Hi all,

I'm due to travel from Hue to Hoi An for 2 days on 12th November, right when Super Typhoon Yinxing is going to hit. I wondered if we should change our plans, and if so, does anyone have any suggestions on where to go from Hue? We have a flight booked from HCMC back home on 16th Nov and have booked 2 nights in HCMC, but not sure on what to do between 12th and leaving - whether to hope for the best and keep our itinerary the same, or lose our money and make other plans. We are currently near Hanoi. Any suggestions or feedback welcome!

Thank you!

I have been researching the last few days and put together the above city split ( can’t change hanoi, it’s for work ) the question I have is considering

We GET IN Friday at midnight ( aka we will just sleep and wake up ) so we have Saturday Sunday and Monday in ho chi minn ( sagon ) leave mid day go to hoi and , spend two nights ( night one for the memory amusement park) and du nang the day after , finally fly to work in Hanoi on Tuesday night

Fwiw we’re a couple in late 20s, would you change anything ? Should I leave ho chi earlier or later ?

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where to buy cheap souvenirs in saigon? hope to get feedback

Trying to cook pasta in my new apartment. Struggling to work this thing and none of the functions get the water to a simmer. Any help would be appreciated 🙏

Hi all!

Stopping over in Ho Chi Minh for 3 days and really want to maximise my time here! Am interested in anything music, arts and culture and of course food! Any must go places? Looking for local food and coffee recommendations. Any advice for unique places to see or things to do! Thanks in advance!

Hello everyone, Last year I was in Vietnam and discovered the drink Tra Tac (at least I think that's what it's called?). Since then, I keep thinking about it and would love to buy it somewhere here in Germany. Because does anyone of you know where to get it and what exactly it's called?

Hi everyone!

I’ll be visiting Hanoi in mid-February and was wondering if you could recommend some hidden gems or off-the-beaten-path spots to check out in the city. I’ve already heard about the usual sights, but I’m looking for unique experiences, local favorites, or quiet spots away from the tourist crowds.

Thanks in advance!:))

Pic taken by me hanoi in October 2024

Hello, I don't know where to make this question so I'm trying here. I live in UK and going for holiday to Vietnam this February. I downloaded the vida form from the Vietnam embassy. So they want this letter of approval as well, they don't say where to get it, I tried calling no one pick up. Anyway, I tried to look online and wherever it's says about the letter it goes to a site for evisa application. I don't understand where to get this letter and how? Please help!

Sorry if this gets asked a lot. I’ve searched but couldn’t quite get a definitive answer.

I know the official Tết holiday is from 25th January to 2nd February 2025.

Would you advise against visiting during either of these two time periods?

Which of the two, if any, option would you advise?

(1) Monday 13th Jan - Friday 31st Jan. Land in SGN and depart HAN.

Or

(2) Tuesday 14th Jan - Thursday 30th Jan. Land in HAN and depart from SGN.

Worried about difficulties travelling around and being things closed. Do many places close down before the official holiday dates?

Thank you.

Tomorrow I’m getting a flight from Bangkok to Hanoi (well, maybe) but after trying to check in they’ve waitlisted me. Never been waitlisted before, let alone in a country where I have no idea what the process is going to be.

Is it likely I’ll get a seat or should I plan for the worst case scenario?

If I have to wait until the next day or something, will they put me up in a hotel? Compensation so I can go and buy my own hotel room?? No idea what the rules are here, and I’d rather not have to sleep in the airport.

I’m going to keep checking the online system incase a seat pops up (no idea if this is worth my time either, but whatever) but I’m not hopeful.

Thanks

Looking for the best eSIM for Da Nang/ Vietnam in general, will be traveling mostly in Da Nang, Hoi An, and surrounding areas.

Also! I’m new to eSIM if you could tell me how it works that would be a great addition!

Hope this is allowed to ask. Have any of you used https://cruiseinhalongbay.com/ before? It seems to have the cheapest cruise prices for certain cruises (and cheapest hotel transfer prices) but it also lacks reviews on independent third party sites, which made me a little cautious. Have any of you used it before and had a positive experience?

