The Da Nang Downtown (or Sun World Asia Park) is an extensive amusement park in Da Nang Vietnam. Here, visitors will see a giant ferris wheel (one of 20 world’s tallest observation wheels), amazing shows and performances, exciting rides, fireworks every night, miniature of world wonders in Asia, restaurants, night market, shophouses and a lot more. That’s why this park is a must go place in Da Nang in the late afternoon onwards. Now let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company provide all information about Da Nang Downtown (Sun World Asia Park).
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Must Knows about Da Nang Downtown (Asia Park)
– Location: 2 Thang 9 Street, Hoa Cuong Bac ward, Hai Chau district, Da Nang city, Vietnam (the March 29 Square)
– Other name(s): Asia Park, Sun World Da Nang Wonders, Da Nang Downtown Amusement Park, The Da Nang Amusement Park
– Area: 88 hectares
– Opening hours: 3 to 10 PM everyday
– Opening year: 2014
– Ticket price: free (2024)
– Reason(s) to visit: the largest amusement park in Da Nang with 115-meters-tall ferris wheel, enthrolling rides, outdoor and indoor performances, food and drink.
– Time to spend: 1-3 hours
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/da-nang-downtown-theme-park
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Food & drink: yes available
– Shopping: yes available
– Cost of construction: 4,000 billion Vietnamese dong
– Designed by: Bill Bensley
– Fact:
Da Nang Downtown Theme Park on Map
History of Da Nang Downtown Theme Park
The construction project of an amusement park on the west bank of the Han River (near the Da Nang War Martyr’s Memorial Monument) started in 2010. The investor is the Sun Group, the owner of Ba Na Hills, one of the most famous tourist attractions in Vietnam. This theme park would be designed by American architect Bill Bensley who previously collaborated with Sun Group at InterContinental Resort in Son Tra Peninsula.
The Asia Park (theme park) was inaugurated in 2014. This park spans 88 hectares, including 48 hectares on the ground and 40 hectares on water surface. It has nine zones, each one representing nine different countries in Asia. There are India, China, Japan, Vietnam, Nepal, Cambodia, Indonesia, Singapore and Sri Lanka. Famous landmarks or cultural elements in each country are also featured.
Meanwhile, one of the tallest observation wheels in the world was moved to Asia Park. It’s named ‘Sun Wheel’. Due to a height of 115 meters, this is the largest ferris wheel in the country. Since then, it has become a landmark in Da Nang city skyline and riverscape. See more information & details
On 1st June 2024, the Asia Park was reopened to visitors. At this time, it’s renamed ‘Da Nang Downtown’ and more things to do were added into it, such as grand shows. Previously, the park was called ‘Sun World Da Nang Wonders’.
Things to Do in Da Nang Downtown Theme Park (Asia Park)
Sun Wheel – Da Nang Giant Ferris Wheel
The ‘Sun Wheel’ is the highpoint of the Asia Park. It opened on 18th July 2014, earlier than any rides, rolls, and kinds of entertainment in the park. This ferris wheel has a height of 115 meters, ever tallest in the world when it’s still in Japan. Nowadays, it’s in the top 20 tallest observation wheels on the Earth, and one of the highlights in Da Nang cityscape. At night, it’s lit up by 13,000 LED lamps with different colors. Visitors can see it from many places around the city downtown.
One ride on the Sun Wheel is about 15 mins long. During it, riders will be taken to a height of 115 meters, to see the surrounding areas, such as Han River, bridges, and the rest of the amusement park. The best time to experience it is sunset or evening when the city becomes so lightful and shimmering. More information & details
All visitors can ride the Sun Wheel, but kids under 1m must go with parents. Its entry fee is separate from or included by Asia Park’s entry ticket, depending on each package.
