Vietnam Time - Vietnam Visa Time zone: GMT/UTC +7 (the same zone with Thailand, Laos, Cambodia) Museums: Open 8:00-17:00 everyday ( except Monday) | |||||||||||||||
Vietnam CurrencyThe currency is Dong (VND). Foreign currencies can be exchanged at the bank, exchange bureau or hotel reception desk. Traveler cheques and most of credit cards are accepted in the most of hotels and in the major cities. But we recommend you to bring with you some cash. Small bank notes and coins: 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 VN Dong. Some good prestige exchange agent are recommended:
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Internet and Mobil Phone in VietnamE-mail and Internet services are available in most hotels and posts as well as the internet cafes in Vietnam. And nowadays, the technology ADSL (high speed internet) is used in some hotels in major cities. But we recommend you should not use public internet for your bank account because of many virus and spywares!Mobile phone in Vietnam:In Vietnam, currently GMS only works partially, so your mobile phone could be used here by roaming service. Another easy way is to rent a mobile phone and buy a pre-paid card. Some network services are best quality:
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Vietnam Electricity
Standard 220 Volts AC (at 50Hz cycles). | |||||||||||||||
Weights & Measures in VietnamUsing the international metric system. In addition, there are two weight measurements: the tael and the catty.
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At the Airport - Vietnam
The Taxi price from the airport to city very depend on the distance from Airport to center of city. You can find more details at www.vietnamairporttransfer.com |