perhaps this seasoning is also a reason why Banh Bao – Banh Vac could be only eaten way so good in Hoi An. Here is the place to eat delicious Banh Bao – Banh Vac in Hoi An.

Address: Quán Hoa Hồng Trắng – 533 Hai Ba Trung (Nhi Trung), Hoi An, Quang Nam.

7. Banh Beo (Bánh Bèo/Water fern cake)

Banh Beo is well-known as a special dish in Central Vietnam, so whether you travel to Da Nang, Hue or Hoi An, you can enjoy this cake. The cakes are usually placed in small cups and when guests want to eat, the owner will add a dimple of chopped, dried or fresh shrimp, scallions, mung bean paste, crispy fried shallots, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and oil above. If you are wondering why this dish in Hoi An is different from Da Nang or Hue, then come and taste!

Address: Quán Bà Bảy – Hoang Van Thu, Hoi An, Quang Nam.

8. Banh Can (Bánh Căn)

Banh Can is originated from Phan Rang, Ninh Thuan province, but unknown when it was “imported” to Hoi An. Banh Can Hoi An was remixed to better match the taste of the locals. Its sauce is considered as the “soul” of the dish. Depending on personal taste, you can add chili sauce or just use available fish sauce mixed with lemon, garlic, and chilli. With layers of fried crisp but not hard, fresh vegetables eaten with green papaya salad, indeed this is the common delicacy preferred by visitors.

Address: The first corner of Tran Cao Van, Hoi An, Quang Nam.

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AIRPLANE

Da Nang International Airport (DAD) located in the heart of the city is the largest airport in the Central and Highland, one of three international airports in Vietnam and ranked #23 in the top 30 best airport in Asia. To serve the needs of international and domestic air traffic to the city of Danang and the neighboring provinces, there are more than 150 flights to and from Da Nang city provided by three Vietnam airlines: Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar and Vietjet Air and more than 11 international airlines.

Here are sample destinations to and from Da Nang:
Domestic
Hanoi (Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, Jetstar)
Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, Jetstar)
Buon Ma Thuot (Vietnam Airlines)
Da Lat (Vietnam Airlines)
Hai Phong (Vietnam Airlines)
Nha Trang (Vietnam Airlines)
Pleiku (Vietnam Airlines)
Vinh (Vietnam Airlines)

From Hanoi to Danang, the ticket price ranges from 700,000 VND to 2,200,000 VND, depending on each airline. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to Da Nang from Hanoi and similar to Saigon – Danang. Especially, these airlines often offer the discount promotions, so you should contact the companies to hunt the cheapest price.

For more details:
JetStar – Hotline: 19001550 /  www.jetstar.com
Vietnam Airlines: www.vietnamairlines.com.vn
VietJetAir – Hotline: 1900 1886 / www.vietjetair.com

International
Seoul-Incheon (Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air, Korean Air, T’way Airlines)
Macau (Air Macau, Jetstar)
Busan (Air Busan, Jin Air)
Hong Kong (Dragonair, Hong Kong Express Airways)
Siem Reap (Cambodia Angkor Air, SilkAir)
Bang Kok (Bangkok Airways, Vietnam Airlines)
Singapore (Jetstar Asia, SilkAir)
Taipei (Jetstar)
Guangzhou (Vietnam Airlines)
Kuala Lumpur (AirAsia)
Beijing (China Eastern Airlines)
Chengdu (China Eastern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines)
Shanghai-Pudong (Shanghai Airlines, Vietnam Airlines)
Nanning (China Eastern Airlines)

 TRAIN

Taking the train from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon) to Da Nang takes about 14-20 hours, depending on the train slow or fast. If arriving from Saigon, it will take longer because of the further distance.
 Ticket price from Hanoi to Da Nang ranges: 300,000 VND – 650,000 VND, depending on the type of seat.
Ticket from Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon) to Da Nang ranges: 900,000 VND – 1,300,000 VND, depending on the type of seat.
You can contact the booking here: http://dsvn.vn/#/

