Living in Da Nang: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Da Nang.

Guide updated byChelsea Gallagher, on 04 June 2025

Having experienced a real economic boom in the 2000s, Da Nang is now a modern city. As one of Vietnam's major economic and industrial hubs, it is very conducive to expatriation, providing several opportunities to expatriates.

Da Nang is a dynamic and bustling region with huge skyscrapers, luxury hotels, cafes and restaurants. It provides a pleasant living environment to expatriates wishing to settle there.

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About Chelsea Gallagher

Chelsea is a Canadian freelance writer who has been living abroad in Vietnam since 2019. For her, Vietnam is numerous noodle soups, chaotic markets, hidden alleys, and breathtaking landscapes from north to south; making vibrant memories countrywide.

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