Da Nang 2023-Pros & Cons 🇻🇳🇻🇳

#danang #vietnam #vietnamvlog
I've been living in Da Nang for a few months now after many years in Saigon. How do the cities compare and is Da Nang still a good spot in 2023??
If you've found the information helpful or useful today please consider supporting the channel here:
patreon.com/expatnam
buymeacoffee.com/namexpatw

[@expatnam]

Some of the pros & cons of Da Nang, Vietnam... Support the channel here: patreon.com/expatnam buymeacoffee.com/namexpatw

[@AdventureWithBM]

I’m going to Đà Nẵng late March. So excited!

[@expatnam]

Enjoy, weather should be great by then

[@TravelingwithValeman77]

Thanks for the video Chris. Great info as always. I really enjoyed the slower pace of DaNang. Walking and crossing the streets, not as hectic or dangerous as HCMC. My number 1 pro is the lifestyle of DaNang. No need to rush. Take time to enjoy the smaller things in life!

[@expatnam]

Exactly!

[@Richard-fx5ie]

The way you make these vids are great. Appreciate the info and love the beach views

[@expatnam]

Glad you like them!

[@kushal809]

Awesome video 🔥🔥 Love your videos ❤️❤️❤️

[@expatnam]

Thank you so much 😁

[@davids.3690]

Great video thank you for the updates !

[@expatnam]

Thanks

[@TeacherZdenek]

Great points mate.

[@expatnam]

Much appreciated

[@darcy8104]

Da nang is great will be back in 2 weeks best beach in vietnam

[@janchxxheonczsekk6412]

definitely not the best beach in Vietnam. Central Vietnam has far far better secluded beaches with few folks. Phu Quoc beaches are much better too

[@djinvn]

Good info.. I’m looking to move there in a few years if I can! Will be visiting Danang in about a month.. if I see you walking on the beach, I’ll buy you a beer.

[@expatnam]

Awesome! Weather is great now, i'm sure you'll have a good time

[@louiskats5116]

Goodday Chris, This is the video I have been waiting for. The weather sounds like my home city Melbourne, 4 seasons in one day. More positives than negatives sounds like the place to be. I knew it was when I first visited in 2011 & I just love Da Nang. Highly recommend take the local bus at school pick up time to Ho an. Just do & you love it. Can't wait till I return back. Have to come & see my dentist in Da Nang soon also. Great video love love it. Cheers Your number 1 Fan from Melbourne, Australia. Louis Kats from Down Under. 👍 🙂 🇦🇺 🇨🇦

[@expatnam]

Thanks louis, it is a great spot, especially now as it's a bit quieter with the weather picking up. Some negatives for sure, but so does everywhere..

[@louiskats5116]

@@expatnam You deserve a beer for a great video. My shout when we catch up. Cheers Louis 👍🙂

[@strangepickles]

So I visited a family member that was living in Bao Loc and LOVED it. Cool climate, lakes and beautiful place to possibly bike. Not a huge expat destination though so you won’t see many foreigners or Viet tourists. I used to love Da Lat but it was sooo much busier with local VN tourists when I went last year.

[@expatnam]

Interesting, i'll have to check it out. Da lat is very popular now for sure, although there's still some really nice places just outside the city to visit.

[@WallaseyanTube]

Many thanks.

[@lintp]

Hello! Thanks for posting your videos! I am planning a trip to Vietnam. Would you have any suggestions on affordable transportation between Hanoi and Pu Luong? I can't figure it out, and private driver is so expensive! Thanks in advance!

[@teacherrobin3192]

Well done. Great attitude. Laid back!

[@expatnam]

Cheers

[@BrianBaileyedtech]

Great video. I love Danang and will be back in September for about the 10th time since 2018. Funny thing is I always rent a motorbike and have never had a problem with bad drivers (I know this will generate howls of outrage from some - but people are different and I am just reporting my experience - I have NEVER had a problem and I have taken the Hoi Van pass from Danang all the way to Hue and back in a single day. I find it safer to drive a motorbike in Vietnam than in Canada. There is actually order in the chaos. Admittedly it is totally different than driving in North America but there is really only one rule - don't hit the person in front of you. You don't need mirrors - what is behind you is not your concern, it's theirs. If you can adjust to that - and I certainly did -then you will be fine. If you are nervous - then don't bother - take a Grab Taxi - they are as cheap as taking a city bus in a western country. I find the cars actually drive slowly in Danang and if you are an alert driver and know how to use roundabouts and yield properly, plus move with the traffic, you'll be just fine. Day or night this applies, along with liberal usage of your horn - it isn't rude - it's like in India (where I absolutely would NEVER drive, haha) where people honk to helpfully let you know where they are. When in Rome....Now, having said all that - I have seen people literally killed before my eyes in traffic accidents with trucks, sad but true - but luckily only a couple of times in 6 years. It comes from NOT PAYING ATTENTION. Not anticipating chaos. Expecting things to be like they are in your home country. Same old story. It's like when you go to Germany and drive on the autobahn. The left lane is for passing only. It's not like in North America where slow drivers hog both lanes - terrible. I loved driving in Germany because the drivers have great discipline and follow the rules - but that is totally different than Vietnam - so adapt or perish. They aren't changing for you so there is no point in complaining about it - embrace the change.