COACH

Coaches to Da Nang are commonly North – South reclining berth coaches. Ticket price and quality do not differ much, you can refer to these firms:

FROM HANOI TO DANANG:

THE SINH TOURIST
Route: Hanoi (HCMC) – Da Nang
Departure time: Hanoi 6:00 PM
Phone: 04 39290394 (Hanoi) – 0511 3843259 (Da Nang) – 08 38389593 (HCMC)
Address: 64 Tran Nhat Duat (Hanoi) ; 154 Bach Dang (Da Nang); 246-248 De Tham, District 1 (HCMC).
Note: Not booking through phone.

PHUONG TRANG
Route: Da Nang – Hanoi
Departure time: Danang 11:00AM, 7:30PM; Hanoi 9:00PM, 11:00PM (Giap Bat Station) Phone: 0511 3786786 (Da Nang) – 04 38641919 (HCMC)

KIM CHI
Route: Hanoi – Da Nang
Departure time: Hanoi 4:00PM (Nuoc Ngam Station); Danang 3:30PM
Phone: 0913 422687 (Hanoi) – 0511 3872586 (Danang)

TUNG VY
Route: Da Nang – Hanoi
Departure time: Da Nang 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM; Hanoi (Giap Bat station) 1:30 PM, 6:00PM
Phone: 0914 022796 – 0944 888006 – 0905 585958

NGOC ANH
Route: Hanoi – Da Nang
Departure time: Hanoi (Giap Bat station) 3:00 PM, 6:00PM;  Danang 3:00 PM, 6:00PM
Phone: 0913469797 – 0913494498 – 0905016661

THANH SON
Route: Hanoi – Da Nang
Departure time: Hanoi 6:00PM; Danang 4:30 PM
Phone: 0905 650056 – 0905 439505

FROM HCMC TO DANANG

THINH PHAT
Route: HCMC – Danang
Departure time: HCMC 1:00PM
Phone: HCMC: (08) 2246.0622 – 0909.439.184
Address: HCMC: 36/2 Phan Sao Nam –  Tan Binh district

DINH NHAN
Route: HCMC – Danang
Departure time: HCMC 1:00 PM; Danang 12:00PM
Phone: HCMC (08)2247.5626 – 0905.885.878 – 0905.341.655; Danang (0511) 246.2053 – 0905.885.878 – 0905.341.655
Address: HCMC: 306 Thoai Ngoc Hau, Ward 11, Tan Binh;  620 Binh Long, Tan Phu
Danang: 166 Dien Bien Phu, Danang.

XUAN TUNG
Route: HCMC – Danang
Departure time: HCMC 10:00AM, 5:00PM; Danang 11:00AM, 12:00PM
Phone: HCMC: (08) 2203.0466 – 0907.352.358 – 0908.352.358
Danang: (0511) 220.8286
Address: HCMC: 49 Tan Thanh, Hoa Thanh Ward, Tan Phu District
Danang: 738 Dien Bien Phu

A TY
Route: HCMC – Danang
Departure time: HCMC: 8:00 AM, 10:00AM; 8:00PM
Phone: HCMC: (08) 3971.2763 – 0902.688.752
Address: 08 Hong Lac, Ward 11, Tan Binh (near Nga Ba Long, Bau Cat area)

CAM VAN
Route: HCMC – Danang
Departure time:
Phone: 0902.006.007 – 0905.673.673.
Address: HCMC: 49 Tan Thanh, Hoa Thanh Ward, Tan Phu District
Da Nang: 674 Dien Bien Phu.

THUAN THAO
Route: HCMC – Danang
Departure time: HCMC 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 4:30PM, 5:30PM, 6:30PM
Danang: 11:00AM, 3:00PM, 4:00PM, 5:30PM
Phone: HCMC (08)3511.2957 – 3511.1442 – 0913.482.369
Danang: (0511)376.7677- 0914.096.970

In Hanoi, you can buy tickets at Giap Bat station, Nuoc Ngam station.
In Ho Chi Minh city, you can buy tickets at Mien Dong station.
Ticket price ranges from 400,000 VND – 700,000 VND, and it takes about 18 to 20 hours from Hanoi/HCMC to Da Nang.

