Vietnam Travel Guide - Travel Insights and Tips

Vietnam’s capital is Hanoi. Located to the north of Vietnam, the city is more than 1,000 years old.

Vietnam covers an area of 331,210 km². With 98 million residents, it is the third most populous country in the world.

+84. Just add 4 after the country code if you need to call in Hanoi.

Vietnam uses the Vietnamese Dong. The currency code is VND. Card facilities are not widely available and tourists are encouraged to exchange money for cash. ATMs are available in all major cities, but are hard to come by in rural areas and small towns.

Tan Son Nhat is the main and the largest airport in Vietnam. It is located around 15 minutes from Ho Chi Minh’s city center. CODE: SGN CLOSEST CITY: Ho Chi Minh

Vietnam is undergoing various visa restructuring, but most visitors are able to get a 30-day visa on arrival. Check with the Vietnamese embassy in your home country on whether you need a visa to enter Vietnam and how to get one.

The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. Few people speak English outside of the large cities. Although you probably will not master the language before your trip, greeting people with a friendly “Xin chao” will go a long way.

For police emergencies, you can call 113 or 115 for an ambulance.

Motorcycle culture is the backbone of Vietnamese society. If you are not brave enough to drive yourself you can use Grab, a ride-sharing app like Uber. Vietnamese are also fond of naps in the middle of hot days, so expect many stores to close over lunchtime.