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When it comes to traveling to Da Nang, indulging in its gastronomic delights is a must. Da Nang cuisine epitomizes the essence of Central Vietnamese culinary artistry while maintaining its unique flavors. Just 2 days and 1 night are adequate to savor the culinary gems that define Da Nang's food scene. Let's embark on this gastronomic journey together with Mytour!
Savor the flavors of Da Nang's culinary scene
Ideal Time to Visit Da Nang
Da Nang's climate is characterized by two distinct seasons: the rainy season (from September to December) and the dry season (from January to August). The optimal time to visit Da Nang is during the dry season, particularly from April to August, as weather conditions are favorable for tourist activities. During peak season, Da Nang often experiences overcrowding, so if possible, consider planning your trip between January and March for pleasant weather and to avoid the crowds.
Transportation Options in Da Nang
You can travel to Da Nang by air, road, or rail.
Air Travel to Da Nang
The most convenient and fastest way to reach Da Nang is by air travel. Nowadays, you can easily book flights to Da Nang with domestic airlines departing from major cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Can Tho, Nha Trang, etc., with ticket prices ranging from 1,000,000 VND to 4,000,000 VND for round-trip tickets inclusive of taxes and fees, with flight durations of less than 2 hours.
Flight ticket prices may vary depending on the time of booking, flight routes, airlines, and booking periods. Therefore, if you have specific plans, it's advisable to book tickets early to manage your time effectively and keep an eye out for promotional ticket sales from airlines to seize opportunities for good deals.
Road Travel to Da Nang
- Bus: If you're traveling from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang by bus, you'll be following the North-South sleeper bus route. Ticket prices are around 350,000 VND per passenger per way, with a travel time of 16 hours from Hanoi and 25 hours from Ho Chi Minh City. Some reputable bus companies operating on this route include Phuong Trang, Hoang Long, Camel, etc.
- Personal Vehicles: If you enjoy adventurous trips and prefer to have control over your transportation, you can opt for traveling to Da Nang by your own car or motorcycle.
Rail Travel to Da Nang
From Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, you can reach Da Nang by train, with travel times ranging from 15 to 20 hours. Ticket prices vary from 440,000 VND to 1,100,000 VND depending on the seat class and departure point.
Transportation Options in Da Nang
In Da Nang, there are various transportation modes available for travelers, such as cars, motorcycles, taxis, electric cars, bicycles, etc. However, the most popular and flexible option remains motorcycles. The cost of renting a motorcycle in Da Nang is approximately 100,000 VND to 300,000 VND per day, excluding fuel costs.
Recommended Hotels and Resorts in Da Nang
Vinpearl Condotel Riverfront Da Nang
Indulge in luxury vacation at Vinpearl Condotel Riverfront Da Nang
Address: 341 Tran Hung Dao Street, An Hai Bac Ward, Son Tra District, Da Nang
Starting room rates from 2,650,000 VND per room per night
Da Nang Golden Bay Hotel
Luxurious golden pool at Da Nang Golden Bay Hotel
Address: 01 Le Van Duyet Street, Nai Hien Dong Ward, Son Tra District, Da Nang
Starting room rates from 1,792,000 VND per room per night
TMS Hotel Da Nang
Enjoy a cocktail while taking in the panoramic view of Da Nang city
Address: 292 Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Bac My Phu, Ngu Hanh Son District, Da Nang
Starting room rates from 2,475,000 VND per room per night
A La Carte Da Nang Hotel
Indulge in a luxurious poolside breakfast at A La Carte Da Nang Hotel
Address: Duong Dinh Nghe Street, Son Tra District, Da Nang
Starting room rates from 2,270,000 VND per room per night
Belle Maison Parosand Da Nang Hotel
Sunny dining corner at Belle Maison Parosand Da Nang
Address: 216 Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Son Tra District, Da Nang
Starting room rates from 1,456,000 VND per room per night
For this 2-day 1-night trip to Da Nang, I opted to stay at Da Nang Golden Bay Hotel in the city center. Da Nang Golden Bay Hotel is renowned as the only gold-plated hotel in Da Nang city. Here, you will be mesmerized by the entire space adorned with luxurious 24K gold, from the lobby, rooms, restaurants, to the swimming pool. The hotel features 949 5-star standard rooms with 5 room types ranging from standard to deluxe. I chose the Superior standard room, priced at 2,392,000 VND per night, but booking through Mytour Travel entitles you to a discount of 600,000 VND per night, bringing the rate down to just 1,792,000 VND per night. This promotion is valid until September 30, 2020, so take advantage of this opportunity to experience the most luxurious moments at Da Nang Golden Bay. With its impeccable space, staff, and services, it's no wonder that Da Nang Golden Bay Hotel was voted the most beloved stopover in 2019.
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Da Nang 2-day 1-night food tour itinerary
With the goal of indulging in the culinary delights of Da Nang in just 2 days and 1 night, I had to carefully plan and schedule what to eat, when to eat, and where to eat. Let's discover the delicious dishes of Da Nang together.
