Vietnam

[meowcmeowc]

Hi, 2 friends and I will be heading to Vietnam, Hanoi. It's our first time to Vietnam. It will be a 5D5N trip during mid Sept. Any idea what we can do there and what we should be caution of? Sorry if it is deemed lazy because it's a last min decision to travel. Thank guys..

Hey, I'm also travelling in mid sept!

 

[audiovideo]

I bought some (fake branded Tees/polo) from BT market but got to bargain hard which my wife doesn't like. She easier to bargain as can speak same lang but she doesn't like the feeling that the seller buai song to sell and said bad things after.
bargain.

your wife viet?
exactly what happen when my viet friend help me.
those ben thanh market stalls are ruthless. never buy from them

get from night market.
I got "authentic" adidas 3/4 sports pant from camborida for USD11
I thought was cheap ... sekali manage to get similar one at night market after returning to hcm for S$7!!! ....

 

[idrinkecoke]

Lucky plaza at HCMC also have some fake clothings but not cheap 200k++. Wanted to buy some tee but they are too touristy.

 

[audiovideo]

how much does airport transfer cost if arrange with hotels generally?
how much to pay should i set aside for foods?

airport transfer to hanoi hotel I use this
http://www.hanoitransferservice.com/hanoi-airport-taxi-transfer-394/

also book halong bay 1 day trip from them

 

[dede1217]

Lucky plaza at HCMC also have some fake clothings but not cheap 200k++. Wanted to buy some tee but they are too touristy.

seldom buy shirts from there ... know their bagpack alot of ppl buy

 

[idrinkecoke]

Crossing the streets is one major stress in vietnam eh. One way traffic sometimes is two way.

 

[koala2004]

your wife viet?
exactly what happen when my viet friend help me.
those ben thanh market stalls are ruthless. never buy from them

get from night market.
I got "authentic" adidas 3/4 sports pant from camborida for USD11
I thought was cheap ... sekali manage to get similar one at night market after returning to hcm for S$7!!! ....

Ya, she viet from hcmc. She can speak Chinese, English and Vietnamese as she used to be hotel mgr in Bizu Hotel. Some stalls in BT mkt are ok, you need to know which ones to go to, esp. those selling snacks like dried jackfruit etc.

 

[koala2004]

Crossing the streets is one major stress in vietnam eh. One way traffic sometimes is two way.

Ya very true, just cross slowly. I saw some tourists stand there and waiting, not sure waiting for what, like that, till night, will still be standing there. So I just help them cross...lol

You cross slowly and the motorists can see and will avoid if need be. Run, sure die, same as in China. But they usually not fast or speeding, so not that bad, just daunting for first timers there when see sea of motos on road.

 

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thinking of visiting hanoi end of dec/early jan, have a few questions!
trip will be in a group of 4 to 5, around 5 to 7 days there

1) how is the weather then? i read that its about 17-18C, but are there strong winds/rain?
2) where is a good place to stay? not sure about the transportation there.
3) any must-see attractions there?
4) is $500 sufficient for 7 days?

 

[qwertyotaku]

Hi, 2 friends and I will be heading to Vietnam, Hanoi. It's our first time to Vietnam. It will be a 5D5N trip during mid Sept. Any idea what we can do there and what we should be caution of? Sorry if it is deemed lazy because it's a last min decision to travel. Thank guys..

Hey, I'm also travelling in mid sept!

qwerty also! solo trip! first time to hcm! from 18th to 27th Sept!
want to meet up?

 

[dleodleo]

thinking of visiting hanoi end of dec/early jan, have a few questions!
trip will be in a group of 4 to 5, around 5 to 7 days there

1) how is the weather then? i read that its about 17-18C, but are there strong winds/rain?
2) where is a good place to stay? not sure about the transportation there.
3) any must-see attractions there?
4) is $500 sufficient for 7 days?

Hi,

I went hanoi last december.

1) Cool weather in Hanoi. Colder in Sapa and Halong bay. So far I didn't encounter any strong wind. There is slight drizzle at Sapa on day 1 but day 2 was sunny. Slight drizzle at Halong bay at nite but rest of the day no rain.

2) Best to stay in old quarters area. Most attraction - the lake, water puppet and etc are within walking distance. I stayed at Hanoi B&B Hostel. Good location and good service. I recommend you to find a hotel near Hanoi B&B Hostel as that location is good.

I walk to most attraction in Hanoi except taking taxi to the Hanoi cirucus.

3) I think have to depend where are you going. If go Halong bay $500 is not enough. It is around USD90 per pax for 2D1N trip. Going sapa is around USD78 per pax for return train trip.

Hotel is cheap at old quarters - usually less than USD50 per nite with breakfast.

Food is cheap is Hanoi provided you dun eat at high class resturant.

We cannot tell you if $500 is enough unless you work it out yourself. Do a excel spreadsheet with the attraction you wanted to go and find the cost and est how much you are going to spend for food.

PM me if you need further info.

 

[dleodleo]

Ya very true, just cross slowly. I saw some tourists stand there and waiting, not sure waiting for what, like that, till night, will still be standing there. So I just help them cross...lol

You cross slowly and the motorists can see and will avoid if need be. Run, sure die, same as in China. But they usually not fast or speeding, so not that bad, just daunting for first timers there when see sea of motos on road.

Ya lor, infact I do not know how to cross. small road I dare to cross but big roads, i dare not. I always wait for the local to cross and i follow them wahhaahahhaahha. There was once I stood there for 10 mins then cross.

 

[pohu]

Hi

I bought a viettel sim card with 8 mins worth of international call, 40 mins worth of local call and unlimited data.

I bought it on 17 July and it is valid for 1 month, means last day is on 16 Aug.

If you are keen to have it, please pm me.

IT IS FOR FREE because since I have no use for it.

Thanks.

hi,

may i know if any know the location of the outlet selling the sim card mentioned in HCM airport? thanks

 

[koala2004]

hi,

may i know if any know the location of the outlet selling the sim card mentioned in HCM airport? thanks

Why must you buy at TSN airport? HCM street everywhere can buy what... so many.

 

[Villas-Boas]

Sianzz.. Now usd so high..

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[pohu]

Why must you buy at TSN airport? HCM street everywhere can buy what... so many.

since we at the airport why not get it there before head out from there.

 

[koala2004]

Sianzz.. Now usd so high..

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Ya man...sian....VND so high now...15700 nia...

 

[koala2004]

since we at the airport why not get it there before head out from there.

Will it more exp getting it at airport?

 

[N-thraX]

anyone tried saigon pub crawl?

thinking of going on 11 Sep, but a little bit apprehensive cos will be alone...

edit:

any recommendations for coffee places to try?

 

[koala2004]

anyone tried saigon pub crawl?

thinking of going on 11 Sep, but a little bit apprehensive cos will be alone...

edit:

any recommendations for coffee places to try?

Ive not heard of pub crawl...but read up it's got to do with going to 5 pubs right? Going to be expensive man....but alone seems a bit....I'm not sure if you'll enjoy.

For café, can try Nguyen Hoang at 227E Le Thanh Ton, very near BT market. It has nice and authentic coffee and can select the beans you like to grind and take away in airtight pack. Not expensive. I bought a few times.