Things to do in Danang by Motorbike yourselves

Danang is one of the most famous destinations of Vietnam, with fascinating attractions, such as Ba Na Hills, Son Tra Peninsula, My Khe Beach, Non Nuoc Beach, etc. Although there have been many articles about the Danang itinerary, today we would like to introduce another way to explore this lovely city. If you are a lover of discovery and adventure, then rent a motorbike and go on your own on the beautiful roads of Danang. This article will introduce some places for you to plan your day trips in Danang city by motorbike.

*****

1. About Danang city

Danang City, known as "the most livable in Vietnam", is located in the central region, evenly dividing the distance between Hanoi, Vietnam Capital, and Ho Chi Minh City. Danang is also the center of three world cultural heritages, namely Hue Ancient Capital, Hoi An Ancient Town and My Son Sanctuary. Danang borders Thua Thien - Hue province to the North, Quang Nam province to the West and South, and the East Sea to the east. You can go to Danang by plane, train, car or motorbike. Which means of transport is suitable depends on your own budget and schedule.

Han River and Danang city in the sunset

You can come here most of the year because the city is less prone to hurricanes. Visiting Danang from February to April or the end of the year will help you avoid crowded situations and save more costs because the price of hotel rooms or Danang air tickets is quite cheaper, compared to that in the peak period, which is from June to August.

2. How to rent a motorbike in Danang?

First, you need to have a driving license to be able to rent a motorbike in Danang. Currently, Vietnam accepts international driving licenses, so remember to convert your license before you leave. You also need your passport when renting a motorbike. In addition, most motorbike rentalin Danang will ask you for a deposit which ranges from 500,000 VND to 1,000,000 VND, so you should prepare this amount in advance.

Some motorbike rental places do not require a deposit in advance, but be aware that the shops may only have Chinese motorbikes, or old and broken motorbikes of low value. Of course, you still need to mortgage some personal identification for them.

In Danang, motorbike rental prices range from about 80,000 VND to 160,000 VND, depending on new and old models, manual or automatic transmission motorbikes. When receiving a motorbike, you need to carefully check the exteriors, such as the rearview mirror, tire cover, throttle brake, lights, and horn, etc. and then check the engine. You should also clearly agree with the motorbike owner that if there is a problem, you will get back to change the motorbike or get a refund if there has a problem before.

Some hotels and homestays with motorbike rental services usually collect money after returning the motorbike and you do not have to pay a deposit.

Or, you can go to some motorbike rental shops that have delivery services, for example:

Motorbike - 03 Thich Thien Chieu, Tho Quang, Son Tra (0905909043), Duc Duy - 90 Hoang Bich Son, An Hai Bac, Son Tra (0907430343), Binh Minh - 36 Ta My Duat, Son Tra (0986862981), etc.

Another thing to keep in mind is that you must fill up the gas tank after renting a motorbike! Our journey always needs a motorbike full of gas, otherwise, you will have to call the rescue team there!

3. Recommend places for Danang motorbike day trip
 

3.1. Water slide at Hoa Phu Thanh Park

Are you a lover of thrilling and adventurous games? If so, you should have a try at the water slide game at Hoa Phu Thanh Park. Rivers and streams are flowing through this park, with a length of over 3km, weaving around the hilltops under the shade of green trees. In the game, each boat has 2 people. Each day has only 2 shifts, at 10 am and 2 pm. Therefore, you should estimate the travel time so that you can arrive on time. The price is 250.000 VND per ticket, and playing time is about 30-45 minutes, depending on the size of the group.

Rafting at Hoa Phu Thanh park in Danang

Before playing, you need to change into a swimsuit, because playing this game is 100% wet. Therefore, you should not bring personal items, or valuables such as phones, wallets, etc. The park has a locker area, so you can rest assured that your items are safe here.
Besides, while coming here, you can also participate in the first Zipline game in Danang, with a total length of more than 300m. With only 50.000 VND for a ticket, you will experience a fascinating game.

How to get to this place?

