Sightseeing — Travel Ideas — Page 6– tax –

An explanation, in 15 items, of how to fully enjoy even a first trip to Ho Chi Minh. It lays out, for beginners, how to make the rounds of sights, how to enjoy the food, city strolls and market experiences, and getting-around tips. A complete guide compiling practical points to raise satisfaction even when the stay is short.

A guide to 10 cities we recommend for your first trip to Vietnam. From classic destinations like Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang, we cover safety, ease of getting around, and the character of the sightseeing and food, all from a beginner's point of view. A complete guide that also lays out suggested lengths of stay and which cities suit which kind of traveler.

A practical guide for women to safely enjoy solo travel in Vietnam's major cities. By city — Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, Da Nang, and more — it explains the features of public safety, safe areas, transport, and points for choosing lodging. It covers everything from clothing, how to spend the night, and how to avoid trouble, to specific cautions for acting with peace of mind on the ground.

What's the appeal of experiencing Vietnam's cities? City sightseeing in Vietnam is not mere sight-hopping. Walk the streets and the momentum of economic development and traditional culture leap into view at once. The endless flow of motorbikes in Ho Chi Minh, the trades continuing for generations in Hanoi's Old Quarter, Da Nang...

A comprehensive explanation of local tours you can join in Vietnam's major cities. By city — Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, Da Nang, and more — it lays out the features of city sightseeing, suburban tours, food-culture experiences, and nature activities. A complete guide covering typical prices, time required, whether English or Japanese support is available, and how to choose without failing and book safely.

A carefully selected introduction to 12 shopping spots to visit in Vietnam's major cities. By city — Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, Da Nang, and more — it explains the features, price ranges, and cautions of malls, markets, and goods shops, compiling a practical guide to not failing at shopping during your trip.

An explanation of recommended plans to enjoy solo travel in Vietnam's major cities with peace of mind. Centering on Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, Da Nang, and more, it lays out choosing safe areas, transport, lodging, meals, and how to spend the night. A practical guide compiling, in 10 points, safety measures and getting-around tips to not fail even on a first solo trip.

Sapa is a mountain resort in Lao Cai Province in northwestern Vietnam, at an elevation of about 1,600 m. Starting from a town opened as a summer retreat in the French colonial era, it spreads out with Hmong and Dao villages, terraced rice paddies stepping down the slopes, and Mount Fansipan, Vietnam's highest peak. It's a "mountain trip" where trekking through the valleys, rather than walking the town, takes the lead...

Vung Tau is a coastal town about an hour and a half by car from Ho Chi Minh City. On weekends, Saigonese flock here for the sea and seafood, making it a relaxed beach getaway. From the hilltop Christ statue and lighthouse you can take in panoramic views of the town and the South China Sea. This page covers everything from an overview of the town to how to get around...

The Mekong Delta is a vast water region in southern Vietnam where the Mekong River splits into many branches and pours into the sea. Floating markets, orchards, and canal cruises through palm groves take the lead, visited from Ho Chi Minh City as a day trip to a several-day circuit. It's a region where you can feel "life on the water" firsthand. This page covers everything from the town's overall picture...