Cycling in Vietnam 🇻🇳 Is It Safe ?! (1 Year in Da Nang)

How is cycling in Vietnam? Is it safe to live in Vietnam? We have been living in Da Nang Vietnam for the last year and our thoughts have changed a bit since we did our first impressions of Vietnam video last year.
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[@fujix_pal]

I live in one of the south Asian countries, the traffic and unnecessary honking situation is so much severe here that it affects the quality of life and metal health considerably. I use to enjoy your Japan videos a lot because of the peacefulness and sensible traffic condition. Hope your USA videos in the future will be a treat too.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yes, I agree it really does affect the quality of life. There is also a lot of other noise pollution here too. We are very much looking forward to the quiet and peaceful dirt road and MTB cycling in my hometown.

[@slarrikslarrik]

beeping horn is required. Imagine getting angry or frustrated over someone beeping horn to warn of incoming traffic. I have been in Hanoi and never seen accident. Everything flows. its slower movement, but it works

[@fucktheworld1207]

Thuong's English is coming on very well 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 she is doing fabulous 👌🏻

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you! 😁

[@tristanbulluss9386]

​@@TwoWheelCruiseI wanted to listen to music. I haven't looked at any cycling stuff at all and got your channel.

[@marcvivas3839]

She looks confident and natural when speaking on camera. Very good Thuong!

[@jackoneil3933]

Cool! I Love this, thanks!

[@markclements1509]

Very insightful, thanks for sharing and well done Thuong for getting the QoM chapeau.

[@TroubleshootGamingMeds]

Despite the noise I find your rides in Vietnam very enjoyable to watch. Be safe you two!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you! 😃

[@LarryHopper]

Respect for your patience and tolerance. The chaos and noise would make me crazy. Congratulations to Thuong for her ever-improving English, a not-so-simple language.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you!

[@MrCyclist]

Thanks guys, nice spin. Love Thuong's English and clear accent. Well done.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you! 😃

[@AzaiKyou]

Congrats to Thuong for getting the QoM! Thanks for the fun ride along as usual, stay safe!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you!

[@philipdavis7521]

The one thing I learned on my cycling trips to Vietnam (quite a few years ago) is that speed matters. If you can keep up with the general speed in urban areas you are fine, you are just one of the pack. If you are slow, its very stressful.

[@lestonycyclistone]

Cycling around 30km/h will be faster than those motorbike 😂

[@TwoWheelCruise]

That's true, it's usually not a problem when you are riding at the same speed as everyone. That is, until someone makes a stupid and reckless move out of nowhere😂

[@farikkun1841]

Yea cruising with motor speed is doable, but accelerating kinda suck

[@grabadventures]

I hv been following yr videos for awhile now. I really learned a lot about cycling from yr channel. Thank u for showing me how accessible cycling can be.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you for watching and we're glad to help show how accessible cycling can be.

[@ngkokwei6114]

Really nice camera video perspective.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@allanmonteagudo1931]

Good luck.enjoy your vlog..

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you 😊

[@Cachoeira1986]

Exactly what I need before moving to Vietnam with my bike : ) Cảm ơn!! / Thanks!!

[@TheNamDude]

I’ve spent about 5 months in different areas of Vietnam and I feel much more safe than I do anywhere here in the U.S.

[@TheNamDude]

@@timtigerz1 curious, where were you from in the U.S.? I live in a small town in Washington and there’s homeless encampments in different areas. We have needles and foil left behind my work from people doing drugs. Children are being shot in school pretty much on a daily basis as there are more guns than people in America (guns aren’t legal in Vietnam) I think if you asked the average American would they feel safe walking the streets at 2 am the answer would most certainly be NO whereas I personally feel very safe in Vietnam. Another thing my wife noticed was the road rage in America. People are so incredibly rude riding your bumper and flipping you off etc. In Vietnam it’s mostly lots of honking to alert each other but no road rage or flipping people off. My dad lives in El Paso TX and had just left the mall recently where the was a shooting the same day, I think 4 people were killed. It’s like the Wild West here in America. Police are being more and more restricted and can’t even do anything for certain crimes. 😬 the best thing here is all the open roads for cycling and parks. Obviously it’s a better place for making money than Vietnam but it’s also gotten insanely expensive to live here.

