Pre/Post Tet safe · central 7 days

Day 1: Arrive in Da Nang

Da Nang

• Dragon Bridge fire & water show · 1 h. Saturdays & Sundays at 9pm only.
• Linh Ung Pagoda & Lady Buddha, Son Tra · 1.5 h

Local tip: Saturdays & Sundays at 9pm only.

Open day 1 route in Google Maps

Day 2: Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge by cable car

Da Nang

• Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge by cable car · 7 h. Be on the first cable car (~8am) for an empty Golden Bridge.

Local tip: Be on the first cable car (~8am) for an empty Golden Bridge.

Open day 2 route in Google Maps

Day 3: Explore Da Nang

Da Nang

• My Khe Beach · 3 h. Swim early; afternoon sun is harsh.
• Marble Mountains caves & pagodas · 2 h

Local tip: Swim early; afternoon sun is harsh.

Open day 3 route in Google Maps

Day 4: Da Nang → Hoi An

Hoi An · Da Nang to Hoi An, Car ~45 min

• Lantern boat on the Thu Bon river · 1 h
• An Bang beach afternoon · 3 h

Open day 4 route in Google Maps

Day 5: Explore Hoi An

Hoi An

• Hoi An Ancient Town heritage walk · 2.5 h. The ticket covers 5 heritage houses; evenings are for lanterns.
• Cam Thanh coconut basket boat · 2 h

Local tip: The ticket covers 5 heritage houses; evenings are for lanterns.

Open day 5 route in Google Maps

Day 6: Explore Hoi An

Hoi An

• Market tour & Vietnamese cooking class · 4 h
• Tailor fitting (24–48h turnaround) · 1.5 h. Order on day 1 to allow two fittings; price is per garment.

Local tip: Order on day 1 to allow two fittings; price is per garment.

Open day 6 route in Google Maps

Day 7: Depart from Hoi An

Hoi An

Keep a buffer before your flight; check-out is usually noon.