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The cheapest city in Vietnam. Everything a tourist needs to know about Vietnam

This post is a logical continuation of the story about the "main Vietnamese resorts", in which I tried to give a complete picture of the most popular Vietnamese cities that are suitable for tourist holidays.

Rating of the best resorts in Vietnam

Choose the best Vietnamese cities for beach holiday - this is a rather difficult task, because for every tourist the word “best” has its own meaning. The table lists the most popular and the desired time to visit.

Beach resorts

This table lists the top beach resorts in Vietnam and indicates the desired times to visit. Some cities are great for combining seaside holidays and short excursion trips.

Excursion resorts

Most of the cities listed in this table do not have a sea, but there are historical and natural attractions. When planning a visit, be sure to look at the seasonality, here a lot depends on the weather.

Nha Trang

Nha Trang is the most visited resort city in Vietnam, it is really perfect for the role of the best, it has everything that a tourist needs to relax.

An excellent city beach, which is more than 7 kilometers long, a large selection of hotels, including island ones, nightlife, Russian restaurants and local markets.

Near Nha Trang there is a whole island of entertainment (Vinperl), the resort also has an abundance of inexpensive excursions, the presence of historical attractions (Long Son Temple, Cham Towers), and the international airport is a 20-minute drive from the city.

The list of advantages is endless, so Nha Trang can rightfully be considered the best place to relax.

Phan Thiet Mui Ne

Phan Thiet Mui Ne can also be considered one of the best resort cities in Vietnam and here's why. Recently, several expensive hotels have been built in Mui Ne, which are located on the first line (not across the road, but right on the seashore). Mui Ne is calm and very colorful; there are also local attractions (red and white dunes, the fishing village of Mui Ne, etc.).

Mui Ne is very specific and not suitable for everyone, it is boring here (in fact, it is a village with one street) and there is absolutely nothing to do in the evenings, after 11 pm the whole life falls asleep. The sea will not please everyone, the constant wind and big waves can bring true joy to those who are engaged in windsurfing, but cause problems for other vacationers.

Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc Island deserves a special mention; a vacation on this tropical island is ideal for quiet idleness in the shade of palm trees. There is no hectic nightlife on the island with discos and noisy clubs, and the holidaymakers here are slightly different, but all the necessary tourist infrastructure is present.

Phu Quoc Island is washed by the warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand, which guarantees colorful diving in amazingly clear water (there is definitely no such water in Nha Trang). If you have no desire to dive under water, then you can go on one of the exciting excursions (black pepper plantation, pearl farm, etc.) around the picturesque island or spend the whole day on one of the magnificent beaches of the island.

Hoiyang

This beach resort is an excellent combination of white beaches and the opportunity to visit the most colorful of Vietnamese cities, which is included in the UNESCO list. And from the picturesque beaches to the historic center only 5 kilometers. In the old town, you can have a great time in local cafes or go shopping, which can perfectly diversify your beach holiday.

Be sure to take an excursion to the islands of the Cu Lao Cham archipelago, during which you will visit the largest island of this archipelago, Hon Lao Island. Hon Lao Island is striking in all respects, the coastal waters offer excellent diving and snorkeling, the local beaches are picturesque, and there are few tourists here. If you like it here, you can return to the island without an excursion; a state ferry runs from the port in Hoi An to Hon Lao Island.

Da Nang

A beach holiday in Da Nang itself may disappoint you (usually there are many Chinese and Vietnamese tourists), but near Da Nang there are really high-quality hotels with private beaches and a high level of service, here you will definitely like it.

Most of the expensive hotels in the suburbs of Da Nang are located on the first line and have their own beach, where there are no casual vacationers. Pay your attention to the area of \u200b\u200bthe Nui Son Tra peninsula, which is also called "Monkey Mountain". One of the most expensive hotel complexes in all of Da Nang is located here - InterContinental Danang Resort

Top Beach Resorts in Vietnam

With its tropical climate and warm sea, all Vietnamese beach resorts can be good place for a vacation, but each city has its own pros and cons. In this part of the post, we will take a look at the main beach towns (there are not many).

Nha Trang - beach resort number 1

Nha Trang cannot be called an ideal beach resort, but the city is great for most tourists, many regularly return to this Vietnamese city.

Nha Trang has everything you need for a beach holiday, there is a good sandy beach, many hotels and a well-developed tourist service. For tourists with children there is a whole entertainment island (Winperl entertainment island) with attractions, a water park, a show program, etc.

Pros of Nha Trang as a beach resort:

nice beach;
a large selection of hotels;
proximity to the international airport;
there is a Winperl amusement park.

Cons of Nha Trang as a beach resort:

in places it is dirty and noisy;
in the northern part of the city beach a dirty river flows into the sea;
Nha Trang is a fairly large city;
thieves and other petty fraudsters trade in the city, there is no serious crime here (this is not Rio for you).

Halong Bay

Halong Bay is a visiting card of northern Vietnam; most tourists tend to see this amazingly beautiful bay. Unfortunately, apart from the natural beauty of the Halong Bay itself, there is nothing to see here, so this resort is not particularly popular with our compatriots.

During the winter months in this region, the air temperature can drop to +10 degrees, so that Halong cannot be called an ideal beach resort.

Pros of Halong Bay as a beach resort:

there are good beaches;
very beautiful bay;
good transport accessibility.

Cons of Halong Bay as a beach resort:

too little season;
many tourists;
few good beaches.

Da Nang Resort

Whether Danang can be considered a beach resort is a moot point. Da Nang has really good beaches, one of which is China Beach, it even got into the Forbes magazine rating as the most attractive beach in the world. Da Nang has a tourist infrastructure and an excellent transport system (international airport, train station, intercity bus station, seaport).

In the immediate vicinity of the city, there are some of the most visited historical sights of Viet Nam (Hoi An, the imperial capital of Hue, the ruins of Mai Son). One of the best water parks in Vietnam, Danang Water Park, is located in the immediate vicinity of the city.

But it is worth remembering that Danang is a large industrial city with all that it implies, so Russian tourists do not stay on its beaches for a long time, but use the city as a staging point on their journey.

Pros of Da Nang as a beach resort:

good tourist infrastructure;
good beaches;
the presence of historical sights in the vicinity of the city;
excellent transport accessibility.

Cons of Da Nang as a beach resort:

large industrial city;
too many local and Chinese tourists;
expensive accommodation.

Vung Tau

The sandy beaches of Vung Tau attract tourists, but the presence of such a metropolis as Ho Chi Minh in the vicinity makes the rest uncomfortable. Basically, the majority of vacationers in Vung Tau are Vietnamese, who come here from Ho Chi Minh City for a weekend or vacation.

Pros of Vung Tau as a beach resort:

good infrastructure;
there is a choice of hotels;
good shopping;
good transport accessibility (from Ho Chi Minh City by water in an hour).

Cons of Vung Tau as a beach resort:

there are many industrial enterprises in the city;
the city is dirty;
the Mekong river brings a lot of garbage, which nails the city beaches;
many local tourists.

Longhai

Longhai Beach Resort is a secluded place to relax and unwind in the quietest tourist spot in Vietnam. The city is located 30 kilometers from the popular tourist destination Vung Tau, there is an atmosphere of calm and serenity.

Holidays in the Longhai resort are suitable for a relaxing family vacation, there are local attractions in the vicinity, but basically all the entertainment is the sea, the beach and the surrounding nature.

Pros of Longhai as a beach resort:

uncrowded beaches;
calm atmosphere;
good hotels.

Cons of Longhai as a beach resort:

boring and monotonous rest;
distance from the airport.

Phan Thiet Muine

Mui Ne is perfect for a relaxing family holiday on the sandy beaches of this tropical village. In Mui Ne you can practice water sports all day long, and for those who are not familiar with kite and wind surfing there is an opportunity to learn, there are several excellent kite and wind surfing schools in the village.

Be sure to head to BoCe's outdoor cafes every evening for the freshest and most delicious seafood.

Pros of Phan Thiet Muine as a beach resort:

good beaches;
excellent conditions for water sports;
relaxed atmosphere of a family resort.

Cons of Phan Thiet Muine as a beach resort:

there is no airport (the closest is in Ho Chi Minh City, it takes 5 hours by bus to get to it);
no night entertainment (after 11 o'clock everyone is already asleep);
there are often strong waves and winds.

