A Day in Da Nang | Marble Mountains, Son Tra Marina & Lady Buddha

Simon and Maddy explore Da Nang's top attractions in a day-long vlog with friends. They start at the Marble Mountains, taking the elevator up to visit caves, pagodas, and the highest peak for panoramic city and beach views. They note that arriving early avoids long lift queues and that an extra 20,000 VND ticket for the first cave is skippable. Lunch is at Son Tra Marina, a Santorini-themed complex with a seafood platter. At Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula, they see the towering Lady Buddha statue, which they can enter, and remark on the humid 23°C weather. The day ends at Ba Na Hills, accessed via the world's longest cable car, where they stay at Hotel de Paris in the French Village. They explore the fantasy park, wax museum, and enjoy sunset views over the cloud-covered castle. The vlog is tailored for tourists seeking a packed itinerary of Da Nang's iconic sights.

Key Facts

1. Marble Mountains elevator opens early; arriving first thing avoids long queues for the lift.
2. An extra 20,000 VND ticket is required for the first cave at Marble Mountains, but it is skippable.
3. Temperature was 23°C but felt much hotter due to high humidity.
4. Ba Na Hills is accessible only by cable car, which is the world's longest.
5. Hotel de Paris in Ba Na Hills French Village offers a castle-like room with a two-person bath.