Vietnam Travel Tips and Recommendations

Should ask for prices before buying.
Tipping is not customary in Vietnam; however, little money tips will help guides or waiters happier. (Recommended: 10% for the tour guide, restaurants or cafes don’t need to tip).
Don’t forget to bargain when shopping in traditional markets as Ben Thanh Market, Dong Xuan Market, and Han Market (You should bargain half of its price, then increase).
Avoid mistaking between denominations are almost the same in appearance as 10 000 VND vs 200 000 VND, 20 000 VND vs 500 000 VND.
Refer to the price and tourist information about the cities you will visit.

• Saving the phone number of the embassy (or consulate) of your country in Vietnam.

• An additional copy of passport, travel insurance and air tickets to provide in case of lost.

• Look up some more information about Ho Chi Minh City, other destinations, and localities on the internet.

• Carrying some kind of medicines such as cold, cough, gastrointestinal, disorders and headaches.

• Carefully store your valuable things in the hotel, regularly checking windows and doors before going out.

• Checking careful papers and money when going out.

• Detailed planning for your trip.

• Pre-installed some essential applications.

• Shouldn’t carry large amounts of money and valuables.

• Shouldn’t go to deserted places, especially in the evening.