Phu Quoc island

Many people consider a beach vacation on Phu Quoc Island the best in Vietnam, but there are also disadvantages. Most of the island is surrounded by tropical greenery, while there is all the necessary tourist infrastructure. Holidays in Phu Quoc is suitable for lovers of a quiet, unhurried pastime, there are several excellent diving and snorkeling places near the island, you can go on an eco trip to the jungle or go on an excursion to a plantation where black pepper is grown. But such a vacation can quickly get boring.

Pros of Phu Quoc Island as a beach resort:

calm beach vacation;
good hotels on the first line;
the best place for diving and snorkeling;
great beaches.

Cons of Phu Quoc Island as a beach resort:

there are no direct flights, you will have to fly with a transfer;
quite expensive resort;
very simple tourist infrastructure, everything is very modest.

What is the weather in the most popular Vietnamese resorts

Be sure to study this table before choosing a vacation spot, it lists popular resorts and weather conditions for each month.

green is a great time to relax;
yellow color - be prepared for probable precipitation, winds and other natural features of the local climate that may complicate your vacation;
red color - it is highly discouraged to travel to the specified resort this month (showers, hurricanes, floods, abnormal temperatures, etc.)

Resorts of Vietnam, monthly weather

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Nha Trang
Mui Ne
Phu Quoc
Vung Tau
Con Dao
Dalat
Da Nang
Hoi an
Hue
Halong
Sapa
Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh City

Which resort in Vietnam to go to, and what time of year

Before buying a ticket, be sure to read my post about the weather conditions in Nha Trang, because the overwhelming majority of Russians choose this particular seaside resort for the New Year holidays. If the ticket has already been bought and the hotel has been booked, then you should not worry too much, because in addition to the sea in Vietnam you can find a lot of interesting things.

In this part of the post, I will try to briefly talk about the weather at the most popular Vietnamese resorts among our compatriots. In order for the story to be short and informative, I chose the most popular months for vacation (November, December and January).

What happens in Vietnamese resorts in November

In November, all Vietnamese cities are suitable for a comfortable stay, perhaps only with the exception of the tropical island of Phu Quoc and the Vung Tau resort, but even there, in early November, the weather can be disgusting.

Vung Tau - air temperature +28 +29 degrees, there may be rare rains, troubled sea;
Phu Quoc - air temperature +30 +32 degrees, clear, transparent sea;
Nha Trang - air temperature +26 +28 degrees, cloudy, heavy rains, windy, muddy, restless sea;
Hue - air temperature +22 +24 degrees, cloudy, heavy wind, rains, there is a possibility of typhoons;
Hoi An - air temperature +22 +24 degrees, cloudy, squall wind, rains, there is a possibility of typhoons; muddy and very restless sea;
Danang - air temperature +22 +24 degrees, cloudy, gusty wind, rain, there is a possibility of typhoons; muddy and very restless sea;
Hanoi - air temperature +18 +20 degrees, partly cloudy, there is a small chance of rain.

Weather in Vietnamese resorts in December

At the most popular beach resorts (in Nha Trang and Phan Thiet Mui Ne), the December weather becomes slightly better than in November, but the sea is still unpredictable, and precipitation is likely, and the water temperature is not conducive to swimming.

At this time of the year, the best place for a beach holiday and swimming is still Phu Quoc Island, and probably the Vung Tau beaches (but here the weather can be with surprises).

Ho Chi Minh City - air temperature +28 +29 degrees, it may rain;
Vung Tau - air temperature +28 +29 degrees, there is a possibility of rain, muddy sea;
Phan Thiet Mui Ne - air temperature +29 +31 degrees, partly cloudy there is a chance of rain, strong gusty wind, turbid, restless sea;
Nha Trang - the air temperature is +26 +28 degrees, cloudy, it may rain, windy, turbid, restless sea;
Hue - air temperature +20 +22 degrees, cloudy, strong wind, rains;
Hoi An - air temperature +20 +22 degrees, cloudy, wind, rain, turbid and restless sea;
Danang - air temperature +20 +22 degrees, cloudy, wind, rains, muddy and restless sea;
Hanoi - air temperature +16 +18 degrees, partly cloudy, there is a small chance of rain.

Weather in resorts in January

In January, the season comes to most beach resorts, with the exception of the northern regions and Halong Bay, where there is bad weather at this time.

In the second half of January, the weather improves in almost all popular resorts in Vietnam. In Nha Trang in the second half of January, the sea becomes calmer and more predictable, you can safely enter the water and swim (but much depends directly on the year).

Mui Ne Phan Thiet also takes on the image of a real paradise for a beach holiday (with some reservations), waves and wind are always present in Mui Ne. Phu Quoc Island maintains the best conditions for relaxing beach holidays and diving in calm and super clear waters. Vung Tau's beaches in January are as gorgeous as they are in December.

Ho Chi Minh City - air temperature +28 +29 degrees, rare rains;
Vung Tau - air temperature +28 +29 degrees, rare rains, muddy sea;
Phan Thiet Mui Ne - air temperature +28 +30 degrees, there is a possibility of rain, wind, muddy sea;
Phu Quoc - air temperature +28 +30 degrees, clear, transparent sea;
Nha Trang - air temperature +26 +28 degrees, cloudy, there may be occasional rains, muddy sea;
Hue - air temperature +20 +24 degrees, cloudy, wind, rain;
Hoi An - air temperature +20 +24 degrees, cloudy, wind, rain, turbid and restless sea;
Danang - air temperature +20 +24 degrees, cloudy, wind, rain, turbid and restless sea;
Hanoi - air temperature +10 +16 degrees, partly cloudy, there is a small chance of rain.

How to choose the best Vietnamese resort

Holidays in Vietnam can be both memorable and excellent, and disgustingly unpleasant, it all depends on the right choice of the resort, which will be the best for you. For a European, not all cities will be suitable for a comfortable stay, so the choice of a place should be taken very seriously, because not every Russian will experience wild delight while relaxing on the beach, when there is a whole swarm of noisy Chinese in the neighborhood.

The main criteria for selection:

climate;
transport accessibility;
quality of hotels;
availability of tourist attractions;
general atmosphere;
the possibility of resting with children.

As you can see, the list turned out to be not small, but each item in it is logical and important, and now let's talk about everything in order.

What is the climate in Vietnamese resorts

A weather sign by month will help you (just above on this page), but remember that the weather in Vietnam can bring real surprises, you should prepare for this in advance. In any case, you should not refuse to travel just because of an unfavorable weather forecast, because there is always an alternative. For example, if it is rainy during your December vacation in Nha Trang (), then head to mountain Dalat, or to Phu Quoc Island, where the sun is shining and excellent weather for a comfortable stay at this time.

Transport accessibility

The presence of an airport near Vietnamese resorts is a real disaster, not every tourist city has a convenient international airport; some popular sea resorts (Mui Ne) can only be reached by buses. For example, to get to Phan Thiet Mui Ne, you should spend five hours on the bus, which slowly follows the route Ho Chi Minh City - Mui Ne. What will it be like for tourists who have made a nine-hour flight, and then another five hours on the bus. Not everyone likes this transport adventure.

Only local airlines fly to other tourist places, which is also inconvenient, you will need to transfer in any case. A strange situation with the most popular beach city of Vietnam - Nha Trang, only local airlines fly to Cam Ranh international airport, and charter flightsthat for independent travel the same is inconvenient.

Hotel quality

There is no problem with the choice of hotels in Vietnam, but the availability of a rich selection of hotels is also confusing. In the most popular tourist cities (Nha Trang, Mui Ne, Phu Quoc), the choice of accommodation is huge from a cheap guesthouse with all the benefits of civilization (shower, WiFi, TV, refrigerator, etc., follow the link to see how a guesthouse looks like for $ 7) to luxury hotels with private beach and VIP service.

For complete unity with nature, bungalows on the seashore (right at the water's edge) in Mui Ne or on Phu Quoc Island are more suitable; other Vietnamese resorts place tourists in standard hotels. Most Europeans choose Nha Trang, Mui Ne and Phu Quoc - these settlements are most suitable for a comfortable beach holiday.

Availability of tourist attractions

Nha Trang is the most advanced Vietnamese city, in terms of entertainment, few resort in Vietnam can compete with Nha Trang, here is the longest cable car in the world and the largest entertainment island in Vietnam "Vinperl" and other attractions of this Vietnamese town.

