Returning to Da Nang after four years, the creator shares a balanced first-impression update covering four cons and four pros. Cons include a noticeable rise in rude foreigner behavior, pervasive construction noise, higher rental prices (especially for newcomers without local contacts), and an increase in typhoons during the rainy season. Pros include a livelier city atmosphere with more people and evening activity, well-preserved natural areas like Son Tra Mountain and Marble Mountains, a wider range of Western-style activities (mini golf, ultimate frisbee, table tennis, basketball), and a growing number of coworking spaces with wellness amenities such as ice baths and saunas. The creator highlights Hive, a new coworking space in the An Thuong area, as a convenient option for remote work. The video is framed as a personal opinion piece aimed at expats and digital nomads considering a move to Da Nang, with practical notes on negotiating rental prices through local connections and preparing for the storm season from October to February.
Key Facts
- Rental prices in Da Nang have increased significantly since 2019; newcomers without local contacts may pay inflated agent prices.
- The rainy season runs from October to February, with typhoon frequency increasing—three typhoons occurred before November 2025.
- Hive coworking space in An Thuong offers cafe, quiet work areas, standup desks, conference room, rooftop ice bath, sauna, and yoga mats.
- New Western-style activities available include mini golf, ultimate frisbee, table tennis, basketball, and multiple gyms with ice baths and saunas.
