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Located in the Central of Vietnam, Da Nang is considered to be one of the most wonderful destinations to travel. With comfortable subtropical climate, outstanding services, friendly people and stunning natural sceneries, Da Nang is definitely a spot that is not to be missed. It offers quite a lots activities and places to see. Here is a list of great things to do in Da Nang that you cannot ignore.

Find the heaven on the Marble Mountains

Ngu Hanh Son or the Marble Mountains is one of the main attractions that is only about 7 km away from the center of Da Nang that you really should pay a visit. The total amount of money that you have to pay to explore this attraction is 45,000 VND (elevator fee for a round way ticket). The opening time is from 7 am to 5 pm.

To have a wonderful excursion, you should spend a day or at least a half-day on the Marble Mountains. It has 5 spectacular mountains which are named after 5 elements of the universe which are metal, wood, water, fire and earth with a large number of temples, caves and tunnels.

The most special thing that makes the Marble Mountains is a must-visit is that after hours of climbing the mountains, exploring caves and visiting temples, tourists can take a few-minute walk to the nearby Non Nuoc beach and enjoy relaxing time there.

Admiring the majestic scenery on the cable car to Ba Na Hills

Trust me! You cannot leave Da Nang without visiting Ba Na Hills. It is one of the most visited destinations in this city. To reach to the top, you have to take a cable car. Some people may be afraid of height and cannot open their eyes all the way. However, be brave and do not miss a chance to admiring the fantastic surroundings outside the cable car. You will never regret about it.

This cable is one of the longest cable car systems in the world. There are 2 different transfer stations. You can stop at the first station then take the another cable car to reach the second one on the top. The price for a round way ticket is 750,000 VND (2019).

Rent a motorbike and go on a road trip around Da Nang

Da Nang is not small. There are many places that you can spend days to explore all the corners. If you are a professional backpacker, hiring a motorbike to ride around the city is really a great idea. You can totally combine a trip to Hoi An by motorbike or conquer Hai Van Pass.

On this trip, you can stop at anywhere you want. If you find an interesting village on the way, you can spend a day to experience the daily life of the locals, learn more about their culture and enjoy specialties there.

Read more: Where to find best Banh Mi in Hoi An?

However, an important thing that you should remember is that riding a motorbike in Vietnam is not easy. You should hire a taxi instead if you rarely or have never been riding a motorbike before. If not, you may cause accidents and hurt yourself.

Sunbathe on one of the beaches in Da Nang

When it comes to Da Nang, most of tourists will mention My Khe Beach. This is the most beautiful and famous beach in the city. There is no doubt that My Khe Beach is the ideal destination for those who like swimming or want to enjoy relaxing time on the clean white sand beach.

From My Khe Beach, visitors can also see the Lady Buddha statue at Linh Ung Pagoda. It is worth to book a hotel near the beach and experience memorable activities on your trip to Da Nang.