Free travel in Vietnam – itinerary and recommended attractions

Some of the most famous popular destinations and attractions in China and Vietnam are: Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue, Phong Nha, and My Son. These attractions include mountains and seas, historical attractions and culture, the famous Ba Na Mountain Gold Hand, and of course authentic Vietnamese food. Not only are they cheap, but the activities are also very diverse.

[Visa]
Vietnam’s visas are mainly divided into

• paper visa
• Arrival visa

Visa on arrival is relatively cheap but carries the risk of information leakage, while paper visa is more expensive and more troublesome to apply for. Please refer to "Vietnam Visa Application Tutorial".

[Flights]
Cheap low-cost airline tickets to Vietnam include round-trip prices of about NT$3,000-5,000 including tax. It is recommended to quickly find cheap air tickets through: Skyscanner. Most people visiting Vietnam usually fly to:

North Vietnam: Hanoi – Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Central Vietnam: Da Nang – Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
South Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City – Johor Bahru International Airport (SGN)

【Money】

• currency

The currency of Vietnam is called Vietnamese dong, which is called Vietnamese dong (VND) in English. Since the currency value of Vietnam is very large, most units are based on 1000, for example, 100k = 100,000. A simpler conversion method is to omit the last three A 0 is the unit of (k) thousand. Multiplying the number by 1.4 or 1.5 will almost equal the amount of Taiwan dollars.

For example, 50k VND is approximately equal to 50*1.4 = about NT$70. 

exchange currency

When you come to Vietnam to exchange money, it is recommended to bring Taiwan dollars or US dollars directly to Vietnam to exchange money. There are usually two places where you can exchange money.

• bank

This is a relatively safe method, but inferior in comparison.

• silver building 

Usually, you can get a better exchange rate for Taiwan dollars at "trustworthy" banks in big cities in Vietnam. If you are not going to Hanoi, Da Nang, or Ho Chi Minh City today, it is recommended to bring US dollars to exchange.
For details, please refer to "The most cost-effective way to exchange Vietnamese Dong"

[Safety]
In addition to basically not revealing your wealth, it is also recommended not to play with mobile phones on the roadside. Especially in Ho Chi Minh City, it is relatively easy to be robbed by speeding cars, but overall, as long as you maintain a basic sense of vigilance , Vietnam is not that dangerous a country and is well worth traveling to. For relevant travel alerts, please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ travel alert information.

[Health]
In addition to paying attention to the hygienic environment when traveling in Vietnam, you can consider going to the hospital to get hepatitis A vaccine and measles vaccine. When going out, you should also pay special attention to mosquitoes, such as dengue fever... and other symptoms. For details, please refer to "Department of Health International "Travel Prescription Notes" to obtain the latest epidemic information from various countries.

[Weather]
Although Vietnam is located in Southeast Asia, because the country is very narrow, the weather is a little different in different places. Some mountainous areas can be particularly cold, especially when going to "Sapa" and "Bac Ha" in North Vietnam and "Da Lat" in South Vietnam. Bring warm clothing.

Generally speaking, the best travel season in Vietnam is its dry season. The best travel season is probably December to April because there is less rain. For more detailed information, please refer to "The Best Travel Seasons in Vietnam".

[Transportation] Transportation in Vietnam is very convenient. When you first arrive in Vietnam, you can book airport transfers online in advance at the airport. If you are saving money, you can also take a bus at the airport.

In addition to renting a motorcycle, the most important thing to do in the city is to use Grab as it is safer and the price is relatively transparent.

Sleeper buses and trains are good options for long distance travel. If you want to travel from Vietnam to Laos or Cambodia, there are many bus options to choose from.

[Internet]
There are many choices for Internet in Vietnam. It is recommended to use Viettel, because Viettel is the company with the best signal in Vietnam and the highest market share. Please refer to: "Vietnam Internet Plans and Online Pre-Order Articles"

[Language]
The main language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. There are some differences between the languages ​​of South Vietnam and North Vietnam. There are also many ethnic minorities in the local area who have their own languages. However, communication between each other is mainly through Vietnamese. The level of English There may also be slight differences between urban and rural areas. It is recommended to download offline translation in advance and use Google Translate on your mobile phone to translate into Vietnamese for communication.

[Food Habits]
Food in Vietnam is very cheap, and the main food habits are sour and spicy, but there are many foods to choose from, and you can see a lot of coffee shops on the streets.

[Voltage]
The voltage in Vietnam is 220V. The plugs used are 2-pin round or 2-pin flat like Taiwan. The specifications are American sockets. There is no need to prepare special adapters for the plugs, but you should pay attention to whether there are any electronic devices. Transformer function.

Popular destinations in China and Vietnam

The most important attractions in China and Vietnam are the Three Musketeers, which are very close to each other in Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue, and the Phong Nga Ke Bang National Park, which is slightly farther away but has a very special natural cave landscape. Each scenic spot in China and Vietnam has its own unique characteristics and is worth a visit.

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