Travel Guide, 2026

Da Nang Guide for Korean Travelers

Where to stay, what to eat, how to get around and what's actually worth planning before you arrive.

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The Short Version

Best Area to Stay
My Khe / An Thuong

Beach, restaurants, cafes and easy Grab access.

Must-Do Side Trip
Hoi An

Easy, close, and worth making time for.

Best Transport
Grab

Use it for most city rides. Download before you arrive.

Best Free Experience
My Khe Beach

Simple, easy, and always there.

Best for Shopping
Lotte Mart

Familiar territory, the Vietnamese arm of the Korean retail chain.

Best for Food
An Thuong Seafood

Fresh from the tank, cooked to order, a fraction of Korea's prices.

Editor's Pick

Stay Near My Khe / An Thuong

The easiest first-trip base

For most Korean travelers on a first trip, staying near My Khe / An Thuong removes a lot of friction. You can walk to the beach, to Korean BBQ and fried chicken, to cafes, convenience stores, and massage spots, and use Grab for everything else. Menus here are often in Korean, and staff frequently speak at least basic Korean.

The tradeoff: this area feels more tourist-oriented and international than Hai Chau or the city side. If you want a quieter, more local Da Nang, you'll need to go looking for it.

Beach outside the door Korean-language menus Walkable Easy Grab access
Where to Stay in Da Nang → Best Hotels →
An Thuong neighborhood, Da Nang Editor's Pick
Da Nang Signature Pick

Hoi An Day Trip

Do not skip it

If you're flying from Korea all the way to Da Nang, Hoi An is too close and too easy to ignore. It's about 30 km south, a UNESCO World Heritage Ancient Town that's compact and walkable, lantern-lit streets, tailor shops, and riverside restaurants that photograph as well in person as they do online.

Even on a short trip, make time for at least an evening. A Grab or private car runs USD 10–25 each way, and organised day tours depart daily from Da Nang hotels.

30 km south of Da Nang UNESCO Ancient Town Best at dusk
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Hoi An Ancient Town at dusk Do Not Skip
Before you land

Practical Basics

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Money

Vietnam runs on VND, roughly 1 KRW ≈ 18–20 VND. Hotels and larger restaurants take Korean Visa/Mastercard; street stalls are cash-only. Exchange at the airport or authorised booths, avoid street changers.

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Grab

Southeast Asia's Kakao T equivalent. Works in English, takes card payment, a typical ride costs USD 2–5. Download the app before you arrive.

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Airport

Da Nang International is close to the city and to My Khe. Direct flights from Seoul run 4.5–5 hours, comparable to a domestic long-haul in Korea.

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Language

Korean is widely understood around My Khe and An Thuong. Many hotel staff, servers, and tour operators speak basic to intermediate Korean.

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Weather

Dry season March–September, hot and calm seas. Wet season October–January, heavy rain and occasional typhoons. Tet (February/early March) is the busiest Korean travel window.

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Beach Flags

Green means safe, yellow means caution, red means do not enter. Rip currents can be strong after rain. Don't swim after dark.

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Etiquette

Cover shoulders and knees at pagodas. A small bow works as a greeting, similar to Korean custom. Tipping isn't mandatory but is appreciated.

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Safety

Da Nang is one of Vietnam's safest cities. Main risks are petty theft in busy markets and traffic, not violent crime. Use Grab over hailing random taxis.

Pick your base

Where to Stay

My Khe Beach, Da Nang
My Khe

Best overall for first-time Korean travelers. Beachfront resorts, walkable beach road, direct sand access.

An Thuong neighborhood, Da Nang
An Thuong

Best for restaurants, cafes, bars and walking. The city's de facto Korean food district, a short walk from the beach.

Han River and Dragon Bridge, Da Nang
Han River

Best for city feel, Dragon Bridge and downtown. Business hotels and mid-range options, 15–20 minutes from the beach.

Non Nuoc Beach resorts, Da Nang
Non Nuoc

Best for resorts and quieter family trips. Larger resort grounds, calmer beach than the main My Khe strip.

InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
InterContinental Danang

Ultra-luxury, Son Tra Peninsula. Complete seclusion, private beach cove.

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Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa
Hyatt Regency Danang

A Korean-traveler favourite. My Khe beachfront, walkable to An Thuong.

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Furama Resort Danang
Furama Resort Danang

One of Da Nang's original luxury resorts. Popular with Korean honeymooners.

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Four Points by Sheraton Danang
Four Points by Sheraton

Best value branded property on My Khe. Rooftop pool, beachfront.

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Popular choices for Korean visitors

What Korean Travelers Tend to Like

Eat, drink, shop

Food, Cafes & Shopping

Moving around the city

Getting Around

Grab for most rides
Airport My Khe Han River Son Tra Marble Mountains

Walk around My Khe and An Thuong, most of what you need is within a few blocks. Use Grab between areas, a typical cross-city ride runs USD 2–5. Scooter rental is common and cheap, but requires an international driving permit and comfort with Da Nang traffic, most first-time visitors are better off sticking to Grab.

Planning priorities

What to Book, What Not to Overplan

Hotel
Book before arrival

Especially around Tet and peak summer, when Korean school holidays overlap with local demand.

Airport Transfer
Optional

Grab works fine on arrival. Book a private car only if you want guaranteed pickup certainty.

Hoi An
Decide once you're there

Easy to arrange a Grab or tour same-day, unless you want a specific tailor or tour experience.

Ba Na Hills
Keep weather flexibility

The Golden Bridge and mountain views depend on clear conditions. Don't lock in a fixed date too early.

Restaurants
Usually not necessary

Walk-ins work almost everywhere, except a handful of specific popular spots in peak season.

Spa / Massage
Easy to arrange

Widely available around My Khe and An Thuong, usually bookable same-day or walk-in.

The Easy First Trip
Stay
My Khe / An Thuong
Get Around
Grab
Beach
My Khe
Day Trip
Hoi An
Food
An Thuong seafood
Shopping
Lotte Mart
Family
Ba Na Hills
Language
Korean widely understood

Common Questions

Is Da Nang popular with Korean tourists?
Yes. Korean travelers consistently rank among the largest inbound tourist groups to Da Nang. Direct flights from Seoul, Busan, and Daegu, combined with affordable prices and short flight times, make it one of the most popular beach destinations for Koreans in Southeast Asia.
Are there Korean restaurants in Da Nang?
Yes. The An Thuong neighborhood near My Khe Beach has a dense concentration of Korean BBQ restaurants, Korean fried chicken spots, Korean cafes, and convenience stores. Korean-language menus and Korean-speaking staff are common throughout this area.
What hotels do Korean tourists prefer in Da Nang?
Korean visitors tend to favour beachfront resorts along My Khe Beach. Popular choices include the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Hyatt Regency Da Nang, Furama Resort, and Four Points by Sheraton. Hotels near the An Thuong restaurant strip are also favoured for proximity to Korean dining and shops.
Do people speak Korean in Da Nang?
Korean is widely understood in the tourist areas of Da Nang, particularly around My Khe Beach and the An Thuong neighborhood. Many hotel staff, restaurant servers, and tour operators speak basic to intermediate Korean due to the sustained volume of Korean visitors.
Is Hoi An worth visiting from Da Nang?
Absolutely. Hoi An is 30 km south of Da Nang, a UNESCO World Heritage site with lantern-lit streets, riverside dining, and tailoring shops. A Grab or private car costs USD 10–25 each way and is well worth the journey.