Phan Thiet offers quieter entertainment, most of which are of natural origin (white and red dunes, canyons, lighthouse, etc.). For active water sports (kite and wind surfing), Mui Ne is the best place in all of Vietnam.

On the tropical island of Phu Quoc, there is a little less entertainment, nevertheless, they are. Most recently (in 2015), Fukuoka opened its own Winperl amusement park, and the island itself is very beautiful, here you can book a jungle excursion or go diving.

General atmosphere

When choosing a Vietnamese resort for your future vacation, you should carefully study which of the tourists likes to relax in this city. Recently, the rapidly growing Chinese economy (which is the second largest economy in the world) allows the Chinese to relax in the most expensive corners of the world, Vietnamese beach cities are no exception.

There is nothing wrong with Chinese and Vietnamese tourists, it's just that Asian and European cultures are very different. For example, on the wonderful beaches of the resorts of Vung Tau and Da Nang, there can be so many Asian vacationers that getting into the water is a real problem, not every European tourist likes this "immersion in Asia".

Is it possible to relax with children

If you choose the right time for your vacation (season), then almost any beach city is great for families with children.

Of the most popular resorts in the country, where children will feel comfortable, I want to note the suburban beaches of Nha Trang (Paragon Beach and Doklet Beach) and hotels on Winperl Island, as well as Phu Quoc Island. Most of the hotels in Fukuoka are located on the first line, which is much more convenient for vacationers with children than in Nha Trang.

In second place is Mui Ne, this resort has good hotels for family tourists, many of which have a specially designated area on the beach, without waves and any "flying people" (kite surfers).

Enjoy your stay in Vietnam.

Vietnam is a state in southeast Asia, located on the Indochina Peninsula and washed from the east and south by the South China Sea. The country is officially called the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The neighboring states of Vietnam are Laos and Cambodia, with which Vietnam borders in the west, as well as China, the border with which lies in the north. The total area of \u200b\u200bthe country is 331,212 square kilometers, which is only 65th in the world. B aboutmost of Vietnam is occupied by low or medium-high mountains and plateaus. The highest point of the country is Mount Fansipan (3143 meters) of the Hoanglien Son mountain range. In addition, the largest Indo-Chinese rivers Mekong and Hongha flow through Vietnam, which flow into the South China Sea.

For a long time, Vietnam was an Indo-Chinese colony of France and achieved independence only in the middle of the 20th century - this happened in 1945, although armed clashes continued for several years in the country. Vietnam is also the scene of the 1965-1973 war with the United States, which cost many people on both sides.

Modern Vietnam is a socialist state that has chosen the Chinese version of development - modernization and liberalization of the economy. As of 2016, the population of Vietnam is 94,569,072 people.

Visa

To enter Vietnam for more than 15 days, citizens of the Russian Federation need to have a visa obtained at the Vietnam Consulate, or you can apply for a visa directly upon arrival.

In order to obtain a visa at the consulate, you need to provide the following documents: foreign passport (minimum validity period - 6 months from the end of the trip); 2 photographs measuring 4 × 6 cm; 2 questionnaires completed in Russian, English or French; invitation, travel voucher or reservation. The visa is issued within 5 working days, and its validity period is 30 days. In addition, there is a US $ 25 consular fee.

When obtaining a visa directly at the border, at a Vietnamese airport, you need to provide 2 photos of 3 × 4 size, one completed application, as well as a visa permit from the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam, which is issued within 5-7 working days. Upon arrival, citizens must go to the "Visa on arrival" window, and from this moment the rest in Vietnam begins.

Among other things, the visa indicates the points of entry and exit through which a guest of the country can cross the border. To change the indicated location, you must contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. This service is paid.

If the period of stay in Vietnam does not exceed 15 days, then Russian citizens do not need to apply for a visa. In addition, similar rules apply in neighboring Laos and Cambodia (in Cambodia, a visa can be obtained without any problems at the border), so after a 15-day stay in Vietnam, you can go to one of the neighboring countries and then return again for 15 days. Often, when entering Vietnam for a period of less than 15 days, border guards may require you to present a ticket to leave the country - this is prescribed by the rules, but not always fulfilled.

Customs regulations

When entering Vietnam, certain customs regulations apply. Thus, an unlimited number of foreign convertible currency can be imported into the country, however, if the amount exceeds $ 3,000, then the currency must be declared, since no more than the declared amount can be exported from the country.

It is also possible to carry, without paying a duty, the following goods: maximum 1.5 liters of strong alcohol or 2 liters of drinks with a maximum alcohol content of 22 degrees; either 400 cigarettes, or 100 cigars, or 500 grams of tobacco; 5 kilograms of tea; maximum 3 kilograms of coffee, as well as two cans of black or red caviar weighing not more than 100 grams. In addition, other goods are also transported, the total value of which does not exceed 5 million VND (Vietnamese dong).

As in other countries in Southeast Asia, the punishment for attempting to smuggle drugs is the most severe - up to the death penalty. In addition, it is categorically impossible to transport medicines containing narcotic substances without the permission of doctors to use them, as well as explosives, firearms, pornographic products or offending local culture.

Current time in Hanoi:
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Upon arrival, all tourists undergo sanitary and epidemiological control, and on board the aircraft fill out the Declaration of Health. If, when passing the control, the visitor does not show any symptoms of diseases such as AIDS, plague, tuberculosis, cholera, yellow fever and others, then no problems will arise. Otherwise, the tourist is waiting for treatment in one of the local hospitals, and not a full rest in Vietnam.

How to get there

It is relatively easy to get to Vietnam from Russia - several airlines operate regular flights at once, but the list of Russian cities from where you can fly directly to Vietnam is small - these are Moscow, Novosibirsk and Vladivostok. However, during the tourist season (in the winter months), charter flights are carried out from other cities, for example, from Yekaterinburg (sometimes), St. Petersburg, Krasnoyarsk.

You can fly directly from Moscow to the largest Vietnamese cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City using Aeroflot and Vietnamese Airlines flights.

Aeroflot operates direct flights from Sheremetyevo Airport to Hanoi, Noi Bai Airport. The flight is very long, so the passengers are provided with meals twice. On the way, the airplane overcomes almost the entire Asian continent - Central Asia, India, etc. The time in the air is 9 and a half hours.

From Domodedovo airport, regular flights to both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are operated by Vietnamese Airlines, the country's main air carrier. In Ho Chi Minh City, planes land at Tan Son Nhat Airport. Boeings of "Vietnam Airlines" have all the conditions for a long comfortable flight, including many technical devices such as screens mounted in the backs of seats, etc. During the flight, all passengers are twice offered hot meals, as well as a certain amount of alcohol. It is also worth noting that Vietnam Airlines has special fares for residents of other Russian cities, which can make it much easier to get to Vietnam with a connection at Moscow Domodedovo Airport (if you fly from Vladivostok, a connection in Seoul).

Representative office in Moscow: Moscow, Frunzenskaya 3rd street, 1, building 1., tel. 5892450, fax 5892552. Office at Domodedovo airport: room. 512, 5th floor, working hours 14.00-20.00, tel. 9268661, fax 9268661, E-mail: [email protected].

The airline "S7" ("Siberia") also has regular flights to Vietnam, the city of Ho Chi Minh, but not from Moscow, but from Novosibirsk. Aircraft fly every two weeks.

You can fly from Vladivostok to the capital of Vietnam, the city of Hanoi, by aircraft of the Vladivostok-Avia airline. The frequency of flights is once a week, and the flight itself lasts a little over 5 hours.

Connecting flights

From Russia to Hanoi

Airline "Hong Kong Airlines" from Moscow with a transfer in Hong Kong.

From Russia to Ho Chi Minh City

Airline "Cathay Pacific" from Moscow with a transfer in Hong Kong.
Airline "Thai" from Moscow with a transfer in Bangkok.
Airline "Qatar Airways" from Moscow with a transfer in Doha. Often, Qatar Airlines is bribed with very favorable fares.
Airline "Asiana" from Khabarovsk and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk with a transfer in Seoul (Incheon airport).
Airlines "Korean Air" from Vladivostok, Irkutsk, Moscow and St. Petersburg with a transfer in Seoul (Incheon airport).
Airline "Japan Airlines" from Moscow with a transfer to Tokyo (Narita airport).

