What to Pack Before Traveling to Vietnam

The weather condition affects your luggage a lot. The weather in Vietnam is not really extreme, however, if you think the place near the equator has a warm and pleasant climate, you can be wrong. The level of humidity in Vietnam is high, thus, you should bring light clothing and raincoat because the rainy season in Vietnam varies in different regions. 

Moreover, in the winter, for the Vietnamese people it can be really cold with below 100C, however, with the westerners who get used to cold winter, it is not cold like that.

Get around the Cities

In big cities like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh or Hoi An, going around is the best way to travel and understand the culture and lifestyle of local people.

In each journey, apart from walking, you can use some means of transportation to visit the cities. Motorbike taxis are popular means in every place of Vietnam. Getting to know the price first is very important so that you can avoid unexpected situations.

Use Bargaining Skills

Going shopping to buy souvenirs from Vietnam for your family and friends is quite important. 

In Vietnam, besides shopping malls, open markets are popular places for visitors to buy products at a cheaper price. You can take advantage of this chance by knowing some traditional beliefs of sellers in Vietnam. For example, they often consider the first customer important and it will be very bad luck if they lose the first sale. Therefore, you should choose the appropriate time to go shopping so that you can easily negotiate with the sellers.

Know Exchange Rates

Before entering a country, visitors should know about the exchange rates of the currency so that you can get a fair rate when you exchange something. 

In Vietnam, Vietnam Dong (VND) is the official currency Vietnam money, it is possible for you to use dollars or euro in the big cities and tourist areas. 

However, it is better to carry local money with you in the case of you going to a place where the foreign currency is not accepted like outside the big cities, the countryside.

Ensure Trip Safety

It is a good idea to leave your money and valuable objects in a safe place in the hotel. When you go out, just bring a little money which is enough for your trips on that day so as to avoid pickpocketing or robbing.

Enjoy Local Foods

Although in your country, you can try Vietnamese food, the taste of food in the real local is completely different because it still keeps the characteristics of the local identity. 

The most famous delicious dishes in Vietnam is Pho, spring rolls, and street food that you can try in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, Hoi An Ancient Town or Ho Chi Minh City, and so on.

Show your Respect for Local Culture

Each country has its own cultural features, therefore, every visitor needs to respect and has the right behavior when visiting the attraction, especially religious sites. 

You must remove your hat or shoes in some cases when visiting a sacred place like pagodas, temples. It is considered offensive when pointing your fingers, and you should not point the image of Buddha with your feet.

Bring Medical Supports

It is necessary to carry some medical support such as medicine to protect your health when you have a long trip to Vietnam because the medical facilities in Vietnam do not meet the international standards. 

Moreover, some kinds of medicine you cannot find in Vietnam since it is not suitable for Vietnamese people.