Da Nang, Hue, and Hoi An - the most vibrant cities in Central Vietnam with various attractions will offer travelers the most impressive journey. Not only blessed with natural beauty, but these places also boast many architectural landmarks steeped in history. The 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour will be a trip everyone wants to experience at least once in their lifetime in the Central region.
1. Travel tips for the Da Nang Hoi An Hue 3-day, 2-night tour
1.1 Best time to visit Da Nang - Hue - Hoi An tour
Both Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue are located in the central region of Vietnam. Due to the distinctive terrain and climate of each area, all three cities exhibit characteristics of both cool coastal areas and sunny, windy mountain ranges. However, overall, the weather in Central Vietnam is typically tropical monsoon, especially noticeable during the rainy and dry seasons.
In particular, Central Vietnam is famous for its frequent and prolonged rain. Therefore, when traveling on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour, tourists should avoid the rainy season to ensure the completeness of their journey.
Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue are the hottest destinations in Central Vietnam.
The ideal time to travel on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour is from February to September. These months experience less rainfall and more sunshine, providing favorable weather conditions for tourist activities.
1.2 Transportation between Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue
These three tourist destinations are geographically close, arranged from Hue to Da Nang and Hoi An in order from north to south. Therefore, tourists often choose to combine them into one tour for easier itinerary planning and transportation. Located in three neighboring provinces, travelers on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour can choose from the following transportation options for their trip.
1.2.1 Travel by self-drive or shuttle bus on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour
While traveling from Hue to Da Nang to visit the next attractions, tourists can opt for self-drive or shuttle bus transportation. Travelers can also choose a convenient motorbike ride to enjoy the scenery.
However, due to the considerable distance from Hue to Da Nang, approximately 100km apart, traveling by self-drive or shuttle bus would be a more reasonable choice. The advantage of this mode of transportation is that tourists can rest while the vehicle is moving, recuperating and ensuring their health for the next fun-filled leg of the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour.
Tourists often opt for the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour for its convenience.
Travelers can rent a car for transportation and request a driver or drive themselves if they want to be more in control of their itinerary during the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour. Additionally, tourists can choose shuttle buses for transportation between the two destinations.
Currently, major cities offer various on-demand shuttle services with quality vehicles like limousines to ensure the utmost comfort for tourists during their trip. Ticket prices for one-way travel are quite affordable, ranging from 100,000 to 150,000 VND per ticket.
1.2.2 Traveling by motorbike on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour
In contrast to the Hue - Da Nang route, the distance between Da Nang and the ancient town of Hoi An is much closer, only about 30km. Therefore, in addition to shuttle buses and car rentals, tourists can also opt for motorbikes to both travel and admire the scenery along the route from Da Nang to Hoi An.
With the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour, if tourists choose to ride motorbikes to Hoi An, they can choose one of the following routes:
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Travel along National Highway 1A: Move along National Highway 1 south of Da Nang city. Then take the Vinh Dien road and turn onto Huynh Thuc Khang street to reach Hoi An.
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Travel from the city center of Da Nang across the Han River bridge, then continue on the provincial road from Da Nang to Hoi An.
Because the roads in Hoi An are quite narrow, traveling by motorbike is quite reasonable. Moreover, with the short distance, tourists on motorbikes can experience the scenery throughout the journey on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour. Additionally, tourists can also choose to take the Da Nang - Hoi An 3-day, 2-night tour.
2. Where to Go on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hue Hoi An Tour?
2.1 Da Nang
Famous as the most livable city in Vietnam, Da Nang attracts tourists not only for its modernity as a rapidly developing urban area or its freshness but also because Da Nang owns countless attractive tourist destinations.
It can be said that Da Nang is one of the places blessed by nature in its entirety. Not only does it have the beauty of the blue sea, but Da Nang also boasts majestic hills and mountains. The famous tourist destinations in Da Nang that tourists should visit at least once in their lifetime when on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour are:
2.1.1 Ba Na Hills
Surely, tourists have heard of the famous Golden Bridge - a place praised by numerous newspapers and magazines around the world. If you have come to Da Nang on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour, how could you miss this fantastic check-in spot?
Ba Na Hills is as beautiful as paradise in the eyes of tourists.
Located at an altitude of 1,414m along with its unique architecture, tourists standing on the Golden Bridge can admire the panoramic view of Da Nang city, nearby mountains, and the sea, and take beautiful photos.
Not only the Golden Bridge, but Ba Na Hills tourist area also offers other entertainment services such as Le Jardin D’amour flower garden, French Village, etc. Especially, tourists cannot miss the cable car - the cable car route voted by CNN when on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour. Sitting on the cable car, tourists can overlook both the Son Tra Peninsula and Da Nang city. This destination is always present in tours like Da Nang Ba Na Hue tour.
