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Vietnam's magnetism, culture and warmth will astound you. Vietnam is a country of extraordinary variety that constantly overwhelms visitors with its natural beauty. From the hills and mountains of the north to the amazing white sandy beaches, stunning coastline and the Mekong Delta in the south. There are activities and sights to please every type of traveller. Vietnam offers an opportunity to see a country of traditional charm, which is so rich in culture and history that one visit is never enough.

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VIETNAM CLIMATE AND WEATHER GUIDE

Vietnam has a tropical monsoon climate, with humidity averaging at 84% throughout the year. Due to differences in latitude and the topography, the climate tends to vary considerably from place to place. 

Hanoi and North Vietnam are cool in December, January and February (average of 17-20 degrees). Southern Vietnam is warm to hot in the months of June, July and August. Wet season for a majority of the country is in May to October. Wet season does not normally impact on travel and this is arguably Vietnam's most beautiful time of year. Rainfall during this time usually consists of one heavy downpour for an hour or two each day. Central Vietnam may experience unstable weather during October and November. North Vietnam experiences some misty some misty conditions during the winter months.

TRANSPORT:

Bicycles, motor scooters and motorcycles remain the most popular forms of road transport in Vietnam's cities, towns and villages. Public bus operated by private companies is the main long distance travel means by many people. Traffic congestion is a serious problem in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as the cities' roads struggle to cope with the booming numbers of cars.

ELECTRICITY:  

220 Volts / 50 Hertz. Vietnam uses 3 types of adaptors... Types A, C and D.

Type A is an ungrounded plug with two flat parallel prongs and a hole near the tip.

Type C is a two-wire ungrounded plug and has two round prongs.

Type D has three large round pins in a triangular pattern. It is rated at 5 amps.

MONEY:

The dong is the currency of Vietnam.

LANGUAGE:

Vietnamese is the national language. Various other languages are spoken by several minority groups in Vietnam. The most common of these are Tay, Murong, Khmer, Chinese, Nung and H'Mong. The French Language is still spoken by some older Vietnamese as a second language.  In recent years, English is becoming more popular as a second language. English study is taught in most schools. Chinese and Japanese have also become more popular.

FOOD:

Vietnam recipes use many vegetables, herbs and spices, including lemon grass, lime and kaffir leaves.  Fish sauce, soy sauce and hoisin sauce are favourite ingredients in their dishes.

VISAS:

Australian passport holders require a visa to enter Vietnam.

 

Vietnam

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Hanoi [FLIGHTHAN]
Sunway Hotel $ 873 more info
Galaxy Hotel $ 673 more info
Nikko Hotel $ 912 more info
Sofitel Plaza Hanoi $ 953 more info
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Caravelle Hotel $ 1093 more info
Duxton Hotel Saigon $ 861 more info
Grand Hotel $ 889 more info
Oscar Hotel Saigon $ 717 more info
Rex Hotel $ 813 more info
Sheraton Hotel Saigon $ 1233 more info

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