Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia are three countries located in Indochina Peninsula of the Southeast Asia. Vietnam is the S-shaped country with a 4550 km boundary with Mainland China to the north, Cambodia and Laos to the west, and the South China Sea to the east. Weather in Vietnam is characterized by the tropical humid monsoon climate which is not homogeneous among regions. Vietnam climate is divided into two major types: tropical monsoon climate in the North with four distinct seasons (spring, summer, fall and winter) and tropical savanna climate in the South with two distinct seasons (rainy season and dry season) less influenced by the monsoon. Vietnam topography is relatively complex. Plain area accounts for only a quarter of the total area; the remaining area is mountains and hills. Vietnam has 3260 km long coastline stretching from north to south. Large islands include Spratly Islands and Paracel Island.
Hanoi Capital is always a favorite destination for tourists with lots of famous scenic spots such as Hanoi Old Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Sword Lake, West Lake, Temple of Literature, and Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. The Sword Lake is a symbol of Hanoi, a preferred choice of any tourist setting foot in Hanoi.
Ho Chi Minh City - the city named after the name of President Ho Chi Minh, attracts tourists with numerous attractions such as Reunification Hall - the Independence Palace, Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, the City Hall, Ho Chi Minh Opera House, Ho Chi Minh Museum (Nha Rong Wharf), and Cu Chi Tunnels.
Tourists who prefer to explore the unique cultures, customs and habits of the ethnic communities should visit places in the Northwest of Vietnam such as Mai Chau - Hoa Binh, Sapa - Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Son La, Moc Chau, Ha Gian. Religious tourism in Vietnam is quite developed too. Some places that you should not miss are famous temples, pagodas, cathedrals in Bac Ninh, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Nam Dinh, Quang Ninh, Phu Tho, Ninh Binh, Hue, Tay Ninh, Dalat and Vung Tau.
In addition, Vietnam is famous for stunning beaches which are mentioned in world-famous and reputable press many times. With a very long coastline, Vietnam will be an ideal destination for beach lovers. Some of the famous beaches in Vientam are Sam Son Beach (Thanh Hoa), Cua Lo Beach (Nghe An), Do Son Beach (Haiphong), Nhat Le Beach (Quang Binh), Lang Co Beach (Thua Thien Hue), beaches in Halong - Quang Ninh, Cat Ba Island - Haiphong, Da Nang, Hoi An - Quang Nam, Nha Trang, Phan Thiet, Quy Nhon, Con Dao, Phu Quoc... Do not miss to drop by Cat Ba Archipelago, Co To Island, Con Dao - Ba Ria Vung Tau, Phu Quoc Island, Vung Chua Dao Yen - Quang Binh, Dao Yen and many other attractive islands in this country. Moreover, two gorgeous bays in Vietnam - Halong Bay - world natural heritage and world's seven new wonders by UNESCO, and Cam Ranh Bay with stunning and unspoiled beaches are indispensable points.
Cam Ranh Airport, Nha Trang (CXR) - Vietnam Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) - Vietnam Vinh Long Airport, Vinh Long (XVL) - Vietnam Pleiku Airport, Pleiku (PXU) - Vietnam Rach Gia Airport, Rach Gia (VKG) - Vietnam Lien Khuong Airport, Dalat (DLI) - Vietnam Chu Lai Airport, Quang Nam (VCL) - Vietnam Van Don International Airport, Quang Ninh (VDO) - Vietnam Vinh Airport, Vinh (VII) - Vietnam Ban Me Thuot Airport, Ban Me Thuot (BMV) - Vietnam Phu Cat Airport, Qui Nhon (UIH) - Vietnam Tra Noc International Airport, Can Tho (VCA) - Vietnam All Airports, Phu Vinh (PHU) - Vietnam Dong Hoi Airport, Quang Binh (VDH) - Vietnam Co Ong Airport, Con Dao (VCS) - Vietnam Phu Quoc Airport, Phu Quoc (PQC) - Vietnam Tho Xuan Airport, Thanh Hoa (THD) - Vietnam Tuy Hoa Airport, Tuy Hoa (TBB) - Vietnam Dien Bien Phu Airport, Dien Bien Phu (DIN) - Vietnam Ca Mau Airport, Ca Mau (CAH) - Vietnam
Vietnam currently has many domestic and international airports serving daily flights. Tourists can choose the most appropriate flights at one of important airports as
Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi)
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)
Da Nang international airport (Da Nang)
Phu Quoc International Airport (Phu Quoc - Kien Giang)
Can Tho International Airport (Can Tho)
Cat Bi International Airport (Haiphong)
Cam Ranh International Airport (Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa)
Co Ong Airport (Con Dao)
Vinh Airport (Vinh - Nghe An)
Dong Hoi Airport (Quang Binh)
Currently, tourists can easily book flights from Vietnam to countries in Asia, Europe, Australia, America and Africa at 2 major airports of Vietnam including Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) and Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi). Some major airlines operating flights to Vietnam are Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific Airlines, Thai Airways, Thai AirAsia, Turkish Airlines and Jet Airways or tourists want to fly from Vietnam to Malaysia, they can travel with Vietnam Airlines, AirAsia, and Malaysia Airlines.
