Travel Guide

Vietnam

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Geographical location: South East Asia. Eastern and southern part of the Indochinese peninsula, South of China.

Capital: Hanoi City

Currency: Dong

Weather/Seasons: Tropical monsoons occur from May to October in the north and south and from September to January in the centre. It is almost totally dry throughout the rest of the year.

Transportation: Taxi, Busses, Train, Ferries, Bicycle rickshaw

Languages Spoken: Vietnamese (Official language). English, Chinese, French.

Sports/Recreation: Soccer, Badminton, Basketball, Cycling, Chess.

Cuisine: Rice plays an essential role in the nation’s diet. Noodles are also very popular. Fresh vegetables, Cucumbers, bean threads, slices of hot pepper, and sprigs of basil, coriander, mint. North Vietnam: Less herbs and Vegetables.

Ethnicity: Viet (Kinh) 87%, Tay, Thai, Muong, Hoa, Khmer, Nung. There are 53 ethnic minority group in Vietnam.

Population: 85,262,356 (Estimated 2007)

Religion: Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism.

Economy: The major industries of the country are food processing, garments, shoes, machine building, cement, Fertilizers, glass, tires, oil, coal, steel and paper. The agriculture sector has its relative importance in the total GDP of the Vietnam economy. There is heavy reliance on the technology industry.

Best time to go

  • North Vietnam: September to December
  • South Vietnam: December to April
  • Central Vietnam: December to March

Accommodations

  • Kimdo Royal City Hotel
  • Sheraton Saigon Htl And Towers
  • Grand Hotel Saigon
  • Metropole Hotel
  • Hotel Nikko Hanoi
  • Somerset Grand Hanoi
  • Moevenpick Hotel Hanoi

Tourist Attractions

Government: Communist State

Security: Travel in Vietnam is generally safe and violent crime is uncommon. Pick-pocketing is rife, and in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) drive-by purse snatching is a common trick. During the monsoon season (usually between June and October) the country is prone to serious flooding and typhoons (until December).

Visa Matters: Most citizens of ASEAN member countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Lao, Philipines and Brunei) are no need Vietnam visa for visiting Vietnam within 30 days. Citizens of Korea, Japan & Scandinavians (Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland passport holders) are no need Vietnam visa for visit Vietnam within 15 days. All other citizens are required to get Vietnam entry visa before departure.

Flights

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