While safety in Da Nang is similar to that of other cities of its size, we thought you should be mindful of a few things.

Traffic here seems hectic, but there is a clear pattern and logic to it. The system relies on the absolute attention of every motorist, though! If you take to the roads, focus, focus, focus.

As in many other countries, intersections are the most dangerous place on the road here. Try observing different types of intersections and the way traffic flows through them before you set out on your own. Da Nang has roundabouts, controlled intersections, and uncontrolled intersections, and each works quite differently!

Many stoplights in Da Nang are new, so it's a good idea to pause a second to make sure someone's not going to run the light.

Helmets are a legal imperative for driving motorbikes here. While they're not mandatory for bicyclists, it's always a good idea. When purchasing a helmet, beware the "vanity helmets." While these may look good, they're not very safe.