vietnam is a fascinating country with
bustling cities and
hole-in-the-wall restaurants standing
alongside
breathtaking rice terraces and
landscapes but there are a few things
that you need to know before you visit
vietnam
this is katie from creative travel guide
and today we are sharing the things that
you need to know
before you visit vietnam
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thing
you need to know before you visit
vietnam is to apply for your visa
when entering vietnam you may need to
get a visa
check the visa regulations for your
passport in advance
and use the vietnamese embassy website
to apply for your visa in advance as
well
in major airports you can obtain a visa
on arrival
but expect long hues and have passport
size photos
and usd available
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the next thing you need to know before
you visit vietnam is to check
vaccinations book an appointment with
your gp or health center
at least six weeks before you travel to
see which vaccinations you will need for
your trip
remember that the more remote
destinations that you visit vietnam
the more jabs you may need the next
thing you need to know before you visit
is to book your
first night after a long flight you do
not want to spend your first evening
searching for accommodation
plus hanoi tends to be pretty quiet
after 11 pm
so booking at least your first night in
advance is essential
next let's look at currency vietnam
use us dollars and vietnamese dong so
it's best to have a bit of each
u.s dollars are used more in tourism so
hotels tours and transport
whilst vietnamese dong is the best
option for restaurants
shops bars and market stalls if you have
a choice to pay with either currency
dong usually works out cheaper
our next tip is to use the travel
agencies in every
major city of vietnam you will see
hundreds of travel agencies lining the
streets
don't be afraid to book tours or
transport with these little shops
but make sure you look around for the
best price and package for you
also make sure that you are prepared to
haggle as with many destinations in
southeast asia you will need to haggle
to get the best price in markets and
independent shops the rule to follow is
if there is a price
advertised then that is probably a set
price and you won't need to haggle too
much
but if there is no price listed offer
thirty percent and work
up to fifty percent of the original
price
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so now let's look at what to pack for
vietnam vietnam is warm
and laid back so you do not need to
worry too much about dressing up
packing shorts skirts and lightweight
t-shirts and vest tops are a must
however there are a few extra items that
you will need to remember to pack
firstly a pashmina and lightweight long
trousers
you will need to cover your shoulders
and legs when visiting temples
and these items will come in handy on
long bus journeys or planes
when the air conditioning gets too cold
as well you will also need to pack
layers certain areas of vietnam are
colder than others
ha long bay for example can get pretty
chilly at night
as can supper if you visit in the
wintertime hack layers especially if you
are visiting from october to march
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you will also need to pack a waterproof
jacket
if you are visiting in rainy season
bring a waterproof jacket to keep you
dry when the heavens open
also make sure you pack mosquito spray
mosquitoes are everywhere in
asia and although they are mostly not
dangerous they are annoying
bring a mosquito spray or wristbands to
avoid being bitten while you are out
exploring
and lastly also bring a dry bag there
are lots of water
activities around vietnam including
kayaking and canoeing
throwing a dry bag to keep your items
safe and dry
during those days out
so now let's look at when to visit
vietnam so the best time to visit
vietnam
really depends on which region you are
visiting and what experiences you are
looking for
february to april and august to october
are the best times to visit
because of the warm but not unbearable
weather
however this is high season so expect
crowds and
high prices visiting the north of
vietnam from october to april is a
popular choice
but december and january can get quite
cold to avoid typhoons
visit central and south vietnam from
november to may
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and lastly let's look at some of the
best places to visit in vietnam
to begin with let's talk about hanoi
hanoi is the capital of vietnam
and is the perfect place to start you
will notice a real mixture of southeast
asian
french and chinese influences across the
city
but make sure you base yourself in the
old quarter to soak in the real essence
of hanoi
explore the temples visit the night
market eat the local food
and enjoy everything that hanoi has to
offer
once you have finished your time in
hanoi you can take a trip
over to halong bay this is a beautiful
area of the world
and we highly recommend getting yourself
a cruise around this area
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you can also take a trip up north to
sapa
a incredible rice terrace field with
endless views
that really is a once-in-a-lifetime
experience
if you're looking to experience some
more nature head
down to nin bin which is an incredible
place with beautiful landscapes
or carry on down to hue for a bustling
vibrant city that used to be the former
capital of vietnam
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whilst in central vietnam head over to
hoi an and da nang
da nang is an up and coming beach
destination whilst hoi an is a very busy
but beautiful
water town in the center of vietnam
and of course you can't explore vietnam
without visiting ho chi minh city
this city is fascinating and there are
lots of different museums
you can visit to learn more about the
vietnamese war and the history of the
country
so we hope you have an incredible time
in vietnam let us know where you are
heading to in the comments below
it really is one of our favorite places
to visit in southeast asia
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