The Local Guide
Things to do in Da Nang.
Not a tourist list. This is where people who live in Da Nang actually eat, drink, train and relax. Pick a kind of place below, or see what is on this weekend.
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What is on this weekend?
Events and openings, updated every Thursday.
Questions people ask
What are the best things to do in Da Nang?
The most loved free thing to do in Da Nang is the Dragon Bridge fire show, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9pm. Beyond that, locals spend their time at My Khe Beach, specialty coffee shops, cocktail and rooftop bars, surf lessons, gyms, spas and escape rooms.
What is there to do in Da Nang at night?
At night in Da Nang, watch the Dragon Bridge breathe fire at 9pm on weekends, then head to a rooftop bar, a cocktail bar or a beach bar. Karaoke and live music spots stay open late. The riverfront and the An Thuong area near My Khe Beach are the two main night-out zones.
Is Da Nang worth visiting?
Yes. Da Nang has a long sandy beach, mountains, a famous fire-breathing dragon bridge, cheap and excellent food, and a growing cafe and bar scene. It is calmer and cheaper than Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, which is why many people stay long term.
What food is Da Nang known for?
Da Nang is known for mì Quảng and Nam Ô fish sauce, which are both on Vietnam's national list of intangible cultural heritage. Bún chả cá, fish cake noodle soup, and bánh tráng cuốn thịt heo, pork rolled in rice paper, are local dishes too. The city also has fine dining, craft beer, pizza and many specialty coffee shops.
Want the full set of places in one view? Open the Da Nang map, or read the story of why the dragon breathes fire.