Da Nang
Da Nang: packing for the beach and Hoi An
Japanese nationals can stay up to 45 days visa-free. Add temple-appropriate clothes and comfy sandals for Hoi An evenings to your beach kit.
Da Nang
Da Nang: packing for the beach and Hoi An
Japanese nationals can stay up to 45 days visa-free. Add temple-appropriate clothes and comfy sandals for Hoi An evenings to your beach kit.
- Year-round
- Beach
Editor-picked essentials
- Swimwear and a rash guard
For days at My Khe and other beaches.
- Clothes covering shoulders and knees
For pagodas and the Marble Mountains’ shrines.
- Compact umbrella or rain jacket
Central Vietnam is wetter from autumn into early winter, and showers come suddenly.
Recommended packing
Apps that can help at this destination
Grab
Editor's pickBook cars, motorbikes and other rides in Da Nang, and check pickup points and fare estimates.
Before using: Register and sign in before departure, and check you can receive SMS verification on your number. Confirm the pickup point and listed payment methods before riding.
Things to know: Ride types and service areas vary by city and location. Check fares and any fees in the app.
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About this guide
An editorial guide for a beachfront stay in Da Nang with visits to Hoi An’s old town and the Marble Mountains. Japanese nationals are visa-exempt for stays of up to 45 days. Central Vietnam gets more rain from autumn into early winter, so pack more rain gear then, and bring clothes that cover shoulders and knees for temples and pagodas.
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How to read this guide
Editorial recommendationAn editorial packing guide for a beach stay with a trip to Hoi An in Da Nang, written from the cited sources rather than a first-hand trip. Dates, costs and party size are not set. Entry rules and venue rules change, so confirm official information before you travel.
Photo credits and licence notes
Photo 1: credit and licence
Travel tipRound basket boats on a Da Nang beach. CEphoto, Uwe Aranas / Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. Resized and converted to WebP. No endorsement by the original photographer is implied. This adaptation is available under the same licence.
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- Photo 1: original and author Wikimedia Commons
- Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported Creative Commons
Photo 2: credit and licence
Travel tipThe gate of Linh Ung Pagoda on the Son Tra Peninsula. CEphoto, Uwe Aranas / Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported. Resized and converted to WebP. No endorsement by the original photographer is implied. This adaptation is available under the same licence.
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- Photo 2: original and author Wikimedia Commons
- Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported Creative Commons
Photo 3: credit and licence
Travel tipDa Nang’s Dragon Bridge lit up at night. Supanut Arunoprayote / Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. Resized and converted to WebP. No endorsement by the original photographer is implied.
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- Photo 3: original and author Wikimedia Commons
- Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Creative Commons
Photo 4: credit and licence
Travel tipA panorama of the coast from the Hai Van Pass. Steffen Schmitz / Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International. Resized and converted to WebP. No endorsement by the original photographer is implied. This adaptation is available under the same licence.
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- Photo 4: original and author Wikimedia Commons
- Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International Creative Commons