Things to know before coming to Danang

Danang Overview

The city of Danang is in the middle of Vietnam, and is also among three UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Hue Citadel, the Hoian ancient town, and the My Son Sanctuary.

The shoreline of Danang city is 60 km. Forbes (U.S.) selected Danang beach as one of the six most beautiful beaches in the world with long, sandy beaches that run along the coast. You can relax and unwind after long days of work by getting into the clear water, playing with the waves, or just lying in the sun on the beautiful beach.

The beaches in Danang

Danang is known for its beaches, and its beauty also comes from its terrain: it leans against the beautiful Truong Son mountains (also called the Annamite Range), and the Son Tra Peninsula embraces the sea. Hai Van Pass is also a great natural feature. It is called "The most marvelous scenery of all" because it has a beautiful view of the sea and is known for its dangerous curves. 

Culture of the Danang people

Danang people: The noise of cities and the buckets aren't overwhelmed by the distinguishing characteristics of the Danang residents. People who live along the coast are known for being friendly, so if you go on a tour of Danang, you will be treated well. Not only are there big, fancy hotels, but also hostels and lovely homestays that are operated with hospitality. From the way older people wave or smile, visitors get a sense of how close they are. You don't have to worry about getting lost in Danang because Danang people are kind and they are very eager to help tourists.

Danang people stroll at night

The Rhythm of Danang People: Danang is an economic and social center, as well as a tourist and cultural center, for the whole country and the central region. Everyone thinks of Danang as a noisy, busy, and exciting place because of these features. But if you stay in Danang for just one day, you'll feel the peaceful rhythm of life there, which differs from what you imagine. People in Danang are happy in their own way, with no hustle, no bustle. Enthusiastic but not rushed, enthused but not forgetting to appreciate life. They make their own way of life, which is slow, gentle, and comfortable and has no connection with the luxury and elegance of the scenery here.

Danang airport

Danang International Airport is Vietnam's third-busiest airport. It is the main transportation center in the middle of the country. The airport is 2 km from the center of the city.

How to get from the airport in Danang to the city center

By car: From the airport to the center of Danang, a private taxi may be the fastest and most convenient way to get there. The distance is only about 2 kilometers, and it takes roughly 5 to 10 minutes to reach the city center. The price of a taxi from Danang to this place is reasonable, and there isn't much difference between the companies. It's convenient, but it may be hidden fees or hard to find a reliable one. Vietnam Airport Car is a good choice. The drivers will pick you up right after you get off the plane. Also, you don't have to worry about the price because the Vietnam airport car doesn't have any hidden fees.

Travel around Danang by car

By bus: In addition to taxis, the public bus is also a good way to get to the city center from the airport. It's very cheap and good for people who want to experience like a local in Vietnam. However, to get to the bus stop from the airport, you have to walk for quite a distance, and there is no luggage storage if you are bringing big luggage.

By airport shuttle bus: Most downtown hotels in Danang can be reached by the airport shuttle bus. The bus is right outside the arrivals area. During peak times, it leaves every 30 minutes, and during off-peak times, it leaves every 60 minutes. How much a ticket cost depends on where you're going. You should ask if they will drop you off at your hotel or else you must take a taxi to your hotel. To buy the tickets, you need to go to the Ground Transport Desks in the Arrivals halls.

Danang food

Enjoy Mi Quang: This is a Danang must-try food, and this is a thing to know before coming to Danang. Mi Quang is a dish that comes from Quang Nam, a small province near Danang. It is a mix of noodle soup and salad. It has yellow rice noodles made from turmeric and a little bit of bone broth.

At a reasonable cost, you can get a big dish with different kinds of meat on top, like shrimp, pork, or chicken, depending on your taste. Finally, the freshness of herb, coriander, and cut banana flower will be added to the bowl.

Also, this dish tastes best when you add lemon and chili sauce to give it a sour and spicy taste. You can get a bowl of Mi Quang without any difficulties when you stroll along the sidewalk in Danang.

Mi Quang Danang

Sizzling pancake or Vietnamese pancake, which is called Banh xeo: The sizzling pancake is one of the best dishes you should never miss in Danang destination. The name "sizzling" comes from the sound it makes when it is cooking. The sizzling pancake, like many Vietnamese street foods, is made with a mix of different ingredients. This gives it a unique taste that keeps people coming back for even more. Thin slices of pig meat, shrimp, mung beans, and bean sprouts are put inside the savory pancake.

Banh Xeo Danang

Most Vietnamese people eat sizzling cake by hand. But if you don't want to touch the hot fried cake, chopsticks are always served on the table. You take a small piece of the hot cake and wrap it in lettuce, rice paper, and assorted Vietnamese herbs. Then you roll it up tightly and dip it in the dipping sauce. Feel free to ask for more fresh vegetables and herbs or dipping sauce if they run out.