Hoa Phu Thanh Park is located at Km20, National Highway 14G, Hoa Phu Commune, Hoa Vang District, Danang City. From the city center, you ride in the direction of September 2 – August Revolution streets, then come to the Hoa Cam overpass. From there, continue from 4-5 km to meet Tuy Loan Street and you will immediately see the road sign of the tourist area. After that, follow the signposts through Ngam Doi and Suoi Hoa tourist areas to Hoa Phu Thanh. Travel time takes about 45-60 minutes.

3.2. Linh Ung Pagoda

Linh Ung Pagoda is a temple with an area of about 20 hectares and includes many other complexes in it. The temple was built with extremely sophisticated architecture. The main hall features a dragon-shaped roof, surrounded by sturdy pillars. The statues in the temple are carved extremely intricately.

This place has the tallest statue of Quan The Am in Vietnam. Visitors will be surprised with the statue up to 67m high - equivalent to a 30-storey building. The statue faces the sea, holding a pitcher of nectar in one hand, and holding the Samadhi seal in the other. Inside the statue, there are 17 floors, and each floor has 21 Buddha statues. Moreover, Quan The Am statue standing on a giant lotus platform creates a majestic and sacred atmosphere for Linh Ung Pagoda.

Great view of Linh Ung pagoda in Danang

Visiting Linh Ung Pagoda, you will be immersed in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. This temple is located in a prime location: the front faces the vast sea, while its back leaning against the primaeval forest and majestic cliffs. Standing from the pagoda, you can enjoy the full stunning view of the mountains, the sky, the sea and the beautiful Danang City.

How to get to this place?

You just ride motormotorbike along the Vo Van Kiet Street, turn left to Vo Nguyen Giap and go straight to Hoang Sa Street. Then, continue straight along Hoang Sa Street and you will see Linh Ung Pagoda on the left side.

3.3. Ban Co Peak

From an altitude of more than 700m above sea level, the top of Ban Co Peak is indeed an ideal location to have a panoramic view of Danang. You can capture the whole of nature at eye level. The scenery here is transcendently impressive, the sky is vast, and the clouds come into sight. Ban Co Peak is a place that evokes a little nostalgic feeling and modern life.

The way to the top of the Peak is quite steep, and some bends seem to hug the cliff, so you should not travel at high speed. Crossing the steep pass to reach the top will give you many adventurous experiences.

Ban Co Peak offers a great view of Danang city

The road up is sometimes either open or covered by green bushes, where the eye can see the beautiful scenery. It is the sea, the mountain, the wind and the sky, the poetic nature. The sea breeze comes in as if it softened the summer heat, making the place like a fairyland in real life. The landscape here is probably the most beautiful in the early morning. The mist covers the back of the mountain, and the red morning light gradually appears through the foliage to bring the most pristine beauty. In the afternoon, the sunset from the top of Ban Co Peak is equally magical.

How to get to this place?

There are two ways to go to Ban Co Peak. The first one is to go to Linh Ung Pagoda and then cross the slope to the top of the Peak. By going this way, you can conveniently visit Linh Ung Pagoda. The second one is from Yet Kieu Street and then turn towards the People's Army Barracks of Naval Region 3. This is the option most people use to save time.

3.4. Hai Van Pass

Hai Van Pass( Cloud pass) is 20km from Danang City. The pass is located on a mountain branch that runs into the sea of the Bach Ma Mountain range, connecting Thua Thien Hue province and Danang City. The pass is 500m high above sea level and about 20km long. So, can you see the challenge, right? The road of Hai Van Pass is curvy and zigzag like a challenge to backpackers. Those who are adventurous will be extremely excited by this road, with one side being majestic mountains, and the other being the cool blue sea, forming a magnificent picture of nature.

The gorgeous Hai Van pass

The name "Hai Van" is given by people because it has beautiful scenery, year-round white clouds covering the top of the pass, and at the foot of the pass is a vast seascape stretching to the horizon.

When we reach the top of the pass, we catch sight of the natural scenery that will surprise everyone. Behold the Bach Ma Mountain range overlapping with beautiful clouds, there is the North-South train line, then the blue-green sea waves reach the horizon. What is more amazing? That is the great feeling of going downhill. Once again, you will be thrilled at the danger of the downhill, but excited about the freedom because of the joy when we have conquered Hai Van Pass, imprinted on one of the most beautiful coastal roads in Vietnam.

