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It’s a real wonder! A unique country where traditions that are thousands of year old are still alive and respected. A country where young generation – among the youngest in the world – do not talk of war and bitterness but welcome all, including Americans, as they say: “if you come as a friend, I will open my hands and hear for you”.
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Most visitors fly to Vietnam. The country’s domestic air transport system is good and getting better. The safety record is admirable, while the flights are mostly on time, and well connected to the main tourist destinations. Visitors from the US and Europe usually arrive via Bankok or Hong Kong.
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Weather is very often one of the determining factors when we choose to travel. Vietnam is a diverse country, spanning several climatic zones. With a mountainous border along much of its western and northern frontiers, and a long, unprotected coastline, the weather can vary enormously from regions to region. As a result, at any time there is always somewhere in Vietnam where the weather is perfect.
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Both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have daily connections to Asian regional hubs such as Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok amongst others, as well as some longhaul services to European destinations and Australia. More often questioned, however, is how to get around within Vietnam...
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Most visitors to Vietnam need a visa to enter the country. Visas are exempted for the citizens of the countries, which have signed a bilateral or unilateral visa exemption agreement with Vietnam, tourist visa may be valid for 15 to 30 days.
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In general, Vietnam is a very safe place, with low levels of violent crime and a low threat of terrorism or other dangerous activities. Theft, however, is becoming increasingly common, and visitors should take precautions, especially with mobile phones, digital cameras, and other small electronics which are easily...
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Vietnam Guide
