Da Nang for $100: 2 Days of Adventure & Soul

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Da Nang for $100: Bright Adventures, Deep Culture

I’m not just a traveler.
I’m a sociologist of streets, a master of budget adventures, and an explorer of urban soul
Here’s my perfect 2-day journey through Da Nang— vibrant, authentic, unforgettable.
All for under $100

📍 Where: Da Nang, Vietnam
💰 Budget: ~$100
💡 #1 Tip: Rent a scooter — it’s freedom on two wheels and the best way to explore

🧭 Itinerary: 2 Days in Da Nang

🌅 Day 1: City, Ocean & Fire

1. Morning: My Khe Beach 🏝️
- Free
- Sports, ⚽️ feel the energy of waking up City! I was surprised how Vietnamese support you in sports! Every morning and evening here a lot of exercises on the beach and the running of course ! Walk barefoot, feel the breeze, soak in the views

2. Lunch: Street food in Cong Hoa area

- Pho, banh mi, fresh fruit — ~$5

3. Afternoon: Dragon Bridge
- Free
- Daytime: iconic architecture
- Weekend nights: fire & water show (Sat & Sun only!)✔️

4. Evening: Han River Promenade
- Stroll under glowing bridges, feel the city pulse

🌅 Day 2: Nature, Spirit & Panoramas

1. Sunrise: Son Tra Peninsula (Bana Hills alternative)

- Taxi/scooter: ~$8–10 round trip
- Linh Ung Pagoda (Lady Buddha) — 360° ocean views,
one of Asia’s tallest statues

2. Hike: Jungle trails of Son Tra
- Free
- Rare wildlife and red book monkeys 🙊 , tropical forest, hidden waterfalls

3. Lunch: Café in Nam O Village
- ~$5
- Local flavors, seaside vibe

4. Late Afternoon: Notre-Dame Chapel (Non Nuoc)
- Entry: ~$2
- Historic French-era chapel by the marble cliffs

5. Night: Night market or Sunset dinner at My Khe Beach
- ~$7 -20
- Fresh seafood, golden sky, perfect end

🛏️ Accommodation:
- Budget guesthouse or hostel: ~$15–20/night → $30–40 total

📸 Photos:
- Dragon Bridge fire show, Cathedral, night market goods
- Lady Buddha statue or jungle trail

#budgetcitybreak #natureonabudget

📍 Da Nang, Vietnam