
New Phuong Dong (New Oriental Club)
New Phuong Dong (New Oriental Club) is Da Nang's largest and oldest nightclub at 20 Dong Da, established in 1994 and renovated in 2025. The space spans roughly 2,000 square meters across three dance floors with nightly live performances and visiting DJs. The format runs as the major Da Nang dance club; the renovation brought the sound and lighting up to competitive standards. Cover sits at 100,000-200,000 VND on weekend nights including a drink. The crowd is mixed Vietnamese (mostly Hanoi and Saigon weekend visitors), Korean and Chinese tourists, and a smaller Western contingent. The venue has a complicated reputation with VIP-room bill padding documented; sticking to the main dance floors avoids the issues.
Where to stay near New Phuong Dong (New Oriental Club)
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
A massive three-floor nightclub with EDM and commercial dance programming. The renovation brought the production up to standards; the format is loud and large.
Massive, renovated, and production-driven. The Da Nang dance club anchor.
EDM, commercial dance, Top 40, Vinahouse, and crossover Vietnamese pop
Smart casual. Closed shoes; no shorts.
Big-night clubbers wanting a major Da Nang dance club experience
Cards and cash. Confirm VIP pricing before committing.
Price Range
Cover 100,000-200,000 VND, beer 80,000-150,000 VND, cocktails 200,000-350,000 VND, bottle service 2,500,000-10,000,000 VND
Cover ~$4-8/€3.70-7.40, beer ~$3.20-6/€3-5.50, cocktails ~$8-14/€7.40-13, bottle ~$100-400/€92-368
Hours
Daily 22:00-04:00, peak from 00:30
Insider Tip
Confirm all pricing for VIP rooms in writing first; bill padding is documented. The main dance floors are the safe choice. Cash for tips and quick service.
Full Review
New Phuong Dong sits at 20 Dong Da, a few blocks inland from Bach Dang. The 1994 establishment makes it one of Da Nang's longest-running entertainment venues; the 2025 renovation brought the production quality up to compete with the newer Vietnamese clubs. The space spans 2,000 square meters across three dance floors connected by stairs and corridors.
The production scale is the venue's primary identity. Each dance floor has its own DJ booth, sound system, and lighting rig; the formats vary slightly between floors with the main floor running the heaviest EDM, the second floor handling commercial dance, and the third running Vinahouse and Vietnamese pop. The renovation visibly improved the lighting and the sound; the room feels modern.
The live performance programming runs nightly. Dancers, live vocalists, and DJ sets fill the calendar; the format runs continuously rather than concentrating at specific peak times. The DJ booth handles the main floor; the live performers cycle through the secondary spaces.
The cover charge sits at 100,000-200,000 VND on weekends including a drink. Beer at 80,000-150,000 VND; cocktails at 200,000-350,000 VND. The bottle service starts at 2,500,000 VND and climbs to 10,000,000 VND for premium packages.
The VIP room issue is the venue's complication. Bill padding in the private VIP rooms with hostess services has been documented in online reports; the practice involves drinks being ordered without confirmation, prices being inflated above menu rates, and aggressive pressure tactics to extend the bill. The advice is consistent: stick to the main dance floors where the pricing is clear and the format is transparent.
The crowd is mixed. Vietnamese tourists from Hanoi and Saigon dominate the weekend traffic; Korean and Chinese tour groups fill in; Western tourists appear in smaller numbers. The format works for visitors who want a major dance club experience; the size and the production justify the commitment.
Compared with the smaller Bach Dang ground-level pubs and the rooftops, New Phuong Dong is the only proper large-scale Da Nang dance club. The format pulls visitors specifically wanting that experience.
The Neighborhood
New Phuong Dong sits at 20 Dong Da, a few blocks inland from Bach Dang.
Getting There
Grab to 20 Dong Da, Thuan Phuoc, Hai Chau, Da Nang.
Address
20 Dong Da, Thuan Phuoc, Hai Chau, Da Nang
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