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- Weather: Expected temperature and weather in locations in your itinerary
What needs to be brought to Vietnam:
Suggested Equipment List: Below is a suggested equipment list. Dress in Southeast Asia tends to be quite casual because of the warm, humid, tropical climate. For women, casual cotton pants and skirts are most acceptable for daytime wear, but bare sundresses and short shorts are frowned upon, especially in pagodas and temples. A sweater, sweatshirt, light jacket, or fleece pullover is a good idea when visiting the northern areas in the winter (from November to March); and, because the climate is tropical, it is useful to have a windbreaker or rain poncho as protection against the unexpected rain showers that tend to occur. General:
Optional:
Basic Clothes:
Health equipment and Medical Items: No actual vaccinations are officially required. Malaria prophylaxis is no longer recommended, but visitors are advised to check with their doctors or travel immunization clinics regarding the advisability of inoculation against typhoid, tetanus, hepatitis A and B. It is important that you bring a complete, personal medical and first aid kit along with a few other essential items. We suggest the following (Note: You will need to pack sharp objects in checked baggage due to tightened airline security):
More Vietnam Travel Tips Available Here! Discovermekong ID1884 - Customs regulations: Arriving in Vietnam, all visitors must fill in declaration forms and show their luggage to customs officials upon request. There are no limits on foreign currency, objects made of gold, silver, precious metals and gemstones, or plated with silver or gold - but visitors must declare these in detail on the customs forms. Entry: Tourists are authorized to bring in the following items duty-free:
It is prohibited for any visitor to bring the following into Vietnam:
Exit: Goods of commercial nature and articles of high value require export permits issued by the Customs Office. Antiques, some precious stones and animals listed in Vietnam's redbook may not be brought out of the country. Security:
Drinking: Bottled water and mineral water are obtainable at any shops in most cities. It is advisable to drink boiled water and not to drink ice and tap water. The most reliable local brand is LA VIE (Don’t confuse them with the imitations such as La Ville or La Vierge). Aquafina from Pepsi and real Evian also available at many shops. Tips for Guides and Drivers: The amount of tip money is totally based on your satisfaction with the services of guide and driver, and it is not required (according to your culture). However, US $23 per day per tourist is acceptable for both guide and driver. Others: Taxi: Taxis with meters are available in big cities. The current price is about US $0.5 per kilometer. Most metered taxi drivers can speak a little English. More Vietnam Travel Tips Available Here! Discovermekong ID1885 Would You Like to Add a Travel Tip?We welcome QUALITY travel tips from our users.Note: you will be required to enter the characters from a security image, so please make sure that you have your browser set to view images. (This measure was necessary to reduce spam.) You will be able to provide your URL, if applicable. Submit your travel tips and hints here. |
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