These are essential information travelers need to know to have a perfect trip in Vietnam
Vietnam Time - Vietnam Visa
Time zone: GMT/UTC +7 (the same zone with Thailand, Laos, Cambodia) Working days: Monday - Friday. Office hour: Morning: 07h30 - 12h30 Afternoon: 13h00 - 16h30. Restaurants & shops: 08:00 - 23:00 (7 days/week)
Museums: Open 8:00-17:00 everyday ( except Monday) |
Vietnam Currency
The 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. Bank notes: 10.000, 20.000, 50.000, 100.000, 500.000 VN Dong.
Some good prestige exchange agent are recommended:
City |
Name of agent |
Address |
Hanoi |
Bao Tin Minh Chau |
29 Tran Nhan Tong Str |
Hanoi |
Quoc Trinh |
42 Ha Chung Str |
Hanoi |
Luu Thuc Trinh |
27 Ha Chung Str |
Ho Chi Minh |
Phuong Su |
Shop 624626, Ben Thanh Market |
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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:
Name of network |
Price of Sim Card |
Price of domestic call/minute |
Viettel |
65.000 VND |
1.300 VND |
Vina Phone |
70.000VND |
1.400VND |
Mobile Phone |
70.000VND |
1.400VND | |
Vietnam Electricity
Standard 220 Volts AC (at 50Hz cycles).
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Weights & Measures in Vietnam
Using 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
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