Best Day Trips and Excursions from Da Nang

Travis Travels Vietnam

7:04 min 2025-03-26 1,226

Da Nang Travel Guide (from someone who actually lives here)

Long-term resident Travis provides a practical itinerary for Da Nang, blending famous landmarks with local favorites. The guide highlights the Son Tra Peninsula as an essential motorbike route, featuring the Lady Buddha, the abandoned villas of Bai Bac (Kachuan), and the Santorini-inspired Son Tra Marina. For beach lovers, it contrasts the budget-friendly Paradise Beach Bar with the more upscale N...

Mark Paragas Official

37:53 min 2025-03-10 192

FIRST TIME IN MERCURE DANANG FRENCH VILLAGE BANA HILLS - DA NANG (DANANG) VIETNAM 🇻🇳

Mark Paragas checks into the Mercure Danang French Village at Ba Na Hills for a three-night stay. He documents the VIP check-in process at the cable car station, where hotel guests receive a discounted cable car ticket and a dedicated boarding line. The cable car ride takes about 20 minutes and is one of the longest in Southeast Asia. Danny, the hotel's marketing and communication manager, meets M...

Mark Paragas Official

35:10 min 2025-03-05 158

MARBLE MOUNTAINS DA NANG (DANANG), VIETNAM 🇻🇳 | DA NANG DAY TOUR

A vlog-style tour of the Marble Mountains in Da Nang, Vietnam, filmed as part of a full-day private tour. The creator and his brother explore the mountain's caves, pagodas, and viewpoints, noting that the site has 15 marked stops and recommending 2–3 hours to visit properly. They climb steep marble stairs, visit Linh Lam Cave and the highest peak for ocean views, and enter a large cave with LED-li...

Amelia And JP Abroad

15:36 min 2025-02-27 4,375

Why SO MANY Expats Are Moving to Da Nang, Vietnam! 🇻🇳

Amelia and JP explore the coastal city of Da Nang, Vietnam, evaluating its suitability for long-term living and short-term travel. The analysis highlights the city's unique blend of urban convenience and beach vibes, specifically focusing on the My Khe beach area and the Son Tra Peninsula. Key attractions discussed include the Lady Buddha statue, the iconic Dragon Bridge, and day trips to Ba Na Hi...

HollyCaputoWanderlust

35:56 min 2025-02-26 268

Ba Na Hills 🇻🇳 | The Most EPIC ✨Day Trip! | Vietnam

This vlog documents a full-day group tour to Ba Na Hills from Hoi An, booked via GetYourGuide. The video covers the record-breaking cable car ride (5,042 meters, 15–20 minutes), the iconic Golden Bridge at 1,487 meters, the French Village, manicured gardens, and a massive buffet lunch at the Four Season restaurant. The guide, Mr Bean, explains the site's history as a 1919 French hill station and t...

Nomad Ace

12:04 min 2025-02-26 14

A Train Through Hai Van Pass to Hue! Group Tour from Da Nang

A group day tour from Da Nang to Hue via the Hai Van Pass train, booked through GetYourGuide for approximately $75 USD. The 12-hour trip includes hotel pickup, train ride through the scenic mountain pass, visits to historical sites including a citadel with bullet holes, a temple pagoda, and a famous landmark in Hue. The tour provides lunch buffet, bottled water, and entry fees. The train offers oc...

Doc Sammy

39:59 min 2025-02-20 421

DA NANG VIETNAM 🇻🇳 COMPLETE 5 DAYS ITINERARY W/ 28K PHP BUDGET (Hoi An, hotels, tours, airfare)

Doc Sammy provides a comprehensive five-day itinerary for Da Nang, Vietnam, tailored for travelers operating on a budget of approximately 28,000 PHP. The journey begins with a stay at the Tuyet Son Hotel, conveniently located near My Khe Beach, and covers essential local experiences including dining on Mi Quang and exploring the Son Tra Night Market. Key highlights include a visit to the Lady Budd...

Jan and Ann

17:46 min 2025-02-02 3,139

This Attraction in Da Nang Vietnam Shocked Us! 🇻🇳

Jan and Ann visit Ba Na Hills, a mountaintop amusement park and resort complex in Da Nang, Vietnam. They ride the cable car, one of the world's longest at over 5 km, ascending 1,487 meters to reach the site. Despite foggy winter weather obscuring long-range views, they explore several attractions: the iconic Golden Bridge (held by giant stone hands), a large flower garden, a French-themed village,...