The Symphony of River Show
The Symphony of River Show is launched in the summer 2024 at Da Nang Downtown Theme Park (Asia Park). It’s a combination of 10 different types of entertainment including jet skiing, flyboards, fireworks, magician, and dance styles. On the water, there are about 20 world champions of jet skiing and flyboards and on the ground, there are about 100 international artists, altogether make up the best outdoor live show in Da Nang at night. Their performances absolutely will bring a memorable time to the audience. Every night, the showtime is 8:30 pm and the show duration is 45 minutes (meaning it ends at 9:15 pm). Fireworks part alone is 10 minutes (at the end of the show), giving many photo/video opportunities.
To watch the Symphony of River show in Da Nang Downtown, the ticket price is 1,000,000 VND for foreign adults and children above 1 meter high, in the Zone A (middle seatings), from Monday to Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, it’s 1,500,000 VND. In the Zone B1 and B2 (left and right sides of the Zone A), the price is 600,000 VND in weekdays and 900,000 VND in weekend. The rates may be changed on your day of travel due to business reasons (often lower). Total number of seats for the Symphony of River show is up to 2,000.
From the grandstand, the watchers will see a river (Han River) in the front, a 115-meters-tall Ferris wheel on the right side and 145-meters-tall Tran Thi Ly Bridge on the left side. Plus cool breeze blowing from the river, this scenery is an added value to the Symphony of River show.
If just want to see fireworks at the end of the Symphony of River show, visitors can stand anywhere inside Da Nang Downtown theme park or surrounding area or even from the giant ferris wheel. From Chuong Duong Road, on the east bank of the Han River, watching fireworks will be great.
In the rainy season of 2024, from October to January, the show will be shut down because of the rain (which doesn’t support fireworks performance and outdoor dancings). In the summer in 2025, from February to September, it will return soon. We will update the information on this page.
The Awaken River Show
Like the show Symphony of River, the Awaken River Show is also launched in the summer 2024 at Da Nang Downtown Theme Park (Asia Park). This is a combination of two water sports, jet skiing and flyboarding, so all of its performances will be on the river (Han River). To bring a surprising and unforgettable time to viewers, the park collaborates with 10 professional jet skiing athletes and 5 world champions in flyboarding. The showtime is 5:30 pm everyday and the show duration is 20 minutes (meaning it ends at 5:50 pm).
The ticket price of the Awaken River show at Da Nang Downtown Theme Park (Asia Park) is 200,000 VND for each visitor whose height is above 1 meter. The rates may be changed on your day of travel due to business reasons (often lower). Total number of seats for the show is up to 2,000.
Vietnamese Water Puppet Show
Water puppetry is a Vietnamese traditional performing art which originates from long-standing cultivation of rice in the Red River delta (today northern Vietnam). In which, local artists will stand behind a mat, in the water and use wooden puppets to tell stories about local life, such as working in rice fields, folk tales, etc. Other artists play traditional musical instruments. Watching the water puppetry is believed to be a must do activity when traveling to Vietnam.
The water puppet show at Da Nang Downtown Theme Park (Asia Park) occurs at Au O Theatre, a short walk from the park’s main entrance (to the right). Its showtime is 7:00 pm and 8:25 pm everyday, except Tuesday. We recommend watching at 7 pm to have time for the Symphony of River show (started at 8:30 pm).
At the moment, this water puppet show is the only choice in the area. The one at Hoi An is not yet returned.
Queen Cobra (Roller Coaster)
In zone, the Queen Cobra is the largest suspended roller coaster in Vietnam (launched on 1st July 2017). It’s 689 meters long, 34 meters high, and carries 20 people on each ride. Its name is inspired by a 5-meters-long snake in India. Riders will be pushed up to the highest point and then drop with a speed of 80 km/hour, plus 5 continuous 360-degrees twists. Players must be from 1,3m to 1,95m high, will see alone or with his/her family member or friend. The whole ride is 96 seconds. Visitors may pay to have one experience on this roller coaster.
