Surf, wellness, food, day trips, and outdoor loops — practical ideas with ballpark prices.
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Culture
Sơn Trà Peninsula
Home of Da Nang’s tall Lady Buddha statue with sea views. Dress modestly. Often combined with a Sơn Trà loop. Free entry; donations welcome.
pagoda · free · views · son-tra
Culture
Hải Châu / Han River
Weekend (and holiday) evening show when the dragon bridge breathes fire and water. Free public viewing from the riverbanks and nearby bridges — arrive early for a good spot.
free · evening · landmark · family
Day Trip
From Da Nang (~30–45 min south)
Easy coastal escape for lantern streets, tailor shops, and riverside food. Grab, local bus, or private driver all work. Old-town heritage tickets are separate if you enter ticketed houses.
weekend · culture · food · unesco
Day Trip
West of Da Nang (~40–60 min)
Cable-car mountain resort with the Golden Bridge, French Village, Fantasy Park, and cooler air. Crowded on weekends — early tickets help. Buffet and some rides cost extra.
day-trip · cable-car · photos · family
Fitness
My An area courts
Recurring open play organised through ACE Coworking and local nomad groups (often Tuesday mornings at T-Army). Bring water and court shoes; RSVP in the community chat when required.
pickleball · social · fitness · community
Food
Sơn Trà / My Khe
Casual seafood dinners from plastic-stool local spots to nicer sit-downs along the beach road. Best as a group — share crab, clams, and grilled fish.
food · social · beach
Outdoors
Hòa Hải / Non Nước
Limestone peaks with caves, pagodas, and coastal viewpoints. Thủy Sơn is the main visit. Optional elevator skips stairs; Am Phu Cave is a separate ticket.
caves · views · budget · half-day
Outdoors
Sơn Trà
Classic scooter or Grab loop for viewpoints, quieter forest roads, and monkey-spotting (keep snacks sealed). Best early morning or late afternoon to avoid heat and traffic.
motorbike · views · free-ish · nature
Outdoors
My Khe coast
Guided coastal kayak with snorkeling time — a good non-surf water day when swell is flat. Book through DNOA’s activity pages.
kayak · snorkel · water · guided
Surf
My Khe / An Thuong
Beginner-friendly taster on My Khe: beach intro + water time with an instructor, then board rental to practice. Shop is a short walk from the sand in the An Thuong grid.
beach · beginner-friendly · my-khe
Surf
My Khe Beach
Local surf school and rental shop on/near My Khe with group, semi-private, private, kids, and senior options. Strong reviews for patient instructors and fair rental pricing.
surf · rentals · my-khe · families
Surf
Behind My Khe / Ngũ Hành Sơn
Family-run bilingual studio offering tailored surf sessions with instructor Gia. Timing follows swell conditions — book via Facebook/WhatsApp rather than a fixed public calendar.
surf · bilingual · small-group
Wellness
Ngũ Hành Sơn (behind the beach)
English/Vietnamese-friendly yoga for beginners and intermediate levels. Mats provided; occasional beach classes when weather allows. Schedule shifts weekly — message to reserve.
yoga · drop-in · wellness
Wellness
Da Nang & Hội An (by appointment)
Experienced teacher offering private and small-group yoga, Reiki, and EFT by appointment across Da Nang and Hội An. Flexible scheduling for longer-stay expats.
private · yoga · reiki · appointment
Wellness
Ngũ Hành Sơn
Handpan-led sound healing sessions for deep rest between work weeks. Session times vary — check their Facebook or Instagram for the next public slots.
wellness · sound · rest