Bún chả cá (Grilled & Fried Fish Cake Noodles): "Bun cha ca" is one of Danang's most popular noodle dishes. The main ingredients of a grilled fish cake are mixed black pepper, salt, and fish sauce. The natural sweetness and smell of the soup, which is made by simmering fish bones, tomato, pumpkin, cabbage, and pineapple, will really impress you. "Bun cha ca" can be served with a dish of fresh vegetables, bean sprouts, lemon, and chili. On top of the bowl will be a few herbs and green onion. 

Bun Cha Ca Danang

Bánh Mì Hội An – Hội An Savory Sandwich: Hoian is very popular about banh mi. Every tourist who visits Hoian must at least once try the local banh mi. There are many different things inside it, like shredded boiled chicken, pork liver pate, pork floss, pork belly, ham, vegetables, salad, herbs, and much more.

Snail Dishes: In Danang available with seafood. Don't just eat only shrimp or squid, instead, try some snail dishes that are unique food of Danang. There are many different kinds of snails in Danang. Some of the best-known are Razor clam, sweet snail, and Mo Snails...

Danang tour

Danang Vietnam tour package has many tours with many activities which promise to give you the best experience when you travel to this beautiful land.

Danang by night tours: 

Experience Danang By Night and Han Cruise: During a Han River trip and evening motorbike trip, you can see Danang at night, when the lights are on along the river. This tour is a great way for first-time visitors to see a lot of the city in a short amount of time. It takes you to both well-known sights and historical sites.

Han River and Cruise at night

Join Danang Evening Food Tour: Have a walking tour with a guide to learn about the cuisine in Danang. The guide will show you stuff you might not find if you travel alone. You'll go to restaurants, and market stalls to try Vietnamese cuisine.

Experience Danang Food and Bike Evening Tour: Spending time with local citizens who can share with you their daily life and introduce you to many tasty foods is the best way to enjoy the trip in the best way. You will ride motorbikes with skilled drivers and see, hear, and taste all the incredible things that Danang city offer at night.

Explore Danang by scooters

Hue city tour from Danang: This Danang and vicinity tour promises to help you to enjoy every moment.

Joining the trip Hue to Phong Nha Cave on a Private Tour: There is one thing to know before coming to Danang which is that Vietnam has a lot of famous caves. Most of these incredible caves are in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Quang Binh Province. One of the caves in the area is Phong Nha Cave, which is also one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This Danang private tour is definitely the best way to explore the natural scene.

Discover Phong Nha Cave

Explore Bach Ma National Park from Hue: Located in Central Vietnam, Bach Ma National Park is a protected semi-tropical rainforest and home to a variety of flora and fauna, some of which are unique to the region. Tourists should go to Bach Ma National Park in the summer because the weather is nice and it has the most beautiful view of nature in Hue Province.

Hue 1-day trip from Danang: Joining in Hue full-day tour - Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue Citadel, and Tomb of Khai Dinh: Enthusiasts of history will love Hue's old citadel. On a tour from Danang to Hue, you can learn about the city's history from a guide who has extensive knowledge about it. You can get from the Citadel (Dai Noi) to the Khai Dinh tomb without getting lost, and a cruise on the Perfume River will show you the city from a different point of view.

Hue citadel

Hoian tour:

Participate in Hoian Cooking Class: During this exciting cooking class activity, you can learn more about Vietnamese culture through its food. Before you start cooking, you'll go to Hoian's fresh market to buy the necessary ingredients. Then, take a bamboo basket boat up the river and try to catch crabs in the Vietnamese way. Experience a two-hour cooking class in the kitchen and learn new cooking skills. Enjoy dishes that you've made.

Vietnamese cooking class

Explore Cham Island on Day Tour: Cham Island is very famous and it is certainly included in the Danang tour package. A UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, the Cham Islands are a Vietnamese ecological wonder that is filled with flora and fauna. With this full-day tour, nature lovers can spend a day in this island reserve and see this natural wonder. Some of the best things to do are scuba diving, hiking, and even sunbathing on the beach.

Experience snorkeling in Cu Lao Cham

Travel Full-Day Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge: This is a must-try experience included in a typical Danang tour. Take the trip to the Ba Na mountainous region, which is a great place to get away from the city's heat. Visiting this highland of Danang, you'll ride a cable at the Ba Na Hills and see Linh Ung Pagoda. From Vong Nguyet Hill, you can take pictures of the beautiful view, and learn about the Man Thai people's traditions in their fishing village.

Bana Hills Danang

From Danang, a multitude of other tours can be taken to the key tourist destinations in Vietnam. Many travelers suggest taking Hoian tours from Danang tours, Hanoi tours, Ho Chi Minh tours, and so on. All the tours can be assisted by Vietnam Airport Transfer with our professional private car services.

Hope that the information is useful and provides you with everything you need to know about Danang before you travel to this beautiful city.

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