Vietnam

[Gaiason]

imho, their internet speed is better than singapore and malaysia. at tsn airport the free wifi speed was well above 150.

just make a charged transaction like sending sms and the expiry date will be pushed forward 60 days. you can keep your prepaid sim alive forever.

Fast is good...

 

[Gaiason]

I suggest spending 3 days in Hoi An. It's a really laid back charming old town and of course the main purpose is to really chill there. There are so many nice cafe, pubs, restaurants to enjoy or just wander around exploring the lives of the locals. Hoi An has the nicest food in Vietnam - exemplary of the delicate cuisine from the Nguyen dynasty (the last ruling dynasty). Btw upon arriving u might find Hoi an just another Penang perhaps but spending more time there u will be surprised by the intricate yet sophisticated fusion of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese cultures there

Seems v. interesting..

 

[l0wkey]

Hi guys. I'm new to this forum, just created an account here because it seems like a fantastic place to gather travel information best suited for SGreans like myself. Just wondering, how safe is it in HCMC for a solo female traveller? I'll be heading there in a little less than 2 weeks

 

[mlam84]

Yes. Generally safe. Just practice normal precaution for pickpocket, etc.

 

[MrTheROCK]

planning to go Hue. how many days is recommended? Thanks

2 full days to explore citadel and the 3 tombs and tien mu pagoda. Look at the sinh Tourist hue 1 full day city tourfor reference. Split to 2 days as 1 day too rush

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[ruantingguang]

I prefer Hoi An over Hue. Both are laid back and sleepy, but Hue is a bigger city and there is nothing much to do besides visiting tombs and palaces. But then again both of them are truly for historical, cultural and cuisine appreciation. Vietnameseness took shape in this central part of Vietnam over the last few decades (and not in Hanoi).

 

[mlam84]

Can consider 2 days in Hue and 2 days in Hoi An. I really like the food in Hoi An. Da Nang has progressed so fast compared to Hanoi or HCM.

 

[sCuzzZy]

Looks like its a must for me to pay Hoi An an extended visit.

The # of direct flights to Danang is pathetic though. I only noticed the two. Silkair and Jetstar, latter doesn't even fly the route on a daily basis.

 

[sCuzzZy]

Just booked my flight to Danang! First time to Vietnam.

Booking Summary
Total SGD
$393.20

Hopefully this is not too exp. im not familiar with the general price.

 

[coldmilk2]

Just booked my flight to Danang! First time to Vietnam.

Booking Summary
Total SGD
$393.20

Hopefully this is not too exp. im not familiar with the general price.

Is this for one person? Which airline?

 

[sCuzzZy]

2 pax on Jetstar. Figure its just 2.5 hours don't have to take full fledge.

 

[grapewall]

imho, their internet speed is better than singapore and malaysia. at tsn airport the free wifi speed was well above 150.

just make a charged transaction like sending sms and the expiry date will be pushed forward 60 days. you can keep your prepaid sim alive forever.

I visit hcm only every 3 months or so. Not possible for me to send SMS from SG... my sim card no signal here...

 

[kitkat2]

I visit hcm only every 3 months or so. Not possible for me to send SMS from SG... my sim card no signal here...

you need to activate roaming before you leave viet nam. for vina, you must have credit balance of 100,000 before you can activate, for viettel, 200,000.

a better way is to obtain the web portal pin for your number while you are in viet nam, and then login and send sms from the web. one sms costs around 220-250 dong and the amount can be deducted from the bonus balance.

 

[rayban]

Just booked my flight to Danang! First time to Vietnam.

Booking Summary
Total SGD
$393.20

Hopefully this is not too exp. im not familiar with the general price.

js just friday frenzy 120 Per person direct flight two ways, so with your prices can buy 3 tickets.
Just my 2 cents

 

[mlam84]

The flight time for Jetstar to Danang was not very good. Reach there already night time. Hopefully there's cheaper option with better timing to visit there.

 

[sCuzzZy]

js just friday frenzy 120 Per person direct flight two ways, so with your prices can buy 3 tickets.
Just my 2 cents

yup I noticed. but I wasn't sure if the promo will be valid for my travelling period . no choice also.

 

[sCuzzZy]

The flight time for Jetstar to Danang was not very good. Reach there already night time. Hopefully there's cheaper option with better timing to visit there.

yes its terrible. but took it either way to spend 1.5days in Hoi An before before moving out to the Lang Co region for beach holiday.

 

[rayban]

yes its terrible. but took it either way to spend 1.5days in Hoi An before before moving out to the Lang Co region for beach holiday.

faster way without direct is, fly morning plane to hcm, take domestic flight to danang.....
But..... domestic flight always delay one.......

Ever once my flight to da lat is 7 am , it send email say flight delay and the flight change to 5 pm..... i was like wth..... cancel flight take back money and take sleeper bus go up....

 

[mlam84]

I prefer not to take domestic flight. It's infamous for flight delay last minute.

 

[invisible999]

faster way without direct is, fly morning plane to hcm, take domestic flight to danang....

Wrong advice. It is actually not a faster, but slower way - Jetstar's intra-vietnam flights can moved in-out +/- two days and there is nothing you can do.

Locals advised me to apply following rules in terms of air travel and Vietnam:

- Always select direct route and avoid connecting inside Vietnam if possible.
- If you have to connect inside Vietnam, book Vietnam Airlines and avoid all others
- Avoid first and last intra-Vietnam flights because those are one canceled/moved the most.