Stretching like an elongated S among the eastern of Indochina, Vietnam is the country with full of attractions, splendor of nature and local hospitality. Whether it is your first time to Vietnam or you have not been to this nation in a while, these handy tips shall help you better reaching the richness of this beautiful country.
Visa
The Tourist Visa for Vietnam must be issued before arrival and the typical visa is valid for 30 or 90 days.
Visa-exempted nationalities: Certain countries may visit Vietnam without visa for a period of time
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less than 30 days |
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less than 21 days |
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less than 15 days |
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less than 15 days |
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less than 15 days |
Visa applying methods:
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Check the latest visa apply information as http://www.immigration.gov.vn/
Best time to go
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NORTHERN VIETNAM: HANOI, HALONG BAY, SAPA, CAO BANG, HA GIANG The north has four seasons with a cold winter and hot summer. It’s around 5˚C (41˚F) in winter and up to 35˚C (95˚F) in summer. *April – October: warm and humid at around 31˚C (90˚F) and heaviest rainfall between July and August *November – March: cold, average temperature is 20˚C (68˚F). In the mountainous regions such as Sapa, the temperature can drop below zero (32˚F). The loveliest time to visit North of Vietnam is from September to December |
CENTRAL VIETNAM: HUE, DANANG, HOI AN
The average high temperature is 30˚C (86˚F).
*October – November: heavy storms and highest amount of rainfall and prone to flooding.
The loveliest time to visit North of Vietnam is from February to August.
SOUTHERN VIETNAM: SAIGON, MEKONG DELTA, DALAT, BUON MA THUOT
There are only dry and rainy season in Southern.
*June – October: heaviest rainy with 80% average humidity at round 32˚C (90˚F).
-The Dalat – highland town: year-round temperate of 18˚C to 21˚C (64˚F to 70˚F), known as “City of Eternal Spring”.
-Beach destinations, the rainy season varies for each destination: Nha Trang (October to December); Phan Thiet (July to November); and Phu Quoc (May to October).
Getting around Vietnam
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By far, the best way to experience Vietnam is by motorbike. Motorbikes can be rented from almost anywhere, including travel agencies, hotels or even some coffee shops in city center. The approximate costs per day without a driver are between $5 ~ $10 per day. National driving license will be granted a Vietnamese license. |
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Walking around is the easiest way to experience the local life of Vietnam, which is both fun and tricky. When crossing the street, move at a slow and steady pace. Walk slowly, make eye contacts with the drivers, and the traffic will flow around you. |
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Vietnam is without doubt to be the ideal destination for cyclists. Biking to discover the local village life and the most stunning scenery of Vietnam |
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Vietnam's rail network expands to most famous destinations which is comfortable, inexpensive and the ideal way for contemplating the beauty of Vietnam at ground level. |
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The domestic flights in Vietnam has been upgraded every year. Famous domestic airlines includes Jetstar Airways, Vietjet Air and Vietnam |
Money
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The currency rate is approximately 1 USD ~ 23,000 VND |
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ATMs are widely available and credit/ debits card are accepted throughout majority of big cities. Cash can be obtained using several internationally recognized cards, but make sure to prepared enough cash if you have a trip to rural Vietnam. |
Telephone
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Phone code 00 [country code] [phone number] or + [country code] [phone number] The Vietnam country code 84 will allow you to call Vietnam from another country. Vietnam telephone code 84 is dialed after the IDD. Vietnam international dialing 84 is followed by an area code. |
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International calls International call rate can be as little as $0.15 per minute. |
Vietnam etiquette
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Common greeting: ‘Xin chào’ |
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Do not touch someone’s head |
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Pay attention to dress standards when you visit religious sites |
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Have a smile and enjoy your trip to Vietnam! |
