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Vibrant scene of lychee vendors in Bac Giang, Vietnam during lychee season, showcasing the bustling market atmosphere.

Vietnam

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When to visit

NOT BUSYJan16°4d rain
NOT BUSYFeb17°3d rainBEST
MODERATEMar20°6d rainBEST
BUSYApr24°8d rainBEST
BUSYMay27°12d rain
VERY BUSYJun29°15d rain
VERY BUSYJul29°17d rain
BUSYAug29°16d rain
MODERATESep28°14d rain
VERY BUSYOct24°8d rainBEST
MODERATENov20°4d rainBEST
NOT BUSYDec17°3d rain

Attraktioner i Vietnam

Ha Long Bay (Ha Long)

1. Ha Long Bay (Ha Long)

LocalityPolitical

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Hoan Kiem Lake (Hanoi)

2. Hoan Kiem Lake (Hanoi)

4.7 (11,911)
LakeNaturlig sevärdhetEtablering

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Tràng An Scenic Landscape Complex (Ninh Binh)

3. Tràng An Scenic Landscape Complex (Ninh Binh)

4.7 (13,298)
TuristattraktionScenic SpotTour AgencyTravel AgencyMarina

Vägbeskrivning

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Hue Imperial City (Imperial Citadel) (Hue)

4. Hue Imperial City (Imperial Citadel) (Hue)

4.5 (21,321)
Historiskt landmärkeTuristattraktionKulturellt landmärkeHistorisk platsIntressant plats

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Hội An Ancient Town (Hoi An)

5. Hội An Ancient Town (Hoi An)

4.7 (3,418)
TuristattraktionIntressant platsEtablering

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Marble Mountains (Da Nang)

6. Marble Mountains (Da Nang)

4.4 (38,661)
Scenic SpotTuristattraktionIntressant platsEtablering

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Củ Chi Tunnels (Ho Chi Minh City)

7. Củ Chi Tunnels (Ho Chi Minh City)

4.5 (16,887)
Historiskt landmärkeTuristattraktionHistory MuseumHistorisk platsMuseum

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Cái Răng Floating Market (Can Tho)

8. Cái Răng Floating Market (Can Tho)

4.1 (7,901)
MarketIntressant platsEtablering

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Phú Quốc National Park (Phu Quoc)

9. Phú Quốc National Park (Phu Quoc)

4.2 (1,074)
NationalparkTuristattraktionParkIntressant platsEtablering

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Fansipan Summit (Sa Pa)

10. Fansipan Summit (Sa Pa)

4.6 (3,556)
Mountain PeakNaturlig sevärdhetEtablering

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Traditional Sweet Dishes

Chè

Chè

Chè comes in dozens of regional varieties, from bean soups to coconut jelly, and can be served hot or cold as a street snack or a family dessert.

Bánh chuối

Bánh chuối

Bánh chuối turns overripe bananas into a caramelized cake that can be steamed or fried, it was born as a resourceful peasant treat that became a popular street sweet.

Bánh da lợn

Bánh da lợn

Bánh da lợn is a chewy, colorful layered cake scented with pandan and mung bean, and its name literally means 'pig skin' despite containing no pork.

Traditional Savory Dishes

Phở

Phở

Phở began as a Hanoi street food in the early 20th century and is prized for a broth simmered for hours with bones and spices, the final bowl is finished tableside with fresh herbs.

Bánh mì

Bánh mì

Bánh mì is a Franco-Vietnamese invention that uses a light, airy baguette filled with pâté, pickles, cilantro and spicy mayo, it became Vietnam's go-to portable meal after World War II.

Bún chả

Bún chả

Bún chả is a Hanoi specialty of grilled pork patties and slices served with cool rice vermicelli and a tangy fish sauce for dipping, it shot to global fame when a US president ate it in Hanoi with Anthony Bourdain.

Traditional Beverages

Cà phê sữa đá

Cà phê sữa đá

Cà phê sữa đá is intensely strong Robusta coffee sweetened with condensed milk and poured over ice from a tiny phin filter, it was perfected during colonial times when fresh milk was scarce.

Trà

Trà

Trà is more than a drink in Vietnam, it is a gesture of hospitality and can be scented with lotus by stuffing fresh blossoms into tea leaves overnight for a delicate floral aroma.

Rượu gạo

Rượu gạo

Rượu gạo is a potent, clear rice wine made from fermented sticky rice that is often shared from a communal jar at weddings and festivals, some versions are infused with herbs or fruits for local medicinal uses.

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Day trips

Ninh Binh (Tam Coc/Trang An)

95 km 1.5h by car

Karst landscapes, river caves and ancient temples.

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Hạ Long Bay (day cruise)

170 km 2.5–3h by car

Iconic limestone karsts and short bay cruises.

