Question I heard Sapa and the whole region was getting more and more crowded with tourists lately. Do you reckon Sapa and its surrounding villages are so filled with tourists that it reached an annoying level? (I know, everybody finds different things annoying…but still) Answer Sapa is indeed very popular with local and foreign tourists, [...]
Question We’ll be travelling from Hanoi to Sapa during the Tet holiday, is it advisable for us to book our train ticket in advance? We planned to buy our train ticket at the train station when we arrive as it will be cheaper. We were quoted 66usd for return ticket per person. Is this price [...]
Question We were thinking of visiting Vietnam beginning of February. Just realized that they are also celebrating the new year. Will the shops and other places be open? Any advise? So is it a good time to visit Vietnam during Tet? Answer Since the whole country is off for about 1 week to celebrate the [...]
By Taxi Tan Son Nhat is Vietnam’s largest international airport. There are 2 terminals – International flights departs from the newer international terminal whereas domestic flights (to Hanoi, Danang, Nha Trang, etc) are from domestic terminal (turn left). When you are going to the airport, be specific which terminal you want to go to. Otherwise [...]
In recent years, Ho Chi Minh has become increasingly cosmopolitan and this is reflected in the large variety of Vietnamese and international food available. Prices though are a far cry from what they used to cost due to a combination of factors such as higher food prices, rising wages, and soaring real estate costs. Street [...]
Cyclos and Motorbikes Cyclo drivers are notorious for asking one price and wanting more after the ride, but it is still worth the experience to try it out. Make sure you negotiate a price before getting on. Motorbikes are everywhere- every corner in the city you will see there are motorcycle taxis available. They are [...]
Most sights are in central Saigon and located in clusters so with some good planning you can cover most of them easily in a day. Around Dong Khoi St Dong Khoi, formerly known as Rue Catinat have gone through much transformation so it no wonder that it is now a district of colourful activity – [...]
Ho Chi Minh, situated in the southern part of Vietnam, is the largest city and former capital of Vietnam. Previously known as Saigon, it was renamed Ho Chi Minh after the Fall of Saigon in 1975. The wide Saigon River, which takes a huge turn from the east links the city with the sea. Back then, this beautiful city was referred as the Pearl of the Orient by the French.
Phong Nha – Ke Bang is a national park in the center of Quang Binh province in north-central Vietnam. It is one of the world’s two largest limestone regions with several hundred caves and grottoes.
Yen Tu, Buddhist capital of Vietnam, is famous for its beautiful landscapes, historical relics and ancient pagodas thus making it uniquely positioned in the hearts of the Vietnamese.
