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Rice Patty Fields in Vietnam

Vietnam

We have gathered travel information, weather, and facts for your trip to Vietnam. We hope this page helps you plan a great trip to this beautiful country!

Vietnam is famous for its beautiful beaches, rivers, ruins, rice terraces, and bustling cities. It is located in Southeast Asia and bordered by China, Laos, and Cambodia, and accessible through three major international airports in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. You will find a middle-of-the-pack economy with an upbeat growth forecast. It is safe to visit and has very welcoming locals for tourists. The primary industries include textiles, furniture, plastics, telecommunications, and tourism. Vietnam is a good tourist destination and has been gaining popularity as an expat destination due to the great weather and the low cost of living.


Travel Guides and Information for Vietnam


downtown ckyline of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam

The 10 Best Boutique Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City 

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A Guide to the 10 Best Hanoi Boutique Hotels 

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The Ultimate Saigon Food Guide: 10 Best Ho Chi Minh Restaurants

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Our 8 Amazing Hoi An, Vietnam Restaurants 

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Discover the 10 BEST Hoi An Boutique Hotels

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The 10 Best Restaurants in Hanoi, Vietnam (Plus Street Food)

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9 Fascinating Places to Visit in Ho Chi Minh City

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The Beautiful Hoi An Lantern Festival

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Ancient temple next to body of water and trees in Hanoi

Four Amazing Days in Hanoi for the Curious and Hungry

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Vietnam Facts:

Capital: Hanoi

Language: Vietnamese

Monetary Unit: Vietnamese Dong (VND)

Population: 99.7 Million (15th)

Total Area: 128,070 Square Miles (66th)

National Parks: 34


woman in traditional vietnamese dress sitting at farm in front of crops and brown barn

When to go…

Hanoi, Vietnam


The best time to visit Vietnam, as a whole, is March to April. The months of June to September are the rainy season in the north and the hottest time of the year. December and January are dry and sunny in the south but also hotter than the north. This country can be hard to manage when planning around the rain and heat, especially if touring the entire country. Its worth the effort to plan around the weather because Vietnam gives a whole new meaning to hot, muggy, and wet!

Best Things to Do

  • Try some Vietnamese Coffee
  • See the world’s largest cave in Phong Nha
  • Cruise Halong Bay for a magical experience
  • Visit the historic town of Hue
  • Enjoy the charm of Hoi An and see the Lantern Festival
  • Experience the bustling and chaotic Ho Chi Minh City
  • Take a 13-hour Sleeper Train journey
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