Dong Ha (Vietnamese: Đông Hà) is a city in central Vietnam. It's the closest major city to the DMZ, or Demilitarized Zone, the area around the former border between North and South Vietnam.
- The DMZ is an interesting one-day outing from Dong Ha.
- Mine Action Visitor Center, Kid First Village (A little difficult to find. Look for the blue sign on Ly Thuong Kiet St and follow the dirt road past the lake. M–F 08:00–17:00. Excellent museum on the on-going effects of UXO (unexploded ordnance) in the DMZ area. Free.
- Museum of Quan Tri province. M–F 07:30–11:30 13:30–17:00. Museum providing detailed information about the region, its history (including the Vietnam War), culture, local life and industries. Free.
Mine Action Visitor Center, Kid First Village (A little difficult to find. Look for the blue sign on Ly Thuong Kiet St and follow the dirt road past the lake. M–F 08:00–17:00. Excellent museum on the on-going effects of UXO (unexploded ordnance) in the DMZ area. Free.
Museum of Quan Tri province. M–F 07:30–11:30 13:30–17:00. Museum providing detailed information about the region, its history (including the Vietnam War), culture, local life and industries. Free.
- ATMs are everywhere in the city.
- Tran Hung Dao St Market. One 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.
Tran Hung Dao St Market. One 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.
- Tam's Cafe, 79 Hung Vuong Street, +84 905425912. Excellent 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.
Tam's Cafe, 79 Hung Vuong Street, +84 905425912. Excellent 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.
Minivans run to Lao Bao (50,000 dong). The Dong Ha train station grants you access to any other city you may wish to travel to in Vietnam.