Note: The tickets should be purchased in advance to avoid tickets sold out or being crammed into the coach.

MOTORBIKE

Making it to Da Nang by motorbike is actually ideal for backpackers. Conveniently located in the heart of Central Vietnam, the city presents few difficulties to reach from both ends of the country because you just need to go along National Highway 1A to get there.  If you arrive from the North, the most attractive road on track is probably Hai Van pass also known as Đèo Mây (Cloud Pass), which is considered as one of the best coastal roads in the world. Hai Van Pass is the border between northern and southern climate of Vietnam. Especially, with its winding roads, a bit of fog makes the scenery look stunning but you also have to be really careful when taking your ride on this road.

The necessary items for going backpacking by motorbike to Da Nang:
– Hand pump
– Reserve tires
– Raincoat
– Sunscreen
– Good helmet
– Mask and gloves
– Sleeping bag
– Reserve fuel tank.

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HOMESTAYS

Home-stay is the idealist choice for those who spend not much on traveling . It is not only to save money but also to let people experience something new. It sounds interesting, isn’t it? Here are a few of homestays that numerous tourists have a fondness for:

T-Homestay

This accommodation offers restful and pleasant feeling with the WIFI free access and adequate services. Most of owners here are friendly and have interests of travelling especially backpacking and learning the cultural life of Vietnamese rural area and village in common. If required, the owner will be your driver also tour guide (speaking English, French, Chinese or Vietnamese) to help you get a deeper and cheaper trip.
Address: 207 Duong Dinh Nghe, Da Nang
Telephone: (+84) 511 3923 777
Website: http://dananghomestay.com.vn/vie/homestay.html
Price: Around 400.000 – 600.000 VND.

Sea Kite Homestay

Ideally located at My Khe Beach, Sea Kite Homestay promises a relaxing trip and a wonderful visit. This family-friendly homestay offers a range of services to best serve guests such as car rental, free WIFI in public areas, laundry, dry cleaning, currency exchange, and so on. Besides, each guest room is equipped with luxurious furnishings and user-friendly amenities. The homestay also provides a variety of entertainment options. Whether you come to Da Nang for whatever reason, Sea Kite Homestay will make you feel right at home.
Address: Lot 21-B2.3, Cluster 144, My An, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang.
Telephone: (+84) 5113 958 785 or (+84) 127 6262 069
Email: homestayseakite@gmail.com
Price: Around 400.000 VND – 800.000 VND.

Linda Homestay

Located in a quiet area, 200 m away from My Khe Beach, Linda Homestay offers air-conditioned rooms with free WIFI, 24-hour front desk, free luggage storage and especially, this accommodation has its own garden. Each room is fitted with cable TV, DVD player, an electric kettle and a window overlooking the garden. Besides, the private bathroom comes with a hot shower and a hair dryer. Laundry services can be arranged at an additional charge. Additionally, it takes about 15 minutes drive from Linda Homestay to Da Nang International Airport and Da Nang Railway Station and more than 20 minutes to Hoi An ancient town.
Address: 25 Che Lan Vien, My An, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang.
Telephone: (+84) 905 612 357
Price: Around 300.000 VND – 600.000 VND

Hanigo Homestay

At Hanigo Homestay, you are offered with comfortable bedrooms with full air-conditioner, electricity and water; automatic washing machine and free to use kitchen with full cookwares. Besides, this homestay will give you some addresses to buy cheap seafood. Particularly, the owners here can be your guides if needed!

