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Touring Vietnam's cities on a solo trip.<\/p>\n
This choice makes for a trip that's freer than you'd imagine, safer than expected, and above all lets you carefully savor time that's yours alone. The bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, the calm of Hanoi, the sea breeze of Da Nang, the lights of Hoi An. It's a country where each city shows you a completely different face.<\/p>\n
Even on your first solo trip, grasping the key points shrinks the anxiety. Public safety, transport, lodging, food, and how to choose a city. In this article, we tell you in detail the concrete ways to enjoy Vietnam's major cities safely on your own, along with 10 points worth knowing.<\/p>\n
The greatest appeal of a solo trip is being able to stay true to your own interests.<\/p>\n
You can sit for hours at a caf\u00e9 that catches your eye, or stop at a market and watch the flow of people. Having such \"pauses,\" which are hard on a group trip, is the good thing about traveling alone. Vietnam has relatively low prices, letting you enjoy lodging and food at reasonable prices, so you can spend a full time while keeping to a budget.<\/p>\n
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Vietnam has relatively good public safety, and solo female travel is increasing. That said, since each city has different characteristics, it's important to choose carefully. Ho Chi Minh City, while a big city, has a tourist-friendly environment in place, and Da Nang lets you relax in a calm atmosphere as a seaside resort. Hanoi has many cultural attractions and abundant historic sights, letting you spend a full time even on your own.<\/p>\n
The abundance of local tours is another reason it's suited to solo travel. Using a guided tour reduces worries about language and transport and lets you tour the sights efficiently. Many tours can be joined solo, so even travel beginners can feel at ease.<\/p>\n
Choosing your city in Vietnam greatly affects the safety of a solo trip.<\/p>\n
For your first trip, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Hanoi are reassuring. These cities have tourism infrastructure in place and an environment that's easy to get around even alone. On the other hand, it's safer to avoid rural towns. Rural towns in developing countries can have low morals and manners, where you often run into unpleasant situations, and gender discrimination is severe, with cases of foreign female travelers being assaulted occasionally seen. If you don't understand the language, you can't run to the police, and above all, once you've been victimized, it's too late.<\/p>\n
Vietnam is a motorbike society, and women ride motorbikes from their student days. For that reason, they hardly ever wear skirts as everyday wear. When a Japanese woman walks around in a skirt, she's immediately identified as a foreign tourist, raising the crime risk. You may want to care about your fashion while sightseeing, but plan your clothing centered on jeans and chinos so you don't get caught up in crime.<\/p>\n
It's important to keep valuables to a minimum and to store your wallet and passport in an inconspicuous place when out.<\/p>\n
Women often tend to walk around with valuables like a wallet and passport in a small pouch bought at a market, but these become a prime target for snatch thieves. After putting your valuables in a pouch, don't forget to hide the pouch under your clothes. At tourist spots, pickpocketing and scams targeting tourists can occur. In crowded places, take measures such as holding your bag in front of you. Avoid using an open tote bag without a zipper.<\/p>\n
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For city sightseeing in Vietnam, means of transport include taxis, motorbike taxis, and Grab (a ride-hailing app). On a solo female trip, it's important to choose safe and convenient transport. Using highly reliable taxi companies (e.g., Mai Linh Taxi or Vinasun Taxi) lets you avoid fare trouble, but these days even major taxi companies have some unscrupulous drivers.<\/p>\n
The app-based ride-hailing service \"Grab,\" which requires no fare negotiation, has become travelers' go-to means, and you can get to your destination very conveniently and safely. If you register a credit card in advance, there's no money changing hands, so no worry about fraudulent charges either. Motorbike taxis are popular as a mode of transport unique to Southeast Asia, but these days most drivers have switched to Grab, so if you're going to use a motorbike taxi, it seems wise to select a motorbike on Grab.<\/p>\n
With many Buddhists, Vietnam has a gentle national character and relatively good public safety. There's no major problem with women walking alone, but avoid walking on streets with no foot traffic. That said, while the nightlife districts are lively at night, depending on the location there's a chance of getting caught up in an incident, so we don't recommend going out alone, regardless of gender.<\/p>\n
The area around Hanoi's Old Quarter has sights dotted about, but among them it's an area we want you to be careful of. The Old Quarter around the famous Hoan Kiem Lake is a popular tourist spot with a nostalgic streetscape and a lively Vietnamese atmosphere. Because it's also an area where many tourists stay, from luxury hotels to guesthouses, there are also many night spots nearby. Among them, Ta Hien Street is famous as Hanoi's biggest night spot. It starts bustling from the evening, and since the crowds grow further into the late night, the whole street is packed after 9 p.m. In the dining area, there are many touts, some of them unscrupulous\u2014half-forcibly seating you in a chair, for instance. If they push you with aggressive solicitation or persistent negotiation, refuse clearly and leave the spot promptly.<\/p>\n
