Vietnam
Hanoi · Asia
A sensory feast of jade waters, emerald rice paddies, and chaotic cities that pulse with energy and culinary magic.
Travel cost
Trip length
Budget
$30/day
$210
Standard
$75/day
$525
Luxury
$250/day
$1,750
Estimates per person (USD) excluding international flights.
Travel information
Best season
Nov–Apr
Currency
Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Language
Vietnamese
Time zone
UTC+7
Power plug
Type A/C/G · 220V
Emergency
113 police · 114 fire · 115 ambulance
Top attractions
Ha Long Bay
Thousands of towering limestone karsts rising from calm, emerald sea waters.
Hoi An Ancient Town
Lantern-lit historic port city with remarkably preserved timber-frame buildings.
Ho Chi Minh City
The buzzing southern metropolis full of colonial history and modern malls.
Sapa Rice Terraces
Spectacular stepped green fields carved into the Hoang Lien Son mountains.
Local tips
Food
Eat street food like Pho and Banh Mi where locals congregate.
Culture
Always remove shoes when entering homes and some traditional shops.
Transport
To cross the street, walk slowly and steadily; scooters will avoid you.
Safety
Keep your phone and bags secure in cities to prevent drive-by snatching.
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