Vietnam

[cobragold]

hi, may i know what brand is your sim card? which airport did you get them from? and does it come with nano sim version?

Hi,
It's vinaphone and yes it comes with nano sim, you might have to top up a bit for it. Saigon airport. After you clear customs you will see money changes and phone companies on the left side. Vinaphone is the extreme left booth.

 

[cobragold]

hihi... would like to know besides the airport can change dong currency..... the gold smith in Ben Thanh still able to do so? Saw some bros stated that its illegal to change there liao...wonder how much I need to change in airport.... wonder should I change all i need at airport instead.

A few gold shops are able to change dong, but the airport rate is still higher then them, I changed at gold shop, got 16425 dong, at airport saw it was 16660. When I changed at the gold shop at the night market area, quite a lot of locals hanging around, does not give you an easy feeling to change, especially if you change a big amount. At the market area most shops will accept Malaysian ringgit and they display price in rm, too many Malaysian people go there till all the shop keepers can speak Malay. The fruits are very nice over there and very sweet.

 

[audiovideo]

A few gold shops are able to change dong, but the airport rate is still higher then them, I changed at gold shop, got 16425 dong, at airport saw it was 16660. When I changed at the gold shop at the night market area, quite a lot of locals hanging around, does not give you an easy feeling to change, especially if you change a big amount. At the market area most shops will accept Malaysian ringgit and they display price in rm, too many Malaysian people go there till all the shop keepers can speak Malay. The fruits are very nice over there and very sweet.

the shops accept RM??

 

[Topaz8]

Hanoi PRs or experts,
Like to check on how's the weather like in Hanoi, Ha Long Bay & Sapa during late December - early Jan? Will it be rainy or just chilly? Bearable or si-bei-sian type?

Just from your experience, no need to invoke weather God.

Thanks

 

[juuzbe]

A few gold shops are able to change dong, but the airport rate is still higher then them, I changed at gold shop, got 16425 dong, at airport saw it was 16660. When I changed at the gold shop at the night market area, quite a lot of locals hanging around, does not give you an easy feeling to change, especially if you change a big amount. At the market area most shops will accept Malaysian ringgit and they display price in rm, too many Malaysian people go there till all the shop keepers can speak Malay. The fruits are very nice over there and very sweet.

Thank you for advice bro. Probably will change at airport. And run out will change abit at the shops there.

 

[Desmond_]

From HCMC airport, you guy take taxi to hotel or bus to hotel?

 

[audiovideo]

From HCMC airport, you guy take taxi to hotel or bus to hotel?

taxi.... never even think of bus

 

[saycheese]

guys, planning to go halong bay at end dec for about 4 days
is there any activities i can do there or a site where i can sign myself up
for like kayaking through the caves etc.

 

[Smartypants]

guys, planning to go halong bay at end dec for about 4 days
is there any activities i can do there or a site where i can sign myself up
for like kayaking through the caves etc.

Same plan. What airline are you taking ? Trying to find the cheapest one. Looks like Tiger so far.

 

[saycheese]

Same plan. What airline are you taking ? Trying to find the cheapest one. Looks like Tiger so far.

Tentatively will be flying with Vietnam Airlines.
Any idea where we can sign up for those activities package?
Such as kayaking through the grottos and cruise.
Is there any other things we can do over there?

 

[durianster]

HCM or Hanoi better? considering the surrounding islands

 

[skyzorz]

Hi all i'm selling a Jetstar single return air ticket to Vietnam (HCMC) Airbus A320 at $190 u.p $260. Best price for an air ticket to vietnam especially during end of the year . Fees for name changes are included ! Contact me @ 92235687 if interested thanks.

Departure

Singapore
Tue 30 Dec 2014
1115 hr / 11:15 am
Changi Airport - Terminal 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Tue 30 Dec 2014
1215 hr / 12:15 pm
Tan Son Nhat International Airport - International Terminal

Return

Fri 02 Jan 2015
1545 hr / 3:45 pm
Tan Son Nhat International Airport - International Terminal
Singapore
Fri 02 Jan 2015
1845 hr / 6:45 pm
Changi Airport - Terminal 1

 

[rayban]

why so ex? i go onine also 168++

Hi all i'm selling a Jetstar single return air ticket to Vietnam (HCMC) Airbus A320 at $190 u.p $260. Best price for an air ticket to vietnam especially during end of the year . Fees for name changes are included ! Contact me @ 92235687 if interested thanks.

Departure

Singapore
Tue 30 Dec 2014
1115 hr / 11:15 am
Changi Airport - Terminal 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Tue 30 Dec 2014
1215 hr / 12:15 pm
Tan Son Nhat International Airport - International Terminal

Return

Fri 02 Jan 2015
1545 hr / 3:45 pm
Tan Son Nhat International Airport - International Terminal
Singapore
Fri 02 Jan 2015
1845 hr / 6:45 pm
Changi Airport - Terminal 1

 

[audiovideo]

my tigerair ticket never more than $100 all in - one way

but jetstar lotsa hidden cost yet still is very high at 200+++

 

[juswyq]

where to change sgd to vnd? is it a better rate in HCMC or in SG?

For reference, Raffles money changer currently using a rate 1SGD = 16k VND

also, should i change some usd as well? thanks.

 

[audiovideo]

where to change sgd to vnd? is it a better rate in HCMC or in SG?

For reference, Raffles money changer currently using a rate 1SGD = 16k VND

also, should i change some usd as well? thanks.

change at vietnam, should have ard $16500 ba ... lately fluctuate quite a bit but for sure much better than SG.

Can change some or all at hcm airport.
if you have a lot to change and going to ben thanh market at D1 then maybe can try there for a slightly better rate.

no need USD, change lai change kee,... only give $$ to $$ changer.
in vietnam, with dong will travel.

keep some S$ just in case.

 

[Desmond_]

change at airport need to pay commission? Because I change at ben thanh market no need to pay goldsmith commission

 

[dorabee]

I am going to Hanoi end-Dec. Need to change USD for the Sapa/halong bay trip. Do I change it here in SG or change at the Noi Bai airport?

 

[Sharkenstein]

I am going to Hanoi end-Dec. Need to change USD for the Sapa/halong bay trip. Do I change it here in SG or change at the Noi Bai airport?

No need usd, tell them u want pay in dong. Merchant use prices in usd for easy reference.

 

[dorabee]

Ok. So change dong at Noi Bai airport for a better exchange rate?