19/09/2025
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1. BAY MAU COCONUT FOREST – HOI AN
• Busiest time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Quieter time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (less crowded but offers a stunning sunset!)
• Activities to experience:
• Basket boat ride through the coconut forest
• Watching locals fish
• Fun basket boat spinning
• Karaoke and live folk music
• Enjoying fresh coconut water
• Travel time from Da Nang: Around 45 minutes
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2. HOI AN MEMORIES SHOW
• Showtime: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM every night (except Tuesday)
• Mini-shows: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (arrive early to watch and take photos)
• Ticket classes: Eco, High, VIP
• I watched from the Eco section, and it was impressive.
• If your budget allows, higher-tier tickets provide an even better experience.
• The cheapest ticket costs 600,000 VND, but buying through an agency can be cheaper.
You can choose to enjoy a Vietnamese buffet for 200,000 VND or release a floating lantern for 120,000 VND.
• Special highlight: Fireworks at the end of the show (available until March 17). If you’re interested, go early!
• Show content: A stunning outdoor performance combining art, lighting, and storytelling, depicting the history and development of Hoi An. It’s ranked among the world’s best outdoor shows.
• Location: Hoi An Impression Island, about 1 km from the Ancient Town center.
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3. BA NA HILLS
• Cable car operating hours:
• Opens: 8:00 AM
• Last trip down: 10:10 PM
• Ticket types:
• Tickets for Da Nang residents and non-residents
• Adult and child tickets
• Options with or without a buffet
• Cable car guide:
• If you want to visit the Golden Bridge first, choose the “Hoi An” cable car line.
• Important notes:
• There is currently a local resident promotion, making it quite crowded.
• On sunny days, consider going around 3:00 PM to experience Ba Na Hills in both daylight and nighttime.
• The local discount lasts until April 15.
• Distance: Around 30 – 45 km from Da Nang.
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🌟 Wishing everyone an amazing experience in Da Nang!
📩 If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment!
