2 days in Da Nang: an itinerary day by day
The essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- 4 of 6 free; paid: Museum of Cham Sculpture, Ba Na Hills
- Duration
- 2 days, 9:30 to 16:32 each day
- Start and finish
- Dragon Bridge → Ba Na Hills
- On foot
- ≈ 21 min in total
- Transport
- 2 rides, ≈ 51 min
- Lunch
- around 11:41
- With kids
- fine: short walks
- Best time
- April to August. It is cooler up the mountain — bring a layer.
Day-by-day plan
Times include walking and lunch. Drag a stop by ≡, remove it with the cross or add one nearby — the plan updates.
Day 1 · Da Nang09:30–16:32 · 5 places · 7 h
Dragon Bridge
· 30 min · Free
- 8 min on foot
Museum of Cham Sculpture
· 1 h · 60,000 VND
- 13 min on foot
Da Nang Cathedral
· 20 min · Free
- Lunch · 1 h
- 22 min · transport or taxi
My Khe Beach
· 2 h · Free
- 29 min · transport or taxi
Lady Buddha
· 1 h · Free
Day 2 · Da Nang09:30–13:30 · 1 place · 4 h
Ba Na Hills
· 4 h · 1,000,000 VND; kids 800,000 VND
Add nearby
Places near the plan — Yes puts one into the day and the times update.
What the route costs
4 of 6 are free; 2 charge entry — prices below, check them on site.
| 1 | Dragon Bridge | 45 | 30 min | Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Museum of Cham Sculpture | 38 | 1 h | 60,000 VND |
| 3 | Da Nang Cathedral | 44 | 20 min | Free |
| 4 | My Khe Beach | 38 | 2 h | Free |
| 5 | Lady Buddha | 35 | 1 h | Free |
| 6 | Ba Na Hills | 21 | 4 h | 1,000,000 VND; kids 800,000 VND |
| Total | 8 h 50 min | 4 of 6 free |
Tips for each stop
Day 1
- 1
Dragon Bridge. A 666 m bridge with a yellow dragon arch. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 21:00 the dragon breathes fire and water — come back in the evening.
- 2
Museum of Cham Sculpture. The world's largest collection of Champa art: Shiva, Ganesha and apsaras in sandstone from the 5th–15th centuries. 60,000 VND.
- 3
Da Nang Cathedral. The Pink Cathedral from 1923. Free; the courtyard opens Mon–Sat in the morning and afternoon.
- 4
My Khe Beach. The main city beach, a broad strip of sand across the river. Free; a sunbed is 20,000–50,000 VND.
- 5
Lady Buddha. A 67 m white Guanyin on the Son Tra peninsula. Free; catch the halls before 17:30.
Day 2
- 6
Ba Na Hills. A mountain park at about 1,500 m: cable car, French Village and the Golden Bridge on stone hands. 1,000,000 VND.
Who this route is for
- A weekend in Da Nang
- Families with children
- Mountains and the famous bridge
- On a cloudy day the Golden Bridge may have no view
- Hoi An is a separate day
April to August. It is cooler up the mountain — bring a layer.
How to spend 2 days in Da Nang
Day one is the one-day Da Nang itinerary. Day two is a full-day trip: the cable cars start around 8:00 and the park stays open until 22:00.
Remove any stop with the cross or drag it with ≡, and add another one nearby — the times recalculate.
Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge
There is no separate Golden Bridge ticket — you need the Ba Na Hills ticket with the cable car. The bridge takes 30–45 minutes; arrive for the first cable car, as it gets crowded later. The park also has the French Village, gardens and Fantasy Park.
Is 2 days in Da Nang enough?
For the city and Ba Na, yes. Add the Marble Mountains with the Huyen Khong and Am Phu caves, or the Hai Van Pass road above the sea.
How to do it right
- Be at Ba Na for the first cable car around 8:00.
- Check the weather: clouds hide the view.
- 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.
- It is cool at the top — bring a jumper or windbreaker.
Questions
What to do with 2 days in Da Nang?
Day one: the centre, My Khe Beach and Lady Buddha. Day two: Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge.
How much is Ba Na Hills?
1,000,000 VND with the cable car, children 1–1.4 m 800,000.
Is there a separate Golden Bridge ticket?
No, it is included in the Ba Na Hills ticket.
How far is Ba Na Hills?
About 25 km, 40–50 minutes by car.
Is 2 days in Da Nang enough?
For the city and Ba Na, yes. Hoi An and the Marble Mountains need another day.
How much does it cost?
About 60,000 VND on day one and 1,000,000 on day two.
Is it good with kids?
Yes — Fantasy Park at Ba Na is for children.
When is the best time for Ba Na?
A clear day, early in the morning.
When is the best time for Da Nang?
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.
Sources and fact-check
- Prices, opening hours and time on site come from each place's page, with its own sources and check date
- Sun World Ba Na Hills official website
- Da Nang Department of Tourism
