{"id":30419,"date":"2024-11-27T12:08:23","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T01:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=30419"},"modified":"2026-02-10T15:06:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T04:06:06","slug":"the-best-things-to-do-in-hoi-an-da-nang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/the-best-things-to-do-in-hoi-an-da-nang\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Things to Do in Hoi An and Da Nang"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From ancient lantern-lit streets to golden sands, central Vietnam\u2019s twin cities of Hoi An and Da Nang offer <\/em><\/strong>abundant cultural treasures and modern-day adventures<\/strong><\/em><\/span>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These sister cities \u2013 located just 40 minutes by car from each other \u2013 deliver some of Vietnam\u2019s most unforgettable experiences, from honey-toned buildings, street food<\/a> and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ancient Town in Hoi An<\/a> to Da Nang’s gentle beaches and spectacular Marble Mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Taste city history <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Duck into family-run restaurants \u2013 such as the renowned White Rose Restaurant in historic C\u1ea9m Ph\u00f4 \u2013 to learn how to make Hoi An\u2019s specialty white rose dumplings. Though they appear simple, the process is intricate: rice is ground and mixed with water from the old Ba Le well and filtered up to 20 times to create the dumpling’s signature delicate, airy dough. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join the queue at any local banh mi shop<\/a> to sink your teeth into one of the most celebrated sandwiches in the world, brave the lunch rush at Bun Cha Ca for legendary grilled fish cakes or feast on the morning\u2019s catch at a seaside restaurant along My Khe Beach.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Sample local flavours <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Book a table at The Deck Rooftop Bar Hoi An for a romantic riverside dinner with a view, or head to Vy\u2019s Morning Glory cooking school<\/a> for a day of biking in the Vietnamese countryside, gathering fresh herbs to make Hoi An\u2019s famous local dishes. As night falls, hop between craft beer gardens and speakeasy cocktail bars like Mezcal Cocteleria and try innovative 3D-printed desserts and Pho-inspired cocktails at Art Space<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feast your way through the markets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hit the Han Market for Da Nang<\/a>\u2019s best mi quang<\/em> (the city\u2019s signature noodle dish, often served in turmeric broth). Pull up a tiny plastic stool at the Central Market for cao lau <\/em>(pork noodles), another regional dish you\u2019ll only find in Hoi An. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy cocktails and street eats <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Watch the fire-breathing Dragon Bridge on weekends from Da Nang\u2019s Brilliant Top Bar<\/a> with a signature mango soul cocktail in hand. After dark, explore Con Market\u2019s vibrant street food scene<\/a> for the best banh xeo<\/em> <\/em><\/strong>(savoury fried pancake), then end the night at Taco Ngon, where Vietnamese-Mexican fusion dishes deliver unexpected delights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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