Da Nang Downtown Night Market
The night market at Da Nang Downtown Theme Park (Asia Park) is near its main entrance building. Here, visitors will see a road lined by stalls selling local dishes, fast food, beverages and souvenirs. Food options can be grilled pork/seafood, grilled rice paper (banh trang nuong), mi quang noodle, banh mi sandwich, Vietnamese crispy pancake banh xeo, fried or fresh spring rolls, fried chicken, fried fish balls, ice cream, fresh fruit, Taiwanese milk tea, etc. In the end of this night market, that is the pathway to the giant ferris wheel. The opening hours are from 6 to 10 pm.
In the park, there are lots of chairs to sit down and try foods taken from the night market if do not want to see many people around. Some spots provide a good view to the Ferris wheel.
The Angkor Wat
The Da Nang Downtown Theme Park (Asia Park) has a smaller model of Angkor Wat, a wonder of the world and the largest temple of the world in Cambodia. Here, visitors can take amazing pictures with a wonderful background as temples topped by trees and a couple of giant mythical snakes. At night, this place is still good to see and photograph. It’s not far from the main entrance on 2 Thang 9 Street and close to the best roller coaster.
The Haunted House
This place is for visitors whose height is above 1,4 meters. It’s located in the building below the giant ferris wheel. Its ticket price is 70,000 VND each person.
Golden Sky Tower
In zone, the Golden Sky Tower is 47 meters tall, making it the second tallest drop tower in Vietnam (shorter than the Swiss Tower in the Vinwonders Nam Hoi An Theme Park, 45km away from Da Nang). Its height is similar to one 13-storied building. To complete one ride here, visitors need 120 seconds. There are 24 seats available and players have to be above 1,4 meters in height.
This tower was produced by the SBF Visa Group, an Italian company known for amusement rides and roller coaster designing. It’s first opened to visitors in September 2019.
Rides & Games in Da Nang Downtown
– Indoor kid’s playground: including 30 games (in the house below the ferris wheel)
– Bumper cars:
– Singapore Sling: players will be taken to a height of 30 meters, and then rotate 360 degrees, and then fall freely at a speed of 65 km/hour.
Zone:
Number of seat/player(s): 24
Duration: 120 seconds
Regulation: players must be taller than 1,4m
– Highway Boat: On this roller coaster, players will go up and down with a speed of 30 kilometers per hour, with twists of 180 degrees. It’s produced by a famed Swiss company, and opened to visitors on 1st January 2019.
Zone:
Number of seat/player(s): 4 seats/car
Duration: 120 seconds
Regulation: players must be taller than 1,4m
– Fairy Tea House: 3 players sit together in one tea cup which swings to the music
Zone:
Number of seat/player(s): 18 (6 cups)
Duration: 120 seconds
Regulation: players must be taller than 1,06m, kids from 0,85m to 1,05m must go with parents
– Port of Sky Treasure: players will travel by train on a railroad track with 180-degrees turns, and ride up to the highest point 15,3 meters, and then fall at a speed of 50 km/hour
Zone:
Number of seat/player(s): 20 seats
Duration: 120 seconds
Regulation: players must be taller than 1,3m, kids from 1,1m to 1,3m must go with parents
– Paradise Hall: the train will carry players on 377-meters-long railroad track, with many 180-degrees twists, and a speed of 58 km/hour
Zone:
Number of seat/player(s): 14
Duration:
Regulation: players must be taller than 1,3m, kids from 1,2m to 1,3m must go with parents
– Lock Locks: the seats will move up and down, clockwise and counter-clockwise, and follow Korean-pop music
Zone:
Number of seat/player(s): 40
Duration: 120 seconds
Regulation: players must be taller than 1,4m, kids from 1,3m to 1,4m must go with parents
– The Flying Kirins: the cars will ride up and down, fast and slow to make players always excited
Zone:
Number of seat/player(s): 32 people (16 cars)
Duration: 120 seconds
Regulation: players must be from 1,4 to 1,95m, kids from 1,2m to 1,4m must go with parents
– Journey to the West: a fun swing telling the story ‘journey to the west’
Zone:
