Known as the most beloved country in Southeast Asia, Vietnam offers tourists many activities such as exploring the beautiful nature with different landscapes, relaxing on the beach, experiencing diverse culture & discovering the heroic history of Vietnam. Does it sound interesting to you? Let's learn about Vietnam travel experience for Americans through this article!
According to the latest decision of the Ministry of Transport, the national airline Vietnam Airlines will only launch direct air service to the United States in 2020. Therefore, it will be easier to get a flight to Vietnam.
Currently, flying to Vietnam takes quite a while, at least 19 hours with a stopover in Hong Kong, Manila, Taipei, Incheon or Narita on to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. With departure points from major cities like Los Angeles, Seattle, New York or California. Major airlines that you can go to are American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Eva Air, Hongkong Air, etc.
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Tan Son Nhat International Airport, one of the three destinations by air in Vietnam
Vietnam has more than 10 international airports. There are 3 main places where you can see a lot of flights landing from many different countries in the world such as Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) and Da Nang International Airport (Da Nang). One of these is also your destination in Vietnam, if you go by air.
The first step is to have a Vietnam Visa approval letter (approval letter on arrival). You can get it from many Vietnam travel agencies. Usually, if you book a Vietnam tour package, the travel agencies will provide you with this letter for free.
Make sure that all the information such as your name, date of birth, nationality and gender is exactly the same as it is stated in your passport. Otherwise, you cannot go through customs.
Since February 2017, Vietnam has legally operated E-visa (single entry within 30 days of traveling to Vietnam). This form allows you to reach the 3 airports mentioned above and also the airports in Can Tho, Hue (Phu Bai), Phu Quoc, Nha Trang (Cam Ranh) and Hai Phong (Cat Bi).
You can see the application process on the official E-Visa website. You will have a Vietnam visa online so there is no need to fill out any other application form or pay any extra fee. This also saves your time at the airport. Just be aware that E-Visa is only used when you enter and exit Vietnam by plane as it is not accepted at land or waterway borders.
The Vietnamese official currency is Vietnam Dong (VND) and this is the most convenient way to buy goods in Vietnam. Changing USD to VND at Vietnamese airports is quite easy with reasonable rates, or some bank branches can do the changing for you.
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The official currency in Vietnam is VND
One of the biggest inconveniences is how to distinguish the value of each invoice because there are so many numbers? The tip is to remember its color. USD can also be traded while traveling in Vietnam. However, make sure you know about the exchange rate. Otherwise, many scammers will charge much higher than the real value.
For any place, being in the heart of the city is one of the best things you can do to get the taste of local life. That means, you can explore your surroundings while still saving time and travel costs. Instead, it will be more interesting to wander through all the vibrant streets in the Asian atmosphere, taste Vietnamese street food and experience locals' daily life.
Besides, for cities with beaches, it is better to stay close to the coast so that you can relax as much as possible. Don't worry too much about not being able to explore local life or the area of residence. Almost all beachfront resorts have a free shuttle to the city/town center every day.
In general, if you are planning to travel to Vietnam, there are 4 types of accommodation, each of which with the following room rates:
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JW Marriott hotel, a 5-star hotel in Hanoi, where you can experience excellent service
Please share more with us about your interests and desires for this wonderful, once in a lifetime trip to Vietnam. We can certainly make it memorable together!
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