- Grocery Delivery Co.opmart Dong Hoi (Quach Xuan Ky) offers delivery via their Zalo page or phone Grab (groceries) delivers from shops. For a floor, use Cho Dong Hoi or WinMart.
- Gyms & Fitness Centers Level Fitness (Pham Van Dong street) - Modern equipment, monthly memberships approx… Livingcost (June 2026) puts a monthly gym membership at about USD 24.70 (about ₫645,000 at…
- Highest Income Tax Bracket 35% 35% on annual taxable employment income above ₫1,200 million (above ₫100 million a month)…
- Highway Access National Route 1A passes through the city center; Ho Chi Minh Highway is accessible 15km… National Route 1 runs through Dong Hoi, and the Ho Chi Minh Highway is the inland…
- Historic Buildings Dong Hoi Citadel (remnants of the 19th-century star-shaped fortress) Quang Binh Quan, the brick citadel gate on Quang Trung, rebuilt in the Nguyen period, and…
- Historical Sites The Luy Thay (Master's Wall) defense system ruins Dong Hoi Citadel, the Nguyen-era fortress of which Quang Binh Quan and stretches of moat…
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- Internet Speed Average 65 Mbps (Fiber optic is common in homestays; 5G available in city center) Ookla Vietnam median fixed download was 361 Mbps in August 2026 (country figure; no Dong…
- Language Classes English centers like Ocean Edu often have local teachers who do Vietnamese exchanges not set
- Laundry Services Giặt ủi Lan Anh (Ly Thuong Kiet); typically 20,000 - 30,000 VND per kg not set
- Libraries & Study Spots Quang Binh Provincial Library (Huong Vuong) - very quiet, though limited English books not set
- Local Brewery 7Bears Craft Beer (Ly Thuong Kiet) - Serving local craft pours from 70,000 VND not set
- Local Heritage Mother Suot Statue (Tuong dai Me Suot) - honoring a local war heroine The Mother Suot statue beside the Nhat Le, in Hai Dinh ward, and the Tam Toa bell tower…
- Local Markets Cho Dong Hoi - best in the early morning for seeing the fishing catch Cho Dong Hoi. The fish market runs about 05:00-09:00.
- Main Train/Transit Hub Dong Hoi Railway Station (Tieu La Street) - a major stop on the North-South 'Reunification… Dong Hoi railway station (Ga Dong Hoi), about 3 km from the centre, on the North-South…
- Museums & Art Venues Quang Binh Museum (Hung Vuong street) - Local history and war artifacts (Admission approx… Quang Binh Museum, 8 Hung Vuong, inside the old citadel area. A May 2024 guide lists entry…
- Music Scene Live acoustic music nightly at F-Coffee (architecturally famous cafe) not set
- Must-See Landmarks Quang Binh Gate (Cua Quang Binh) and the ruins of Tam Toa Church Quang Binh Quan, the citadel gate on Quang Trung, and the Tam Toa church ruin. Both are…
- National Parks Nearby Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park (UNESCO site, home to Son Doong cave) Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, about 50 km north, UNESCO-listed in 2003 and extended in…
- Nearby Nature Escapes Bong Lai Valley - rural countryside with 'The Pub with Cold Beer' Nhat Le Beach is in the city. Da Nhay beach is about 60 km north. Phong Nha-Ke Bang is the…
- Networking Events Informal meetups at Oxalis Adventure headquarters or 'The Pub' (Bong Lai Valley) where… not set
- Parcel Delivery Service VNPost (near the square) and J&T Express (Ly Thuong Kiet) Grab delivery covers city parcels in the Vietnam app. A Dong Hoi post-office tariff was…
- Popular International Cuisine Gemini Coffee and Pizza (No. 1 Hung Vuong) for Western-style bites 7th Heaven, 39 Duong Van An, serves Western plates (Wikivoyage price band of…
- Population Approximately 120,000 133,672 at the 1 April 2019 census (91,601 urban), from the General Statistics Office via…
- Power 220V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type A, C, and F sockets (Type A/C are most common) About 200 V at 50 Hz. power-plugs-sockets.com lists types A, C and D and dual 110/220 V in…