Sources<\/b>NEWT: \"Watch out for Vietnam's public safety here! Is solo female travel OK? Points for traveling safely\"<\/a>(October 2024), adapted<\/p>\n On a solo female trip in Vietnam, the safety of your lodging is extremely important.<\/p>\n When choosing a hotel, pick an area with good access to sights and with restaurants and convenience stores nearby. It's important to choose lodging that's highly rated on review sites and has solid security. Hotels with a women-only floor or a 24-hour front desk let you feel at ease even on a solo trip.<\/p>\n At tourist spots, pickpocketing and scams targeting tourists can occur. In crowded places, take measures such as holding your bag in front of you. At Da Nang's Dragon Bridge, a show where the dragon breathes fire is held on Saturday and Sunday nights. Since you can watch the powerful show for free, it's so popular that not only tourists but locals flock to it. The show starts at 9 p.m., and during that time vehicles are temporarily closed off. The bridge becomes a pedestrian zone, but at that time it's easy to fall victim to pickpocketing and theft amid the crowd, so manage your valuables and bag thoroughly.<\/p>\n Sources<\/b>NEWT: \"Watch out for Vietnam's public safety here! Is solo female travel OK? Points for traveling safely\"<\/a>(October 2024), adapted<\/p>\n The merit of a solo trip is being able to act freely, but if you want to tour the sights efficiently, by all means join a tour.<\/p>\n Vietnam has abundant cultural heritage and beautiful nature, plus the appeal of a relatively reasonable price range. Even on a solo trip, public safety is relatively good, letting you enjoy sightseeing with peace of mind. For example, history tours of World Heritage sites like Hoi An and Hue, and nature tours enjoying the spectacular scenery of Ha Long Bay and Sapa, are popular. Also, using a plan with a tour guide clears up worries about the language barrier and transport, letting you tour the sights efficiently. Furthermore, joining a tour alone lets you savor the local culture and cuisine at leisure.<\/p>\n Sources<\/b>WIDEEE\u300c\u30d9\u30c8\u30ca\u30e0\u30c4\u30a2\u30fc1\u4eba\u65c5\u30ac\u30a4\u30c9 | \u4eba\u6c17\u30c4\u30a2\u30fc\u3068\u898b\u3069\u3053\u308d\u3092\u5fb9\u5e95\u7d39\u4ecb\u300d\u3088\u308a\u4f5c\u6210<\/p>\n It's no exaggeration to say that the rich variety of Vietnamese cuisine is the greatest joy of a trip. In Hanoi in the north, pho and banh mi; in Hoi An in central Vietnam, cao lau; and in Ho Chi Minh City in the south, goi cuon (fresh spring rolls)\u2014you can savor dishes with regional character. Savoring food at town stalls and local eateries is also distinctly Vietnamese. Through the food culture, you can experience Vietnam's diversity and depth along with its deliciousness.<\/p>\n That said, if you're concerned about hygiene, choose a shop that looks clean or use a well-reputed restaurant. Be sure to drink only bottled water.<\/p>\n Sources<\/b>Globe-Trotter: \"Vietnam's basic information and sightseeing guide, famous sights\"<\/a>created from<\/p>\n Vietnam has low prices, letting you enjoy lodging and food at reasonable prices, so you can spend a full time while keeping to a budget.<\/p>\n Exchange only as much cash as you need at the airport or city exchange offices, and avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Credit cards can be used at hotels and large restaurants, but stalls and small shops require cash. If you register a credit card in the Grab app, paying for transport is smooth too.<\/p>\n Ho Chi Minh City is the representative city of the south. It's the economic hub and also Vietnam's largest city. Out on the streets, you're overwhelmed by the incessant flow of motorbikes and a scene where high-rises and local shops mingle. On the other hand, once you enter a caf\u00e9, the flow of time turns gentle all at once. French colonial buildings, backstreet eateries, caf\u00e9 areas bustling with young people. Each exists at once, and the boundary between tourism and daily life is blurred. It's easy to get into even for a first-time Vietnam trip, a place where you can feel the city's energy in your skin.<\/p>\n At large markets such as Ben Thanh Market and Binh Tay Market, you'll find everything\u2014colorful fruits and vegetables, spices, clothing, and even souvenirs for tourists. Just walking through the market lets you touch Vietnam's varied food culture and crafts. Enveloped in the lively market voices and the savory smell of the stalls, you can enjoy a local shopping experience.<\/p>\n Hanoi, located in the north, has an appeal contrasting with Ho Chi Minh City. As the center of politics and culture, it has a somewhat calm air. Walk the Old Quarter and you'll find commerce and daily life packed into narrow streets, with livelihoods that have continued for generations still going on. Around the lake, you can see people doing morning exercises and locals quietly enjoying strolls. 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Choose lodging with an emphasis on location and safety | An environment where even a solo woman can feel at ease<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n7. Notes at tourist spots | Guarding against pickpockets in crowds<\/h3>\n
8. Make use of local tours | Plans you can enjoy even joining alone<\/h3>\n
9. Use stalls and restaurants for different purposes | Enjoy safely and deliciously<\/h3>\n
10. Budget management and tips for exchanging money | Using cash and cards for different purposes<\/h3>\n
How to enjoy each recommended city | Plans ideal for solo travel<\/h2>\n
Ho Chi Minh City | A lively economic hub<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nHanoi | A capital where history and culture live on<\/h3>\n