Vietnam Travel Guide

Ancient charm, street food heaven, and dramatic landscapes

Capital Hanoi
Population 99 million
Currency Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Language Vietnamese
Time Zone ICT (UTC+7)
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Best Time to Visit

Spring Feb – Apr

Comfortable in the north. Dry in the south. Tet (Lunar New Year) in January/February is festive but many businesses close.

Summer May – Aug

Hot and humid everywhere. Rainy in the north. Beach season in central Vietnam (Da Nang, Hoi An).

Autumn Sep – Nov

Best time for the north (Hanoi, Sapa, Ha Long Bay). Typhoon risk in central regions.

Winter Dec – Jan

Cool in the north, warm in the south. Dry season in Ho Chi Minh City. Best for the Mekong Delta.

Top Things to Do

Nature

Ha Long Bay

UNESCO World Heritage Site. Limestone karsts rising from emerald water. Take an overnight cruise for the full experience.

Culture

Hoi An Ancient Town

Lantern-lit streets, tailor shops, and remarkable food. Get clothes custom-made in 24 hours. Best at night when the lanterns glow.

Food

Hanoi Street Food

Pho, banh mi, bun cha, egg coffee. The Old Quarter is a a lot to take in. Meals cost $1-3. Follow the plastic stools.

Nature

Sapa Rice Terraces

Striking terraced rice paddies in the northern mountains. Homestays with local H'mong families. Best September-October when rice is golden.

Culture

Cu Chi Tunnels

Vast underground tunnel network used during the Vietnam War. Claustrophobic but interesting. 1 hour from Ho Chi Minh City.

Nature

Ninh Binh (Trang An)

Called 'Ha Long Bay on land'. Limestone karsts, river boat rides, and ancient temples. Less touristy than Ha Long Bay.

Adventure

Mekong Delta

Floating markets, river life, and tropical fruit orchards. Can Tho floating market starts at dawn. Day trip or overnight from HCMC.

Nature

Da Nang Beaches

My Khe Beach is one of Asia's best. Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills. Easy access to both Hoi An (30min) and Hue (2h).

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Staying Connected in Vietnam

Networks

Viettel, Mobifone, Vinaphone

Speed

4G/LTE good in cities and tourist areas. Coverage can drop in rural mountainous regions (Sapa, Ha Giang).

Airport WiFi

Free WiFi at Noi Bai (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat (HCMC), and Da Nang airports.

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Did You Know?

Vietnam is the world's second-largest coffee producer after Brazil. Vietnamese iced coffee (ca phe sua da) is famous.
Ha Long Bay has nearly 2,000 limestone islands and islets, many with caves and grottos.
The Vietnamese dong is one of the world's lowest-valued currencies. You'll be a millionaire in VND.

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