Travel Tips

6. Telecommunication

Internet access is prevalent throughout Vietnam, and is very affordable. Free Wi-Fi can now often be

7. Foods

Every day, Vietnamese people eat rice with bowls and chopsticks as western people eat bread by knife

8. Drinks

At some hotels in Vietnam, water is potable but you can not drink it from the public water system ...

9. Restaurants

Some good restaurant we would like to recommend you: Lao Cai – Sapa: Name Address and Phone

10. Vietnam currency

The currency of Vietnam is "Dong" (abbreviated "d" or VND). Bank coins are 200d, 500d, 1000d, 2000d,

11. Method of payment

Direct payment of cash is most popular in Vietnam. Small shops, restaurants and markets usually do n

12. Tip and Gratuities

Tipping is not obligatory in Vietnam, however, if you meet with exceptional services or kindness, a

13. Travel insurance

Travel insurance is compulsory for any participant. It is advised that all travelers should have tra

14. Events

- 01 January is International New Year's Day. Banks and public offices will be closed, as will some

15. Useful words & phrases in Vietnamese

As Vietnamese is a tonal language (with six different tones), the particular tone used determines th