# One day in Da Nang: an itinerary in the best order

> One day in Da Nang covers the Han River centre, the beach and the Son Tra peninsula. Morning at the Dragon Bridge and the Cham sculpture museum by its western end. Then the 1923 Pink Cathedral and lunch. After lunch, My Khe Beach and the 67 m white Lady Buddha above the sea. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, go back to the Dragon Bridge for 21:00, when it breathes fire and water. Transfers take 20–30 minutes by Grab.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/in-1-day

## Plan

1. [Dragon Bridge](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/dragon-bridge.md) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free
   ↓ 8 min on foot
2. [Museum of Cham Sculpture](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/cham-museum.md) — YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · 60,000 VND
   ↓ 13 min on foot
3. [Da Nang Cathedral](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/da-nang-cathedral.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 20 min · Free
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 22 min by transport
4. [My Khe Beach](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/my-khe-beach.md) — YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · Free entry, sunbeds extra
   ↓ 29 min by transport
5. [Lady Buddha](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/lady-buddha.md) — YesGo score 35/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free

Total with walks: 7 h 2 min

## What to do in Da Nang in one day

The Dragon Bridge, museum and cathedral are on the Han River in the centre. My Khe is across the river, 3–5 km away. Lady Buddha is on the Son Tra peninsula, 10 km north-east. The route runs from the centre to the sea.

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## The Dragon Bridge show

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday and on big holidays, at 21:00, the dragon's head breathes fire and then water for about 15 minutes. Arrive by 20:30. Next to it is the [Love Bridge](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/da-nang-love-bridge) with heart lanterns and a carp-turning-dragon statue.

## More to see

The [Marble Mountains](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/marble-mountains) have caves and pagodas 8 km south-east. [Ba Na Hills](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/ba-na-hills) with the [Golden Bridge](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/golden-bridge) is day two. The [Hai Van Pass](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/da-nang/hai-van-pass) is a mountain road above the sea.

## Tips

- The Dragon Bridge show is Friday–Sunday at 21:00 only.
- Visit Lady Buddha in daylight: the halls close around 17:30.
- Pagodas and temples want shoulders and knees covered; shoes come off at the door of the halls.
- Vietnam uses the dong (VND). Markets, pagodas and small cafés want cash; Grab is the easiest way to get a car or motorbike taxi.
- Swim at My Khe near the lifeguard post — waves in the rainy season.

## Questions

### What to do in Da Nang in one day?

The Dragon Bridge, the Cham museum, the Pink Cathedral, My Khe Beach and Lady Buddha.

### When does the Dragon Bridge breathe fire?

Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 21:00, for about 15 minutes.

### How much is the Cham museum?

60,000 VND.

### How do I get to Lady Buddha?

By Grab, taxi or motorbike — about 20 minutes from the centre.

### How much does the day cost?

Almost everything is free; the museum is 60,000 VND and a sunbed optional.

### Can you explore Da Nang independently?

Yes, by Grab; the riverside centre is walkable.

### Is it good with kids?

Yes: the beach and the evening show are a hit.

### Can I do Da Nang and Hoi An in one day?

It is a rush: Hoi An deserves its own day and is 30–45 minutes away.

### When is the best time?

April to August.

### What currency is used in Vietnam?

Vietnam uses the dong (VND). Markets, pagodas and small cafés want cash; Grab is the easiest way to get a car or motorbike taxi.

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