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

@@TheNamDude You're 100% correct... Was telling my son about the Louisville shooting recently and that's like in a public bank... Our politicians are doing nothing in the states to protect children at schools limited or no security.... It's complete bullcrap I wonder how much longer people are going to put up with this garbage.

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

I've moved to a smaller city and they're still gun problems random acts of violence in public places basically... Not to mention in a smaller city there's no law enforcement that compares to the type of training they get in a larger suburban city.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Agreed, in general I feel a lot safer in Vietnam. Especially in the cities.

[@jazzenthuiagirl]

Would you leave your Phone or laptop on a table and go to the bathroom? That totally blew my mind when I saw a lot of people do it in Taiwan. Really savor your time there as much as you can. After living in Taiwan for 3 years, we're back in the US and it's only been a few months and we already miss it and the food like crazy. Most of all we miss the sense of safety that we had in Taiwan. I live in a safe neighborhood in NJ and still wouldn't feel comfortable walking around by myself at night whereas we'd walk around at 3am in Taiwan through a dark park without any concern.

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

You're right America's not safe I hate sending my kids to school sometimes after I see one of these ridiculous bullcrap shootings... And the politicians are doing nothing about it no security no nothing for the last 10 years it's complete garbage.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

No, non-violent theft is very common here so best to be careful with your belongings. Taiwan and Japan are 2 of the safest societies to live in.

[@cycleriderlitonctg5136]

Lovely ride

[@angelahill7041]

Beautiful video love the trees there to ❤ the trees are very pretty enjoy watching your videos thank you for the wonderful information about 🇻🇳 ❤😊 vietnam is very beautifully and pretty❤❤❤❤❤😊 happy 🐣 Easter ❤ 2023

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you! 😃

[@JeeshanTravels]

Hi Cruise, I am planning to bicycle the Hai Van Pass next month from Da Nang. Can you send some tips on where to rent a bicycle and what the fair price would be to do the bicycle trip with a guide? Thanks!

[@grabadventures]

It's exactly the same situation during my visit to India last year 😅

[@travelexploreasia9576]

Hello Thương & Cruise, or better Xin chào, bạn khỏe không...it's Monday April 10th here in our temporary adopted home of Đà Nẵng Việt Nam. After watching your video, I was actually amaze by how straightforward and truthful you was about, life in Đà Nẵng / Việt Nam when it comes to the day to day norms, because most KZbinrs who're passing through Việt Nam tend to embellish what life is really like, by stating everything is great giving a false sense of life here, instead of differentiating what to expect as a foreigner on vacation verse a foreigner who is looking to live in Việt Nam, which is like night and day, on what you'll deal with when it comes to the daily norms & bureaucracy of living in any country. In the 5 years I've been living in Việt / Đà Nẵng I have never been disillusioned about what is, but despite everything I still chose to live here because of my wife who's a local, my past Vietnamese friendship and the warm-hearted welcome I received as a person of color / Caribbean American who grew up in Southern California, now lives in Đà Nẵng due to my open outwardly perspective etc. But I take issue with one thing you did say when it comes to theft and local crime, despite the statistics and mostly unreported crimes that do happen here in Việt Nam / Đà Nẵng you'll still need to be careful with your valuables here in Đà Nẵng like cellphones, cameras, purse or leave a expensive motobike helmet hanging on your motobike. I myself have been robbed of my expensive motobike helmet while I was only 20 feet away from it, my motobike was parked by the Han Bridge when a local guy drove up took my helmet and drove off, plus I've already had 3 accidents and one fender bender, none of them being my fault and each time I was responsible for my own repairs, because the person who hit me just walked off... Việt Nam is a great place to visit if you're interested in the culture and traditions but to live it will take a lot of thinking, which overall a lot of foreigners just come to Việt Nam or Southeast Asia in general because of how cheap everything is and affordable living, but in the long run your health and state of mind matters more, because Việt Nam can be a very loud and stressful place.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Ironically, we just had our first theft today with one of our packages stolen from our home entrance today 😅