- Property Tax Very low non-agricultural land use tax, approx. 0.03% - 0.15% No annual wealth tax. Non-agricultural land-use tax on houses and apartments is 0.03% to…
- Property Transaction Tax 2% personal income tax on transfer value; 0.5% registration fee The seller pays 2% personal income tax on real-estate sale proceeds. The buyer pays a…
- Public Transport Passes No city-wide pass; local buses to Phong Nha cost approx. 35,000 VND per trip paid in cash No operator monthly pass was on a page opened. The B4 bus to Phong Nha is about ₫35,000…
- Regional Travel Local bus or private car to Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park (approx. 45km, 1 hour) Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is about 50 km north. The B4 bus takes roughly 90-120…
- Religious Sites Dai Giac Pagoda (the largest in the city) Tam Toa church, Nguyen Du, built in 1886. Only the bell tower remains after wartime…
- SIM Card Viettel (best coverage for caves) and Vinaphone; available at Dong Hoi Airport for approx… Viettel, Vinaphone and MobiFone sell physical SIMs; airport counters cost more than shops…
- Scenic Viewpoints Nhat Le Bridge 2 - best sunsets looking back over the city and river Nhat Le 2 Bridge and Nhat Le Bridge cross the river in the city.
- Short Term Rentals Airbnb and Booking.com dominate; monthly rates for river-view apartments average $350… Minh Apartment at 02 Bui Xuan Phai lists a furnished room at ₫4,000,000 a month, utilities…
- Social Events for Expats Quang Binh Expats Facebook Group; weekly trivia or social drinks at Beachside Backpackers not set
- Street Art Small murals depicting coastal life near the Nhat Le fishing port not set
- Street Food Stalls Nhat Le Night Market (near the bridge) - wide variety of grilled seafood and Banh Xeo Cho Dong Hoi fish market, about 05:00-09:00, for the morning catch. Vietnamese Wikipedia…
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. $1,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $48,000) About ₫58.1 million per m2 in the centre (USD 2,227 on Livingcost, June 2026, at ₫26,100…
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. $700 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $28,000) About ₫32.5 million per m2 outside the centre (USD 1,247). A 40 m2 studio is about ₫1.30…
- Table Tennis Spots Quang Binh Sports Complex (Nguyen Huu Canh) not set
- Tap Water Not drinkable; use bottled water (approx. 10,000 VND per 1.5L) or filtered water provided… Not for drinking; use bottled or filtered water. Livingcost lists a litre of bottled water…
- Tax System Worldwide income for tax residents (over 183 days stay) Residents (183 days or more in a calendar year or in 12 consecutive months, or a regular…
- Tech Repair Services FPT Shop or The Gioi Di Dong on Ly Thuong Kiet for phone/laptop issues not set
- Theater Venues Quang Binh Cultural Center (major events and traditional performances) not set
- Top International Airline Vietnam Airlines (Flights via Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City for international connections) No airline flies internationally into Dong Hoi. Vietnam Airlines is the flag carrier for…
- Top Regional Airline Bamboo Airways and VietJet Air (Connects to Hanoi and Saigon daily) Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air fly Dong Hoi (VDH). FlightConnections (17 October 2026)…
- VAT 10% (Reduced to 8% for some sectors temporarily) Standard VAT is 10% (also 0%, 5% and exempt). A 2 percentage-point cut applies to certain…
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options Bodhi Vegan (Nguyen Huu Canh) - Varied menu, approx. 40,000 VND per main Geminai Hotel and Cafe on Nguyen Du lists Western, local and vegetarian dishes…
- Wine Bars Red Wine & Steaks (Bao Ninh area); offers a selection of Chilean and Australian imports not set
- Yoga & Wellness Centers OM Yoga Dong Hoi (located near the city stadium); sessions approx. 100,000 VND not set
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