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Da Nang International Airport (DAD) — Tel: +84 236 3539 555 — Website: danangairport.vn — Google Maps: “Da Nang International Airport”
SIM/eSIM on arrival — Viettel, VinaPhone, MobiFone kiosks in Arrivals (after customs) — Bring passport for registration
Tourist Support Center (24/7) — Tel: +84 236 3550 111 (backup: +84 236 31022) — Website: danangfantasticity.com — Visitor email: [email protected]
Public Wi-Fi common in cafés/hotels — Consider VPN for security
Grab — Website: grab.com/vn — App: “Grab” on App Store/Google Play
be (ride-hailing) — App: “be” on App Store/Google Play
Xanh SM (electric taxis) — App: “Xanh SM” on Google Play/App Store
Taxi hotlines — Mai Linh: +84 236 356 56 56 • Vinasun Green: +84 236 368 68 68 • Tien Sa: +84 236 379 79 79
City buses — DanaBus (danabus.vn) — BusMap app (select Da Nang)
Motorbike rental — Inspect brakes/lights; wear certified helmet; use cash deposit instead of passport
Currency: Vietnamese đồng (VND) — Carry small bills for markets/street food
ATMs: widely available (including at DAD) — Choose “pay in VND” (decline dynamic currency conversion)
Cards: accepted at many hotels/cafés; cash preferred at small shops and some taxis
Tipping: not mandatory — Round up or add 5–10% for great service
Emergencies (nationwide) — Police: 113 • Fire: 114 • Ambulance: 115
Tourist Support Center (English) — Tel: +84 236 3550 111 • +84 236 31022 — Email: [email protected]
Airport information desk (DAD) — Tel: +84 236 361 62 56
Laws — Zero-alcohol rule when driving cars/motorbikes; penalties are strict
Beach safety — Flags: green=swim, yellow=caution, red=no swim
Da Nang General Hospital — 124 Hai Phong, Hai Chau — Tel: +84 236 382 1118 — Website: bvdn.danang.gov.vn — Google Maps: “Da Nang General Hospital”
Hoan My Da Nang Hospital (24/7 ER) — 291 Nguyen Van Linh, Thanh Khe — Tel: +84 236 365 0676 — Website: hoanmy.com/da-nang — Google Maps: “Hoan My Da Nang”
Family Medical Practice (International Clinic) — 96–98 Nguyen Van Linh — Tel: +84 913 917 303 — Website: vietnammedicalpractice.com — Google Maps: “Family Medical Practice Da Nang”
Pharmacies: common citywide — Ask by active ingredient (e.g., ibuprofen, cetirizine)
Sun/heat/mosquitoes: hydrate, sunscreen, light clothing; repellent at dusk
Vietnam e-Visa (official) — Website: evisa.gov.vn — Print or save copy on phone
Seasons — Best: Feb–Aug (dry/sunny). Wet/typhoon: Sep–Nov (plan indoor options)
Airport → City — Use Grab/Xanh SM or official taxi desks; avoid unsolicited drivers inside terminal
Top day trips — Hoi An Ancient Town (~30 km) • Ba Na Hills/Golden Bridge (Sun World Ba Na Hills) • Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son) — Google Maps: search each name for routes, hours, and parking info
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