[@travelexploreasia9576]

@@TwoWheelCruise Wow 😂 That's too funny 🤣 bro, I told you, lol, hahaha. Đà Nẵng is a nice place but you still have to be very careful with your cellphone, cameras, purse, baggage etc. Seriously there's no difference between Đà Nẵng, Sài Gòn or Hà Nội when it comes to daily theft, so you & Thương just be careful out there, I myself have to keep reminding myself daily to be careful as well because I recently not to long ago purchased another brand new 2023 Yamaha NVX 155 motobike, which is very stylish so it stands out, plus I added a few modifications to it, along with a carrier pack and at least a few times a month in the last 6 months since I bought it, a local or my next door neighbors will tell me to be careful because my bike can be stolen or some can steal my carrier pack, so I'm always mindful of where I park my motobike. So yeah bro, safety, safety safety always have to be at the forefront of your mind here in Việt Nam wherever you go. The title of your next video should be (Ironically Theft is fact a in Đà Nẵng) 🤣

[@HAL9OOOTUBE]

Hi guys! I'm going to Danang soon and bringing my gravel bike. Are there any recommendations for coffee shops/cycling clubs/places to hang out to meet other cyclists? Would love to make new friends fast there!

[@dannygayler3164]

Time fly's when tour having fun !

[@TwoWheelCruise]

It sure does

[@robertsweet816]

Enjoyed u tub a guarantee with twc .thank you Thuong for learning tieng anh so well,tri linguistics 5stars .anh paul

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you! 😃

[@farikkun1841]

I live in Indonesia. We have the same road culture, so many motorcycle here. They enter main road without looking, passing too close, etc. But the most dangerous are trucks and bus. Lot of narrow road and underpowered heavy vehicle tying to pass with close gap, and black smoke everywhere. Bus cut me when I was approaching bus stop is common too

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I agree, those are much more dangerous

[@bobbieboothroyd8531]

Hi imagine you could say if you can ride in Vietnam you can ride anywhere in the world. I think you would be good on the Active Towns Pod cast. Which promotes cycling. It's just with you saying you have made friends on the bike rides. I find your videos relaxing keep up the good work

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Thank you! I don't doubt that.

[@phil2756]

Another random cycling question lol. Is it hard to find the tannus solid tires in bike shops in Japan or do the major brand name shops carry them? I know you didn't recommend them for touring but I don't want to have to deal with mechanical issues/flats on the road and that would take one off the list. I almost forgot, what about belt drive bikes are they hard to find? I wish bmc didn't do away with that 2020 alpenchallenge commuter bike you showed with fenders, that seemed like a good deal.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I doubt many shops stock them, but maybe some of their local dealers do.

[@xosece]

do you still use a belt driven bike or did you just switch to a chain driven bike? Just curious... I got a road bike and a MTB bike and I plan to get a mix of both, without drop bars (my road bike has flat bars, street fighter style). Gravel bikes usually have gear ratios compared to road bikes, plus they usually have drop bars. So my dream bike is a mix of a road bike and a MTB (easy gears for a hilly region such as the one where I am from), and maybe a touring/trekking bike with a belt drive would be great

[@mikeyu1177]

Hi Cruise. I hope you visit here in the Philippines someday and let's take a picture.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We may try to go there this year.

[@Tenamesan]

At least I don't see anybody riding on the sidewalk.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

It's hard to even walk with so many obstacles unfortunately.

[@richardharris8538]

I guess the "sidewalk" is there just to protect the trees from the traffic. Kudos to Thuong on her facility now with English. And the QotM.

[@GordoGambler]

Honda 150 parking.

[@sweetiemcgee]

There's a viral video out there showing a car plow into a crowded intersection. My viet friends say accidents happens all the time; it just doesn't get caught on camera.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We see accidents almost every day 😬

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

And you made me consider getting back into road biking... I don't know if I have the flexibility still... There's a certain level of freedom to road biking...🌴🌴 And I love these long river trails we had a bunch in Southern California and there's a Santa Ana River about 40 miles long all cement perfect for biking.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I won't do much road cycling outside of racing in the US, but some areas are very nice for it. My hometown is much more suited for gravel and mtb though.

