How to get the best from your visit to Vietnam

If you have never been to Vietnam before, but you love the sound of it, you best get planning to make sure that it’s the best that could be, at all costs! Going into the most intricate details of planning your trip does make all the difference in the world when you spend it out. This article is designed to help you plan your trip to the best of your capability to ensure that you get the best out of your trip to Vietnam.

When to go to Vietnam?

Choosing a suitable time to visit Vietnam is among the very first things you ought to do when you begin so much as thinking about the trip in the first place. In Vietnam, there are primarily three different parts: the North, the Center, and the South with each of their weathers being completely different from the other. Therefore, the best time we would propose to visit where you could enjoy throughout the duration is between December to April – this ensures that you will avoid the storms in July and August, the rainy season in the South (from May to October), superhot summer as well as the cold and dry in the North and the Center, not to mention the warm in the South.

Vietnam – where to go?

Being a country with more than 330, 000km² including complicated terrain, there is also a variety of different destinations and attractions to be visited by explorers. Here is a summary of what attractions are available within the three different regions of Vietnam.

The North of Vietnam

The northern territory of Vietnam presents a vivacious variety of attractions to visit in itself. Between the capital city and heart of Vietnam, Hanoi and the mountainous Sapa Valleys and the drop-dead gorgeous Halong bay, the Northern territory has some truly unique terrain for the pleasure of all who visit.

Central Vietnam

Central Vietnam is true as majestic as it sounds. Its most outstanding landmark being Hue, which was Vietnams capital city many decades ago, this part of Vietnam’s story speaks for itself. The Da Nang beaches are not to be missed either, not to mention the Ba Na Hills complex with its thriller amusement park, flower gardens, restaurants, hotel, and bazillion insta-friendly photo-op backdrops! Furthermore, it is easy to get lost in the sea of things to do in Quy Nhon, and places to stay at the likes of Avani Quy Nhon Resort.

 South Vietnam

Perhaps the most impressive of all places that you can visit in Vietnam is Ho Chi Minh City. It is true- there is not a single traveller that anyone has ever heard of who would bad-mouth this city; its that good! A visit to the Phu Quoc island is yet another experience that ought not to be missed.

Vietnam Currency and Money

The currency used in Vietnam is Dong. As you enter Vietnam, currency can be obtained from the airport or perhaps even banks. Do make sure to hold onto the payment note you receive – make sure it remains intact, not torn or not dim. Furthermore, when exchanging dollars do make sure that the notes you’re bringing in are not damaged in the slightest. Just a tip when making transactions during your travels – always make sure to ask the price before making a purchase or using any service.

Passport and Vietnam Visa

Needless to say, having your passport in your person is a must when visiting Vietnam (much like any other country). It is a must that the said passport be valid for at least 3 months after your date of entry into Vietnam. A valid visa is mandatory for citizens from most foreign countries to come to Vietnam, regardless of the purpose of the visit.