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