Number of seat/player(s): 28
Duration: 120 seconds
Regulation: players must be from 1,2m to 1,95m
– Kabuki Trucks:
Zone:
Number of seat/player(s): 20
Duration: 120 seconds
Regulation: players must be from 1,2m to 1,95m, kids from 1 to 1,2m must go with parents
– Ninja Flyers: players will lie horizontally in a car which rotates 360 degrees or high up to 5 meters
Zone:
Number of seat/player(s): 24
Duration: 120 seconds
Regulation: players must be from 1,06m to 1,9m, kids from 0,9 to 1,05m must go with parents
– Fireflies Forest: players sit in a train and travel on a 242-meters-long railroad track
Zone:
Number of seat/player(s): 16
Duration: 90 seconds
Regulation: players must be from 1,2m to 1,95m, kids from 1m to 1,2m must go with parents
– Shanghai 1920: players will sit in the car which moves at a speed of 54km/hour maximum
Zone:
Number of seat/player(s): 24 (12 cars)
Duration: 120 seconds
Regulation: players must be from 1,2m to 1,95m, kids from 1 to 1,2m must go with parents
– Garuda Valley: players will sit on a train and travel on a 242-meters-long railroad track with a quickly changing speed
Zone:
Number of seat/player(s): 16
Duration: 90 seconds
Regulation: players must be from 1,2m, kids from 0,9 to 1,2m must go with parents
Da Nang Downtown Theme Park Tickets
From 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024, it’s free to enter the Da Nang Downtown Theme Park (Asia Park). To experience a ride on Sun Wheel or other amusement rides, watch shows and performances, eat and drink, a fee will be required. In 2025, we will update soon.
Visitors can buy an ‘All in one’ ticket in which the ferris wheel ride and all other amusement rides/games (except shows, the haunted house, food and drink) are included. Its prices are 250,000 VND for adults and children above 1,4 meters high, 125,000 VND for children from 1 to 1,4 meters high, and free of charge for smaller kids. It’s 200,000 VND and 100,000 VND respectively for adults and children if booked the show Symphony of River.
To ride the Sun Wheel, the ticket price is 150,000 VND for adults and children above 1,4 meters high, 75,000 VND for children from 1 to 1,4 meters high, and free of charge for smaller kids. It’s 120,000 VND and 60,000 VND respectively for adults and children if booked the show Symphony of River.
To watch the Symphony of River show, the ticket price is from 1,000,000 VND to 1,500,000 VND for middle seatings and 600,000 VND to 900,000 VND for seatings on two sides. The rate may be changed due to business reasons.
To enter the Indoor playground, the ticket price is 35,000 VND for each visitor (visitors must be above 1 meters high).
To watch the water puppet show, the price is 500,000 VND for each foreign visitor (visitors must be above 1 meter high) and 150,000 VND for each Vietnamese visitor. These rates may be changed (often lower) on your day of travel due to business reasons.
Food & Drink at Da Nang Downtown Theme Park
Visitors will have these options to eat and drink when visit Da Nang Downtown Theme Park (Asia Park):
– buffet dinner at Panda Restaurant: including a variety of local and regional dishes (mi quang noodle, Hoi An chicken rice, Da Nang style banh mi, steamed rice roll, fried spring roll, tapioca dumpling, rice dumpling topped by fried rice cake, pho, barbecues, salads, noodles, sticky rice, etc), available from 6 to 8 pm with a price of 250,000 VND per adult and 160,000 VND per children, providing outdoor seatings with a view to the ferris wheel. It will be cheaper if buying a combo of buffet and the Symphony of River show.
– night market: half way from main entrance to the ferris wheel, offering local dishes and fast food (noodles, barbecues, cakes, coffee, juices, etc).
– the food court near the ticket counter for the ferris wheel.
Itinerary to Explore Da Nang Downtown Theme Park
Because of many things to do in Da Nang Downtown Theme Park, visitors need to have a plan to fully enjoy this park. Here is the itinerary suggested:
– 3:00 pm: arrive the park, buy ticket and then line up to enter
– 3:30 to 4:30 pm: buy a ticket, line up and have fun at Queen Cobra, the most fascinating amusement ride.
