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A Travel Guide to Vietnam

A travel guide to the best of Vietnam – with detailed information about Hanoi, Saigon, and more.
Images of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The Vietnam city of Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh City, in pictures - from the streets of District One to the magnificent colonial buildings on Paris Square.
Vietnam Travel by Train
Traveling through Vietnam via train, on the "Reunification Express" linking Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.
Air Travel within Vietnam
An overview of domestic air travel in Vietnam. Carriers, airports, and other useful information on air travel in Vietnam.
Vietnam Visa - Visa for Vietnam
Visitors going to Vietnam must show a valid Vietnam visa before being allowed into the country. A guide to getting your own Vietnam visa - where to get it and how.
Vietnam Travel Information
The essential lowdown on traveling to Vietnam: all about the nation's visa requirements, currency, safety situation, climate, getting in, and getting around.
Weather in Vietnam
Due to its unique geography, Vietnam has a climate with wide variation from north to south, delineated into two distinct climatic zones. Read the full article to see more details on Vietnam’s weather. Includes information on recommended clothing and links to local weather conditions in Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi.
Money in Vietnam
Vietnam is a two-currency country - both Vietnamese dong and US dollars are legal tender, and you can go around spending nothing but greenbacks if you wanted to. Money tips and useful spending suggestions for travelers in Vietnam.
Vietnam Profile
Basic facts and map of Vietnam, from the CIA World Factbook.
Vietnam is a Feast for the Eyes and Other Senses
Vietnam is an edgy but exciting country to explore. Here, vacationers bounce back and forth between noisy cities where more than 500 motor scooters and bikes surround every car, and a bucolic countryside where water buffalo pull farmers on a foot plow through watery rice fields.
Photos & Images of Vietnam
Vietnam is a magical place. While the older generations remember the Vietnam War and have mixed feelings as they tour this Asian country, younger folk simply see Vietnam as a wonderful place to explore while hiking, biking and sitting on beaches. Many tour operators offer vacation packages to this country, which also include the option of a side trip tour Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
Official Vietnam Tourism Site
Official government tourism site. Comprehensive information on Vietnam's tour destinations, holidays, entertainment, history, and other information.
CityLOOK Bus Tours – Air-Conditioned Tour Buses in Ho Chi Minh City
A tour bus system in Ho Chi Minh City offering air-conditioned tours from eleven hop-on/hop-off stations covering the city’s most prominent attractions.
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