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Bad Weather in Da Nang… But Life Goes On

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Social Samy Walks
Social Samy Walks

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A walking tour through Da Nang's An Thuong district and My Khe Beach area during unseasonably cool, rainy weather (23°C). The video captures the real-time atmosphere of the tourist and expat zone, showing active streets with motorbikes, new construction, and a mix of international restaurants, cafes, and bars. The creator notes the low humidity compared to the high season, when dehumidifiers must be emptied every 4 hours versus every 3-4 days now. Observations include new pavement on one street, ongoing hotel construction and demolition near the Mong Tang building, and a newly opened Korean barbecue restaurant. Practical tips cover renting electric motorbikes (800,000 VND for an XMax with box), buying mineral water at Moonberg market, and the importance of walkable sidewalks for business. The video also mentions a meetup scheduled for Tuesday the 17th.

Key Facts

  1. Temperature feels like 23°C during the walk, unseasonably cool for March.
  2. In low humidity season, dehumidifier needs emptying every 3-4 days; in high season, every 4 hours.
  3. Electric motorbike rental: 800,000 VND for an XMax with a box, suitable for longer trips like Hue.
  4. Fresh milk coffee available for 20,000 VND at a local stall.
  5. New apartment buildings and hotel construction/demolition ongoing near Mong Tang building, with potential noise pollution.

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