TOP HOTELS
Top 3 Luxury Ships in Ha Long Bay
Top 3 Mid-Tier Ships in Ha Long Bay
Top 3 Budget Ships in Ha Long Bay
TOP TOURS & ATTRACTIONS
TOURS
ATTRACTIONS
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
54%

Prevalance of Tourism
4: Very High

Experience Level Needed
2: Some Experience Recommended

Taxi Availability
4: Widely Available

Population Size
1,600

Airports
Main: Vietnam Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)

Type of Outlets
Two flat vertical pins or two round pins

Train Stations
Hanoi Central Station

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 Assistance
Vietnamese
xin chào
"Seen-Chow"
Hello
Cảm Ơn
"Gam-Un"
Thank You
Làm ơn
"Lam-Uhhn"
Please
Bia
"Be-Uh"
Beer
