Home to delicious foods, beautiful beaches and bustling cities, this S-shaped nation in Southeast Asia has something to delight every type of traveller. Here are a few fast facts to know about Vietnam before your trip:
  • The country has more than 3,200 km (2,000 miles) of coastline and over 5,800 islands, both large and small. No wonder it is renowned for its incredible scenery!
  • Top sights include Halong Bay, Da Nang, the Mekong Delta, the Cu Chi tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, the capital city.
  • The local currency is the Vietnamese dong. Get used to seeing a lot of zeroes: 50,000 VND may sound like a lot of money for a paper bill to be worth, but it’s only around 20 US dollars.
  • The population of Vietnam is over 97 million people, with around 37% living in cities.
  • Vietnamese is the national and official language. It uses the same Latin alphabet as English, but with special symbols called diacritics added to specify tones and pronunciation.
  • Some good phrases to know are hello (xin chao, pronounced ‘sin chow’), thank you (cam on, pronounced ‘kahm uhn’), no thank you (kong! cam on, ‘khom, kahm uhn), and goodbye (tam biet, ‘tarm byeet’).
Learn more about visiting Vietnam in the articles below.

Advice on the Vietnam Passport Photo Size

Before you apply for a Vietnam visa or renew your passport, be sure to read these guidelines…

Vietnam Visa for Pakistani Citizens

If you’re from Pakistan and want to visit Vietnam for holidays or business, you will need to arrange a visa…

Vietnam Visa for Bangladeshi Citizens

You must either apply at your nearest Vietnamese embassy or for a Visa on Arrival (VoA)…

Is Vietnam Safe to Travel Alone To?

According to tourist reports, you can definitely have an enjoyable and safe visit if you’re travelling by yourself…

Vietnam Airport Essential Guide

Discover which is the biggest airport and what is the best place to fly into for Ha Long Bay…

Vietnam Immigration at a Glance

Discover the country’s history of migration and where to find the Immigration Office…

So, Where Is Vietnam on the Map?

You should know where the capital is, what the main cities are, plus the climate…

Vietnam Visa for US Citizens

At present, the Vietnamese government offers 2 forms of travel authorisation…

Vietnam Visa for Indians

The Vietnamese government is offering 2 types of travel authorisation for Indians…

Vietnam Visa for Canadian Citizens

To obtain your Vietnam visa for Canadian citizens you must meet the following requirements…