Dong Ha
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Get in
- Travel agents in Hue offer cheap buses to and from Dong Ha as part of their DMZ tours. It also has connections to Savannakhet in Laos.
- Minibuses to and from Hue (50,000 dong) and Da Nang (100,000 dong) all day, every day.
- Vans to the Lao Bao border crossing cost 35,000-50,000 dong and run all day.
- The Saigon-Hanoi express trains (Trains S1, S2, S3, S4) do not stop at Dong Ha station. Only local (slow) trains stop here.
Get around
It is difficult to find any motorbike rentals along Le Duan, and walking is impractical given the long, dusty, hot roads. There are no city buses, so your best option is to take a motorbike taxi to your destination, and have a tour pick you up from your hotel if you plan to do the DMZ.
See
- The DMZ is an interesting one-day outing from Dong Ha.
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address: Kid First VillageExcellent museum on the on-going effects of UXO (unexploded ordnance) in the DMZ area.
Museum of Quan Tri provinceMuseum providing detailed information about the region, its history (including the Vietnam War), culture, local life and industries.
Buy
- ATMs are everywhere in the city.
Tran Hung Dao St MarketOne of the largest markets of the country. People can easily find affordable goods and souvenirs here, most of which are from China and Thailand. Travellers never want to miss this place when they visit Dong Ha.
Eat
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Tam's Cafe
phone: +84 905425912address: 79 Hung Vuong StreetExcellent coffee and selection of drinks, some good Western food and basic Vietnamese dishes. Very helpful owner can arrange tours and help with anything you may need. Good place to meet other travellers in town.
Sleep
Hoang Lan HotelClean rooms have en suite baths, air-con, fan, Wi-Fi, and hard beds.
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Hotel Ngoc Anh
address: 361 Le DuanNice, new rooms. Very nice lady who will help with tickets or tours, but speaks little or no English. Sao Mai HotelCheap, semi-clean guesthouse with helpful staff who speak some English. Rooms have en suite baths, air-con, fan, and Wi-Fi. Inside parking is available.
The Trade Labor Union Guesthouse
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Violet Hotel
address: Ba TrieuBudget hotel located near Tran Hun Dao St. Rooms with helpful staff, good air-con, hot showers, mini bar, TV. Expat owner is no longer on site, and it shows. Tam's cafe can help with directions.