How I spent 1 day in Da Nang

Honestly, it was one of the most surprising places I’ve visited in Southeast Asia. First, I started my trip with a sunrise walk along My Khe Beach — wide, clean, and so peaceful in the early morning. Locals were doing tai chi and swimming as the sun came up. After that, I grabbed a bowl of mi Quang (local turmeric noodles) from a street vendor — flavorful and super cheap! I visited the famous Marble Mountains next — climbed up through caves and pagodas with amazing views over the city and coastline. Then I spent a couple of hours exploring the Cham Museum, which has beautiful ancient sculptures and gives a glimpse into the region’s deep history. One of the most magical moments was walking across the Dragon Bridge at night when it lights up and even breathes fire on weekends! I also made a quick trip to Ba Na Hills — it’s touristy but worth it for the Golden Bridge held by two giant stone hands (unreal photo spot). Da Nang feels like the perfect blend of calm beach town, buzzing city, and cultural richness. The people were so kind, the food blew my mind, and I already know I’ll come back someday — maybe for longer next time.