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Son Tra Peninsula and My Khe Beach
Son Tra Peninsula is considered a protective shield, blocking wind and rain for Da Nang city. In the past, this place witnessed many historical milestones of the nation. That is also why tourists on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour like to come here besides the pristine beach with white sand.
My Khe Beach is famous for its extremely attractive beauty with the clear blue water and cleanliness, where no litter can be found. That's why My Khe Beach, in particular, and Da Nang city, in general, welcome millions of tourists each year.
2.1.3 Han River Bridge
When on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour, tourists can admire the unique rotating Han River Bridge. This is the first rotating bridge in Vietnam and the only bridge designed by Vietnamese engineers in Da Nang. The middle span of the bridge can rotate horizontally, which is extremely eye-catching.
However, the Han River Bridge only rotates at night. Tourists who want to see the bridge rotate along the river should visit the bridge from around 1 am to 4 or 5 am.
2.2 Hue
Unlike the city of Da Nang, Hue city is serene and exudes ancient beauty with historical landmarks dating back hundreds of years. In this 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour, or just the Hue 3-day, 2-night tour alone, visitors will experience a gentle, slow-paced, ancient atmosphere. Hue boasts numerous historical sites for tourists to visit, but below are the most famous places that visitors should explore when in Hue.
2.2.1 Hue Imperial City
The next stop on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour is the Hue Imperial City. The Hue Imperial City, including the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City, served as the residence of kings and the Nguyen dynasty royal family. Over hundreds of years, the Hue Imperial City has witnessed the ups and downs of the nation, adorned with the moss of time.
Visiting the Hue Imperial City in the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour, tourists can gain insights into the culture and history of Vietnam's last dynasty.
Tourists can visit Thai Hoa Palace, Dien Tho Palace, Truong Tho Palace, Noon Gate, and experience taking photos with the Nhật Bình robe.
2.2.2 Khải Định Tomb
Among the tombs of the Nguyen dynasty kings, the Khải Định Tomb is the most meticulously crafted, designed and completed by King Khải Định himself over two reigns of Khải Định and Bao Dai.
Tourists check in at Khai Dinh Tomb when joining the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour.
Khải Định Tomb consists of many small architectural structures. What's special is that within each structure, intricate patterns are meticulously designed and carved. Visitors to Khai Dinh Tomb can admire the pinnacle of Nguyen architecture.
2.3 Hoi An
If Da Nang attracts tourists with its modern beauty and Hue with its ancient charm, Hoi An has its own unique and captivating beauty. Dating back to the 17th century, Hoi An still retains the pristine beauty of an ancient town.
Strolling along the streets of Hoi An during the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour, tourists can envision the prosperity of a bustling economic trading hub in our country back then. To delve deeper into this cultural beauty, visitors can explore the following sites through the 3-day, 2-night Hoi An tour or combined tours with Da Nang and Hue:
2.3.1 Tan Ky Old House
Tan Ky Old House was built by a Chinese merchant in 1774. As his trading business flourished, he constructed the house in a prime location, facing the bustling Nguyen Thai Hoc Street and backed by the Thu Bon River, facilitating the import of goods.
Tan Ky Old House is one of the places that has existed for centuries.
Travelers on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour will marvel at the fusion of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese cultures in the architecture of the houses.
Vietnamese culture is reflected in the yin-yang tiled roofs, three-compartment houses, and intricately carved dragon motifs on columns. Meanwhile, Chinese culture is manifested in the tube-shaped architecture and characteristic skylights, while Japanese culture can be seen in the living room built in the style of wood - water - fire - earth - metal.
2.3.2 Sa Huynh Cultural Museum
If travelers have heard about Sa Huynh culture - one of the three ancient cradles of civilization, they definitely cannot miss the Sa Huynh Cultural Museum in Hoi An.
The Sa Huynh Cultural Museum is located on Tran Phu Street, in Hoi An city. This place preserves many valuable artifacts related to the famous Sa Huynh civilization. Travelers on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour should visit here to explore the remaining artifacts.
2.3.3 Cham Island
Cham Island is a cluster of small islands belonging to Hoi An city. Besides the ancient houses in Hoi An Old Town, Cham Island is one of the most popular destinations, especially for travelers on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour. Cham Island is famous for its pristine forests, clear blue waters, and fine white sand. Cham Island is loved by travelers and known as the gem of Quang Nam province.
Cham Island, a beautiful destination near Hoi An, is one of the must-visit places on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour.
Choosing Cham Island for the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour, travelers can visit Ong Beach, Xep Beach, and Chong Beach to admire the beauty of the sea. Additionally, travelers can also visit and check in at Eo Gio, the ancient well of the Cham people, or the romantic cornflower road.
3. Culinary delights of the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour
3.1 Quang-style Noodles
Quang Nam is the homeland of Quang-style noodles. Although this dish is now available everywhere in Vietnam, it tastes the best and most authentic in its place of origin. Therefore, when traveling on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour, travelers should try this dish. They will surely be surprised by its original flavor.
