Vietnam Travel Guide 🇻🇳
Everything a traveler should know before visiting Vietnam — Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, culture, visas, transport, budget & safety
🌤 Live Weather — Hanoi
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Hanoi
🌆 Largest City Ho Chi Minh City
💱 Currency Vietnamese Dong (VND)
🗣 Language Vietnamese (English in tourist areas)
⏱ Time Zone GMT+7
🔌 Plug Type Type A · C — 220V
Famous for: Street food · Rice terraces · Ha Long Bay · War history · Motorbike culture · Café scene
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
E-Visa available (most nationalities) 30-day stay (extendable) Passport valid 6+ months Hotel booking & exit ticket recommended- Immigration may check proof of funds
- Multiple-entry visa available
- Print e-Visa approval letter
Carry your e-Visa copy & passport photo at arrival.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌸 Feb–Apr Pleasant spring weather
🍂 Sep–Nov Best for North Vietnam
☀️ Dec–Mar Mild south · cooler north
🌧 May–Aug Hot & humid · rainy season
Weather varies significantly between North, Central & South Vietnam.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — VND 800,000–1,200,000 / ₹2,700–₹4,200 / $30–50 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — VND 1,800,000–3,000,000 / ₹6,200–₹10,200 / $70–120 per day
- 👑 Luxury — VND 5,000,000+ / ₹17,000+ / $200+ per day
Vietnam is one of the most affordable countries in Southeast Asia.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Hanoi Ha Long Bay Sapa Hoi An Da Nang Ho Chi Minh City Ninh Binh🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Domestic flights connect major cities
- Night buses & trains are common
- Motorbike rentals popular
- Grab & taxis widely available
Always wear helmets — traffic can be chaotic.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main providers — Viettel · Mobifone · Vinaphone
- Tourist SIM at airport booths
- Strong 4G in cities
- Remote mountains have weak signal
Passport required for SIM registration.
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash preferred at local shops
- Cards accepted in hotels & malls
- ATMs easily available
- Negotiate taxi & market prices
Carry small VND notes for street food & taxis.
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Phở (noodle soup)
- Bánh mì (Vietnamese sandwich)
- Spring rolls
- Bún chả
- Vietnamese coffee
Street food is delicious — choose busy & clean vendors.
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Tet Lunar New Year
- Mid-Autumn Festival
- Perfume Pagoda Festival
- Hoi An Lantern Festival
🛡 Safety & Common Scams
- Generally safe for tourists
- Beware taxi meter scams
- Check motorbike rental contracts
- Keep belongings secure
Avoid unsolicited tour sellers in tourist zones.
🙏 Local Etiquette
- Remove shoes before entering homes
- Avoid loud behavior in temples
- Dress modestly at pagodas
- Respect elders & traditions
🎒 What to Pack
- Light clothing & rain jacket
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen & hat
- Universal adapter
Northern mountains can be cold — carry warm layers.
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Tropical & humid
- Cool winters in the north
- Hot summers
- Monsoon rains (May–Aug)
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Hanoi Old Quarter
- Day 2 — Ha Long Bay cruise
- Day 3 — Ninh Binh / Tam Coc
- Day 4 — Fly to Da Nang · Hoi An
- Day 5 — Ancient Town & lanterns
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 115
👮 Police 113
🔥 Fire 114
🧳 Tourist Help Tourist Police (major cities)
❓ FAQs
Is Vietnam cheap?
Yes — one of Asia’s most budget-friendly countries.
Can I drink tap water?
No — always use bottled or filtered water.
Is English spoken?
Yes in tourist areas · limited elsewhere.
Is Vietnam safe?
Yes — petty theft can occur in busy areas.
🎟 Tours & Activities in Vietnam
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