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August 6, 2025 Alexandra Asia Travel Blog, Da Nang Travel Blog, Southeast Asia Travel Blog, Vietnam Travel BlogDay Trips, mountain resorts, Theme Parks, Travel Itinerary

Fairy-Tale Ba Na Hills Day Trip: Things to Know Before You Go

My Day Trip Guide for visiting Ba Na Hills Vietnam: Just a 20-km drive from Da Nang, Ba Na Hills is one of those destinations that you either love or hate the moment you lay eyes on it. The French resort sitting at the top of a mountain in Central Vietnam has sparked plenty of debate. But for me, it absolutely lived up to the hype. It was one of my favorite day trips from Da Nang.

If you’re thinking of going, here’s everything I wish I had known before my trip. My full 2025 guide to Ba Na Hills covers tips on how to plan your visit around an itinerary, where to get your tickets, and what’s actually worth seeing.

Plus the best things to do in Ba Na Hills once the spectacular cable car ride drops you off at the top of Chua Mountain.

June 7, 2025 Alexandra Asia Travel Blog, Da Nang Travel Blog, Southeast Asia Travel Blog, Vietnam Travel BlogThings to Do

18 Best Things to Do & See in Da Nang & Around Central Vietnam

Beyond the iconic cities of Hanoi in the north and Ho Chi Minh City in the south lies Da Nang.
Da Nang is literally a seaside gem in Central Vietnam with its own kind of magic, and there are just as many—if not more—wonderful things to do in Da Nang as in the other major cities. Yet, it often flies under the radar, mostly because of the charming ancient town of Hoi An right next door.

From wild beaches and open-air museums carved by both nature and humans, to ancient citadels and fire-breathing dragons, either fun activities or ancient attractions, Da Nang has them all.

April 25, 2025 Alexandra Asia Travel Blog, Hanoi Travel Blog, Itineraries, Southeast Asia Travel Blog, Vietnam Travel BlogCultural Attractions, Things to Do, Travel Itinerary

The Dream of 3 Days in Hanoi & How to Make It Happen | A Jam-Packed Hanoi Itinerary

If you’re wondering what to do in 3 days in Hanoi as a first timer, you’ve got to the right place! I could only start that by saying that this peculiar city is wrapped up in mysticism, colors, smiles and kindness. It’s one of my favourite places in Vietnam, along with Ba Na Hills and Hoi An.

Hanoi is a city hard not to fall in love with. And 3 days are more than enough for that!

First of the 3 days in our Hanoi itinerary is a walk around the Hoan Kiem Lake, a place of folk tales and art. We start with a temple visit and continue by exploring the nearby quarters and most exciting attractions.

The second day is an introduction to the history, as well as political and educational system of Vietnam, while the third day in Hanoi is about the West Lake area, from Pagodas and Temples to modern-day skyscrapers.

Day Trip to Hoi An Old Town from Da Nang

April 4, 2025 Alexandra Asia Travel Blog, Da Nang Travel Blog, Hoi An Travel Blog, Southeast Asia Travel Blog, Vietnam Travel Blogancient architecture, Cultural Attractions, Day Trips, First-Time Travelers

One Awesome Day Trip to Hoi An from Da Nang, Vietnam

A day trip to Hoi An from Da Nang in 2025 is one of the most exciting and charming cultural experiences in the whole Vietnam. Hoi An is an extremely colourful and well-preserved historical city, a living-museum only half an hour distance from Da Nang.

It seems to be all about lit up lanterns, lots of ancient-craft activities, wooden Chinese shophouses and temples, colonial buildings and much magic. A small-height Vietnamese village that features an idyllic landscape with a backdrop of wild beaches on the East Vietnam Sea Shore and exotic vegetation along the estuary of Thu Bon River.

February 5, 2025 Alexandra Asia Travel Blog, Da Nang Travel Blog, Southeast Asia Travel Blog, Vietnam Travel Blogancient architecture, Ancient Civilizations, Day Trips, mountain resorts, Natural Reserves

Best Day Trips from Da Nang, Vietnam in 2025

Best day trips from Da Nang, an idyllic coastal city in Central Vietnam, to other top tourist spots in the area.

Da Nang is a bustling coastal city located in central Vietnam, known for its beautiful beaches, delicious local cuisine, and rich culture. Although there are plenty of things to do in Da Nang, there is so much more to explore beyond the city limits.

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