Attractions in and around Hanoi

The Perfume PagodaThe pagoda, or rather an accumulation of several pagodas about 60 kilometers southwest of Hanoi, is considered one of the most beautiful places in all of North Vietnam. The pagodas and shrines are in between and even inside various limestone caves. The grounds are a favourite destination...

Traveling by Air

Traveling by air may be the first choice for traveler in Vietnam. There are three international airports in Vietnam: Noi Bai in Hanoi, Tan Son Nhat in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang in Danang city. Airport tax is 14$ for only international flights in each airports. Flights are available to almost big...

Vietnam OverView

General InformationPopulation-84million people Total Area - 329,560 square kilometers Capital - Hanoi Time Zone - Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +7 hoursLocationVietnam is one of the most beautiful countries located in the South East Asia. In the North, Vietnam shares the long borderline with China. In...

MONEY ISSUES

Vietnamese currency is called Vietnam Dong and abbreviated as VND. Notes are available in paper denominations of 5.000VND, 10.000VND, 20.000VND, 50.000VND, 100.000 VND and 500.000VND. Beside VND, US dollar is widely accepted...

Eating and Drinking

Traveling to Vietnam, you are not only having a chance to see such beautiful places but also to enjoy Vietnamese food and drink. In Vietnam, eating can range from cheap noodle soups to banquets in the luxury hotels. In addition, Vietnamese restaurants also serve a lot of international food like Chinese,...

Vietnam Climate

The climate of Vietnam varies considerably from region to region. Although the entire country lies in the tropics and subtropics, local condition varies from frosty winters in the far northern hill to year-round, sub-equatorial warmth in the Mekong Delt...

AO DAI

The beauty of women dressed in ao dai always leaves a deep impression on foreign visitors to Vietnam. Girl students dressed in white long robes take to streets on the way to schools or back home, or gracefully sail on their bikes along streets. Female secretaries in delicate pastels greet you at an...