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

@@TwoWheelCruise yeah I won't go anywhere close to cars especially with the speed limits. When I was younger I used to but after seeing a large number of accidents. That change my mind. I'm looking to explore Virginia Beach this summer season they have a lot of coastal paths and areas around the bay.

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

@@TwoWheelCruise there's actually going to be a ton of work in the next 2 to 3 years in the Virginia Beach area... There was a plan in the last 6 years including Pharrell of about 400 million... They're going to cement the pier and create a shopping zone as well as updating the downtown area... Including a wave pool the first in the United States.

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

@@TwoWheelCruise trying to get my wife to want to move there quickly 🤣🤣

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

@@TwoWheelCruise yeah housing prices are still pretty affordable in the Virginia Beach area... But I doubt it'll stay like that for long considering they're going to upgrade

[@IRSA1]

Obviously, every country has its pros and cons. However, I would really struggle to live in a place where if I wanted to go for much-loved bike rides , I would have to constantly defend myself against dangerous drivers and motorcyclists, who do not care about injuring me and fill my lungs with toxic fumes. As you say, we are all able to adapt and make the most of even the most challenging conditions. But ultimately, does this actually make us happy ? You are being very generous towards that city and its picturesque setting, but realistically, I doubt it would ever offer you any decent future. The US is not perfect, but being a citizen gives you a head start, and coming from Vietnam , Thuong is definitely no afraid of hard work !

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Exactly. Really looking forward to some gravel roads and MTB trails with no cars 😊

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Exactly. Really looking forward to some gravel roads and MTB trails with no cars 😊

[@betweenyouandme]

adjustment is the key right

[@vtn720]

I'm planning to spend three weeks in Vietnam, from Ho Chi Ming to Da Nang and then to Hanoi. Would you recommend bringing a gravel or road bike? What's your thought on expensive bike (gravel ~7k, road ~15k? ). Are there strava ride group in Vietnam?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Road bike is good in Da Nang. No need for a gravel bike unless you want to do more exploration rides in the countryside on smaller roads. There are lots of group rides depending on your area, but they usually start very early

[@VicariousWalker]

30:05 Thuong-san has issued a challenge! lolollll

[@TwoWheelCruise]

😂😂

[@JumpingWatermelons]

Yeah, I've been riding in Da Nang for a few months now. I feel like it's only a matter of time before someone crashes me. Hope it's something low speed and not someone passing blind at the wrong time on Hai Van and hitting me head on. In the last 6 months I've seen somewhere from 1-3 dead people on the road. Some riding is excellent like Hoa Bac and in that case there's almost no traffic so it removes that problem. Makes me want to move over to that edge of town since most of the time Hai Van is also great. The thing I don't think I'll ever understand how it's possible, is .. that guy at @27:30,... when you see him at @27:38, I know with 95% certainty that he is in the process of forgetting what just happened and within another few seconds it will be completely erased from his mind, having never given the situation that occurred a moment of thought. I've asked my friends here specifically about what exactly a normal Vietnamese person would be thinking the seconds after they nearly crash, and the answer is "nothing". Vietnamese are masters about not thinking too much, but in the case of driving safety, it's deadly.

[@paxundpeace9970]

It seems like it is.

[@paxundpeace9970]

Feels a bit like mix of Japan and the US. Remember your commute videos from Japan

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Yes, this river path reminds me a lot of my old commute.

[@vuongnh0607l]

Oh hey, finally KZbin decided to recommend your channel again. Found you guys when you were about to leave Japan, unfortunately I forgot to press subscribe. Well not this time!

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Welcome back!

