Vietnam

[Henabi]

VND, bring sgd to change money. Every developing countries has tipping practices thanks to Americans.

No. Tipping is not compulsory in Vietnam.

The locals don't anyhow give tips.

I only tip in a few cases:
1) the hotel staff who offer to carry my heavy luggage s up to my room
Usually 10 to 20k

2) the skybar staff who offer to move me to a table with a much better view and he/she initiated this without me asking.
Tip: 20k to 50k

Other than the above two and massage... No need to tip at all

Please don't spoil market

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[sendtolee]

Hi, I'm planning a 6 days trip to Hanoi in late Dec. Here is my draft itinerary.
Day 1: arrive Hanoi late morning. walk around Hanoi in day, night train to Sapa
Day 2: Sapa
Day 3: fansipan, Sapa. Then night train back to Hanoi
Day 4: halong Bay overnight cruise
Day 5:halong Bay, Hanoi city
Day 6:Hanoi
Day 7: late morning back to sg.

Is this itinerary too rushed? Am I spending too much time touring hanoi city? If yes, should I spend one more day in Sapa or halong Bay? Thanks

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Day 3, fansipan takes more than half day. Last transport from sapa to lao cai is afternoon.

 

[weiiix]

Which halong Bay cruise do you all recommend?

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Yeah, any halong bay cruise to recommend? saw golden lotus cruise from sapa express website, not sure if its ok.

i also see some tour agency provides sleeper bus from airport to sapa, consider to go directly to sapa instead of staying a day at old quarter but not much review for that service. will be checking with sapa express to see if they provide transport from airport to sapa.

 

[Ibodnano]

What are your recommeded restaurant for Vietnamese food in Ho Chi Minh, is cu Chi tunnel worth a visit? What can you do there?

 

[dede1217]

What are your recommeded restaurant for Vietnamese food in Ho Chi Minh, is cu Chi tunnel worth a visit? What can you do there?

Normally is half day to finish the cu chi tunnel ...
have to squeeze yourself in the small tunnel
is about 5+ or 6+sgd if i rmb correctly ...

the mekong delta one day tour is about 10 or 12sgd
lunch provided, transport too ...
1.5 hours to go there, 1.5hrs back ... 8am go, about 5pm return ...

 

[Henabi]

There are cheap Restaurants and expensive ones.

Usually I will recommend Pho2000 (President Pho) which is next to Ben Thanh Market and situated right above Coffee Bean. Order small bowl will do so that you have the stomach for other snacks.

If want cheap... The street which Ha Tam is on... Walk all the way to the end and you will see Quán Bún Mộc Thanh Mai

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[marandaz]

Hi, I'm planning a 6 days trip to Hanoi in late Dec. Here is my draft itinerary.
Day 1: arrive Hanoi late morning. walk around Hanoi in day, night train to Sapa
Day 2: Sapa
Day 3: fansipan, Sapa. Then night train back to Hanoi
Day 4: halong Bay overnight cruise
Day 5:halong Bay, Hanoi city
Day 6:Hanoi
Day 7: late morning back to sg.

Is this itinerary too rushed? Am I spending too much time touring hanoi city? If yes, should I spend one more day in Sapa or halong Bay? Thanks

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A bit rush.

1. Sapa is nice and should worth more of your time. That is my view
2. Tip: If the weather is clear, go Fansipan in the late afternoon to catch the sunset. Worth it.
3. Skip Halong bay, to me it is a bit meh. Unless it is a luxury cruise you are boarding.

 

[MrTheROCK]

Anyone been to Hai Van Pass

 

[williamgohsg]

Head to HCM and try my fave resto - Google ANAN. Best place in the country!

 

[MrTheROCK]

Really miss Vietnam. To tour whole of Vietnam from Hanoi, Sapa, Halong Bay all the way to HCM and mekong delta and Cuchi Tunnel need at least 1 month!!!!

Middle also got Danang, Hue, Hoi Ann and below got Dalat, Mui Neh and Nha Trang

 

[kitkat2]

Really miss Vietnam. To tour whole of Vietnam from Hanoi, Sapa, Halong Bay all the way to HCM and mekong delta and Cuchi Tunnel need at least 1 month!!!!

Middle also got Danang, Hue, Hoi Ann and below got Dalat, Mui Neh and Nha Trang

did you spend 1 month?

just go to hai van and tell us the experience. better if you can ride a motorbike.

 

[mozzozo]

Hi guys any recommendations to tailor shirts in Hanoi?

 

[grapewall]

did you spend 1 month?

just go to hai van and tell us the experience. better if you can ride a motorbike.

What's interesting in Hai Van? Is it a city ?

 

[kitkat2]

What's interesting in Hai Van? Is it a city ?

hai van pass. one of the sights near danang. i went under it via the hai van tunnel or around it by train many times when traveling between hue and danang.

 

[freewilly5000]

Hai Van sounds like coolmplace to see - thanks for sharing! Going to Vietnam next week and wanna drop by now

 

[mozzozo]

Hi guys any recommendations to tailor shirts in Hanoi?

Any advice???

 

[MrTheROCK]

did you spend 1 month?

just go to hai van and tell us the experience. better if you can ride a motorbike.

Yea, intend to ride a motorbike to enjoy the sea breeze and sight at hai van pass. Ride with freedom and free of worry

 

[sellbuyboy]

what else to do in HCM

intend to go to HCM soon. maybe 4D3N. been there before, and alway stick in D1.

What else nice to do over @ HCM huh?

Thanks.

 

[williamgohsg]

intend to go to HCM soon. maybe 4D3N. been there before, and alway stick in D1.

What else nice to do over @ HCM huh?

Thanks.

Best thing in HCM is Anan. Check their IG.

 

[sellbuyboy]

Best thing in HCM is Anan. Check their IG.

food huh?????