Da Nang unveils 2026 Top 100 distinctive travel experiences
DNO - Da Nang is inviting visitors to discover the stories, flavors and everyday experiences that define its cultural identity, with the launch of the “Top 100 Da Nang Touchpoints 2026” program at Loc Yen ancient village and Bai Say -Song Dam on October 23.
Organized by the Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the program brought together more than 30 guests representing media organizations and content creators for an immersive exploration of two above-mentioned distinctive local destinations.
The initiative seeks to offer a fresh perspective on Da Nang tourism, where every destination tells a story and every experience contributes to the city’s appeal.
Alongside its captivating beaches, iconic bridges and vibrant urban life, Da Nang has much more to offer in its rich cultural heritage, local cuisine, natural landscapes, and the everyday rhythms of its communities.
These are experiences that may not always be found at well-known photo spots, yet can leave visitors with authentic memories and a lasting connection to the destination.
At Loc Yen ancient village in Thanh Binh Commune, participants explored traditional houses, stone-paved paths, and the rhythms of rural life.
Learning about traditional crafts, making products from areca palm sheaths, and listening to residents share their stories allowed visitors to engage with the village’s cultural heritage through hands-on experiences rather than simply observing it.
The journey continued at Bai Say - Song Dam, where participants discovered a distinctive natural ecosystem and experienced the tranquil rhythms of life along the waterways.
The visit also highlighted the area’s potential for ecotourism development in tandem with landscape conservation.
Through the program, Da Nang’s tourism sector aims to turn the Top 100 touchpoints into a source of reference and inspiration for future tourism promotion and marketing activities.
The selected destinations can be linked into themed itineraries, ranging from heritage and traditional craft villages to Quang-style cuisine, pristine natural landscapes, and immersive community experiences.
Under the message “Da Nang - Touching the Authentic”, the city hopes to inspire journeys that bring visitors closer to local culture, foster a deeper appreciation for its people and leave them with lasting memories.
Ultimately, a destination’s enduring appeal lies not merely in what visitors see, but in what they experience, feel and take with them long after the journey ends.
Launched in April 2026, the “Top 100 Da Nang Touchpoints” program received more than 1,500 nominations from residents, visitors, and businesses. Following a review process, 477 valid nominations were put forward for public feedback, attracting more than 42,000 votes to inform the final selection for this year.