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Where to go
The "Hanoi or bust" attitude, prompting new arrivals to doggedly labour between the country's two major cities, no matter how limited their time...
The "Hanoi or bust" attitude, prompting new arrivals to doggedly labour between the country's two major cities, no matter how limited their time...
Organized tour
If you want to cover a lot of ground in a short time in vietnam or have a specific interest, an organized tour might be worth consid-ering. Specialist tour operators offer packages...
If you want to cover a lot of ground in a short time in vietnam or have a specific interest, an organized tour might be worth consid-ering. Specialist tour operators offer packages...
EATING AND DRINKING
At its best, Vietnamese food is light, subtle in flavour and astonishing in its variety. Though its cuisine is related to that of China, vietnam has its own distinct culinary...
At its best, Vietnamese food is light, subtle in flavour and astonishing in its variety. Though its cuisine is related to that of China, vietnam has its own distinct culinary...
Festivals and religious event?
The Vietnamese year follows a rhythm of festivals and religious observances, ranging from solemn family gatherings at the ancestral altar to national celebrations...
The Vietnamese year follows a rhythm of festivals and religious observances, ranging from solemn family gatherings at the ancestral altar to national celebrations...
Important Dates Affecting Touring, And Compulsory Meals 01 Jan - International New Year's Day:Banks and public offices will be closed, as will some businesses. Road traffic will likely be heavy...
vietnam Shoppingvietnam has some fantastic shopping opportunities so it is well worth setting aside half a day or more to properly peruse. Hotspots include Hanoi, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City, each of...
Electricity in vietnam is 220 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. If you travel to vietnam with a device that does not accept 220 Volts at 50 Hertz, you will need a voltage converter...
Baggage & Clothing: Please ensure that your luggage is of a standard size (preferably soft bags) as backpacks or soft cases are only permitted on our journeys. It should be clearly labelled...
Health The significant improvement in vietnam's economy has brought with it some major advances in public health. Rural areas can still pose a problem when it comes to finding good health care...
Safety & Security vietnam is generally a safe country, however petty street crime is on the rise as tourist numbers increase. In Ho Chi Minh City we recommend that as little jewellery as...
Internet Today the internet is widely available throughout towns and cities in vietnam. There is everything from trendy cybercafe’s to computer terminals in the lobbies of hotels and...
Insurance is a must for vietnam, as the cost of major medical treament is prohibitive. A travel insurance policy to cover theft, loss and medical proplems is the best bettravel INSURANCE...
Activities If you are looking for action, vietnam can increasingly deliver. Biking and hiking are taking off up and down the country , while offshore there is kayaking and surfing above the...
Vietnamese dong (VND) is the official currency in vietnam.- Paper notes include: VND 500,000; 100,000; 50,000; 20,000; 10,000; 5,000; 2,000; 1,000; 500; 200 and 100. Coins include VND 5,000; 2,000...
vietnam spans several climatic zones, resulting in substantial weather condition variations between the north and the south. Average temperatures year round range from 20 to 35 degrees Celsius so...
Vietnam Practical Information
- Public Holidays in Vietnam
- Shopping in Vietnam
- Activities in Vietnam
- Climate in Vietnam
- Electricity in Vietnam
- Safety in Vietnam
- Baggage & Clothing in Vietnam
- Money & Cost in Vietnam
- Health & Medical Kit in Vietnam
- Travel Insurance Advice in Vietnam
- Internet & Phone in Vietnam
- Where to Eat in Vietnam
- Where to go in Vietnam
- Festivals and religious event in Vietnam
- Organized tour in Vietnam




