Day 1
Since we had breakfast in Hanoi before boarding the plane, by the time we arrived in Da Nang around 10 AM, we dropped our luggage at the hotel and kicked off our food tour with some signature snacks.
- Auntie Hoa's Rice Paper Sandwich: This is a popular budget-friendly snack spot among the young community in Da Nang, offering a diverse menu including dry rice paper, wet rice paper with dried beef, pate, eggs, etc. Prices range from 5,000 VND to 20,000 VND per serving.
Address: 62/2A Nui Thanh, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
Auntie Hoa's Rice Paper Sandwich
- Mrs. Lien's Durian Sweet Soup: If you're a durian enthusiast, you can't miss out on this treat when in Da Nang. Some must-try flavors include durian Thai sweet soup, durian agar jelly with coconut milk, durian tofu sweet soup, etc. Prices range from 20,000 VND to 30,000 VND per bowl.
Address: 189 Hoang Dieu, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
Mrs. Lien's Durian Sweet Soup
So, what's for lunch next?
- Pork rice paper rolls: A familiar dish but with its own unique flavor in Da Nang thanks to the distinctive fish sauce dip. Each piece of boiled pork, thinly sliced and long, retains its moist tenderness, wrapped in rice paper with various raw vegetables like lettuce, pineapple, cucumber, etc., dipped in fish sauce makes you want to keep eating.
Address: Tran Cuisine, 4 Le Duan, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
Pork rice paper rolls
For dinner, we enjoyed seafood at Mrs. Thoi's Seafood Restaurant at 96 Le Dinh Duong, Hai Chau District, Da Nang. This is a quality seafood eatery with affordable prices that satisfies both locals and tourists alike. At Mrs. Thoi's seafood restaurant, you can indulge in a variety of seafood dishes made from fresh and safely sourced ingredients.
If you're strolling around to discover Da Nang's cuisine at night, here are some typical dishes:
- Mrs. Be's Bánh Canh (Mrs. Song) at Cho Con Market: This eatery is located on the sidewalk next to Cho Con Market (corner of Hung Vuong Street), specializing in steamed or fried fish cake bánh canh, served with bones or skate, priced from 20,000 VND/bowl, open from 7 PM to 2 AM.
Mrs. Be's Bánh Canh
- Mrs. Nu's Beef Noodle Soup: A famous late-night eatery in Da Nang, owned by a person from Hue, so the bowl of noodles here has a very special flavor, with enough beef tendons, beef bones, beef tails, and meat,... The restaurant is open until 1 AM.
Address: 49 - 51 Phan Chau Trinh, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
Mrs. Nu's Beef Noodle Soup
Second Day
Breakfast: Enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast in the luxury setting of The Horizon restaurant on the 3rd floor of Danang Golden Bay Hotel, featuring a variety of dishes ranging from traditional to international cuisine.
Indulge in a luxurious breakfast at The Horizon restaurant
After breakfast at the hotel, we headed to Con Market, a paradise for street food lovers.
Here you can find a plethora of dishes ranging from sour to spicy to salty to sweet, such as dried beef salad, balut eggs, braised liver, seasoned squid, banana sweet soup, pearl tapioca pudding, and tapioca dumplings, all at incredibly affordable prices ranging from 10,000 VND to 15,000 VND per dish. Despite the crowded atmosphere and the close proximity of food stalls, you can rest assured about the food quality and hygiene standards.
Explore the culinary delights of Con Market
For our last meal in Da Nang, we opted for bun mam, a signature dish of the central region.
- Bun Mam: This dish boasts the authentic flavors of Central Vietnam. In Da Nang, you can easily find a spot to enjoy authentic bun mam at Tran Ke Xuong bun mam alley. The taste of bun mam here is a harmonious blend of savory pork, crunchy peanuts, the distinctive flavor of fermented fish sauce, and fresh vegetables like lettuce, basil, and banana blossom. To fully savor this dish, make sure to mix all the ingredients thoroughly before eating.
Address: Bun Mam Van, K23/14 Tran Ke Xuong, Hai Chau District, Da Nang
Bun Mam Van
After lunch, we returned to the hotel to check out and headed to the airport for our flight back to Hanoi, concluding our 2-day-1-night food tour in Da Nang.
This article will be very helpful for those who love self-guided travel and want to have control over their exploration itinerary. Hopefully, with my food tour itinerary above, you will gain some suggestions for choosing great dining spots on your upcoming trip to Da Nang. If you're planning a self-guided trip to Da Nang, don't miss out on the convenient Da Nang travel combo package that includes both flight tickets and hotel accommodations. And if it's your first time visiting Da Nang and you're not confident in your ability to travel independently, consider booking a full-package Da Nang tour for a trip that's prepared from A to Z.
>> Pocket these most useful Da Nang travel tips from Mytour.
Wishing you all a pleasant journey!
Thanh Ha Village
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