[@gumpysee3644]

just seen your vid chris and considder me a new subscriber. im coming to da nang for 4 or 5 days in january and was wondering if there is anywhere to hire an e-bike as i would much prefer one of those than a motor bike . if you could let me know i would greatly appriciate it reguards paul

[@thanhxuanle4613]

It's much better living in Danang for sure

[@remusstealth9419]

I hope in Vietnam they will continue to accept cash, in the west they are trying to ban it.

[@expatnam]

Very much still a cash society, nothing like in the west.

[@jackoneil3933]

Thank you, I very much appreciate the honest insights. I spent a lot of time in S.E. Asia in the last century can no longer afford to, or look forward to living out my remaining years in what America offers and has become, and it's perspective such as this that I find most valuable, and what you relate brings me back to my recollections of S.E. Asia rather than the dreamy, idyllic infomercial like impressions one is left with on KZbin.

[@expatnam]

Thanks Jack. It's not all roses here, but the same can be said for the west. You make your choices i suppose and that's that.

[@whatsitlike9052]

What do you do for work ? What advice would you give if I wanted to work in places like Thailand vietnham and be able to sustain ?

[@allstardemon]

Hey there, can you recommend a good resource regarding visas for vietnam?

[@lawofficesofjimreilly1153]

Is the beach red flag often? Does that apply to surfers as well?

[@dannyharridz]

🙏

[@bendigo1961]

I was there then, beach was closed for days unfortunately

[@chautiendung]

Pro: happy ending. Awesome 👍

[@expatnam]

I try😎

[@billc6762]

Where to do money exchange in Da Nang?

[@MalaysiaPhilip]

I am so looking forward to going back to Da Nang in late June. In the past I have visited the city in September or October. I have not yet experienced the full on summer heat of June into July. I am expecting it to be very similar to Central Florida in terms of heat and humidity at the same time of year.

[@expatnam]

Super hot at that time, it's pretty nice at the moment but slowly heating up each day...

[@nellee1698]

How is weather during September?

[@dan-k3744]

I am retired and looking for a warm place to live . great video with great info TY from the USA

[@dunghung9041]

👍

[@minhc.1453]

I loved Da Nang

[@le-phuongnguyen6181]

I live in Canada where it can be -20 Celsius for months during the winters

[@expatnam]

🥶

[@AndersChanTidemann]

Hi there - very informative, thanks a lot. Visited Da Nang a couple of years ago and my wife and I discussed that it was a place we could retire. Do you know how it compares to Chiang Mai in Thailand in that respect? I was actually a bit surprised by the cost of renting apartments or villas in Da Nang.

[@expatnam]

A retirement or long term visa would be your biggest obstacle in VN although we will know imminently how that's going to change-i'll update here as soon as it does. Rent is definitely more in VN and quality lower. I have a friend who rents a place here and in CM and does a few months in each city-the CM place is half the cost but comparable quality.

[@welovedji1116]

Great video. How about Nha Trang? Have u been/lived there? The beached in Nha Trang from the videos i been watching, seems more calm. Da Nang beach seems like paradise for surfers. According to Google, Da Nang 1,1m population vs Nha Trang 530k pop, and u saying Da Nang is small city life? :S But then again im just wathicng and googling haha, never been in vietnam. But im going to Nha Trang in May, then Vip bus to Da Nang, both looks wonderful

[@expatnam]

Nha Trang has a nice beach for sure, i did a video about Nha Trang recently on here actually, had a nice time there. DN has better food options in my opinion and is a more exciting place

[@KruBella]

Can you suggest where to stay in Da Nang that accessible to explore coming soon,thanks

[@expatnam]

I'd say the An Thuong or My An areas are your best bet.

[@rudd2962]

What visa are you on ? Are you doing teachng ?

[@BrianMax]

It has all that and it's affordable. I plan to move there with my wife in a couple years and work remote from home. The only thing I'm concerned about is that I will need to work the night shift and sleep during the day, and Southeast Asian people are LOUD.

