Hai Chau serves as the vibrant commercial and administrative heart of Da Nang, bordered by the scenic Han River. Packed with bustling markets, lively cafes, and iconic bridges, the central district offers an energetic glimpse into modern Vietnamese city life. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company will outline the best things to do in Hai Chau ward of Da Nang city.
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Must Knows about Hai Chau Ward (Da Nang)
– Location: West bank of Han River, surrounded by Thanh Khe ward (west), Han River and An Hai ward (east), Hoa Cuong ward (south), Da Nang Bay (north)
– Name meaning: Hai means ‘sea’ and Chau means ‘sandbank’
– Name origin: Hai Chau ward is named after Hai Chau village (Tinh Gia, Thanh Hoa province) where the first Vietnamese communities moved to settle down in the 15th century
– Total area: 7.58 km2
– Population: 131.427 people
– Density: 17.339/km2
– Ethnics: Viet, Hoa (Chinese)
– Time zone: GMT+7
– Administrative center address: 13 Hoang Van Thu Street
– Major streets: Bach Dang, Le Duan, Nguyen Van Linh, Tran Phu, Nguyen Chi Thanh, Hung Vuong, Ly Tu Trong, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Quang Trung, Ngo Gia Tu, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Tran Quoc Toan, Pham Hong Thai, Thai Phien, Yen Bai, Phan Dinh Phung, Hai Phong, Nhu Nguyet, Dong Da, Ong Ich Khiem,…
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/things-to-do-in-hai-chau-da-nang/
– Fact:
Hai Chau Ward on Map
List of Things to Do in Hai Chau Da Nang by Category
– Cultural & historical landmarks: Dien Hai Citadel, Da Nang Cathedral (Pink Church), Phap Lam Pagoda, Cao Dai Temple, Da Nang Museum Building (former Da Nang City Hall), Hai Chau Communal House, Phan Chu Minh Memorial House
– Museums: Museum of Cham Sculpture, Da Nang Museum, Museum of Fine Arts
– Bridges: Han River Bridge, Thuan Phuoc Bridge, Dragon Bridge
– Markets & shopping centers: Han Market, Con Market, Dong Da Market, Indochina Mall (74 Bach Dang), Le Duan Night Market
– Shows & performances: Trung Vuong Theater, Nguyen Hien Dinh Tuong Theater
– Rooftop bars: Sky36 (Novotel Da Nang hotel), Brilliant Top Bar (Brilliant hotel), M45 Rooftop Bar,…
– Michelin-starred restaurants (until 2026): Madam Lan (04 Bach Dang), Luk Lak (28 Bach Dang), Mi Quang 1A (05 Hai Phong), Bun Cha Ca 109 (109 Nguyen Chi Thanh), Bun Cha Ca Hon (113/3 Nguyen Chi Thanh), Mi Quang Sua Hong Van (59C Le Hong Phong), Olivia’s Prime (74 Bach Dang), Phu Hong (19 Yen Bai), An Thoi (114 Bach Dang), Bun Bo Hue Ba Thuong (23 Tran Quoc Toan), Bun Cha Ca Ba Hoa (27 Le Hong Phong), Bep Hen (47 Le Hong Phong), Ba Vui (55 Le Hong Phong), Bun Rieu Cua 39 (39 Le Hong Phong), Ngoc Chi (202 Hoang Dieu), Banh Xeo Ba Duong (280/23 Hoang Dieu), Banh Canh Yen (253 Nguyen Hoang), Ba Dieu (17 Tran Tong), Ba Dong (145 Huynh Thuc Khang)
– Famous coffee shops: Trinh Ca Phe, Long Coffee, Nam House Coffee,…
– Instagrammable places:
– Others: Han River Promenade, Han River Port (for night river cruises), APEC Park, Bach Dang Walking Street, Da Nang Flower Street, Da Nang Fresco Village
– Tours: Da Nang walking tour, Da Nang walking food tour, Da Nang half day city tour
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Da Nang Vietnam. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
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HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to Da Nang Vietnam. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
