Getting lost in Da Nang: An Insider’s Guide Of Things To Do In Da Nang 2022
Top 5 things to do in Da Nang 2022
Da Nang is the third largest city of Vietnam, one of the most beautiful coastal cities in Vietnam, featuring a unique blend of old architecture, modern landmarks and pristine beaches. The city has seen major development over the past few years and is now considered to be one of the most popular travel destinations in South East Asia, especially for Western tourists. Here are some interesting things to do in Da Nang:
Having Vietnam filter coffee (Cafe Phin) in a local Coffee Shop
Da Nang, Vietnam is a beautiful city with an even more beautiful blend of cultures. The food here is outstanding and the people are friendly and warm. It’s the perfect place to visit if you want to find some culture, history, great scenery, amazing beaches AND some AMAZING coffee! Vietnam filter coffee is a special kind of drip coffee that is common in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. It’s served all over the country, from street stalls to high-end restaurants, as well as being ubiquitous at home. The preparation method involves boiling water with ground coffee and straining it through a metal or cloth filter into a cup. High-quality Vietnamese coffee beans are used for making this type of coffee.
Visiting Local Con Market (Chợ Cồn)
Da Nang Con Market is a famous market in Da Nang city, Vietnam. It’s located on Hung Vuong street, It is a big market of both local products and imported ones that you can choose from. You can find many products that are unique to the country and the region. While these specialities may not be anything new for the local Vietnamese customers, they are likely to be very interesting to tourists. So, if you are looking for souvenirs to give your friends and family back home or just want to enjoy some special treats while in Vietnam, a visit to Da Nang’s local market will surely be wonderful
Watching the Fire Breathing Dragon Bridge of Da Nang
The Dragon bridge in Da Nang has become a symbol of a flourishing city, it was built in 2009 and it is 3,200 meters long. It is designed to bring luck to locals and visitors to Da Nang, who cross it while visiting the city. The bridge looks like a dragon with its big head, long body and sharp claws. It is also used as an attraction point for many tourists who are interested in watching the man-made creature breathe fire and water.
Driving up Son Tra Peninsula to visit Lady Buddha pagoda
Tranquil and serene, the Son Tra Peninsula is one of the most beautiful places in Vietnam. Located about an hour’s drive north of central Da Nang, it is a region of natural beauty, with towering cliffs and green mountains rising out of the ocean.
One of the main attractions is the Lady Buddha statue. The statue was built by a local businessman in 2000 and stands at over 100 feet tall. It overlooks the ocean and can be accessed via a winding road that runs past many tiny villages and farms.
Eating local food with friends in small alleys
Food plays an important role in Vietnamese culture. There is a saying that “Vietnamese people can live on nothing but food”, and this is not far from the truth. Every region has its own specialty dishes, and Da Nang’s is no exception. Da Nang cuisine is not only delicious, but is also rich in cultural meaning and history, the foods are influenced by Chinese, Japanese, French and Vietnamese culture. Da Nang food is famous for its fresh ingredients and the reason is that it has a lot of local products from the sea, such as tuna, shrimp and squid. Meat dishes in Da Nang are well known like: grilled pork with lemongrass, grilled pork with basil leaves, grilled pork with sesame seeds… The most popular fish dishes are: vietnamese pancake Banh Xeo and grilled mackerel with fish sauce, grilled king fish with marinade sauce.
