Suggestions for things to do and see in Da Nang after 8 PM.

Visitors can explore the night market, enjoy cocktails at rooftop bars, cruise along the Han River, and admire Da Nang 's beautiful nighttime scenery.

According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's plan for developing night-time tourism until 2025, Da Nang is one of three localities required to establish its own separate night-time entertainment complex.

Tien Dung, who works in digital content creation for tourism in Da Nang, said that life after 9 PM in the bustling coastal city is just as vibrant as in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi.

The streets of Bach Dang, Hung Vuong, Nguyen Van Linh, Le Duan... have many shops and restaurants that stay open late. In addition, there are many fun nightlife activities worth trying when visiting Da Nang. Mr. Dung introduces some activities and places below that tourists can refer to.

Admire the city from the bridges.

Da Nang is known as the city of bridges. Tourists can stroll and admire the city at night from iconic bridges such as the Dragon Bridge, the Han River Swing Bridge, the Tran Thi Ly Bridge, and the Love Bridge. Right near the Love Bridge is a statue of a carp transforming into a dragon.

On weekends, tourists often flock to the Dragon Bridge to watch the dragon's water and fire show. From 8 PM onwards, many tourists and locals gather on the bridge, along both banks of the Han River, or near high-rise buildings. Traffic at both ends of the bridge is stopped for 15 minutes during the show. Tourists should choose a suitable vantage point, or wear raincoats and use umbrellas to avoid getting wet while watching the water show. It's recommended to arrive early, between 7:30 PM and 8:00 PM, to secure a good view of the bridge.

The Dragon Bridge in Da Nang sparkles at night. Photo: Ngoc Thanh

The Han River swing bridge is also a popular tourist attraction on weekend evenings. Every Saturday and Sunday, the bridge rotates 90 degrees from 11 PM to 11:30 PM. The best vantage point for observing the entire scene is at the foot of the bridge on the east bank, along Bach Dang or Tran Hung Dao streets. Approximately 15 minutes before the bridge rotates, vehicles at both ends of the bridge are requested not to cross.

Nighttime cruise on the Han River.

At the Da Nang marina on Bach Dang Street, there are more than 15 tourist boats that meet the standards and are licensed to operate nightly cruises on the Han River. The boats typically depart at 6 PM, with the latest departure at 9 PM.

Passenger boats offer evening sightseeing on the Han River. Photo: Nguyen Dong

There are two types of boat tours: river sightseeing tours and dinner-combined sightseeing tours. The sightseeing tours have four departures each evening between 6 PM and 9 PM, with one hour between each trip, and the journey lasts 45 minutes on the river. The ticket price is 150,000 VND per person. The dinner-combined tours have two departures daily, at 6 PM and 8 PM, and the journey lasts one and a half hours on the river. The ticket price is 500,000 VND per person.

Visitors can purchase tickets at the pier or book online. During weekends, it's advisable to book tickets a week in advance to secure a good seat. Tickets can be cancelled and refunded if booked 1-2 days prior to departure.

Enjoy the city lights at night from above.

Sky bars are one of Da Nang's "nightlife specialties." These bars are usually located on the upper floors of buildings or hotels. Some popular spots include Altitude Pool Bar, Sky 36 Bar, and Brilliant Top Bar, familiar to many tourists in Da Nang. These bars typically stay open until 11 PM or later, until all customers have left.

An open-air space offering stunning views of My Khe beach at night from the bar on the 26th floor. Photo: Ciela Skybar and Dining.

Visitors looking for a unique dining experience can visit Ciela Skybar and Dining, the first establishment in Da Nang to serve South American cuisine. Located on the 26th floor of the Voco Ma Belle Danang hotel, it offers panoramic views of My Khe beach and the glittering city lights. Some cocktails perfect for enjoying while admiring the night view include Above the Clouds (Bacardi white rum paired with pandan tea, matcha, and egg white) and Tito Blossom (Roku gin, yuzu jam, and perilla).

Eating late at night in the city.

Many restaurants in Da Nang stay open until midnight, offering tourists a wide variety of choices. Da Nang's nighttime cuisine includes seafood, noodle soup, banh mi (Vietnamese sandwiches), bun mam (fermented fish noodle soup), durian sweet soup, and rice paper rolls with pork. Tourists can visit the Vo Nguyen Giap street area to enjoy seafood at night. There are many restaurants there offering a wide variety of dishes with fresh ingredients. Tourists can personally select fresh seafood according to their preferences, and then the restaurants will prepare it for them.

Additionally, there are several late-night eateries that stay open until midnight, such as Cho Lon restaurant on Ong Ich Khiem Street, Hai Chau District; Ba Be noodle soup stall at Con Market; and Pham Hong Thai night food street on Pham Hong Thai Street, Hai Chau District.

Nighttime beach stroll

There are three public beaches offering visitors space to stroll and enjoy the night view: My Khe Beach (Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Son Tra District), Non Nuoc Beach (Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District), Pham Van Dong Beach (Pham Van Dong Street, Son Tra District), and My An Beach (My An Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District). After walking along the beach, visitors can participate in beach activities such as watching movies on a large screen, eating and drinking, and enjoying street art and beach art installations.

Go to the night market.

Da Nang also boasts bustling night markets such as Helio Night Market (2/9 Street, Hai Chau District), Son Tra Night Market (Ly Nam De Street intersecting with Mai Hac De Street, Son Tra District), Thanh Khe Tay Night Market (Yen Khe 1 Street, Thanh Khe District), Le Duan Night Market (144 Le Duan Alley, Hai Chau District), and Hoa Khanh Night Market (Nguyen Canh Chan Street). These are all vibrant shopping and dining havens for both locals and tourists. The markets typically open from 5 PM and close around 11 PM.

According to vnexpress.net

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