Danang International Fireworks Competition -----Worker Visit

Make sure, if your equipment isn't home use, you check with the Tourism Office on the need for film permits.

Two reasons: Unusual activity attracts Internal Security Police interest AND a permit gains you access. I hope your passport says nothing about reporter or other news connected work. Tell tourism you are filming for a travel company wanting to promote the area and it's resorts!

Da Nang requires, as content, the inclusion of Hai Van Pass - best to rent a taxi or tour op for that as they know the area, along with Hai Van Tunnel and Marble Mountain.

Security whilst shooting (I presume you use video) can be a problem as you concentrate on the subject. The best/cheapest is to hire an English-speaking motorcycle driver (your hotel will help you) to transport you, guard your equipment and you.

The Hai Van Pass needs a taxi (use hotel) for the day for ease of access and security.

Read: < http://www.danang.gov.vn/TabID/76/CID/6 … fault.aspx >.

Your routing will best be YYZ>SGN>DAD. Eva has the cheapest flights from flights from Toronto. Eva transit over TaiWan.

Your SGN>DAD flight should be purchased on arrival. Both VN airlines and Jetstar fly to Da Nang. SaiGon does really get excited about technical equipment, the stuff I bring in after my annual trip to Toronto should make anyone's hair curl.

Visa. Enter as a tourist. The Visa on Arrival information is wrong/outdated on this website. Do nor get your visa from Ottawa, the VN embassy there is high priced and slow and stupid.

I will PM you with additional info within 2 days.

Jaitch,

Thanks for the very comprehensive info.  However, I am not going to Da Nang to report on DIFC.  I am participating.

The flight info is good, thanks.

What I am looking for are some more general, conduct tips.  I have never been to Asia.

If anyone has any tips, I welcome them all.

Thanks