How to ride to this place?

You ride motormotorbike from the city center to find the way to the coastal Nguyen Tat Thanh route. Here, you go about 5km, then turn right onto Nguyen Luong Bang Street, cross Nam O Bridge, and then turn left on Ta Quang Buu Street. You go 700m more, turn right on 7th Street, before going straight to Hai Van Pass.

3.5. Thousands Year Banyan Tree

The great banyan tree of Son Tra - Danang is a thousand-year-old banyan tree. Therefore, the Son Tra peninsula's banyan tree has been classified into the heritage banyan tree system of Vietnam, and this is also the first ancient banyan tree of Danang City.

Located in sub-zone 63, belonging to Son Tra nature reserve, the great banyan tree along with countless other banyan trees has created a very rich banyan population. In particular, this banyan tree is beautiful, with many auxiliary roots deep in the ground, creating vivid scenes. The tree has a trunk circumference of up to 10m, all 26 auxiliary roots penetrate deep into the ground, and each root is about 25m long, acting as a support to help the tree become more and more stable. All create a majestic and rare landscape.

The special roots of thousands years old Banyan tree in Danang

If you come here and see the "system" of the Thousands Year Banyan Tree with your own eyes, you will understand why it is so enduring and so loved. The banyan tree with the trunk is the highlight, radiating many branches around and forming a wide canopy, just like being molded by human hands. Looking up from the tree stump, you will see each branch with a different shape, intertwined like a giant snake.

How to ride there?

You just need to follow the Hoang Sa coastal route, ride to the intersection of Nga Ba Bai Bac, then you will see a small path leading to the Thousands Year Banyan Tree.

3.6. Marble Mountains & Hoi An Ancient Town

Located on the route Danang - Hoi An, Ngu Hanh Son or Marble Mountains is a complex of 5 limestone mountains jutting out on the coastal sand: Kim Son, Moc Son, Thuy Son, Hoa Son and Tho Son. Marble Mountains has a majestic landscape with ancient mossy rocks and many unique cultural and historical architectural works.

Among the 5 mountains, Thuy Son is the most beautiful and largest mountain chosen by many tourists to visit and explore. To reach the top of the mountain, you can choose to climb more than a hundred steps or to take the elevator with a transparent glass chamber for a two-way ticket of 30,000 VND. Coming here, you can not only admire the beautiful panorama of Danang City from above but also visit many beautiful temples and caves.

Huyen Khong Cave possesses the most beautiful scenery among the caves in the Marble Mountains. The cave has a very unique and impressive structure with circular arches leading to the outside, so it is always full of light. The guests who come here often immerse themselves in the sacred space to feel calm and relaxed.

The mesmerizing beauty of the cave at Marble Mountain in Danang city

Located on the North bank of the Thu Bon River, Hoi An is an ancient town in Quang Nam, about 30km from Danang, equivalent to a 40 or 50-minute ride. Hoi An is a heritage region with nostalgic and dreamy beauty recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage. Therefore, this is a place with a lot of scenic spots and countless beautiful check-in corners that are worth exploring and experiencing.

Coming to Hoi An, you can visit rows of ancient saffron-coloured houses, the river shimmering with lanterns at night, or delicious dishes at affordable prices. In addition, the most prominent monuments in the old town are the Chua Cau Temple Bridge, the Assembly Halls of Fujian, Chaozhou, Hainan, Cantonese, the ancient houses of Tan Ky, Quan Thang, Duc An, Phung Hung, etc.

How to ride to this place?

You can follow 2 roads to get to the Marble Mountains: Vo Nguyen Giap - Truong Sa - Non Nuoc or Le Van Hien - Non Nuoc. Travel time by motorbike is about 15 minutes. As for Hoi An, from the Marble Mountains, you can continue to follow Truong Sa road, go to Vo Nguyen Giap or Lac Long Quan, and then turn into Hoi An town. If you follow Le Van Hien Street, you can continue to follow the provincial road Danang - Hoi An, then enter Hoi An town.

Related articles

Nightlife in Danang - what activities to enjoy?

13 best things to do in Hoi An