Xavier & Linh

January 17, 2025

Xavier & Linh

January 17, 2025

Things to do

E-visa application (updated link)

Website

CURRENCY EXCHANGE

For discounted currency exchange, please visit Travel Money Oz Castle Hill - Foreign Currency Exchange and provide them with the discount code: "huynh-soriano" .


Alternately, you can transfer to VND at any currency transfer or exchange locations in Australia, or once you arrive in Vietnam.

Where to go

Hoi An

(1 hour drive from Danang)

Hoi An is a charming ancient town known for its well-preserved architecture, lantern-lit streets, and rich cultural heritage with its old buildings, traditional markets, and vibrant culinary scene. Hoi An also boasts beautiful beaches and is renowned for its tailoring shops, where visitors can have custom-made clothing created in a one or two days

Cham Islands

Cham Islands, located off the coast of Hoi An in Vietnam, comprise a cluster of eight small islands recognized for their ecological diversity and pristine beaches. Designated as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, they offer opportunities for snorkeling, diving, and exploring unique marine life.

Ba Na Hills

(1.5 hour drive from Danang)

Ba Na Hills is a resort and entertainment complex located near Da Nang, Vietnam. The highlight of Ba Na Hills is its French village-inspired architecture, complete with cobblestone streets and colorful buildings, reminiscent of a European town. Visitors can enjoy various attractions such as a cable car ride, amusement park rides, gardens, temples, and a replica of the famous Golden Bridge.

Hot Springs Park

(50 minute drive from Danang)

Nui Than Tai's Hot Springs Park in Vietnam provides a peaceful getaway amidst beautiful nature. Here, visitors can enjoy relaxing hot spring baths and mud baths, surrounded by stunning scenery, for a rejuvenating experience.

Our Lady of Lavang

Picture of Our Lady of Lavang

(3-hour drive from Danang)

Our Lady of La Vang is a revered figure in Vietnamese Catholicism, associated with a miraculous apparition that occurred in 1798. At that time, Vietnamese Catholics were enduring severe persecution, and many sought refuge in the jungles near La Vang. During this tumultuous period, the Virgin Mary appeared to them, offering solace, healing, and encouragement.

*Please contact us if you're thinking of going on this pilgrimage.

Inside Danang City:

My Khe Beach

Click here for direction.

Dragon Bridge

Picture of Dragon Bridge

In Da Nang, the center (where we'll be staying) is located at the TAIL end of the Dragon Bridge. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9 pm, there's a fire and water show at the HEAD of the dragon.

Click here for directions to the dragon's head.

Love Bridge Danang

The Danang Dragon Carp and Love Bridge are located side by side. Click here for directions.

Han Market

Just a short walk from the center of Danang is Han Market. Locals frequent this spot in the early morning to purchase fresh vegetables, seafood, and meat. It's also a great place to find souvenirs of all kinds.

Click here for direction.

Son Tra Night Market

Before heading to watch the fire show at Dragon Bridge at night, consider visiting this nearby night market. It offers the best atmosphere and a wide range of souvenirs to choose from.

Click here for direction.