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 Vietnam
travel generally entails a long flight, a visa,
and in some cases a highly charged emotional experience
in traveling to this incredible place and so information
gathering and planning is essential.In the links
below you will find a wealth of Vietnam travel information
including Vietnam hotels, airlines, as well as travel
agents who offer and even specialize in travelling
to Vietnam.
Vietventures Vietnam Information Guide is in a continual
process of researching various travel to Vietnam
agents and will list only the Vietnam packages,
information sites and Vietnam travel agents who
meet our own criteria for traveling to Vietnam and
other parts of Asia. Therefore do not be surprised
to see new travel agents added, or some removed
as it's important to us to help you find the best
Vietnam travel planning. Please be sure to mention
to these agents that you found them on the pages
of Vietventures/Vietnam Information Guide.
Vietnam can be one of the most moving and fun trips
you will make in Asia or in the World for that matter.
Please take the time to research the information
below and if you have any suggestions, comments
both positive or negative, please let us know and
we will respond accordingly.
Have a great trip to Vietnam!
Regards,
Tom and Hanh
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| Electric power: Electric current
in Vietnam is 220 Volts. |
| Water supply: Tap water in
urban areas in Vietnam is chlorinated, but it is
recommended that it should be boiled before drinking. |
| Money: The currency issued
by the Vietnam State Bank is the dong (abbreviated
"d" or VND) which is used unformly throughout
the country. Bank notes in denominations of 200d
to 100,000d are presently in circulation. The exchange
rate is approximately 14,000d = US$1. At present
certain travelers' cheques such as Amercian Express
and credit cards such as Visa and Mastercard are
accepted in big cities. |
| Language: Vietnamese is the
official language of Vietnam. Foreign language learning,
particularly English, is currently in vogue among
young people in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Da
Nang and other cities. Tourist guides can speak
English, French, Russian, Chinese and Japanese. |
| Postal service: A regular
international post service is available. In addition
there are some new, special services: Express Mail
Service (EMS). The domestic EMS ensures that letters
and small parcels are delivered within 24-48 hours.
International EMS has relations with nearly 30 countries
world-wide, with a delivery time ranging from 2
to 10 days. Air mail and small parcels must however
be subject to additional charges. Express money
transfer is also available; money is delivered to
the receiver within 24 hours. |
| Telecommunications: Long-distance
and international direct-dial calling is available
throughout the country. Fax machines are quickly
proliferating in Vietnam; public and registered
fax machines are available in hotels, business and
public offices. Internet access is available at
many hotels and Internet cafes in larger cities. |
| Television and Radio: Vietnam
TV broadcasts three channels throughout the country;
satellite channels such as CNN are available in
most hotels catering to foreigners. Voice of Vietnam
Radio broadcasts throughout the country; all provinces
and cities have their own radio stations as well. |
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