Travels from Yesterday

3:01 min 2024-12-01 67

Watch This Before Visiting MY SON SANCTUARY, VIETNAM! (2026)

My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site in central Vietnam, is a day trip destination less than an hour from Da Nang and Hoi An. The complex contains Hindu temple ruins from the Champa Kingdom, built between the 4th and 14th centuries using a mortarless stone technique. Rediscovered by a French archaeologist in 1898, the site was heavily bombed during the Vietnam War. Foreigner admission is...

Digital Nomad Travel Lifestyle

14:27 min 2024-11-15 77

Explore Vietnam's STUNNING Lady Buddha Temple in 14 Minutes

On Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang, the Linh Ung Pagoda complex houses the 67-meter-tall Lady Buddha statue, Vietnam's tallest. The 14-minute tour covers the temple grounds, multiple pagodas, hand-carved walls, and panoramic ocean views from the mountain perch. Drone footage highlights the statue's scale against the coastline. Wild monkeys are a prominent feature throughout the gardens and stairways....

Digital Nomad Travel Lifestyle

24:27 min 2024-11-03 33

What Makes Marble Mountain in Da Nang a MUST VISIT Attraction?

Marble Mountain in Da Nang, Vietnam, is a must-visit attraction featuring a complex of caves, temples, and Buddha statues. The video takes viewers through the main cave, Am Phu, Huyen Khong, and Tang Chon Caves, as well as the outdoor temple area and a towering Buddha statue. The journey includes climbing numerous stairs to reach a watchtower offering panoramic views. The content is presented as a...

Digital Nomad Travel Lifestyle

7:29 min 2024-10-30 63

EXPLORING Son Tra Marina and LUXURY YACHTS 🛥️ Tour Da Nang Vietnam 🇻🇳

Son Tra Marina, a 10-minute scooter ride from My Khe Beach, offers a blend of traditional fishing boats and luxury yachts beneath the Lady Buddha statue. This tour explores three luxury yachts, a bar, and mojito sipping with coastal views. The marina provides a sophisticated escape from the city buzz, showcasing Da Nang's growing luxury tourism scene. The video is a personal vlog by a digital noma...

Grown Up Gap Years

12:16 min 2024-10-12 180

Better than DANANG? Better than NHA TRANG? Come to QUY NHON the hidden gem of Vietnam.

Mark and Kelly from Grown Up Gap Years explore Quy Nhon, a coastal city positioned as a quieter alternative to Da Nang and Nha Trang. The video highlights the city's expansive 4-kilometer beach and a uniquely designed esplanade featuring parallel parks and exercise equipment. Viewers are introduced to the Ly Nhon Greek Village, a themed residential area near a Lady Buddha statue that mimics Medite...

Janine Freuling

25:47 min 2024-09-08 1,256

Ba Na Hills, Is it worth it? *The famous bridge 🇻🇳

Janine Freuling explores the expansive Sun World Ba Na Hills mountain resort, offering a candid look at one of Vietnam's most famous attractions. The experience begins with a one-hour motorbike ride from Da Nang, followed by a cable car ascent that reveals panoramic views of the coastline and Lady Buddha. While the iconic Golden Bridge is initially shown as heavily crowded, Janine provides a pract...

Rack of Lam

27:22 min 2024-08-29 214

🇻🇳 Vietnam Travel & Food Vlog - Da Nang, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City (Bana Hills, Marble Mountains)

A family travel vlog covering a multi-city trip from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to Da Nang and Hoi An. The video begins with a flight from Osaka and a stay at Fusion Suites Saigon (under $200/night), followed by afternoon visits to Trung Nguyen Legend coffee, a Michelin-recommended pho restaurant, and the War Remnants Museum. After a domestic flight to Da Nang, the family stays at the voco Ma Belle...

Janine Freuling

9:05 min 2024-08-25 956

Cham Islands Vietnam: Is it worth it? (30 min from Da Nang) 🇻🇳

The Cham Islands, a short 30-minute speedboat ride from Da Nang, are explored in this tour review video aimed at travelers deciding whether to visit. The content covers the practical logistics of booking a tour, the experience of visiting the islands by boat, and an assessment of the snorkeling and beach conditions. While specific details such as pricing, exact itinerary stops, and seasonal tips a...

Lais

8:50 min 2024-08-24 1,655

ULTIMATE Hoi An Vietnam Travel Guide 2026 - What to do in Hoi An, Vietnam

On a day trip from Da Nang, visitors can experience Hoi An's UNESCO-listed Ancient Town, beginning with a visit to Madame Khanh – the Banh Mi Queen – for a highly-rated breakfast sandwich. The town is best explored on foot or by bicycle, with key stops including 92 Station Cafe for panoramic views, the Museum of Trade Ceramics, the bustling Day Market, and the 200-year-old Tan Ky ancestral house. ...

