Find a Travel Partner in Vietnam
Vietnam runs in a long S-curve from the terraced north to the Mekong Delta, with street food, motorbikes and a famous coffee culture all the way down. It's cheap, fast-changing and endlessly photogenic.
๐ป๐ณ Vietnam at a glance
- Capital
- Hanoi
- Largest city
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Official language
- Vietnamese
- Area
- 331,212 kmยฒ (127,882 miยฒ)
- Population
- 101.0 million2024 ยท World Bank
- Currency
- Vietnamese ฤแปng โ VND (โซ)
- Region
- South-Eastern Asia
- Time zone
- Asia/Ho Chi Minh
- Calling code
- +84
- Plug type
- Type A, C
Data updated: weather 28 min ago ยท rates 28 min ago ยท sources: Open-Meteo, ExchangeRate-API
What Vietnam is known for
Vietnam runs in a long S-curve from the terraced north to the Mekong Delta, with street food, motorbikes and a famous coffee culture all the way down. It's cheap, fast-changing and endlessly photogenic - a brilliant route to ride end to end with a partner.
- Halong Bay's limestone karsts
- Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City street life
- Rice terraces around Sapa
- Hoi An's lantern-lit old town
Tourism in Vietnam
International tourist arrivals over the most recent years with available data - roughly #8 of 31 in its continent by reported arrivals (sources vary by country).
Top cities to explore in Vietnam
From Hanoi to Da Nang, these are the places most Vietnam trips are built around. Find a travel buddy in Hanoi who's already planning the same route, or pair up before you fly.
Hanoi
Old-quarter capital of lakes, street food and history.
Ho Chi Minh City
Fast-moving southern hub of markets and nightlife.
Hoi An
Lantern-lit riverside town of tailors and old houses.
Da Nang
Beach city between Hue and Hoi An, with a growing food scene.
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Create your tripThings to do in Vietnam
A shortlist of experiences worth building a trip - and a partnership - around.
Bays & nature
- Cruise the karst islands of Halong Bay
- Kayak the rivers of Ninh Binh
- Caves of Phong Nha
Cities & history
- Old-quarter street life in Hanoi
- War history and energy in Ho Chi Minh City
- Lantern-lit nights in Hoi An
Mountains & rice
- Trek the rice terraces of Sapa
- Motorbike the Ha Giang loop
- Tea hills around Moc Chau
Food & coffee
- Pho, banh mi and fresh spring rolls
- Egg coffee and ca phe sua da
- Floating markets of the Mekong Delta
Know before you go
The practical stuff every traveler needs - weather, safety, costs and how to get around.
Best time to visit
Spring (February to April) and autumn (August to October) are mild across much of the country. Because Vietnam is so long, the north and south can have opposite weather, so check by region and season.
Safety tips
- Cross roads slowly and steadily; the traffic flows around you
- Use registered ride-hailing apps at night rather than hailing on the street
- Carry a copy of your ID and leave the original in your accommodation safe
- Traveling with a verified partner adds an easy extra layer of safety
Accommodation & daily budget
- Hostel dorm
- $10-20/ night
- Budget hotel / guesthouse
- $30-60/ night
- Mid-range hotel
- $70-130/ night
- Meals (per day)
- $15-35
Splitting a twin room and transport with a partner can cut your daily costs by 30-40%.
Getting around & useful apps
Cheap flights and comfortable sleeper trains and buses cover the length of the country. In cities, app-based bikes and cars are quick and cheap.
Visa & entry requirements for Vietnam
Every nationality is different - pick your passport for a personalized answer, or open our Visa page for assisted help applying.
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Flights
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Trains
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Car Rentals
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Tours & Attractions
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