Why You Should Visit DA NANG, Not HOI AN | Vietnam's Hidden Gem

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1. 0:49

   Hoi An Ancient Town

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Minh An

   Nearly deserted at 9:30am. Tour coaches start arriving around 3pm, and the streets are packed by sunset.

2. 4:36

   My Khe Beach

   🏢 Landmark · Son Tra, Da Nang

   Rated nicer than An Bang Beach and almost never crowded.

3. 4:57

   Son Tra Peninsula

   🚆 Day trip · Son Tra, Da Nang

   Best explored by motorbike or with a hired driver. The hidden beaches were completely deserted, only 15 minutes from the city.

4. 5:34

   Linh Ung Pagoda (Son Tra)

   ⛩️ Temple · Son Tra, Da Nang

   Views over the city can be lost in wet weather.

5. 6:05

   Ban Co Peak

   🏢 Landmark · Son Tra, Da Nang

   Exposed to wind and rain, so the views depend heavily on the weather.

6. 7:52

   Marble Mountains

   🚆 Day trip · Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang

   Very touristy, so arrive early. Expect plenty of fun climbing through narrow gaps in the rock.

7. 8:31

   My Son Sanctuary

   🚆 Day trip · Duy Xuyen

   Described as an hour closer from Da Nang than from Hoi An, which makes sunrise trips easier.