Things To Know
- Highlights – Ho Chi Minh, Mekong Delta, Ha Long Bay, Cu Chi Tunnels
- Language – Vietnamese
- Currency – Vietnamese Dong (VND)
- Power Outlets – Vietnam uses power plug and socket types A, C, and F. The standard voltage is 220 V, with a standard frequency of 50 Hz. I always travel with a universal adapter to ensure I can keep all my devices and batteries fully charged.
- Safety – Vietnam is considered a safe country to visit.
- Water Safety – Always drink and brush your teeth with bottled water while in Vietnam. I travel with a LARQ purifying water bottle to be safe.
- Transportation – Uber is not available in Vietnam. Grab taxi is available in major cities. Taxis are also readily available in cities.
Best Time To Visit
The best time to visit Vietnam is from December through February. These winter months have very little rain and more mild temperatures.
However, due to Vietnam being long and narrow, the country has different weather patterns throughout the year, depending on how far north or south you go. Northern Vietnam can experience much cooler temperatures than the hot, humid South.
The dry season in northern and southern Vietnam typically runs from about November through April. While the dry season in central Vietnam runs from January to August.