There are more difficult options - with two transfers. However, during periods of airline sales, it makes sense to use them because of the attractive prices. For example, you can get to both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with Air France from Moscow and St. Petersburg with transfers in Paris and Bangkok.

It is worth remembering that long flights are associated with a certain risk to the health of passengers who do not tolerate such loads poorly.

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Climate and weather in Vietnam

So that your vacation in Vietnam is not spoiled by weather conditions, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the climatic data for the country. The climate in Vietnam is tropical monsoon, so the humidity is quite high - an average of 84% throughout the year. However, the climate often differs markedly from region to region. This happens due to the difference in latitudes and in the features of the relief of a particular area. The winter dry season, which lasts from November to April, is only dry compared to the rainy season, as there is sufficient rainfall during these months, thanks to the monsoon winds blowing from the northeastern coast of China. In the southern regions of the country, it is quite hot in winter - about 25 degrees, in the north, on average, 10 degrees colder. The lowest temperatures are in December and January, sometimes reaching only 1 degree above zero. In any case, it is most comfortable in the south of the country, where in any of the seasons the temperature rarely drops below 20 degrees, and in April - the hottest month - sometimes even reaches 37 degrees.

Average annual rainfall ranges from 1200-3000 millimeters per year, with 90% of all rainfall occurring between May and October. At this time, each region of the country receives its portion of precipitation, but in the winter months in the south of Vietnam, the probability of rain is much less than in the north. It is also worth knowing that at the end of summer and the beginning of autumn, the time of typhoons comes, often with a truly destructive force.

Cities and regions

Vietnam consists of 59 fairly small provinces, plus there are 4 cities of central subordination - these are the cities of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Haiphong and Da Nang. The most economically developed provinces are located in the northeast of the country, which is not so popular with tourists, as well as in the south of the country in the area of \u200b\u200bHo Chi Minh City.

Administrative divisions of Vietnam

Provinces of Vietnam

Laiteau
Lao Cai
Hau Ziang
Caobang
Dien Bien
Shonla
Yen Bai
Tuen Quang
Buck Kang
Lang Son
Futo
Vinh Fook
Thai nguyen
Bak ziang
Bak Ninh

Hai Duong
Quang Ninh
Hung Yen
Haiphong city
Thaibin
Ha Nam
Nam Dinh
Ninh Binh
Hoa Binh
Thanh Hoa
Nghean
Hatin
Quang Binh
Quang Tri
Tua Thien Hue

Quang Nam
Kontum
Quang Ngai
Zia Lai
Bin ding
Fu Yen
Duck Lac
Khanh Hoa
Duck Nong
Lam dong
Ninh Thuan
Binh Thuan
Binh Phuoc
Dong Nai
Baria-Vung Tau

Tai Nin
Binh Duong
Long An
Tienziang
Dong Thap
Vinh Long
Benche
Canto
Hau Ziang
Chavin
An Giang
Shokchang
Buckleu
Kien Giang
Kamau

Major cities and islands of Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City - the largest city in Vietnam and the economic capital of the country. A lot of industries are developed here; it is estimated that 40% of Vietnamese exports come from Ho Chi Minh City. The city was founded by French colonialists in 1874 (the official date of foundation is March 15, 1874). Until 1975, the city was called Saigon.

Nha Trang

Nha Trang city is the capital of Khanh Hoa province and at the same time the capital of beach holidays in Vietnam. Quite simply - the most popular resort in the country. Nha Trang is home to about 200,000 people, and almost all of the life of local residents is associated with the tourism industry.

Halong

Halong is both a city and a bay. The city itself does not represent anything special, and Halong Bay is the real pearl of this area and of all Vietnam. This bay is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Surprisingly, over an area of \u200b\u200b1,500 square kilometers, more than 1,600 islets and rocks of various shapes, sometimes very bizarre, are scattered, which makes the bay more like a fabulous than a real place. It is no surprise that Halong Bay is one of the most visited places in Vietnam.

Phu Quoc

The Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc is located in the Gulf of Thailand, just 15 kilometers from the coast of neighboring Cambodia. The island, whose area reaches 567 square kilometers, is also called "the island of 99 mountains". Fukuoka is home to 85,000 people, mostly employed in tourism or agriculture.

What to see

By clicking on the links in the text, you can get more detailed information about a specific object (description, location on the map, cost of entrance tickets, opening hours, ways to get there, photos, tourist reviews, etc.). If you are interested in the sights of Vietnam in general, without dividing into cities, there is a special section for this.

Hanoi

Ho Chi Minh City

In Ho Chi Minh City, you can see many interesting buildings - colonial buildings, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Saigon, Buddhist temples and pagodas, the Presidential Palace, mosques and much more.

In addition, from Ho Chi Minh City itself, you can easily get to the neighboring province of Tai Ninh, where there are many beautiful Caodai temples, as well as to the Mekong Delta region.

As for the sights, there are several very interesting places for tourists in the central part of the city. And if you come to Ho Chi Minh City in the summer, from mid-May to late August, you can find "Southern Fruit Festival" held here every year.

Nha Trang

Among the sights of Nha Trang, it is necessary to highlight the Long Son Pagoda, behind which, on the top of the hill, there is a large stone statue of Buddha sitting on a lotus flower. You can also look at the Chamov towers of the 13th century, which were built during the era of the Champa state. It is also possible to swim with an excursion to Monkey Island, located 12 kilometers north of Hon Che Island. The excursion includes a cruise around the islands, fishing, a visit to the Bajo waterfall, mud and mineral springs, local craft villages. If you wish, you can visit the Circus of Dogs and Monkeys, the Circus of Elephants and Bears and much more on the island.

Halong

An obligatory item on the program is a boat trip or any other ship around the islands. At the pier in the city, you can find out in detail about all possible routes, which can be both short and long and even include an overnight stay on the ship. The usual excursion includes a visit to a fishing village on one of the islands, a cave, as well as an island named after German Titov, the famous Soviet cosmonaut who rested here in the 70s. You can also go night fishing right from the boat, which, however, must be ordered in advance. But then you can enjoy the taste of your own catch yourself! Popular islands in Halong Bay are Tuan Chau and Catba islands.

Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc has many beautiful beaches stretching from Duong Dong town to An Thoi town. The island has many beautiful hills and mountains covered with rainforest. In addition, in Fukuoka, you can watch the sunset at sea, which cannot be done in other resorts in Vietnam, which face to the east.

Resorts of Vietnam

Tourists in Vietnam, first of all, will be interested in its numerous beaches and warm sea, and only then the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum and everything else. There are plenty of resort towns in the country. Of course, not all of them correspond to the European level of quality, equipment and infrastructure. It is noteworthy that the resorts stretch along the entire coast of Vietnam - from the southern Phu Quoc Island to the Mongkai resort in the north of the country.

The waters of the South China Sea are quite salty - saltier than in the neighboring Gulf of Thailand, but at the same time they are healthier. At the confluence of rivers (especially the Mekong and Krasnaya), the water is more fresh.

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Museums and galleries

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Private guides in Vietnam

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Getting around the country

In Vietnam, in one or another quantity, you can find and use all modern types of transport - from domestic aircraft to intercity buses and taxis. Some of them are very well developed, some are not enough, but in some cases they can be irreplaceable. In any case, it is possible to get even to remote places in Vietnam, even if you have to make several transfers from one mode of transport to another, or, say, from one bus route to another.

The following types of transport are developed in the country: air transport, rail transport, buses, water passenger transport and various types of taxis. You can find recommendations on getting around the country and get to know more about each type of Vietnamese transport in our special material "Transport in Vietnam: from a scooter to an airplane".

Communication

Vietnamese is part of the Vietnamese group of the Australo-Asian language family and is the native language of the Viet and Kinh people. Neighboring China has had a great influence on the Vietnamese language and culture: two thirds of the words in Vietnamese are of Chinese origin.

It is very convenient for tourists that instead of hieroglyphs, the Vietnamese language uses the Latin alphabet, albeit with the addition of diacritical marks under or above the letter in the vowels, which denote a particular tone. Due to the fact that there are a huge number of tones and semitones in Vietnamese speech, it is very difficult to perceive it by ear. At the same time, the Vietnamese themselves have problems with the correct pronunciation of European words. It is often very difficult to make out that the Vietnamese speaks English.