Address: 01 Duong Tu Quan, My An, Da Nang.
Telephone: (+84) 971 588 685
Price: Family/Group Room: 100.000 VND/person (bunk beds for 4 to 6 people)
Honey Room: 300.000 VND (double bed for 2 or 3 people)

HOSTELS

If you are a young person loving to go backpacking and do not want to take too much carry-on luggage, I am sure that hostel is not unfamiliar with you at all. So to meet real Da Nang, not tourist brochure, I wish you to ‘have a nice stay’ at some affordable hostels below:

Hachi Hostel

Hachi Hostel offers accommodation in Da Nang with just 900 m far away from the Han River Bridge, 1.5 km from Cham Museum and 4 km from Da Nang International Airport. Also, there is free WIFI throughout the property, free private parking and a 24-hours front desk. Besides, some rooms have a seating area to relax after a wrapped up day. This is one of the most well liked hostel of visitors.

Address: 100 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Da Nang.
Telephone: +84 905379163
Website: http://www.hachihostel.com/en-gb/

Memory Hostel

Memory Hostel is the appropriate form of guesthouse for backpackers so you are able to save costs by sharing a room with other tourists in the bunk bed rooms. A large number of young people has been engaged to Memory Hostel by its distinctive architectural style, expedient position and wonderful view and you may be no exception!
Address: 03 Tran Quoc Toan, Da Nang.
Telephone: +84 5113 747 797
Website: http://memoryhostel.com/

Barney’s Da Nang Backpackers Hostel

Hostel combines young-styled coffee shop, really suitable for a large group. This hostel also offers an appealing and extensive view. Remarkably, the hostel has the unique bed with chest of drawers just under the bed saving considerable space in the room. In addition, private bathroom inside each room has a clean and airy chamber.

Address: 169 Tran Hung Dao, Da Nang.
Telephone: (+84) 916.879.332
Price: Around 200.000 VND – 500.000 VND
Website: www.barneyhostel.com

Like Backpacker Hostel

The hostel is conveniently positioned to reach many important places such as the airport and train station. Being inspired by wood, the hostel is nicely designed with the combination of bedroom, mini bar and reading area. Hence, you can spend time for rest, relaxation, and recreation. Moreover, hostel has three room types including common room, VIP rooms for those who want to enjoy their own space or family gathering when travelling. In addition to accommodation services, hostel also provides many other services such as tour booking, car rental, dining with affordable price.
Address: 22A Nguyen Tri Phuong, Da Nang.
Telephone: (+84) 511 3839 789
Price: Around 200.000 VND – 400.000 VND

Funtastic Danang Hostel

Hostel consists of two hostels at two different positions quite favorable for the need to explore in the city center, or enjoy the beaches in Danang. The hostel offers simple accommodation but very comfortable with free WIFI throughout the ground, the front desk opening 24 hours and the general seating area. Especially, hostel provides complimentary shuttle service within the city scheduled. It is simply furnished that rooms have tiled floors, air conditioning, pylons, and so on. There are also facilities for luggage, ticket service, and laundry service.

Address:  1. 115 Hai Phong, Da Nang.
2. K02/5 Ha Bong, Son Tra, Da Nang.
Telephone: +84 903 561 777
Price:  Around 200.000 VND – 500.000 VND

Danang Backpackers Hostel

Hostel features comfortable rooms and amenities. In addition to luggage storage service and currency exchange, you can enjoy free beer every night. Outstandingly, hostel is near other important sites so that you can move easily.
Address: 106 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Da Nang.
Telephone: +84 511 3898 926
Price: Around 250.000 VND – 500.000 VND

Apollo Hostel

From here you can easily reach to the entertainment center as well as important places in the city. The hostel features luxurious interior design and amenities. The staff always enthusiastically advise you of additional services also enjoying many privileges. This is quite soft prices but the quality of rooms is more than expected: airy, large windows, Korean wall stickers very nice and clean, the entire wooden interior; full television, refrigerator, air conditioner, water heater and free WIFI.
Address: 377 Hai Phong, Thanh Khe, Da Nang.
Telephone: +84 901 988 001
Price: Around 200.000 VND – 400.000VND

