Suggested Activities During Free Time
Evenings:You can choose to relax, rest, watch movies or music shows at Green House. If you choose to go downtown for sightseeing, we suggest the following places and activities:
● Enjoy coffee or juice at riverside cafés along the Han River, the main river of the city
● Visit and shop at the night market near the Dragon Bridge, a famous landmark of Da Nang
● Have dinner in the An Thuong area, a popular district for Westerners in Da Nang
Weekends:You will have a long weekend break starting every Friday. We suggest the following activities:
Visit the ancient town of Hoi An:
Hoi An is a historic town located 30 km from Da Nang. It attracts many tourists and is home to many shops, delicious restaurants, and beautifully preserved ancient houses—especially stunning at night. You should consider staying overnight to fully enjoy its unique atmosphere.
From Green House, you can take a Grab Bike or Grab Car (if traveling with other volunteers). Transportation costs about USD 10 to Hoi An.
Stay at Green House and explore Da Nang city:
We suggest visiting and swimming at the beach. Da Nang has many beautiful, clean beaches where you can relax and swim.
Recommended stops:
● Visit Linh Ung Pagoda (home to a 60-meter-tall Lady Buddha statue)
● Swim at My Khe Beach
In the evening, you can enjoy dinner at restaurants in the An Thuong area. Suggested places include:
Shamrock Irish Bar, Papa Steak House, Ngon Thi Hoa, etc.
From Green House, you can use Grab Bike or Grab Car (if traveling with other volunteers). The trip to the beach costs about USD 5.
Visit the ancient capital of Hue:
Hue was once the imperial capital of Vietnam and is now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its scenery is historic and beautiful, attracting many tourists, and the food is excellent.
To fully explore the city, you should plan to stay at least two nights: Friday and Saturday.
On Friday afternoon, take a train from the central train station in Da Nang. The journey takes about 3 hours and arrives in Hue by late afternoon.Once in Hue, you can rent a bicycle to explore or travel by Grab Bike.
Explore areas around Da Nang:If you want to visit the mountains surrounding Da Nang, we can help you book an Easy Rider tour.You’ll be driven by a professional motorbike driver through rural villages and mountain roads, where you can enjoy the natural scenery and meet locals in less developed areas around Da Nang.