Just my 2 cents , if you are planing to visit vietnam

1. use revolute or wise card to withdraw from ATM fee is about VDN 66000 per withdraw
2. Use grab to call cab will save you negotiate price and save you money ( but grab charge you vdn 3000-5000 fee for using visa/master card )

Still cheap 3 air quality is a bit poor, bring mask if you walk a lot 4 choose a hotel with good air conditioning or drink lots of water 5 airport is not far from the city 6 the street is very safe to walk at night ( still many works doing their job at midnight ) 7 in general Vietnamese are very friendly (I only visited Ho chi minh)

Enjoy your up coming trip my dear friends

Does anyone know a hatter in Ha Noi? I want to get a nice fedora, and I have a big head. Ideally I want a custom made one, or at least a hatter who knows his business well. Does anyone know anything?

Chào mọi người.

Does anybody have up to date info about foreigners taking Vietnamese bikes across the border to Laos or Cambodia?

Apologies if this topic has been overdone.

And thanks in advance for any help you can give ...

I am planning a trip to Vietnam for 5 days and am deciding how to split. Should I do a 3day/2night tour with Bibi and 2 days in Hanoi? Or 4day/3night Ha Giang and one day in Hanoi. What are your experiences and is an extra day on the loop worth it? I am thinking of doing Bibi

Hey everyone, my wife and I are planning a 9 day getaway to Vietnam this month, and we aren’t sure where to go as there seems to be so many options. We would be flying into and leaving from Hanoi. My wife was looking at Sa Pa, and I was also looking at Ninh Binh, Mai Chau, or Moc Chau. She isn’t a big hiker or anything. We were thinking of going to three places, and right now the only thing we’re faulting confident on is a Ha Long bay resort (plus the island) - we know it’s really touristy but are hooting to stay somewhere away from all of the cruises. Other than that, we simply aren’t sure where to go. We wife wants somewhere peaceful to knit as well. Don’t mind hoodie weather, we actually don’t want to go somewhere too hot seeing as we live in heat everyday 😅. Any recommendations? I want something relaxing but where there are still some activities to do, and decent hotels

I’ve tried to book a one way flight via the app two hours ago, the payment screen just goes blank when I ask to process it. Then I tried again just now on the website, also goes to some random Vietnam Airlines screen. No money appears to have been taken. No email received to say booking has been successful. Is anyone else having these issues? I have tried in both my local currency and dong. Still no luck.

Any suggestions? Cheers

Hi! It is me and my boyfriend’s first time traveling to Da Nang Vietnam, and I have some questions! We will be traveling in February 2025 for a wedding.

1.) What are the best things to bring as an American tourist?

2.) What are the best dishes to eat for someone who enjoys pork, chicken, and beef?

3.) Where are the best places to eat?

4.) Where are the best places to shop?

5.) What sights should I go see?

6.) Where’s the best place to get clothes tailored quickly and reasonably priced?

7.) What should I bring for clothes? Toiletries? Etc.

8.) What are the best tips and tricks for Vietnam?

9.) Any helpful insights welcome!

Em xin chào mọi người ạ, em đang muốn tìm hiểu về các drama của TH True Milk nhưng mà mấy năm gần đây thấy toàn bài đăng khen thôi, em không biết là có ai từng có trải nghiệm trực tiếp tệ với bên TH hay có các nguồn báo hay bằng tiếng Anh hoặc Việt phê phán bên TH không ạ? Em xin cảm ơn.

Hello dear people of Vietnam sub,

It looks like the cost of taxi in Ninh Binh region is much higher than in Hanoi using Grab app, do you know the reason?

Out of curiosity: how much would you pay for example a taxi from Tam Coc to Dai Binh (35min) or from Dai Binh to Trang An (15min)?

Grab suggest 320k for the first, and 170k for the second , which I find quite strange but maybe that it is just the normal range !

Thank you very much :)

My 15yo takes Biphentin for ADHD and I’m wondering if she can safely bring these into the country when we travel there next month for vacation? Or are they banned?

just curious

Mọi người ơi, mình là du học sinh từ Úc sẽ chuyển về nước sắp tới. Chuyện là mình có mang khá nhiều đồ công nghệ cá nhân về nên không biết có bị hải quan bắt bẻ không.

• 2 laptop 1 windows 1 mac
• mac mini
• ipad
• steam deck
• camera
• ps5

Mình không nghĩ là sẽ có vấn để gì tại vì tất cả là cho mục đích cá nhân và mỗi thứ không có số lượng trên mức phải nộp thuế nhưng mà hỏi anh chị đi trước cho chắc ăn.