HOTELS

A true vacation by selecting the smartest travelling plan, would you have thought? So visit Da Nang and choose the most suitable and best hotel out of nearly 700 hotels offer the wisest trip for you. Now let me help you with recommendations in the following:

The hotels located on the Han river bank:
This is where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Danang shrinking from above with the famous bridge with brilliant art light at night which contribute to the modern beauty and uniqueness of this city. The hotels are out of the best hotels in Da Nang with contemporary Eurasian and other kinds of modern architecture, also out of the most upscale hotels with the best services. From there, it is really convenient for you to travel to the famous sceneries worth visiting in Da Nang such as Han Market, Cham Museum, Son Tra Peninsula, Ba Na Hills and so on.

1. Hilton Danang Hotel (5 stars) – #50 Bach Dang, Da Nang. (in the process of building)
2. Novetel DaNang Premier Han River (5 stars) – #36 Bach Dang, Da Nang.
3. Grand Mercure Danang (5 stars) – #Lot A1 Zone of the Villas of Green Island, Hai Chau, Da Nang.
4. Brilliant Hotel (4 stars) – #162 Bach Dang, Da Nang.
5. Green Plaza Hotel (4 stars) – #238 Bach Dang, Da Nang.
6. Riverside 3 Hotel (3 stars) – #186 Bach Dang, Da Nang.
7. Sun River Hotel (3 stars) – #132, 134, 136 Bach Dang, Da Nang.
8. Danang Riverside Hotel (3 stars) – #A30 Tran Hung Dao, Da Nang.
9. Happy Day Hotel (2 stars) – #160 Bach Dang, Da Nang.

These are the hotels of the highest quality located in the city center:

1. One Opera Danang Hotel (5 stars) – #115 Nguyen Van Linh, Da Nang.
2. Vanda Hotel (4 stars) – #3 Nguyen Van Linh, Da Nang.
3. Samdi Hotel (4 stars) – #203, 211 Nguyen Van Linh, Da Nang.
4. Eden Plaza Hotel (4 stars) – #03 Duy Tan, Da Nang.
5. Minh Toan Galaxy Hotel (4 stars) – #306 Duong 2/9, Da Nang.
6. Orange Hotel ( 3 stars) – #29 Hoang Dieu, Da Nang.
7. Sanouva Danang Hotel ( 3 stars) – #68 Phan Chau Trinh, Da Nang.
8. Centre Hotel (3 stars) – #18, 20 Pham Phu Thu, Da Nang.
9. Iris Hotel Danang (2 stars) – #181, 183 Le Duan, Da Nang.
10. Rio Hotel Danang (2 stars) – #494 Duong 2/9, Da Nang.
11. Floral Hotel & Residence (2 stars) – #103 Nguyen Van Linh, Da Nang.

And the greatest hotels for those who long for enjoying the beaches:

1. Fusion Suites Danang Beach (5 stars) – #An Cu 5 Residential, Vo Nguyen Giap, Da Nang.
2. À La Carte Danang Beach (4 stars) – #200 Vo Nguyen Giap, Da Nang.
3. Royal Lotus Hotel Danang – managed by H&K Hospitality (4 stars) – #120A Nguyen Van Thoai, Da Nang.
4. Diamond Sea Hotel (4 stars) – #232 Vo Nguyen Giap, Da Nang.
5. Blue Sun Hotel (4 stars) – #230 Vo Nguyen Giap, Da Nang.
6. Grand Sea Hotel (4 stars) – #08, Ha Bong, Da Nang.
7. Richico Apartments & Hotel (3 stars) – #176, 178 Nguyen Van Thoai, Da Nang.
8. Mai Boutique Hotel (3 stars) – #115 Ho Nghinh, Phuoc My, Da Nang.
9. Hadana Boutique Hotel Danang (3 stars) – #H1-04, H1-05, H1-06, Pham Van Dong, Da Nang.
10. Thalassa Boutique Hotel (3 stars) – #35 Duong Dinh Nghe, Da Nang.
11. King’s Finger Hotel Danang (3 stars) – #171 Nguyen Van Thoai, Da Nang.
12. Suite De Ville Danang Beach (3 stars) – #Lot 16-17-18, Do Ba, My Khe, Da Nang.
13. Sofia Boutique Hotel (3 stars) – # Slot I-11 Pham Van Dong, Da Nang.
14. Gold Summer Hotel (3 stars) – #227 Ho Nghinh, Da Nang.
15. Rich Land Hotel Danang (2 stars) – #20 Phuoc Truong 1, Da Nang.

