Travel tips to Vietnam

[Indochina Travelland]

***Climate:
Vietnam’s weather is indicated by two monsoons. The winter monsoon comes from the northeast between October and March, bringing wet cold winter to all areas in the north, and dry and warm temperatures to the south. From April or May to October, the southwestern monsoon bring warm, humid weather to the whole country except for those areas sheltered by mountains.

***The currency of Vietnam: is "Dong“ (abbreviated "d" or VND) with smallest note is 100d and biggest one is 500,000d.
Current exchange rate: 1USD= 17,000d

***People : The Vietnamese are a polite and peaceful people who extend a warm welcome to foreigners. They are tolerant of the inability of visitors to understand their country.

***Shopping:
- Lacquer paintings
- Silk paintings
- Copied brand bags, clothes, shoes, etc.
- Embroidered pictures, lanterns , bags
- Tailor-made clothes
- Mother-of-pearl inlay on ornaments
- Marble figurines and vases
- Ceramics
- Copies of famous oil paintings

***Transportations within the city:
- Taxi: The common price is about 7.000VND per s'lometre. If you get more than 10km the arise is less, about 4.000VND per kilometer.
- Pedicab or “Xich Lo”: available in some cities such as Hanoi, Hue, Dan Nang, Hoi An and Saigon. It costs about 3$ ~ 4$ dollars / hour.
- Motorbike taxi or “Xe Om”: is a popular, fast and cheap. Cost for a xe om is 1,500VND per kilometer
- Car & motorbike rental service are also available at most travel agencies.

[VacationBuddy]

Vietnam is a country filled with captivating natural beauty and peaceful village life.

Its highlands and rainforest region, far from being devastated, continue to yield new species and team with exotic wildlife. Its islands and beaches are among the finest in all of Southeast Asia, and its cuisine is very possibly the most delicious you will ever find.

Vietnamese cuisine is deeply influenced by the national cuisines of France, China, and Thailand, Vietnamese cooking is highly innovative and makes extensive use of fresh herbs, including lemon grass, basil, coriander, parsley, laksa leaf, lime, and chili. Soup is served at almost every meal, and snacks include spring rolls and rice pancakes.

Over two decades have passed since Vietnam was officially united, and in that time it has done a remarkable job of healing its wounds. Today, this gracious and graceful country is an outstanding travel destination.

Vietnam has a rich spiritual life and belief systems, including Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Tam Giao, which is a blend of Taoism, popular Chinese beliefs, and ancient Vietnamese animism.

The most important festival of the year is Tet, a week-long event in late January or early February that heralds the new lunar year and the advent of spring. Celebration consists of both raucous festivity (fireworks, drums, gongs) and quiet meditation. In addition to Tet, there are about twenty other traditional and religious festivals each year.

VacationBuddy