Ban Me Thuot Ca Mau Nha Trang Da Nang Dien Bien Phu Dalat Hanoi Haiphong Hue Kon Tum Phan Rang Phu Vinh Phu Quoc Pleiku Ho Chi Minh City Tuy Hoa Thanh Hoa Quang Nam Qui Nhon Can Tho Con Dao Quang Binh Vinh Rach Gia Vung Tau Vinh Long Quang Ninh
Emirates Airlines <-> 564 USD Air India -> 472 USD United Airlines -> 329 USD Siberia Airlines -> 406 USD Dragon Airlines -> 180 USD Klm Royal Dutch Airlines -> 559 USD Kuwait Airways -> 643 USD Air China -> 161 USD Shandong Airlines -> 393 USD Vietnam Airlines -> 52 USD Lan Airlines -> 3,168 USD Ethiopian Airlines -> 354 USD Cathay Pacific Airways -> 180 USD Biman Bangladesh Airlines -> 392 USD Srilankan Airlines -> 287 USD Malaysia Airline -> 78 USD Korean Air -> 303 USD Mandarin Airlines -> 179 USD JC International Airlines -> 221 USD Asiana Airlines -> 192 USD
Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air are two popular airlines in Vietnam. Among them, Vietnam Airlines is the official national airline of Vietnam. Vietnam Airlines is currently operating domestic and international flights to/ from countries in Asia, Europe, Australia and some countries in Africa. Popular airlines offering flights to Vietnam are Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Philippine Airlines, All Nippon Airways operated by Air Japan, Japan Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Cambodia Bayon Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Aeroflot, Air Astana, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Mandarin Airlines, Korean Air, Jetstar Asia Airways, Finnair, EVA Air, United Airlines...
Country City Japan -> Vietnam 135 USD Aomori, Sapporo, Izumo, Kagoshima, Okayama India -> Vietnam 204 USD Bangalore France <-> Vietnam 1,221 USD Bordeaux United States -> Vietnam 352 USD Houghton, Hibbing, Jamestown, Montgomery, Manhattan, Phoenix, Provincetown, Salt Lake City Germany <-> Vietnam 618 USD Dusseldorf Kuwait -> Vietnam 457 USD Kuwait Canada -> Vietnam 593 USD Powell River, Terrace, Mont Joli
Tourists can easily find the popular routes to Vietnam from destinations in South East Asia, North East Asia, Middle Asia, Europe, Australia and some destinations in America and Africa:
Country |
City |
Malaysia |
Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru |
China |
Shanghai-Pudong, Wuhan, Guangzhou, Beijing, Chengdu, Nanning |
Indonesia |
Jakarta-Soekarno Hatta |
France |
Paris-Charles de Gaulle |
Korea |
Seoul |
England |
London-Heathrow |
Hong Kong |
Hong Kong |
Thailand |
Bangkok |
Philippines |
Manila |
Russia |
Moscow |
Taiwan |
Taipei – Taoyuan, Kaohsiung |
Brunei |
Bandar Seri Begawan |
German |
Frankfurt |
Kazakhstan |
Almaty |
Cambodia |
Siem Reap, Phnom Penh |
Japan |
Tokyo-Haneda, Tokyo-Narita, Osaka-Kansai, Fukuoka, Nagoya-Centrair |
United Arab Emirates |
Dubai and Abu Dhabi |
Finland |
Helsinki |
Myanmar |
Yangon |
Singapore |
Singapore |
Qatar |
Doha |
Turkey |
Istanbul-Atatürk |
Saudi Arabia |
Jeddah, Riyadh |
Macau |
Macau |
When traveling to Vietnam in summer, don’t forget to take one or two bottles of water, because you can be tired, thirsty and dehydrated in summer weather.
Tourists should take a hotel card when going outside to ask for location if lost.
Tourists should dress consistently with the local culture. When visiting spiritual places as pagodas, temples, churches, make sure your clothes cover your shoulder and knees.
Do not carry a big amount of money or valuable items in your handbag when going out. Tourists should have money, passport, air tickets and valuable items as jewelry kept at hotel where they are staying.
When traveling to villages of ethnic groups, pay attention to the local manners and customs. If you want to learn about their culture, history and customs, ask the tour guide or villagers.
Ask price of goods and service before purchasing to avoid suffering expensive prices.
Major means of transportation in Vietnam are taxi, motortaxi, bicycle, bus, train, and cyclo... Taxi fare in Vietnam is reasonable. If you do not know which taxi is reliable, do not hesitate to ask the hotel reception for help.