RESORTS

Owning a beautiful and ideal coastline, Da Nang is not only famous for charming beaches, especially My Khe Beach is voted as one of the most sexiest beaches on planet, but the city is also the ideal place for the development of types of sea service and building many luxury resorts. By ingenious design and stunning view, the seaside resorts of Da Nang has rapidly become the attractive destinations for tourists and overseas, reaching the top luxurious resorts in the world.

InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort

The legend of Intercontinental Danang is owning a stunning position as its another side is a peaceful place of Son Tra peninsula facing the sea, surrounded by a romantic bow in harmony with the charming mountain and river, combined with modern beauty inside indescribable architectural beauty. This resort is also one of the few resorts in Vietnam having beaten many heavy competitors in the field of tourism and hospitality to be named as the winner for Asia’s Leading Luxury Resort by World Travel Awards, the Oscar of tourism.

Address: Hoang Sa, Tho Quang, Son Tra, Da Nang.
Telephone: +84 511 3938 888
Website: http://danang.intercontinental.com/

Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa

The Beauty of Hyat Regency Da Nang is the way it welcomes sunshine with extremely eye-catching balcony and the construction based on modern open architecture. The roads of Hyatt Regency are not inferior to those ones of luxurious resorts in the world in comparison. With the open design full of luxury, this resort also offers the beauty of the strange structure, design and layout. There is a large swimming pool with good services, which you should be here just before dawn to watch the insensitively beautiful sunrise. Let’s imagine you are lost in your own world, dropping yourself into the pure water, holding a delicious cocktail and breathing some peace that nowhere else could be better. You will understand why this Hyatt is one of the destinations captivating even the most discerning guests.

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Address: Truong Sa, Hoa Hai, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang.
Telephone: +84 511 3981 234
Website: https://danang.regency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html

Furama Resort Danang

If never been to this charming resort, you cannot describe exactly its beauty. The resort looks genuinely modern but hides the romantic, classic and gentle beauty inside. Furama Resort Danang with a marvelous view out of lovely tropical gardens with palm trees, flowers and romantic path being specially suitable for happy honeymoon trips and outdoor wedding party. Blue sea waves at beautiful beach Bac My An with the huts arranged along the beach would be the ideal spot for you to admire the stunning nature here.

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Address: Khue My, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang.
Telephone: +84 511 3847 333
Website: http://www.furamavietnam.com/

Here are other resorts in the tops:

1. Crowne Plaza
   https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/danang/dadch/hoteldetail

2. Fusion Maia Danang Resort
   http://maiadanang.fusion-resorts.com/

3. Melia Danang Resort
   https://www.melia.com/en/hotels/vietnam/danang/melia-danang/index.html

4. Naman Retreat Resort
   http://www.namanretreat.com/en/retreat/

5. The Ocean Villas Resort
   http://theoceanvillas.com.vn/

6. Olalani Resort & Condotel Danang
   http://www.olalani.com/

7. Premier Village Resort
   http://premier-village-danang.com/

8. Pullman Resort
   http://www.pullmanhotels.com/gb/hotel-8838-pullman-danang-beach-resort/index.shtml

9. Sandy Beach Non Nuoc Resort
   http://www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centara/cdv/

10. Vinpearl Danang Resort & Villas
    http://danang.vinpearlvillas.com/en/

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This is the most worth-living city in Vietnam thanks to its freshness and peace. The city provides security and order with no beggars, no drug addicts in the community and rare traffic jams. These are the reasons why you can be completely assured when travelling to Da Nang and comfortable to discover and wander around the city.

