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TRAVEL TIPS
General
Information
- Currency: The units
of currency accepted are Vietnam Dong and US Dollar.
- Language:
Vietnamese is the official language: English, French and Chinese are
widely spoken.
- Weather:
Sub-Tropical climate with four seasons.
- Clothing: in
daytime and evening, dress informal. For restaurants, no slippers are
allowed: for the bars and dining rooms, smart casual dress is required.
- Shopping:
Bargaining is customary at roadside stalls and at the open markets.
Limited department stores.
Places of interest in Hanoi or near Hanoi
In Hanoi
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and
Museum
- Temple of Literature:
Built in 1070 A.D and dedicated to Confucius, it was Vietnam’s first
University.
- Hoan Kiem Lake
(Lake of the Restored Sword).
- Numerous Buddhist pagodas
& temples.
- Historical Old Quarter of
city.
Near
Hanoi
- Halong Bay: One of
the wonders of the world, designated “A World Heritage Site” by UNESCO.
- Dong Mo Resort: The
best Golf Court in Vietnam.
- Hoa Lu: One of the
most beautiful sites in Vietnam, also known as “Island Halong Bay”, it was
the Imperial Capital in the 12th Centery.
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International Airline service.
- Noi Bai International
Airport: Air France, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Singapore
Airlines, Thai International, Vietnam Airlines.
- Via Ho Chi Minh City:
Asiana Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Eva Airlines, Japan Airlines, Korean
Air, KLM. Luthansa, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Swissair.
- Domestic flight to:
Buon Ma Thuot, Da Lat, Dien Bien Phu, Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue,
Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, Pleiku, Rach Gia, Vinh, Son La.
- Airport
departure tax:
- Domestic: VND 15 000
- International: US$ 8.00
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