[@billcodey1430]

Are you still riding the Tannus airless? Still holding up?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

No, we got new bikes when we moved to Thailand/Vietnam

[@iMadrid11]

Cycling in traffic in Vietnam is similar to cycling in the Philippines. The only difference is we pretend to have a semblance of order. As some people do follow traffic rules. While the majority of bad drivers on the road don’t. The most guilty offenders are motorbikes with no helmet, no shoes, no number plates, and no drivers license! You can find videos of it at ‘Gadget Addict’ channel on KZbin.

[@owataoh]

良い走りと景色をありがとう🚲🏞️

[@TwoWheelCruise]

観てくれてありがとうございます！

[@owataoh]

Yes!☀️( ⁠•̀⁠ ⁠д ⁠•́⁠)b

[@grecinos2]

Wow. That definitely seems dangerous. Seems like you need to have an elevated sense of situation awareness. (Cyclists are good at that, but the traffic you are going through seems a bit extreme). On another note, how is the pollution from those scooter / motorcycles? Better or worse than cars?

[@TwoWheelCruise]

The scooters and trucks are very bad. The cars are not bad since most are newer.

[@714SNF]

Thoung - Chan good cyclist!

[@christill]

One thing I like in Britain is how we deal with pedestrians. You’re allowed to cross anywhere, as long as you look both ways before you go of course. You’re not mandated to use pedestrian crossings, or judged by people. And in the latest Highway Code, they emphasise the responsibility larger and heavier vehicle drivers have for everyone more vulnerable than them. I think the way this effects cycling in particular has been a disaster and poorly messaged by the government. It’s caused a lot of confusion and anger. It’s hard to not think this was deliberate by the Tories, but that’s another topic. But for pedestrians I think it’s definitely been a step forward. I would hate to be forced to cross at specific locations. That would be far too pro car and anti human nature.

[@mancello]

Thuong doesn't seem fazed by traffic conditions. I cycle in NYC for decades so that's a good training ground for these third world countries. Stay alert and stay safe.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

We're pretty used to it by now.

[@niknah]

Where I am, everyone on a bike is a "cyclist". Recreation cyclist, commuter cyclist, sports cyclist, etc.

[@jackmaico7994]

Japan is built different

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Nowhere compares :)

[@chengsuzhong]

vitnam ‘s roads really look like china...

[@daveb3987]

Sorry man, I’d like to watch but don’t like the arms in shot. Feels like I’m sitting in your lap. 😂

[@TwoWheelCruise]

I try to rotate between arms in the shot and no arms in the shot. Some people actually like my arms 🤣

[@Frankenpedaleur]

22:30 it doesn't matter, if it is a dog, cat, cow, pig or a chicken. All animals have the right to live. But people always put them in different classes. Some animals are for eating, others to love. So where is the difference between these animals? They all wanna live and don't wanna get killed to get eaten. If the the voiceless could speak, they would tell it you: Don't kill me. But unfortunately they cannot. If people beat a dog on the street, everybody complains and is shocked. But when cows, pigs and chickens get slaughtered, it is normal.... 🤦‍♂

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Many people also have pet pigs, ducks, chickens, etc nowadays. I think no matter the type of pet, the owner would be devastated to have that pet stolen, especially if it was used as food. Most people in Vietnam will eat just about any animal though, so at least they do not "discriminate" in a sense. Japan actually hunts down and kills thousands of stray dogs and cats every year, but I think this is much worse since at least in Vietnam the meat is used to feed people. I do wish there were more vegetarian options here and more respect for animals though like in Thailand.

[@Zedia949]

meanwhile in Philippines is it safe to bike? "yes" is it safe from riders tricking you to riding a short ride but hours later your 100km away "no" 😂😂😂😂

[@TwoWheelCruise]

😂

[@doskraut]

I've been cycling about one year and never even seen a female cyclist, I might see 1-2 male cyclist a day if that much.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

There's a lot of them here, but most are just on city bikes.

[@mangakake]

逆走するバイク多すぎる　怖い

[@jongriffin2125]

I’m sure Vietnam, Thailand, Egypt, South Africa and India are all safer than Los Angeles California. Safest place I have ever lived was Misawa Japan.

[@TwoWheelCruise]

Hard to beat the safety of Japan