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VIETNAM FACTS

VIETNAM MONEY AND CURRENCY

The currency of Vietnam is the Dong. There are banknotes of 200 Dong, 500 Dong, 1,000 Dong, 2,000 Dong, 5,000 Dong, 10,000 Dong, 20,000 Dong, 50,000 Dong, 100,000 Dong and 500,000 Dong.

EATING AND SHOPPING

Vietnam's elaborate cuisine has achieved international recognition, with such dishes as pho (noodle soup), gio lua (pork sausage), nem ran (spring rolls) and cooking is itself seen as something of an artform.

FESTIVALS OF VIETNAM

Festivals are an important part of the Vietnamese culture. They are celebrated with great enthusiasm. Various games like tug of war, buffalo fights, rope pulling, pigeon race etc.

VIETNAM WEATHER

Vietnam's climate is dictated by two monsoon seasons -- the northeast monsoon which runs from roughly October to March and the southwest monsoon from April to September.

VIETNAM TRANSPORTATION

With many transport options, you'll find good local travel agencies in every tourist stop in Vietnam. Competition among service providers works to your advantage, and you can find affordable deals for getting around with just a bit of shopping.

Newsflash

"...We had a wonderful trip to Ha Long Bay. The driver arrived at the hotel exactly at 8 am in a very clean new car, and it was most comfortable for the long ride. When we arrived at the boat area, we were immediately met by the boat coordinator who escorted us directly to our boat..." Ron from USA