Not only does Da Nang - Hoi An have diverse landscapes with mountains next to the sea, but it also has countless unique culinary and discovery experiences. Therefore, these are two destinations that are never out of date during the summer.
In every trip, sometimes we do not focus too much on quantity but more on quality. Having made the effort to come to a new land, diners sometimes not only need to eat their fill but also enjoy to understand the culture, understand the people of the place they set foot. The journey of hundreds of kilometers is tiring, but is rewarded with beautiful scenery, delicious restaurants and warm people. What could be more joyful than that!
The following 2-day journey to explore Da Nang and Hoi An is from the experience of a Travellive reporter and is sent to readers so that their upcoming trip will be perfect!
Da Nang - Hoi An are two destinations that are never out of date during the summer.
Day 1
Da Nang has countless breakfast dishes that you can freely choose from that you definitely cannot miss: Quang noodles, fish noodle soup, banh canh, bread typical of the Central region... Especially, when you come here, you definitely should not miss Quang noodles - a famous specialty originating from Quang Nam. However, this dish has become popular in Da Nang and can now be found in most restaurants and eateries in the city.
Famous Quang noodles with accompanying toppings such as: raw vegetables, green chili...
Quang noodles are yellow noodles cooked in a rich broth made from pork bones, shrimp and pork. There are 3 main types of Quang noodles on the menu of all restaurants in Da Nang: chicken Quang noodles, beef Quang noodles, pork Quang noodles... Notably, on all tables serving Quang noodles here, there are the presence of raw vegetables such as shredded banana blossom, bean sprouts, perilla leaves, herbs, and green chili. This dish is also often topped with a layer of crispy roasted peanuts and fried onions.
After breakfast, you can immediately move to the location of all 3 areas: the love bridge, the carp transforming into a dragon statue, and the Da Nang Dragon Bridge, which are symbols of special significance to the tourism activities of the "livable city". Coming to Da Nang, visitors definitely cannot miss these famous check-in locations.
The Carp transforming into a Dragon statue in Da Nang is located on the East bank of the Han River.
Love Bridge Da Nang
At noon, you can visit famous seafood restaurants that are both delicious and have extremely reasonable prices: Ba Ro Seafood, Nam Danh, Be Man... all located in the city center. If you want a full stomach, you can try to enjoy at famous home-cooked meals restaurants such as: Grandma's Kitchen, Our House Restaurant, Afternoon Smoked Rice, Chan House Kitchen... each dish will have the typical rich flavor of the Central region.
On a cool afternoon, after the scorching sun has dissipated, visitors can stroll to My Khe Beach, Son Tra located in the city center. Or move to the scenic Ngu Hanh Son to have the opportunity to explore the natural and spiritual beauty of this limestone mountain.
If you want to enjoy authentic pork spring rolls, come to Da Nang.
In the evening, enjoy rice paper rolls with pork at one of the famous restaurants in Da Nang. Rice paper rolls with pork in Da Nang with two-skinned pork pieces, dipped in a special fish sauce, mixed according to each restaurant's own recipe.
If you go on the weekend, watching the Dragon Bridge breathe fire is one of the experiences not to be missed. The Dragon Bridge is considered a prominent symbol of Da Nang, the light party every weekend night makes this place more special than ever.
Watching the Dragon Bridge breathe fire is one of the experiences that attracts many tourists.
Day 2
From Da Nang to Hoi An is about a 30-minute drive. From the modern, bustling city to Hoi An to visit a heritage area of the old town. Visitors can choose to stay in the coastal area of Cua Dai or An Bang to both conveniently explore the old town, as well as relax in a place that is not too crowded and not too far from the center.
In the morning in Hoi An, you can enjoy bread and the famous Cao Lau. Phuong bread or Madam Khanh bread are two famous brands that attract domestic and foreign tourists to enjoy. But in fact, even the unknown bread shop in Hoi An has an irresistible taste.
Hoi An ancient town
Nuoc Mot is a drink made from natural herbs that is very famous in Hoi An.
Visit Drawer Coffee Roastery
Visit the bustling Hoi An ancient town if you want to find a different space or a corner of the garden with green trees and birds singing. Try Drawer Coffee Roastery - a coffee workshop that is hard to find in other cafes in Hoi An. More than 5 km from the center of the ancient town, Drawer Coffee Roastery is located at group 16 Dong Na, Cam Ha, Hoi An. The place creates a highlight by the combination of coffee and artistic paintings.
At noon, enjoy seafood at coastal restaurants such as: Sao Bien, Canh Buom Trang, Gio Bien, Nam Gia, Hai San Sen... Or European restaurants highly rated by Tripadvidor travelers: Shore Club An Bang Beach, Moyo Beach Club, The Deck House, The Hmong Sisters and The Fisherman Vegan Restaurant...
Bay Mau Coconut Forest not only attracts Vietnamese tourists but also arouses the curiosity of international tourists with its unique basket boats.
This place is likened to a miniature river in the West.
Bay Mau Coconut Forest (Cam Thanh Coconut Forest) is considered an ideal destination for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and explore the peaceful beauty of Hoi An countryside. The entrance fee is 30,000 VND per person, the price to rent a basket boat ranges from 150,000 VND to 200,000 VND per boat. Coming here, visitors will experience rowing a basket boat to sightsee, watch basket dances and boat races, cast nets to catch fish, make souvenirs from coconut leaves... This place is likened to a miniature river of the West.
When the sun sets, Hoi An lights up. Strolling leisurely through the small streets of the old town, you can easily find typical dishes of Hoi An cuisine. Coming here without enjoying chicken rice is a real mistake.
Hoi An chicken rice is different from other regions
Hoi An chicken rice has a very unique flavor, different from other regions. The chicken is carefully selected, usually local chicken, firm and delicious. The rice is cooked with chicken broth so it is very fragrant. In addition, the dipping sauce is also an important highlight, creating a rich Central flavor. Chicken rice restaurants that many tourists recommend to eat in Hoi An are: Ba Buoi, Ba Nga, Xi chicken rice, Co Man chicken rice...
Sitting on a boat and releasing flower lanterns on the Hoai River
Hoi An ancient town at night becomes more sparkling than ever with colorful lanterns. You can leisurely stroll, explore ancient houses, small alleys and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the ancient town. Releasing flower lanterns on the Hoai River is one of the activities that attracts many tourists. The sparkling flower lanterns on the Hoai River create an extremely romantic and magical scene. You can rent a boat to release lanterns or buy lanterns and release them from the shore.
If you want to see the whole view of Hoi An from above, visit these cafes: 92 Station Coffee, Faifo Coffee, The Deck Hoi An, The Hill Station Hoi An...
View Hoi An from above from a coffee shop
It is not difficult to find restaurants in ancient houses in Hoi An.
Light seller on Hoai River
