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Where should you spend the middle day of a 3-day, 2-night Da Nang and Hoi An trip?

If you enjoy temples, views, and riverside scenery, Plan A, based in Da Nang, is a good fit. If you want to browse markets and shops and enjoy Hoi An’s lantern-lit evenings, spend a day in Hoi An with Plan B. Da Nang and Hoi An are about 30–45 minutes apart by car, so factor in travel time when choosing.

How do you get from the airport to Da Nang and Hoi An?

Da Nang International Airport is about 10–15 minutes by car from central Da Nang, and the drive between Da Nang and Hoi An takes about 30–45 minutes. Plan on using Grab and walking for getting around town. A Grab ride from Da Nang to Hoi An Ancient Town is listed at about 40–60 minutes and VND 350,000–500,000 one way.

3 Days, 2 Nights A | Temples and Riverside

On day one, travel from the airport to My Khe Beach and downtown. On day two, visit the temples on Son Tra Peninsula and riverside sights. On day three, visit the Marble Mountains on your way back to the airport. This itinerary focuses on Da Nang.

Day 1 | From the airport to the beach and downtown by the Han River

  1. Da Nang International Airport → My Khe Beach

    Take a Grab from the airport; the ride takes about 5–20 minutes. The listed fare is VND 60,000–130,000, depending on demand. Walk along My Khe Beach, then choose a seafood restaurant or Kurumi for lunch.

  2. My Khe Beach → Han River and Dragon Bridge

    Take a Grab downtown, or relax at the beach before heading into town in the evening. Dragon Bridge is open to traffic at all times and is free to visit. On Saturdays and Sundays, there is a fire and water show at 21:00. Try Quan Phu Hong for dinner, then continue the evening at The 1920's Lounge.

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Day 2 | Son Tra Peninsula temples and downtown museums

  1. Da Nang city center → Linh Ung Pagoda (Son Tra Peninsula)

    The Grab ride takes about 20–25 minutes and costs about VND 90,000–140,000. Admission is free, and the site is listed as open all day. See the statue of the Goddess of Mercy facing the sea and the views over Da Nang Bay. Remove your shoes inside the prayer hall and dress modestly.

  2. Linh Ung Pagoda → Museum of Cham Sculpture and Dragon Bridge

    Take a Grab back downtown and visit the Museum of Cham Sculpture, listed as open daily from 07:30–17:00. Admission for foreign adults is VND 60,000. For lunch, try Nha Bep Han Market near Han Market; for dinner, try An Thoi. If it’s Saturday or Sunday, watch the 21:00 Dragon Bridge show from the riverside.

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Day 3 | Visit the Marble Mountains and head to the airport

  1. Da Nang city center → Marble Mountains

    The Grab ride takes about 15–20 minutes and costs about VND 50,000–80,000. The site is open daily from 07:00–17:30, and admission for foreign adults is VND 40,000. You can take the elevator one way for VND 15,000. Explore the caves, temples, and viewpoints, then try Banh Can Co Cuc for lunch.

  2. Marble Mountains → Da Nang International Airport

    Call a Grab to the airport. Set off according to your flight time and check the fare in the app before departure.

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Confirmed admission and transport costs for 3 Days, 2 Nights A (per adult)

My Khe Beach transfer VND 60,000–130,000 + Linh Ung Pagoda admission free + Son Tra Peninsula transfer VND 90,000–140,000 + Museum of Cham Sculpture VND 60,000 + Marble Mountains admission VND 40,000 + round-trip transfer to the Marble Mountains VND 100,000–160,000 = total VND 350,000–530,000. The return trip to the airport is excluded because the fare depends on your departure point and the app’s pricing.

3 Days, 2 Nights B | Markets and Hoi An Shopping

On day one, travel directly from Da Nang Airport to Hoi An, then walk around the Ancient Town and night market and take a lantern boat. On day two, visit the beach and vegetable village before returning to Da Nang. On the final day, shop at Han Market before heading to the airport.

Day 1 | From the airport to Hoi An Ancient Town and the night market

  1. Da Nang International Airport → Hoi An Ancient Town

    A Grab ride from the airport takes about 45–60 minutes and costs VND 250,000–350,000. The ticket for Hoi An Ancient Town costs VND 120,000 for foreign adults and includes admission to designated heritage sites. Walk around the Japanese Covered Bridge and the old wooden shopfronts. For lunch, try Phi Banh Mi; for coffee, Cafe Slow Hoi An is recommended.

  2. Hoi An Ancient Town → Night Market and Thu Bon River

    Walk across An Hoi Bridge to the night market. The market is open daily from 17:00–23:00. A lantern boat on the Thu Bon River costs VND 170,000 per boat for 1–3 people and runs for about 20 minutes. Have dinner at Cao Lau Ba Le, then enjoy the lantern-lit streets and bars and pubs in Hoi An Ancient Town.

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Day 2 | An Bang Beach and Tra Que Vegetable Village

  1. Hoi An Ancient Town → An Bang Beach

    The Grab ride takes about 10–15 minutes. The beach is free to visit; relax by the sea and on the sand. Take a break at Blush Beach Club Hoi An for lunch, and bring something to cover up with when you leave the beach.

  2. An Bang Beach → Tra Que Vegetable Village

    Head back toward Hoi An Ancient Town and continue to the village, about 3 km away. It is open daily from 08:00–18:00, and admission for foreign adults is about VND 35,000. Walk along the paths through the fields, then have dinner at Chao Ngheu Co Gio.

  3. Tra Que Vegetable Village → Da Nang city center

    The Grab ride to central Da Nang takes about 40–60 minutes and costs VND 350,000–500,000 one way. If you travel after dinner, relax at Cong Caphe after you arrive or explore the city’s nightlife.

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Day 3 | Shop at Han Market and head to the airport

  1. Da Nang city center → Han Market

    Walk or take a Grab to Han Market, open daily from 06:00–22:00. Admission is free, and you can browse local food, specialties, and souvenirs. For lunch, try Nha Bep Han Market nearby.

  2. Han Market → Da Nang International Airport

    Take a Grab to the airport, about 10–15 minutes from central Da Nang. Check the fare shown in the app before you leave.

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Confirmed admission and transport costs for 3 Days, 2 Nights B (per adult)

Airport–Hoi An Grab VND 250,000–350,000 + Hoi An Ancient Town ticket VND 120,000 + lantern boat VND 170,000 per boat + Tra Que Vegetable Village VND 35,000 + Hoi An–Da Nang Grab VND 350,000–500,000 = total VND 925,000–1,175,000. The lantern boat fare is per boat shared by 1–3 people. Travel between Hoi An Ancient Town and An Bang Beach and the return fare to the airport are excluded from the total.

FAQ

How far apart are Da Nang and Hoi An?

Hoi An is south of Da Nang, about 30–45 minutes away by car. A Grab from central Da Nang to Hoi An Ancient Town is listed at about 40–60 minutes.

Can I visit the Japanese Covered Bridge with a Hoi An Ancient Town ticket?

The VND 120,000 ticket for foreign adults includes entry to five designated heritage sites. If you plan to visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, check at the ticket office that your ticket covers it.

Does the Dragon Bridge show happen every day?

The fire and water show is listed as taking place at 21:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. The schedule may change for special events.

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