[@expatnam]

Haha very true! You'll have to choose where you live very carefully...

[@janchxxheonczsekk6412]

lol true that Asians in general are loud...except for the Japanese who are the world's quietest and most polite people hands down. You can certainly minimize the noise level down a lot if you rent in a high rise condo, one that is at least at the 20 story higher and up so you won't hear the noise from the streets and all.

[@jctr4559]

We went on a snorkeling trip at Ko Sumi, in Thailand, at the marine national park(I think that’s what they call it) and all we saw was plastic and not one fish. This must be characteristic of the same ocean bottom in the DaNang waters. Sad.

[@expatnam]

That's a shame. I haven't been snorkelling in Thailand for years but last time i did it was cleaner than here

[@brucewayne2773]

Always good to hear when you say it's a cooler day in Da Nang. I hope you never have to rely on your health insurance due to bad drivers while riding around. Have you ever considered moving to Da Lat, I hear it's much cooler up there and the air quality is good too. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@expatnam]

Thanks Bruce. I've never really thought of living in Da Lat but maybe it's something i should consider moving forward.

[@timtigerz1]

@@expatnam Perhaps a bit too cool and rainy in Da Lat. Tourist season can be a bugger on the roads. Hopefully you decide to stay in Danang.

[@philipjanek3864]

Did you check out bao loc?

[@expatnam]

Not yet...

[@Lj-vf8cq]

hei thank for the video, which casino would you recommend to play in danang

[@expatnam]

I can't really recommend any as i don't go to casinos, but there are a few here for sure

[@Lj-vf8cq]

@@expatnam thx for replying

[@thanhphi8658]

Actually to consider where to live or retire over Asia, there is barely a more perfect place than Da Nang!

[@clydefergusson9703]

What about Da Lat or beach a must

[@expatnam]

Also a good spot.

[@HairyPixels]

I've lived in Thailand for years and I am a cyclist here. I visited Vietnam (Hanoi and Saba) for 4 days last week and while the weather was amazing compared to Thailand (I live in Chiang Mai) the chaos and rude driving made me not want to come back again. Driving in Thailand is pretty bad but the people there literally honk at you and try to push you off the street or shove themselves into any gaps they can find. I can't imagine trying to ride my bike on any of those roads while constantly being cut off pushed around and honked at by these drivers. How do you deal with this? Maybe I need to try some other areas outside of cities and tourist traps like Sapa? Is all of Vietnam this bad with driving? Thanks.

[@expatnam]

Yep! it drives me crazy, it's particularly bad here in Da Nang where driver ed is non-existant. I usually listen to music at a low level whilst i ride to drown out the most aggressive 'honks' but being treated like you don't exist gets old fast. My pet hate is the aggressive overtake then pull back in right in front, and the car drivers who literally scrape past me all the time.

[@HairyPixels]

@@expatnam and I thought Thailand was bad. Pity because I was enjoying the cool weather in Hanoi. This time of year in Thailand the heat is intense, not to mention the smoke. Northern Vietnam would be a great escape considering how close it is (1.5 hour flight from Chiang Mai). Maybe another smaller town in the area would be better but I'm not keen on trying again to be honest.

[@BrianBaileyedtech]

I have also lived in Hanoi and HCMC. Danang is completely different. Much better driving wise because most of the roads are better and less crowded. Hanoi used to drive me crazy with all the bikes parked on the sidewalks so you couldn't walk - plus sometimes they would drive straight at you on the sidewalks. Danang is completely not like that. It is a tourism showcase and the government spends a lot more on proper infrastructure.

[@TravelingWithTheDon-xz8xb]

Can you say what the dating seen is like? I've been to Da Nang many times but I was married then. After my wife passed lifes a bit different but I really enjoy the vietnamese people. Thanks.

[@expatnam]

Vietnam is generally great for dating, especially the bigger cities. A bit slower in DN but it's quite different to say Saigon here. I will have to do a dating video soon

[@TravelingWithTheDon-xz8xb]

@@expatnam thanks for the reply. Cheers

[@iamralf4418]

what is better for Night Life Da Nang or Nha Trang

[@expatnam]

Hmmm that's a tough one. I'd say Da Nang but both places not great compared to Saigon in that regard

[@Hadisoloplus]

How we can get one year vietnam visa , and live there ?

[@expatnam]

Marriage, business investment or a TRC through your employer are about the only options right now

[@ainambonsai9743]

I 😊inini.