Travis Travels Vietnam

6:13 min 2024-08-14 461

What do in 1 day in Da Nang, Vietnam (Son Tra Peninsula)

This video is a practical guide to spending one day exploring the Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang, Vietnam. The host drives from the main beach area, first stopping at Son Tra Marina for a coffee and photos, then visiting the Lady Buddha statue, the tallest in Vietnam, with its temple and gardens. He warns against the nearby Garden of Memories museum, calling it a waste of time and money. The highlig...

VietnamWhereStay

7:42 min 2024-08-07 237

Da Nang vs Hoi An | Is it better to stay in Da Nang or Hoi An?

This comprehensive comparison evaluates the distinct advantages of staying in Da Nang versus Hoi An, focusing on accessibility, lifestyle, and logistics. Da Nang is highlighted as the superior choice for those seeking a vibrant city atmosphere, international beach resorts, and a robust nightlife scene centered around the Han River and An Thuong expat area. It is particularly recommended for digita...

STUFR - Travel & Food

5:47 min 2024-06-22 25

My Son Sanctuary Day Trip from Hoi An | Guide & Tips for visiting the Cham Temple

My Son Sanctuary, located 40 km southwest of Hoi An, was the spiritual and political capital of the Champa Kingdom from the 4th to the 14th century, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The brick and sandstone temples were built without modern cement, using tree-sap glue extracted from local trees. The site includes carved towers, celestial motifs, and remnants of ancient rituals. Visitors can also w...

NiNii Noel

10:06 min 2024-06-08 33

Vietnam’s Hidden Gem: Cham Island, Hoi An | Is this Vietnam’s BEST Island?! 🌴🐠

A day trip to the Cham Islands, off the coast of Hoi An in central Vietnam, is organized around a tour that includes speedboat transfers from Hoi An, two separate snorkeling locations, lunch on the island, and hotel pickup and drop-off. The tour costs between $30 and $50 USD per person depending on inclusions. The creator recommends bringing a swimsuit, towel, cover-up, change of clothes, and suns...

Justin & Alina

25:10 min 2024-06-03 3,209

We Visited the Miami of Vietnam - Danang 🇻🇳 (Most Livable City!)

In a video titled 'We Visited the Miami of Vietnam - Danang 🇻🇳 (Most Livable City!)', travel vloggers Justin and Alina explore Da Nang, focusing on its beaches, food, and lifestyle. They start at a local cafe for salted coffee (around 35,000 VND per bowl for mi quang) and visit Han Market, where they buy souvenirs and note the strong Korean influence in certain areas. They contrast the crowded, Ko...

Woni

30:48 min 2024-05-27 1,251

Things to Do in Da Nang and Hoi An (Ba Na Hills, My Khe Beach, Old Town) | Vietnam Vlog

A travel vlog covering highlights of Da Nang and Hoi An, including a visit to Ba Na Hills with the Golden Bridge and French Village accessed via a lengthy cable car ride. The creator explores My Khe Beach, the Dragon Bridge, and Son Tra Night Market in Da Nang, then transitions to Hoi An's Old Town and night market. Practical details include a Ba Na Hills ticket purchased via Klook for $33 per per...

VivaVN Authentic Vietnamese Products

8:36 min 2024-05-26 123

Top Tourist Attractions on Son Tra Peninsula | Da Nang, Vietnam Travel Guide ✨

Son Tra Peninsula, located 10 km northeast of downtown Da Nang, covers 60 square kilometers of pristine forests and coastline. This guide covers two routes for exploring its attractions. The first route includes My Khe Beach, Green Lake, Linh Ung Pagoda with its 67-meter Lady Buddha statue, Rock Beach, Ghenh Bang Beach (known for playful monkeys), the thousand-year-old banyan tree, and Nghe Cape. ...

David & Kim

40:02 min 2024-04-28 814

Is Ba Na Hills a Tourist Trap or Worth the Visit? (Da Nang, Vietnam)

David and Kim explore the expansive Ba Na Hills mountain resort, addressing common misconceptions about the attraction being a boring tourist trap. The experience begins with a world-record-breaking cable car ride that offers stunning views of waterfalls and lush mountains, which the creators find far more engaging than expected. A major highlight is the iconic Golden Bridge, though the video capt...