NECESSARY INFORMATION WHEN TRAVELING TO VIETNAM
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NECESSARY INFORMATION WHEN TRAVELING TO VIETNAM
It is necessary for any tourist when traveling to a new country to gain a certain understanding about the destination and Vietnam is not an exception. To avoid the culture shock caused by cultural variation, We localtravelidea.com would like to provide you the most beneficial information that you will definitely concern during your journey to Vietnam, ranging from climate and weather, food and beverage, accommodation, tourist attractions and entertainment services, transportation and communication. All of this information is presented in a detailed, precise and updated way so that you can gain the most exhilarating experience on the way to discover our S-shaped beautiful country of Vietnam.
Tran Quoc Pagoda in Hanoi
Firstly, climate and weather is one of the most important factors that has a great influence on your journey and experiences. Due to the fact that Vietnam has a tropical climate dominated by the monsoon season together with the terrain stretching from the North to the South, the weather and climate considerably vary in different seasons and areas along the country. The North and the Central North consists of four seasons which are Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. The South and Central region are characterized by the dry season and the rainy season. The average temperature all year round from the Northern region to the Southern region is about 21 - 27°C with the average rainfall of 1,500 - 2,000mm per year. In addition, due to the typical terrain and geographical location, Vietnam usually experiences extreme weather phenomena such as floods, storms, hail, heavy snowfall, and peak heat. Particularly, floods and storms often happen in Central Vietnam from July to October with an average number of 5 to 8 storms per year. Snow and cold weather usually occurs in the northern mountainous provinces and areas such as Fansipan peak in Sapa (Lao Cai Province), Ta Xua peak (Yen Bai Province), Meo Vac District (Ha Giang Province), etc. Different weather conditions significantly affect natural landscapes and your journey; therefore, you can take into thorough consideration to choose the most ideal and appropriate time and destination.
Secondly, accommodation is another crucial problem to be considered prior to the journey. Vietnam has a system of hotels, apartments, motels, resorts, and homestays in different ranges of prices and designs to be suitable for any tourists. In big cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Danang, Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc island, there are countless five-star and luxury hotels well-equipped with modern amenities and high-end services. Besides, you can cheap hotels or homestay for about $10 to $20 per night, which is very suitable for a solo traveler. Moreover, you can have a relaxation in high-class resorts serving a myriad of the best services in Phu Quoc island, Con Dao island, Phan Thiet city, Nha Trang city, or Danang city, etc.
Thirdly, food and beverages are the essential part to make your journey more memorable and also help you to better understand about the cultures and lifestyle of the localities. Vietnam cuisine is the quintessence of many countries’ such as France, China, and India, especially street food such as Banh my, Pho, and Bun Cha, which are the most popular dishes of both the Vietnamese and foreigners. Besides, there are traditional dishes that are closely associated with the country’s culture and history such as Banh Chung and Banh Giay (a white, flat, and round glutinous rice cake). In addition, there are a wide range of local specialities in various places such as Thang Co (horse meat hot pot) in Sapa, Carried-under-armpit pork in Lai Chau Province, and Quang Noodle (Quang Nam Province), etc.
Next, a list of destinations would be extremely essential before you travel to Vietnam. Depending on your interest, you can pick an appropriate place. If you are a nature lover and eager to conquer majestic mountain ranges or magnificent caves, Fansipan Peak, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Son Doong Cave, Hoang Su Phi Terraced Rice Field, etc. are some of the most outstanding places worthy of visiting. If you are interested in sea tourism and beach activities, My Khe beach, Danang beach, Nha Trang beach, and a system of stunning bays, especially Halong Bay are must-visit destinations while those who are in love with discovering the spiritual and religious places, the ancient and famous pagodas,temples, and churches would be the best options, which can be mentioned as One Pillar Pagoda, Thien Mu Pagoda, The Perfume Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Nha Trang Cathedral and Bai Dinh Pagoda, etc. Each place gives you more insight into Vietnamese rich culture and long-standing history as well as immerse in the beautiful natural landscapes to let your hair down, which is absolutely amazing.
In terms of transportation, unlike many countries over the world, motorbikes are the most popular means of transport in Vietnam that are also usually chosen as the commuting mode of foreigners because of its convenience and affordable price and rental fare. Motorbikes are suitable for those who would like to explore the mountainous areas, rugged terrains or to experience motorbike tours surrounding cities. Grabbing a taxi or renting a car are other choices that you can consider when traveling in Vietnam, especially in the commercial cities such as Halong city, Danang city, Nha Trang city, and Ho Chi Minh city. You can easily book a taxi ranging from 10,000 to 14,000 VND per ($0.43 - 0.61) kilometer and pay about 600,000 VND/ car/ day ($25..8) for car rental.
These are the most necessary information that you should know so as to be familiar with the country of Vietnam and facilitate your journey to gain the most wonderful experiences along the S-shaped country.