[@joannewhiteley6390]

Been here 3 days, coming from Thailand my first impression is it seems to unfortunately have an 'Egypt' vibe. Nowhere near as friendly as Thailand, lots of hustlers eg: trying to charge tourists to use toilets. I'll give it a while longer as mentioned the traffic is beyond appalling, even the sidewalks aren't q safe, moving down to Hoi an, then HCMC so I'll see how I feel after the two weeks, but so far it's not somewhere I'd return to...also coffee, supposed to be renowned for great coffee, but you'll struggle to buy a jar? and in the cafes be sure to say no sugar or milk because they'll just throw it all in.

[@expatnam]

It's a slow burner kind of place in that it takes a while to find good restaurants, coffee shops etc etc. Vietnamese aren't the best at marketing i find so you have to do the leg work here a bit more. Thailand, especially Bangkok has come very far in recent years and the contrast with Vietnam is stark.

[@williamstropicalfarm5082]

Do u have dual pricing for national parks like in Thailand,? In Laos not so much but it's something I can't stand in Thailand

[@megaworldasia360]

A typical Sotheast Asian Beach during the monsoon season; all the garbage from out in the ocean washes up along the high tide mark. Looks like crap.

[@expatnam]

It's been really bad the last week or so

[@stu4635]

They have teams cleaning the beach every morning. I surf there and the water is not too bad at all.

[@hfxfirefighter]

Great commentary! What a lot of garbage on that beach at the end of the video...Always saddens me when I see that

[@expatnam]

Trash is a massive issue here but nothing really seems to get done about it. You will be given multiple plastic bags on a trip to any shop here, banning or at least restricting that would help but i really don't think the authorities care

[@jim.pearsall]

I’ve seen several KZbin videos of people walking up and down the beach in Da Nang and the amount of trash is shocking. One English KZbinr (Ellis WR) nearly stepped on a syringe/needle! 😮 Other KZbinrs love the food scene however.

[@le-phuongnguyen6181]

Dogs in Vietnam are used as alarm systems, they are to sit in front of their homes and bark if there are any intruders

[@expatnam]

I think because it's such a noisy place the dogs just bark continuously as there's always stuff making them excited etc.. I'd also say that if they were walked more often they would be tired and sleep more

[@nofood1]

Da Nang is lacking westerners and is boring compared to 2019 (pre covid), city had a lot of life back then, but I still love it here and wont live anywhere else any time soon !

[@expatnam]

In some ways i prefer the quiet-quite a few tourists around now but mostly Koreans and Indians. If longer visas return then it'll be packed again for sure with rental prices going up a lot i'd say

[@nofood1]

@@expatnam understand. It’s weird for me cause when I live in Thailand I love living away from foreigners but when in Vietnam I find foreigners are less cocky and friendly.

[@whatsname2649]

Most of the negatives you point out are on the $ for most ppl, but they r all positive for me. Noise, no big deal. Cash, love it!!! Weather, again no problem. In rainy season leave house in shorts, t shirt, rubber sandals & a plastic slicker w a hood. You're all set. Stash the slicker in your pocket until needed. Unless a typhoon or or tidal wave occurs I'm good. 👍🇻🇳🏊

[@yamuiemata]

09:35 that's a main reason why tourists don't really come to Vietnam... beach in the background is full with trash and trash in general is a huge problem I've noticed the card payment issues myself all over Vietnam..when they have credit card option to pay they charge you extra 10% fee 🙈

[@expatnam]

It's a shame for sure, some days it's particularly bad.

[@fumanchu9701]

I really hope DaNang never turns into a Miami - otherwise you’ll be leaving your home with a bullet proof vest everywhere.

[@minhc.1453]

Saigon is unbearably hot in the summer. Don't like it at all,

[@expatnam]

It's true , although DN also very very hot in the summer time as well

[@minhc.1453]

@@expatnam I was in Da Nang last month. Weather was perfect. Service is exceptional. If it's that hot in the summer, might have to go back to SF for those few months.

[@andreboisvertZAP]

Da nang small city ? Population : 1 047 000 hab. (2015), ok it's not HCM.

[@jctr4559]

Wow! All that trash on the beach.

[@expatnam]

Yep. VN has a huge trash problem that urgently needs looking at

[@askme3992]

first vid showing all the trash there

[@GipsyDean]

You are showing yourself too much in videos like this one. We want to see the place not your face. It is better to show the scenery and talk behind it. You are not a star, to see you at the start and the finish of the videos is enough, your videos are for information not entertainment like other ones.

[@Hadisoloplus]

I send you a Email bro, please check inbox and guide me 🌺

[@dunghung9041]

👍