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Hotels
TOP HOTELS
Top 3 Luxury Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City
Top 3 Mid-Tier Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City
Top 3 Budget Hotels/Hostels in Ho Chi Minh City
Activities
TOP TOURS & ATTRACTIONS
Tours
Attractions
Restaurants
TOP DINING & DRINKING
Fine Dining
Casual Dining
Bars
CURRENCY, CULTURE, & LANGUAGE TIPS
Currency & Tipping Info
Tipping Etiquette
Tipping is not customary but it is highly appreciated. 5% in restaurants is reasonable, $1-$2/day for maid service, and $1/bag for bellhops.
Cash vs. Credit Rating
2 on a scale of 1 to 4 (Credit cards are accepted at nice restaurants, shops, and hotels but cash is still the main payment method at all other places)
Purchasing Power Rating
$ (Inexpensive City)
Currency Name
Vietnamese Dong
Culture Tips
Government Safety Rating
1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Percentage of English Speakers
35%
Prevalance of Tourism
3: High
Experience Level Needed
2: Some Experience Recommended
Taxi Availability
4: Widely Available
Population Size
9 Million
Airports
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Type of Outlets
Two flat vertical pins or two round pins
Train Stations
N/A
Vaccinations Needed?
None Required. Typhoid recommended. Also should be up-to-date on recommended U.S. vaccines
Time Zone
Indochina Time (GMT +7)
Visa Needed?
Yes, apply for E-Visa on Vietnam Immigraton Site. Must have 6 Months' validity remaining on passport before traveling
Language & Culture
Language Assistance
Vietnamese
xin chào
"Seen-Chow"
Hello
Cảm Ơn
"Gam-Un"
Thank You
Làm ơn
"Lam-Uhhn"
Please
Bia
"Be-Uh"
Beer
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