Is tap water safe to drink in Da Nang? Can you have ice in drinks?

After six months of living in Da Nang, no stomach issues arose. Warnings about water and ice tend to be overstated, though basic precautions are still sensible.

Key safety tips: avoid tap water and be cautious with ice in drinks at local venues — ice melts into your drink, so if the ice is from questionable water, so is your drink.

In Southeast Asia, hygiene standards differ from what many travelers are used to. Some people are uncomfortable brushing teeth with tap water, others cook with local ice without issue — it's a personal comfort level decision.