My 1st Time In Da Nang, Vietnam's Most Hyped City 🇻🇳

A first-time visitor explores Da Nang, Vietnam's most hyped coastal city, to assess its livability beyond the social media buzz. The video documents arrival via airport taxi (200,000 VND, slightly more than Grab's 120,000 VND), a stay at the Hilton Garden Inn with ocean views ($140/night including breakfast), and first impressions of My Khe Beach. The creator finds the beach crowded on a Saturday afternoon but appreciates the lack of hawker harassment. A local banh mi with egg and Vietnamese iced coffee costs 53,000 VND ($2). Western food at a rooftop bar runs about $10.50. Apartment rentals range from $300/month for a basic studio to $800/month for an ocean-view condo. Negative observations include constant construction noise day and night, potential mold in older rentals, and the language barrier with locals. An interview with a fellow YouTuber who stayed two months highlights the city's blend of nature, amenities, and affordability. The creator concludes Da Nang ticks many boxes for a potential move but wants to return for a longer test stay.

Key Facts

1. Airport taxi to My Khe area costs 200,000 VND (~$8), while Grab is 120,000 VND (~$5).
2. Hilton Garden Inn Da Nang with ocean view costs $140/night including breakfast.
3. Local banh mi with egg and Vietnamese iced coffee costs 53,000 VND (~$2).
4. Apartment rentals range from $300/month for a basic studio to $800/month for an ocean-view condo.