English is the most widely spoken foreign language among locals, which, however, is not surprising. It is studied at school, at universities, on courses, etc. Chinese is also taught in educational institutions in Vietnam - the second most popular foreign language after English. English and Chinese are followed by French, Russian and German, but they are much less common. So, Russian is most often known by adults who studied at the universities of the USSR, as well as Vietnamese merchants who returned from Russia, but their level of language proficiency is very low. Recently, due to the increase in the number of tourists from Russia in resort areas, local residents are slowly beginning to master the Russian language.

Culture

Throughout its centuries-old history, Vietnamese culture has been subjected to numerous influences from its powerful neighbors or the metropolis, but each time melting them into something peculiar and unique in its own way. India and China play a special role in the development of Vietnamese culture. China introduced into the Vietnamese language more than half of the words and hieroglyphic writing (in the 20th century it was replaced by the Latin alphabet), and Confucianism and elements of Taoism into the culture. In addition, in the Middle Ages, the influence of Indian culture was noticeable, and later, after the colonization of Vietnam by the French, and the French. This was reflected, in particular, in the architecture of many cities, especially Ho Chi Minh City. In the second half of the 20th century, with the coming to power of the Communists, many elements of culture began to be borrowed from the Soviet Union.

Vietnamese literature has rich history - ranging from ancient folklore, including the legend of the Dragon King Lak Long Quan, the Muong epic "The Birth of Water and the Birth of the Earth" and to books of the 20th century, similar in themes to European literature. The most significant writers in the history of Vietnam, Nguyen Chai in the 15th century, Nguyen Binh Khiem in the 16th century and Nguyen Dhu at the turn of the 18th-19th centuries, worked in the New Time. Nguyen Chai is one of the first major Vietnamese writers, as well as an eminent statesman and philosopher. Nguyen Binh Khiem was an outstanding poet with a world outlook close to Taoism, and Nguyen Zu, who wrote the poems "The Wail of a Tormented Soul" and "The Narrative of Kieu", is as significant a figure in Vietnam as Pushkin is in Russia.

Vietnamese folk music is quite original. A large number of vocal genres can be surprising, and among the main musical instruments one can distinguish an amazing disc-like guitar, which can be either four or five strings, and is also given there (three-string guitar), nor (a violin with only two strings ) and om dit is a Vietnamese bamboo flute.

Theater is popular in Vietnam, presented in several interesting genres. Theo is an ancient folk theater, which at one time originated among the peasants who lived in the delta of the Krasnaya River. Today it exists in the provinces of Thaibin and Haihung. Theatrical performances include folk music and the use of traditional folklore subjects.

The Vietnamese opera is called Tuong. Tuong originated in a courtly atmosphere and is considered a high theatrical genre that combines dance, music, pantomime, poetry, acrobatic arts and much more. By the way, there are no decorations on the stage, and a heroic character is always in the center of the performance.

Especially interesting is the water puppet theater, which has no analogues in the world. It also originated in the Red River delta. The dolls move on the water during sunset, and the whole action is accompanied by pleasant melodic music. The dolls are controlled by actors standing up to their waist in the water, hidden behind a bamboo screen, so that they have the opportunity to observe the dolls. The performances begin with the appearance of the boy-puppet Tau, who says: “Hello everyone! I probably don't need to introduce myself? "

Kitchen

Vietnam is a gourmet paradise. The culinary traditions of this country amaze with their richness and variety of dishes and ingredients. Many recipes were borrowed from China, India and France, but it is by no means possible to say that Vietnamese cuisine is a clone of any of them.

A variety of sauces and seasonings are widely used in Vietnamese cuisine. By the way, dishes prepared only from fresh products often contain spices of garlic, onions and ginger root, as well as purely Vietnamese sauces "nyok mam" and "nyok cham". Various herbs and even bamboo are very popular in Vietnam, the young shoots of which are readily eaten.

The most popular foods used in Vietnamese cuisine are rice, seafood, pork, noodles, herbs, and more.

It is especially worth focusing on rice. This culture is one of the symbols of all of Southeast Asia, and Vietnam is the second largest exporter of rice in the world. In addition, they refused to grow genetically modified rice in Vietnam, so there is no doubt about the quality of the product. In every Vietnamese family, rice is the main dish on the table, but it is also part of countless of the most amazing and original recipes.

In Vietnam, vegetarian cuisine is also developed, which is explained, first of all, by Buddhist gastronomic traditions. Among the Vietnamese non-meat dishes, one can distinguish rice with fried dou-fu soy curd and rau vegetables. In general, soy and products from it in Vietnamese cuisine replace dairy products, which are practically not used among Vietnamese. There is, for example, a special soy milk called sya-dau-nan. Soy sauce is very popular.

Various fruits are widely used, which grow in abundance on the territory of Vietnam. These are coconuts, durian, guayava, lemons, litchi, Javanese apple, Siamese persimmon, papaya, rambutan and many other exotic fruits.

As for meat dishes, the Vietnamese usually eat the familiar beef, pork and poultry. Various insects or reptiles are now considered rare delicacies that are not served in every restaurant.

In general, Vietnamese cuisine is rich in exotic meat. For example, you can taste boa constrictor meat, which is considered extremely healthy. Or try a snake dish, which is a whole ritual-like action that can really shock the impressionable. The waiter makes a small incision on the still living snake, then removes the heart from it and drains the blood. The person who ordered the dish eats the beating heart of a snake and drinks rice vodka mixed with snake blood. Then vodka is used, mixed with snake bile. After a while, a ready-made dish is served - snake meat fried with spices and nuts. The head of the snake is cut off during cooking so that the poison cannot get into the dish.

Among other exotics - dishes from field rats, from dogs, from cats (although they are officially banned from their use) and many other amazing ingredients.

Purchases

Shopping is an indispensable part of any vacation. Somewhere it is developed so that it seems that there is nowhere to develop further, but somewhere in terms of purchases everything is not the best way. Vietnam is somewhere in the middle, with a tilt towards the first group. Shopping here is not on the same level as in neighboring Thailand, but with the growing number of tourists there are good reasons for quality development. Moreover, Vietnam has something to offer its guests.

Communication

For calls to other countries in Vietnam there are special telephone offices, as well as street payphones. Residents of hotels have the opportunity to make calls directly from there, but this is quite expensive.

Vietnam's international code is 84.

For calls from Vietnam to Russia, you need to dial: 007 - area code - subscriber number
For calls from Russia to Vietnam dial: 8-10-84 - area code - subscriber number

Major city codes

Hanoi - 4
Ho Chi Minh City - 8
Haiphong - 32
Da Nang - 511
Hue - 54

There are no problems with cellular communications, since all three largest Russian operators - MTS, Beeline and Megafon - have agreements with Vietnamese companies. Vietnamese operators: MobiFone, VinaFone, S-Fone, G-Tel, Vietnamobile, Viettel Mobile. A SIM card from a Vietnamese operator costs about $ 5, which includes 30 minutes of conversation.

Useful phone numbers

In addition, almost all hotels offer Internet access. Some of them have Wi-Fi. There are many Internet cafes in large and resort towns.

Economy

Safety

The crime rate in Vietnam, according to Interpol, is very low, since the country's political regime is quite successful in dealing with organized crime. Robberies or murders are extremely rare. One of the most serious crimes that a tourist in Vietnam can face is pickpocketing, which occurs more or less regularly. Therefore, it is recommended not to carry cash and documents in the back pockets of your trousers. The best option is to keep them in a safe at the hotel, and carry a small amount of money and a photocopy of your passport with you. In addition, tourists should be careful when calculating, since Vietnamese sometimes do not mind fooling visitors.

You need to be careful when dealing with local "priestesses of love" who often do not mind taking advantage of their clients' wallets. Foreigners can only gamble in special establishments, and an attempt to involve local residents in them may result in criminal prosecution. Everything related to drugs - possession, distribution, use, is especially severely punished. The punishments in this case are the most severe, up to the death penalty. This is a traditional practice in Southeast Asian countries.

Tourists should exercise discretion while on holiday. In particular, this applies to the use of alcohol, since a tourist who has gone overboard in Vietnam can easily get into trouble, become a victim of a robbery, etc. When swimming, you should watch out for the ocean surf, which can become a source of danger. In the period from September to November, typhoons and severe flooding in some parts of the country often approach Vietnam.

