The Complete Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide for First-Timers

Viewing District 1 and the Bitexco Financial Tower from Saigon Riverside Park across the Saigon River.
This Ho Chi Minh City travel guide is based on my years of experience living in the city. To date, I’ve lived in five different districts. There are ...
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Getting from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to District 1

Grab app digital displays at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
I flew into Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City again the other day. A lot of members in my Saigon travel planning Facebook ...
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How to Get Around Hoi An for First-Time Visitors

Tourists and locals on Tran Phu Street in Old Town Hoi An.
Hoi An is about 30 to 40 minutes south of Da Nang. Many travelers combine the two cities on a trip to central Vietnam, sometimes adding Hue to ...
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How to Get Around Da Nang for First-Time Visitors

My Yamaha NVX parked in front of the Dragon Bridge in Da Nang, Vietnam.
Da Nang is split into two distinct sides: the city and the beach. The Han River, running north-south, splits the two sides. There are five bridges connecting the ...
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Sala Danang Beach Hotel Review: Great Breakfast and Location

Outside the Sala Danang Beach Hotel in Son Tra, Da Nang, Vietnam.
The Sala Danang Beach Hotel is one of the higher-rated (and more popular) beachside hotels in Da Nang. I stayed here for a few days in 2024 and ...
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Fivitel Danang Hotel Review: Excellent Views and Value

Outside the Fivitel Danang Hotel in Da Nang, Vietnam.
The Fivitel Danang Hotel offers excellent value and some of the best views in Da Nang. I stayed at this hotel for one month while waiting for a ...
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Risemount Premier Resort Danang: Hotel Review by a Local

The outdoor swimming pool at the Risemount Premier Resort Danang in Vietnam.
The Risemount Premier Resort Danang is in an excellent location in Da Nang. The hotel is right on Nguyen Van Thoai Street, which extends from the Han River ...
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Am Phu Cave and the Marble Mountains: Full Visitor’s Guide

Viewing Son Tra Peninsula, the beach, ocean, and part of Da Nang from the peak of the Marble Mountains.
The Am Phu Cave is part of the Marble Mountains. The cave is on and accessed from the ground level, while the mountains are above it. Collectively, these ...
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Brewman Coffee Concept in Da Nang, Vietnam

The interior of Brewman Coffee Concept in Da Nang, Vietnam.
I’ve been on the hunt for cool cafes in Da Nang lately (see NAM House Cafe) and discovered Brewman Coffee Concept in Hai Chau. Hai Chau is one ...
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Bikini Bottom Express in Da Nang, Vietnam

The exterior of the Bikini Bottom Express restaurant in Da Nang on Tran Phu Street.
I visited Bikini Bottom Express in Da Nang three times this week because I wanted to be sure—the food is excellent. The franchise opened in 2018, and it’s ...
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