– 4:30 to 5:30 pm: ride the giant ferris wheel or eat and drink at Da Nang Downtown’s night market
– 5:30 to 6:15 pm: watch the Awaken River show
– 6:30 to 7:00 pm: watch ‘Roi Viet’ show (water puppet show)
– 7:00 to 8:00 pm: eat the buffet at Panda Restaurant, with a variety of local and regional dishes and a view of the ferris wheel.
– 8:00 to 8:30 pm: buy a ticket, line up and select the best seating for Symphony of River show.
– 8:30 to 9:15: watch Symphony of River show, the best show at Da Nang Downtown (Asia Park).
– 9:30-10:00 pm: watch mini performances near the main entrance (if available).
See also: Things to Do in Da Nang Vietnam at Night
Tips to Visit Da Nang Downtown Theme Park
– At the moment, visitors can enter the Da Nang Downtown Theme Park (Asia Park) for free. To ride the Sun Wheel, play rides and rolls, or join other activities, please pay extra.
– Lockers are available in the main entrance of the Da Nang Downtown Theme Park (Asia Park). If need, visitors should talk with the staff for further information.
– Foods and drinks are sold inside the Da Nang Downtown Theme Park (Asia Park). There, visitors need to pay by cash (by Vietnam dong) because all stalls in the food court are small businesses.
– Instead of returning to the main entrance to leave the Da Nang Downtown Theme Park (Asia Park), visitors can exit by a gate near the Angkor Wat (leading to the war martyr memorial).
– In the dry season, from February to the end of August, visitors should bring sun cream, sun glasses, hat/cap/umbrella, and bottles of water.
– In the rainy season, from September to January, visitors should bring rain poncho/jacket, umbrella, sandals or waterproof shoes.
– Visitors should bring cash (Vietnam dong is best) to pay for foods, drinks, and extra activities/attractions.
– At the Da Nang Downtown Theme Park (Asia Park), there is a shuttle bus to go to Ba Na Hills in the evening. However, we still advise getting to the hills in the morning if possible, to spend a full day with plenty of attractions and activities.
How to Get to Da Nang Downtown Theme Park in Da Nang
Asia Park (Sun World Da Nang Wonders) is in Da Nang city centre, therefore it’s easy and convenient to get there.
From Hoi An, visitors can take the car/taxi/van/bus, or ride a motorbike. The distance to Asia Park (Sun World Da Nang Wonders) is about 30km, so the drive by car/van/bus is 40-45 minutes each way. A roundtrip transfer costs from 700,000 VND. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) to book.
If want to ride a motorbike from Hoi An to Asia Park (Sun World Da Nang Wonders), visitors should take the coastal road to go. From anywhere in Hoi An, it’s needed to find the quickest/shortest way to Lac Long Quan St, and then just follow it until the crossroad Vo Nguyen Giap street vs Ho Xuan Huong street (google maps location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MMKvj6cTum1kW5JW6). Turn left, go straight away, cross the bridge, and turn right after coming to the crossroad 2 Thang 9 street vs Xo Viet Nghe Tinh street. Follow 2 Thang 9 street until see Phan Dang Luu street, and then turn right, go straight away until see the main entrance and the parking lot. Parking fee is 5,000 VND/bike/time.
Places to Visit near Da Nang Downtown Theme Park (Asia Park)
Near the Da Nang Downtown Theme Park (Asia Park), visitors can go to these places: Helio Night Market (distance: 400m), Nguyen Van Troi Bridge (distance: 2 km), Tran Thi Ly Bridge (distance: 2 km), Ho Chi Minh & Zone 5 Military Museum (distance: 2,1 km), My Khe Beach (distance: 3 km), Bach Dang Walking Street (distance: 2,5 km), APEC Park (distance: 3 km), Museum of Cham Sculpture (distance: 3 km), Dragon Bridge (distance: 3km), Bach Dang Promenade (distance: 3 km), Son Tra Night Market (distance: 3,5 km), Love Lock Bridge (distance: 3,7 km).
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