Category: Vietnam Travel Blog

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.

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Day Trip to Hoi An Old Town from Da Nang

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.

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Best Saigon Restaurants

Top Saigon Restaurants in 2024: International Dishes Made in Vietnam

Some of the best Saigon restaurants, often scattered in and around District 1, are preciously kept, well hidden and waiting to be discovered gems. In this sense, to be able to taste something extremely delicious, you have to make your pathway through rows and rows of parked motorcycles or climb not the most beautiful interior stairs. But it’s worth the effort. Each time.

From fast food to fine dining, Ho Chi Minh City restaurants are worth to be explored. Especially when we are talking about a large cuisine of international dishes, heavenly-cooked by the Vietnamese.

It was a real delight to hop from restaurant to restaurant together with my special one in search for the best meals in Saigon.

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