As for health issues, before arriving in Vietnam, you need to attend to the issue of obtaining medical insurance (regular or extended). You can also pay a fee to International SOS and use the medical services they provide at branches in Vietnam. The address in Hanoi is 31 Hai Ba Trung in the central part of the city. Phone - 9340555.

In the Vietnamese province, the sanitary conditions are not very good - both in local hospitals and in hotels. Almost everywhere, doctors are paid for their services only in cash, and treatment under policies is carried out only in some metropolitan clinics. However, it is worth noting that prices in Vietnam are lower than in neighboring Thailand.

You need to be careful when ordering Vietnamese cuisine, which is quite unusual for Europeans because of its pungency, abundance of spices and exotic products. If you overestimate your strength, then problems with the stomach and intestines are likely.

Where to stay

Vietnam will delight all visitors with a large selection of accommodation options - there are not only many hotels and guesthouses, but also a wide range of prices, and the level of service is quite high. In addition, Vietnamese hotels have a unique Asian flavor that adds color to the entire holiday. All in all, Vietnam has about 11 thousand hotels, while not experiencing a serious shortage of guests.

Cheap accommodation options are hotels of 2 and 3 stars, which correspond in quality to Turkish hotels of 3 and 4 stars, so many experts rightly point out that the class of Vietnamese hotels is somewhat underestimated. 2-star hotels are usually located in old 4-6-storey buildings, well finished inside. The rooms have a bathroom or shower with hot water, air conditioning, satellite TV and even a minibar. three-star hotels occupy more modern and larger buildings, and the level of service and equipment in them is quite high. Prices in hotels of categories 2 and 3 stars are about 15-40 dollars per night.

An even more budget option are guesthouses, where prices are often below $ 10, and the number of them in tourist places is truly huge. In Ho Chi Minh City, for example, many guesthouses and cheap hotels can be found in Pham Niu Lao, which is considered to be a backpacker district. True, it is not a fact that there will be hot water in cheap guesthouses and hotels.

In resort cities, in particular in Nha Trang, accommodation is likely to be more expensive than in the capitals. Many tourists come to these cities, who are poorly versed in the intricacies of the Vietnamese tour business and are able, moreover, to easily part with large sums of money. For such tourists, there are luxury 4- and 5-star hotels with their own swimming pools, private beaches, etc.

For the more economical lovers of Vietnamese beaches, there are many bungalows. True, the amenities in them are minimal, besides, if the walls of the bungalows are bamboo, then mosquitoes can fly inside through the cracks. However, mosquito ointments may well correct the situation. In any case, the most vivid memories of a vacation in Vietnam almost always remain!

How to get to Vietnam the cheapest way? The review lists all the best ways to fly to Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang and Fukuoka from Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities. Direct flights, flights with transfers, low-cost airlines, airline promotions and difficult routes.

Vietnam is one of the most popular countries in Southeast Asia. It is also a very good starting point for long and long travels in Indochina and Asia in general. Let's try to understand all the intricacies of the pricing of air tickets to this country and find out all the ways to cheaply fly to Vietnam.

The examples show the cost of air tickets in both directions. Prices are current at the time of publication.

Let's get started!

Where is the best flight?

Vietnam's main airports are located in (capital, north of the country) and (largest city, south of the country). These are the main air gates of the country and receive the largest number of aircraft. The easiest way to fly is in them: a large selection of flights and airlines, as well as the lowest ticket prices. Usually the best price for flights to Ho Chi Minh City, but sometimes excellent options can be found to the capital, no more expensive.

For those who fly to Vietnam for a beach holiday, it is more convenient to fly directly to, Da Nang or on, but tickets for flights to these destinations are usually more expensive. However, you can get there very simply and cheaply.

Tickets on holidays are always more expensive (for example, on or Tet).
Try to fly on weekdays - most often tickets departing in the middle of the week are the cheapest. One way or another, always experiment with dates: by shifting them in one direction or another, you can find tickets at a significantly lower price.
Try different cities of departure / arrival, if the situation allows you.
Follow the promotions and sales that are arranged by airlines (for example, you can do this here, on the website - we write about the most interesting offers for travelers).
Plan ahead. If the departure date is close, then it is very difficult to find something at a reasonable price, especially in the season (for Vietnam it is winter).
Compare. It is best to search for flights on search engines - they compare prices from different airlines and booking systems and offer the best option. In 90% of cases, they find tickets for 300-1000 rubles cheaper than the airlines themselves offer on their websites. I recommend Skyscanner and - I only use them myself.

If you are interested, you can read the articles on this topic: "How to buy the cheapest flights" () and "Budget travel: secrets of saving" ().

Direct flights to Vietnam

The first way to fly to Vietnam is not the cheapest, but the fastest.

The cost of tickets for a direct flight from Moscow to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City usually starts from 27,000 rubles, but such prices are not often found - usually tickets are more expensive. As a rule, Aeroflot offers the best price for these routes, Vietnam Airlines has higher prices. A direct flight takes only 9-10 hours.

There are no direct regular flights from St. Petersburg and other cities of Russia to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Aeroflot flies through Moscow - if you choose the shortest connection, it will be the fastest way to get to Vietnam from St. Petersburg.

Direct flights from Russian cities to Nha Trang are carried out by charter airlines - for example, Azur Air. But such tickets rarely appear on sale separately from the tour package.

Search for cheap flights

Travel accommodation. Look for hotels on Roomguru - there you can find accommodation at any price! For example, on Catba Island (Halong Bay), you can rent a beautiful room overlooking the bay from 1500 rubles per day. We sincerely recommend to those who travel to Nha Trang - we stayed in this wonderful budget mini-hotel for almost three months.

Looking for something more than just hotels? Rent a house or apartment on the well-known Airbnb.ru service - it is much more comfortable and often cheaper than hotels (especially if you are traveling with a company or family).

Flight to Vietnam with transfers

The best way to get cheap flights to Vietnam is with a transfer. It is not difficult to find an option that will not lose much in terms of duration and comfort compared to a direct flight. For example, if you are flying from Moscow to Ho Chi Minh City, then a good solution would be to buy tickets for a flight from Etihad or another Middle Eastern airline with a short connection to Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Doha (from 1.5 hours). It will be cheaper than flying to Ho Chi Minh City on a direct flight, and the loss in time will be only 3-4 hours, no more.

Departures from Moscow

The easiest way to get to Vietnam is from Moscow - the largest number of airlines fly from the capital, and the cost of the flight is usually the lowest for Russia.

An adequate price for air tickets to Vietnam from Moscow can be considered 25-30 thousand rubles. If you come across something cheaper, you can safely take it. The cheapest way is usually to fly to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi - tickets cost from 22,000 rubles. Flights to Nha Trang (from 25,000) and Da Nang (from 30,000) are slightly more expensive. Sometimes for 22-25 thousand rubles you can find tickets to the Vietnamese island resort of Phu Quoc.

From St. Petersburg and other cities

Fly to Vietnam from Saint-Petersburg will come out more expensive than from the capital: the price of a flight to both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi rarely drops below 25,000 rubles - often flights with two connections are carried out at this price. Flights to the cities of Vietnam with one connection usually cost from 30 thousand.

It is quite cheap to get to Vietnam from Irkutsk: only from 25,000 rubles are tickets to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. It is convenient to fly with codeshare flights S7 and Cathay Pacific with a transfer in Hong Kong (you can also use this one).

It is possible to fly to the cities and resorts of Vietnam from Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Ufa, Khabarovsk, Rostov-on-Don from 30 thousand rubles. From Vladivostok - from 25 thousand.

For those who fly without a return ticket

If you are flying to Vietnam for a long time, it is best to try to get round-trip tickets right away. The fact is that one-way tickets cost, alas, not half of the cost of round-trip air tickets, but about 60-70%. A return ticket, if bought separately, can cost even more. Of course, if you are planning a long trip to Asia or simply going there to spend the winter, it can be difficult to determine in advance the date of your return to Russia, but it is better to try to do it all the same.

You can fly to Vietnam without a return ticket from 14 thousand rubles from Moscow and St. Petersburg, from 18 thousand - from Vladivostok, Yekaterinburg, Irkutsk, Kazan and other cities.