Quang-style Noodles are a specialty dish that travelers must try when on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour.
3.2 Fish Cake Vermicelli Soup
The key to the deliciousness of fish cake vermicelli soup lies in the freshness of the fish caught from the sea of Da Nang. That's why travelers will find few places that make fish cake as delicious as Da Nang when enjoying this dish. Therefore, travelers on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour should indulge in this dish when stopping in the 'livable city'.
3.3 Hue-style Beef Vermicelli Soup
It's only when visiting Hue on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour and savoring Hue-style beef vermicelli soup that travelers realize the difference between this dish in Hue and in other places. The difference comes from the unique shrimp paste and fermented shrimp sauce of Hue, which are mixed into the bowl of vermicelli, creating a distinctive flavor that, although can be found in many places, Hue-style beef vermicelli soup still maintains its own unique taste.
3.4 Rice with Baby Clams
Rice with baby clams is a dish that only Hue has the best flavor of. It consists of rice mixed with baby clams and various types of vegetables. Although the ingredients of the dish are quite simple, travelers visiting Hue on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour should not miss trying this dish, as it is rare to find a place that can make it as delicious as Hue.
3.5 Savoury Pancake
Similar to central Vietnamese pancakes, savoury pancakes also come in similar sizes but are a specialty of Hue. However, savoury pancakes have more fillings and are accompanied by a different dipping sauce. Travelers must try this dish when going on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour.
Unlike pancakes, savoury pancakes are a specialty of central Vietnam.
3.6 Grilled Pork Skewers
Grilled pork skewers are found in most provinces of the three regions, but those from central Vietnam, especially Hue, are notably different. The skewers are made from freshly ground pork marinated with sweet aromatic flavors, served with rolled rice paper and fresh vegetables. This dish is considered to reflect the character of central Vietnamese people, warm and friendly. Travelers can try grilled pork skewers when going on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour.
3.7 Hue Sweet Soup
The desserts in Hue are truly unique and distinctive. They not only differ from familiar desserts like floating cakes, green bean sweet soup, red bean sweet soup, etc., but also include roasted pork sweet soup - a combination of savory and sweet flavors unique to Hue that makes travelers on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour experience both novelty and familiarity when indulging.
Hue Sweet Soup offers familiar sweet soup dishes with irresistible twists.
3.8 Hue Noodles
Visiting Hoi An, travelers cannot miss out on Cao Lau, a signature dish that leaves a lasting impression from the first taste. They will savor this specialty dish straight from the ancient town and feel the difference thanks to the rice noodle water drawn from the Ba Le Well and the ash from the wood in Cu Lao Cham. This renowned dish is a must-try for travelers on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour.
Cao Lau is a must-try dish when visiting Hoi An on the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour.
3.9 Phuong Baguette
Phuong Baguette is a destination that travelers flock to in Hoi An to indulge in. The baguettes here are generously filled and topped with special sauce that mesmerizes travelers. Thanks to this, the Phuong Baguette brand is a must-try food that travelers hear about when visiting Hoi An.
For foreign travelers, banh mi is not only a must-try Vietnamese street food but also a delightful experience when enjoyed in the famous Ancient Town of Hoi An.
4. Specific Itinerary for the 3-Day, 2-Night Da Nang Hoi An Hue Tour by Vietnam Booking
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Day 1: The tour group departs from the meeting point to Da Nang city, visits Ba Na Hills to experience the longest cable car in the world, the Golden Bridge, etc. Then, they move to Hoi An Ancient Town to visit the Japanese Covered Bridge - Sa Huynh Cultural Museum.
The 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour with destinations that never disappoint.
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Day 2: En route to Hue, travelers can visit Lang Co Bay, Tam Giang Lagoon, and pass through Hai Van Tunnel. In Hue, they will commence the journey to explore the Imperial City of Hue: Khiem Lang or Ung Lang, Hue Citadel, and Thien Mu Pagoda.
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Day 3: Returning to Da Nang city, visit Son Tra Peninsula, specifically My Khe Beach and Linh Ung Pagoda, concluding the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour.
In addition to the suggested itinerary above, travelers fond of these 3 destinations can design their own itinerary such as the 4-day, 3-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour, Da Nang Quang Nam 3-day, 2-night tour, Ho Chi Minh City Da Nang 3-day, 2-night tour, or Da Nang Hoi An 3-day, 2-night tour depending on their available time.
Da Nang Hoi An Hue - the trio of urban centers in the heart of Central Vietnam. While each place has its unique beauty, all three are appealing to travelers. With numerous famous tourist attractions, the 3-day, 2-night Da Nang Hoi An Hue tour will undoubtedly be an excellent choice for a complete journey. Above are some insights into the experience of traveling to Da Nang Hue Hoi An for 3 days and 2 nights. Travelers wishing to explore more interesting destinations in these three cities can directly call the Mytour hotline Mytour for detailed advice.