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Perfume Pagoda (Chùa Hương)

70 km 1.5–2h by car and boat

Pilgrimage complex with scenic riverboat approach.

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Bát Tràng Pottery Village

13 km 30–45min by car/motorbike

Traditional ceramics village, hands-on workshops.

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Ba Vì National Park

60 km 1.5h by car

Cool mountain scenery, hiking and French ruins.

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Kommentarer (9)

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Nyoman M.

Cheap, friendly, crazy traffic, at least a week needed to feel the vibe properly.

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Ketut R.

Expected more beaches, lots of development and rubbish in places, nice people but infrastructure surprised me.

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Rani D.

Ho Chi Minh felt chaotic but alive, street food is next level, plan for hot weather and lots of scooters.

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B
Bayu H.

If you use trains, book night sleepers early and bring earplugs, the berths are comfy and save a night's hotel.

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K
Kadek S.

Carry small bills everywhere, taxis often refuse big notes and getting change in markets is a hassle.

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Getting there

Train stations

Hanoi Railway Station (Ga Hà Nội)

Reunification Express (north–south), regional links to Lao Cai

Saigon Railway Station (Hồ Chí Minh City)

Reunification Express north–south connections

Use airport express bus or Grab taxis; allow 30–60 min to Hanoi center depending on traffic.

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Rent a car in Vietnam

Visa & entry

Non-Schengen
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free access

ASEAN countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand), Japan, South Korea (policies vary)

Visa required

Most other countries (check e-visa or embassy options)

Check e-visa availability and ensure passport valid ≥6 months before travel.

Användbar information för Vietnam

Populära shoppingplatserBến Thành Market, Đồng Xuân Market, Night markets, Vincom Centers
Populära nattlivsplatserBùi Viện (HCMC), Tạ Hiện (Hanoi), Phú Quốc bars
Populära avslappnade restaurangerLocal phở stalls, Street food vendors, Quán ăn
Populära fina restaurangerRooftop restaurants in HCMC, French-Vietnamese fusion restaurants in Hanoi
Populära kaféerThe Workshop, The Note Coffee, Passio Coffee
Kranvatten säkert att drickaNej
Visum för digitala nomaderNej
Bästa taxiappenGrab, Be, Vinasun, G7
Taxipris / km$0.4
Turister / år18000000
Befolkning98200000
Mobil internethastighet30 Mbps
Arbetslöshetsprocent3 %
Fattigdomsprocent6 %
Genomsnittsinkomst / månad$260
Genomsnittlig levnadskostnad / månad$500
Hotellpris / natt från$12
Ölpris från$1
Kaffpris från$1.5
Street food-pris från$1
Restaurangmåltid pris från$3
Lokal valutaVND
Typ av eluttagA, C, D
ReligionerBuddhism, Folk religion, Christianity, Non-religious
Talade språkVietnamese, English, Tày, Thai
Etniska grupperKinh, Tày, Thái, Mường, Khmer
Politisk orienteringAuthoritarian communist / left
Befolkningstäthet300 /km²
Geografiskt område331212 km²
Möjliga naturkatastroferTyphoons, Flooding, Landslides, Drought
Farliga djurSnakes, Stray dogs, Jellyfish
Populära platser för en promenadHanoi Old Quarter, Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street, Ngõ nhỏ in HCMC
Populära kollektivtrafikmedelBus, Motorbike taxi (Xe ôm), Taxi, Grab motorbike
FlygbolagVietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Bamboo Airways
Föreslagna vaccinationerHepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Rabies (if at risk)
ArkitekturtypFrench colonial, Traditional Vietnamese, Modern skyscrapers, Pagodas
Genomsnittlig öl konsumtion per person / år40 l
Genomsnittlig vinkonsumtion per person / år1 l
DrickskulturNot customary but appreciated, small tips for good service
Coworking / dag$7
Airbnb / månad$700
1 rum hyra / månad$450
Gym / månad$30
Daglig budget (backpacker)$20
Daglig budget (mellanklass)$50

Översikt för Vietnam

Engelska kunskapsnivåDåligt
TrafiksäkerhetDåligt
Vänlig mot utlänningarBra
YttrandefrihetDåligt
KollektivtrafikGenomsnittligt
SjukvårdGenomsnittligt
UtbildningGenomsnittligt
Elnätets tillförlitlighetBra
BrottssäkerhetGenomsnittligt
GångvänlighetGenomsnittligt
NattlivBra
MatscenMycket bra
LGBTQ+ vänligGenomsnittligt
Startup-scenGenomsnittligt
BullernivåGenomsnittligt
RenlighetGenomsnittligt
Tillgång till naturBra

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