Hunt for a share

If the terms allow, then you can not rush to buy tickets, but take a wait and see attitude until better times, that is, until some action or sale with pleasant prices for flights to Vietnam appears. Such sales are not uncommon: many airlines arrange them, so this or that promotion takes place about once or twice a month. There is no need to expect outstanding and selfless generosity from airlines - as a rule, within the framework of promotions and special offers, the price of tickets to Vietnam and other countries of Southeast Asia drops by a couple of thousand rubles. The average price of tickets for the promotion is about 20-23 thousand rubles. However, stock hunting is still the best way to get to Vietnam with minimal airfare.

We write about the best airline promotions.

Fly to Vietnam on a last minute tour

Another way to get cheap flights to Vietnam is to catch a hot tour at the lowest price. From time to time, tour operators sell tickets even cheaper than regular flights. Tours to Vietnam from Moscow for two people for 7 nights cost from 27,000 rubles, for 11 nights - from 33,000 rubles. At the same time, the tour will also include accommodation, transfer, insurance and sometimes meals. There are even lower prices - we write about them in the section.

How to buy an inexpensive Vietnam tour? Compare prices for trips from all major tour operators on services and. This is where we find the cheapest travel deals. Search and bookings are done online! Convenient filters, the ability to study reviews, view the calendar of the cheapest tours. Convenient! This news. If you're lucky enough to stumble across tickets that work for this scheme, it might be the cheapest way to fly to Vietnam - don't miss your chance!

Fly to Vietnam for New Year

Many would like to meet New Year and spend the holidays not among the snowdrifts, but under a palm tree, therefore, in the heads of many, tired of the stable strong minus Celsius, the question arises of how to inexpensively fly to Vietnam for the New Year. Therefore, I will share my observations on ticket prices for the New Year.

In general, to buy the cheapest tickets possible, you need to be guided by one rule - avoid dates between December 20 and January 10 (+ \\ - several days). This period is always the most expensive. But there are also loopholes - for example, tickets with a return date of departure on January 1 or 2 are often quite inexpensive. But in this case, you need to fly on vacation as early as possible.

In general, the search for cheap tickets for the New Year is a game with almost no rules and requires luck. The best way to find something that works is to go to search engines that compare prices among hundreds of airlines (like Skyscanner and) and play with departure / arrival dates. Nobody canceled the case, so it makes sense to try your luck by checking the price on as many dates as possible.

Vietnam is famous for its paradise beaches, and go there primarily for their sake. However, this paradise will also appeal to diving enthusiasts - diving here it is one of the cheapest in the world, but at the same time it is well organized, and there are interesting dive sites, and you can dive all year long, simply by changing resorts.

Those who like sightseeing vacationwill appreciate the wealth and preservation of historical monuments. There are medieval imperial citadels, French colonial quarters, and guerrilla catacombs during the Vietnam War. And the natural nature of such a small country amaze with its grandeur: the giant Mekong delta, the largest cave in the world, Shondong, the bay of 3000 Halong islands. An excellent seasoning for holidays will be local kitchen with a pleasant French accent.

Vietnam Tours

Popular resorts

Vietnam on the map is stretched along the meridian by a winding line. Above, in the north, is the country's capital -. In the center is the ancient capital of Hue, popular with fans of sightseeing holidays.

Beach resorts begin a little further south, in Nha Trang, the most famous and popular of them. Further south are followed, especially suitable for surfers and kiters. Below begins the Mekong Delta, as well as the "Paris of the East", an industrial and tourist center -.

In the extreme south of the country, the sea gives way to the Gulf of Thailand. In it, on the very borders of Cambodia, the largest island of Vietnam is located. Paradise beaches with white sand and coconut palms are to be found there, on its western shore.

Hotels

The level of service of hotels in Vietnam is very high: even hotels of the category "3 stars" in their comfort and quality of service are close to the European "four". And local "fours" and even more so "fives", especially when it comes to historical hotels, is already a real luxury.

Animation for children, kids clubs and special entertainment programs are not yet available in every resort hotel, information about them needs to be clarified in advance. Also, not all hotels operate in the all-inclusive format, which, by the way, is not so much in demand. In Vietnamese resorts, you don't want to sit around the clock in a hotel when there are so many interesting and tasty things around.

You can come to Vietnam without even booking a hotel in advance. In large tourist centers, you can always find free rooms right on the spot.

Vietnam Tours

Prices for tours for 2 people for 7 nights with a departure from Moscow

Weather

Currency

The national currency of Vietnam is the Vietnamese dong. Its cost is such that as a "small change" you should have banknotes of 50,000 and 20,000 dongs in order to pay off a cycle rickshaw ("cyclo") or buy a glass of freshly squeezed juice. The largest bill is half a million dong.

It is best to take on a trip with you u.S. dollars: here you can pay with them as freely as with the national currency. The euro does not have such circulation.

Visa

Visa for Vietnam need not for Russians who are going to come for a period of up to 15 days.

Those who plan to stay in the country longer need to get a visa. It can be single or multiple, but in both cases it is issued for a period of 1 or 3 months. To obtain a visa, you must collect a package of documents and contact the consular department of the Vietnamese Embassy. The visa is issued within 5 - 7 working days. However, you can also apply for a visa upon arrival at any of the main airports in Vietnam. It is both faster and easier.

Round-trip flights to Vietnam

These are the ticket prices for 1 person departing from Berlin

What to bring from Vietnam

Even by the standards of Southeast Asia, prices in Vietnam are very low, so no one comes from here without souvenirs. Russians often bring tropical fruits, medicinal artichoke tea and coffee from Vietnam, including such an exotic and expensive variety as "kopi luwak": it is also cheaper here than, for example, on. Snake wine and medicinal tinctures on snakes, scorpions and other poisonous animals have become classic souvenir classics. Men consider them beneficial for their health.

Women love Vietnamese island pearl jewelry and silk clothing. On vacation, many even order from local dressmakers the national female aozai costume, which consists of a long silk shirt and trousers. A traditional conical palm leaf hat is perfect for him.

Vietnam is one of the "rice civilizations" with ancient Buddhist temples lost in the jungle, underground guerrilla tunnels and a rich colonial heritage, perfectly preserved from French times. Vietnam is Thailand 20 years ago, not yet trampled by millions of tourists. “Fun, bright, inexpensive” - this is how the local resort life can be described in three words. Incendiary discos until the morning, forbidden pleasures, excellent shopping, unthinkable exotic dishes ... Or a relaxing holiday with children, romantic sunsets, mountain hikes and the best souvenir photos. You choose what you like.

How to get there?

It takes about 9 hours to fly from Moscow to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City by Aeroflot or Vietnam Airlines regular flights. And this is the only moment that can confuse beach lovers in winter. Our fellow citizens do not need a visa to Vietnam. And if you want to see more in one trip - it is logical to combine vacation in Vietnam with visiting neighboring countries - China, Laos, Cambodia, Burma or Thailand. Where better to rest - more on that later.

Which resort to choose?

If you fly now or in the coming months, then a rest without rain is most likely in the south and in the center of the country. These are popular resorts: Phu Quoc Island, Vung Tau, Mui Ne, Phan Thiet, Nha Trang, Danang. Focus on a flight to Ho Chi Minh City or Nha Trang, depending on the selected resort. January and February are "velvet" months, it is comfortable to rest, air and water are + 25 ... + 28 ° С. In March and April it is hot and dry, the temperature is + 30 ... + 35 ° С. In the summer months, it is better to choose resorts in North Vietnam with a flight to Hanoi. And now we will briefly describe the most popular and rated resorts in the country, where you should go first.

Nha Trang

Nha Trang and its antipode Phan Thiet lead the rating of preferences of Russian tourists. Nha Trang Bay occupies the honorable 29th place in the world ranking of the most beautiful resort bays. Nha Trang (Russians with The Far East they say "nishtyang") is rapidly growing and developing, new hotels of international hotel chains appear every year. Many restaurants, shops, colorful markets, a beautiful resort promenade. You will not be bored. After or instead of the beach, you can go boating to the neighboring islets - watch monkeys or hang out all day in an amusement park. Temple complexes, Buddha statues, pagodas are the cultural component of the resort. And you can improve your health in local mud baths and thermal baths. There are many European youth in Nha Trang, worthy clubs with trendy DJs, a good selection of inexpensive alcohol. Several disadvantages: most hotels on the second line; locals come to the city beach, which is used by most tourists, in the late afternoon, they like to relax here with children after work. And in the summer months, there are many jellyfish near the coast.

