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Vietnam’s Top 20

01. Hoi An Vietnam’s most cosmopolitan and civilised town, this beautiful, ancient port is bursting with gourment Vietnamese restaurants, hip bars and cafes, quirky boutiques and expert tailors. Immerse yourself in history in the warren-like lanes of the Old Town, shop till you drop, tour...

Eat & Drink like a Local

Showcasing fresh and vibrant flavours, excellent street food and elegant restaurants in restored colonial architecture. Vietnam is packed with superb opportunities for eating and drinking. Cookery classes, market visits and walking tours all make it easy to get to the authentic heart of the country’s...

If You Like

Fabulous Food Hoi An Try herb-rich dishes and unique creations like banh bao and banh xeo, then take a cooking course. Hanoi An endlessly tasty street-food scene including bun cha, sticky-rice creations and crab noodle soup. Ho Chi Minh City Foodie paradise: roadside stalls, swish...

Month by Month

TOP EVENTS ……………………… Tet, January – February Hue Festival, June (Biennial) Wandering Souls Day, August Danang Fireworks Festival, April Buddha’s Birth, Enlightenment and Death, May January Winter temperatures can be bitterly cold in the far north, with snow possible. The further south you go, the...

Need to Know

FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE SERVIVAL GUIDE. Currency : Dong (d) Language: Vietnamese. Visas: most nationalities need a visa, which must be arranged in advance. If you’re arriving  by air. Online visa agents (www.vienamvisachoice.com) are more efficient than embassies. Money: ATMs widely available, except well off...