Through some information on traveling to Da Nang, surely you remember and imagine exciting beauty here, do not you? So stand up, take your backpack and go to Da Nang to explore!

Where to visit in Da Nang?

What and where to eat in Da Nang?

Shopping in Da Nang

Nightlife in Da Nang

Da Nang suggested Itineraries

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• 5:00 AM: Wake up early to spend an unforgettable morning on walking and running barefoot on the beach and watching the sun rise. Hence, you should book a hotel near the beach from the start.
• 6:30 AM: Have a breakfast at your hotel or you can go out for a local meal such as Bun Cha Ca (Bún Chả Cá) at #109 Nguyen Chi Thanh.
• 7:30 AM: Prepare and go for the excursion to Marble Mountains, the destination having made a name for itself. After climbing for sightseeing the stunning beauty of the caves here, you can take a walk to explore Non Nuoc Carving Village at the foot of Marble Mountains.
• 10:30 AM: Enjoy a relaxing leisurely lunch with Banh Trang Cuon Thit Heo (Bánh Tráng Cuốn Thịt Heo) at Quan Mau (Quán Mậu) #35 Do Thuc Tinh.
• 11:30 AM: Take a nap and ease off after a quite exhausted time.
• 12:30 AM: Spend a half day left to have a good time at Asia Park with recreational activities, the discovery of Asian cuisines and culture in miniature of Asia.
• 9:00 PM: If you are still in Asia park, let’s take a seat on Sun Wheel to contemplate the whole city at night. It is actually amazing!

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• 6:00 AM: Enjoy the morning with Mi Quang (Mì Quảng), a rustic and familiar cuisine of Danang at Mi Quang Ba Vi (Mì Quảng Bà Vị) #166 Le Dinh Duong.
• 7:00 AM: Get prepared for a small backpack enough to put some personal items like drinks, sun glasses and others to start exploring the city. Take a ride to reach the place really worth visiting, Son Tra Peninsula and discover Fairy Chessboard (Chessboard Peak), spectacular beauty of Banya Tree and Lighthouse. In these tourist destinations, you can easily take a whole view of wonderful and picturesque nature of Marble Mountains and Ba Na – Nui Chua.
• 10:30 AM: On the way back, you should not miss Linh Ung Pagoda with Guan Yin statue, the highest one in Vietnam then explore the historical artifacts in Dong Dinh museum.
• 12:30 PM: Pleasure in the Asian lunch with Com Nieu (Cơm Niêu) at Com Nieu Nha Do (Cơm Niêu Nhà Đỏ) #176 Nguyen Tri Phuong. Com Nieu brings delicious flavor of the rice-eight, the taste of the countryside fish stock, crab soup and garden egg with shrimp paste.
• 1:45 PM: Back to the hotel and rest up before next adventure.
• 3:00 PM: Eat some junk food and go shopping in Con Market (Chợ Cồn). In the afternoon, Con Market is considered as ‘the paradise’ of vendors with mouth-watering dishes. Additionally, there are many tourist specialties to be bought as gifts.
• 5:30 PM: Sightseeing and shopping are done. Now it is the time for relaxing with bathing at My Khe Beach or Pham Van Dong beach after a day of visiting in Da Nang.
• 7:00 PM: Bask yourself in seafood at Hai San Ba Thoi (Hải Sản Bà Thôi) #96,98,100 Le Dinh Duong.
• 8:30 PM: To rejoice in Da Nang by night at Bach Dang Street so you should come to Coconut or Coffee shops along the street. You can refreshment while viewing the city with Han river at night. If being lucky to be here on Saturday or Sunday, you will have a chance to behold Dragon bridge spraying water and fire at 9:00 PM. Hence, remember to capture this wonderful moment.
• 9:30 PM: Let finish your day in Da Nang with ‘the bridges tour’ and take some memorable photos!

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