Phan Thiet

The complete opposite of Nha Trang. Relaxed, democratic, inexpensive. Most of the hotels are two- or three-story cottages on the beach, nestled in palm groves. Here everyone is smiling at each other, there are no crowds on the beaches, only the sea, the sun and a light fresh breeze. If slippers (they are also "flip flops"), shorts and a white panama are your style of leisure, but you want to forget about the dress code even for a while - you are definitely here. Tourists come with children, because it is inexpensive, sandy beaches and the entrance to the water is shallow. Couples find in Phan Thiet romantic sunsets and time to be together. Here lovers of large portions of seafood enjoy ice-cold beer, and local masseuses will make you see the "sky in diamonds" with their little hands. There are no particularly interesting attractions in Phan Thiet and the surrounding area. Tourists weary of the sun prefer to sit idly on the sand with water sports. And the minus is perhaps the only one. From the nearest airport in Ho Chi Minh City, it will take 5-6 hours to get to the resort by bus or taxi.

Mui Ne

Neighbor Phan Thiet, this resort is loved by fans of outdoor activities. Thanks to the constant wind, there is an ideal wave for surfers and kiters and dozens of specialized schools with professional instructors. Prices are tolerable: an hour of windsurfing costs about $ 50, kitesurfing - $ 70. Many speak Russian, there are several establishments where you will be treated to borscht and dumplings. However, at the resort prices are higher than in Phan Thiet, again thanks to the large number of our tourists. On the central street of Mui Ne, there are spa and massage parlors, cafes and souvenir shops at your service.

Phu Quoc

A resort island in the very south of the country, in the Gulf of Thailand, just 15 km from the coast of Cambodia. Given the size of the island (the largest island in Vietnam, the size of Singapore), there is plenty to turn around. Active tourists choose jungle trekking, kayaking and canoeing, walks in numerous gardens and parks, excursions to pearl factories. And diving in coastal waters is considered the most interesting and inexpensive in the country. But the main natural wealth of the island is the magnificent sandy beaches stretching for many kilometers. There are still very few tourists on the island, although the infrastructure is rapidly developing. Hotels, casinos, golf courses, shopping and entertainment complexes are under construction, a new airport has appeared. But today it is still a calm, clean and still inexpensive resort. There is no better place for a quiet family or romantic getaway in Vietnam.

Vung Tau

Popular family resort 130 km from Ho Chi Minh City. It is almost as large and known as Nha Trang, only the stormy night life is missing here. But in the evening you can while away the time in bars with live music, which is a rarity in Vietnam. The beaches are wide sandy, in the former villas of the French aristocracy, restaurants and guest houses are now open. The choice of hotels is also decent, for every taste and budget. Buddhist temples, pagodas, parks, the former royal residence, caves and underground tunnels - there is where to walk and what to see. There are two disadvantages: petty theft on beaches and the presence of oil drilling platforms in the water area.

Condao

"Let's catch up and overtake Thai Phuket!" - something like this can be voiced the ambitions of the Vietnamese tourist authorities on the islands of this archipelago in the South China Sea. The first description of the islands belongs to Marco Polo, and Conchon (the old name of Con Dao) got its notorious fame thanks to the most terrible prison for political prisoners in Vietnam. Today it is a young resort with beautiful beaches and the finest Six Senses hotel complex. Most of the island is National park, many interesting dive sites and fishing spots.

Dalat

A popular international mountain climatic resort in the south of the country, 300 km from Ho Chi Minh City. These places are reminiscent of the French Alps with their mild climate and natural beauty. And it was built during the French colonization of Indochina as a mountain refuge from the sweltering heat. It is cooler here than on the coast, and the daytime temperature, even in the hottest summer months, does not exceed 25 ° С, and at night it drops to a comfortable 15 ° С. From November to April - dry season, it is better to come at this time. Dalat can be compared to Balinese Ubud. It has the best spas and massage parlors in the country, and offers several options for treatment and recovery using traditional oriental methods. These are acupuncture, Vietnamese herbal massage, Indian massage, Tibetan face and body massage practices with warm basalt stones. And Dalat has the best Vietnamese and French themed restaurants. As a souvenir, tourists buy the famous Luwak coffee (the palm marten has already eaten with its beans), artichoke tea, ceramic dishes inlaid with mother-of-pearl, and premium quality silk products. It is logical to combine Dalat with a vacation on the beaches of Nha Trang and a few nights in Ho Chi Minh City.

Da Nang and Hoi An

The most popular seaside resorts in Central Vietnam. The best season for a beach holiday is March and April. Da Nang has a modern international airport and is the fourth largest and industrial center in Vietnam. Nevertheless, it is very picturesque, there are several good beaches nearby, including the famous China Beach - a place for youth parties and surf stations. And 40 km away is the cozy town of Hoi An with a huge number of temples, pagodas, art salons, silk and souvenir shops. This is a city-museum, there are only officially registered 844 historical monuments. Here you should try authentic Vietnamese cuisine and inexpensively replenish your summer wardrobe with handmade silk things, sewn literally with you. The ancient imperial capital of the country - the city of Hue - a place of pilgrimage for tourists, history lovers and adventurers a la Indiana Jones, is a few hours drive from Da Nang.

Halong and Haiphong

Halong Bay is very beautiful and unusual place in the north of Vietnam. From Hanoi you can get by bus or taxi in 3-4 hours (150 km). If you've watched the movie Avatar by James Cameron, then the rocks of Halong will remind you of the floating rocks of the planet Pandora. Only in Halong do they bizarrely stick out of the turquoise waters of the bay. It is best to spend a few days in Halong on board a wooden cruise ship. So you can swim to your heart's content in warm and clean water, visit the most beautiful and interesting places, buy authentic souvenirs in the floating village, go down to the mysterious caves on the shore and take the best selfies of your life. And don't forget to try the local delicacy - sweet and sour fish baked in sugar. Halong is also famous for filming Indochina, starring Catherine Deneuve, and Tomorrow Never Dies, starring Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. Haiphong is a cozy resort town near Halong. It reminds Hanoi of twenty years ago with its clean flowering boulevards, colonial houses and unhurried pace of life. In addition to good shopping, the city has many temples, inexpensive restaurants, and a decent zoo. Due to its proximity to Hanoi, Halong and Haiphong are convenient to visit in one trip along with a stopover for several days in the country's capital.

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

The description of the resorts will be incomplete without mentioning the main megacities of Vietnam, which are usually visited by almost all tourists, because they are the country's air gates. These cities are definitely worth your attention and at least a short study visit.

Hanoi is the capital of the country. This city will not leave anyone indifferent: old French houses are buried in greenery, and ancient temples stand just around the corner. Stop the rickshaw for a ride along the city boulevards, and watch the Theater on the Water show in the evening. Dine at a national restaurant, and in the morning go to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum for a photo, look at the Temple of Literature and marvel at the grace of the One Pillar Pagoda and throw a coin into the Lake of the Returned Sword. And if you have time and energy, go for a short trip to the mountains to the former French resort of Sapa. In one day in Sapa, you can feel all four seasons, enjoy the natural beauties, see the unique Tafin Underwater Palace and Thak Bak Silver Falls. And the most courageous and hardy will be able to climb the highest peak of Indochina, Mount Fansipan (3,143 m).

Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon, as locals and American tourists call it out of habit - main city South Vietnam. Saigon is interesting during the day and does not sleep at night. Colonial buildings of the last century coexist peacefully with skyscrapers, shopping centers and office buildings. You will be impressed by the former Presidential Palace, and interesting finds by local designers can be bought on Dong Hoi Boutique Street. Fans of military history will be interested in going down into the Ku Chi guerrilla tunnels, and families with children will appreciate river walk along the Mekong with lunch and a visit to the snake nursery. And in the evening it is so good to admire the bright lights and the vibrant life below, sipping a cocktail or cool beer at the hotel's rooftop bar. And with renewed vigor, go in search of "adult" night adventures after an invigorating foot massage. Saigon is not inferior to Bangkok in terms of the number and density of bars, discos, entertainment "on the brink".