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Cẩm nang Việt Nam

Hướng dẫn thực tế, được kiểm chứng về du lịch, văn hóa, ẩm thực, thị thực và cuộc sống ở Việt Nam. Bản dịch tiếng Việt của các bài viết gốc bằng tiếng Anh.

Best of Vietnam

Best destinations, beaches, cities, places for families, digital nomads, retirees, foodies.

Day Trips

Day trips from Hanoi, HCMC, Đà Nẵng, Hội An, Huế, Nha Trang — plus the standout destinations.

Seasonal travel

Monsoon, dry season, typhoon avoidance, Tet planning, summer heat survival.

Events & Festivals

Tet, Mid-Autumn, Reunification Day, Hoi An lantern festival, Da Nang fireworks, National Day.

Checklists

Printable Vietnam checklists — first-time travel, packing, arrival, relocation, family, motorbike, scam.

Business & Investors

Starting a company, hiring, tax, real estate, manufacturing, banking for business owners.

Practical Info

Money, SIM cards, vaccines, weather, packing, emergencies — what you need before you arrive.

Transport

Trains, sleeper buses, domestic flights, Grab, motorbikes — how to move around Vietnam.

Health & Safety

Hospitals, pharmacies, dengue, dental, mental health, traffic safety, food and water.

Itineraries

1 to 4-week trip plans, themed routes, and cross-border combinations.

Living in Vietnam

Work, daily life, family, cost of living, logistics — the expat backbone.

Attractions

National parks, beaches, treks, caves, war heritage, festivals, dive sites.

History

From French colonial rule through the war years to Đổi Mới reform and today.

Culture

Religion, family structure, festivals, music, ao dai, etiquette.

Regions & Provinces

North, Central, South — plus the 63 administrative provinces.

Language

Vietnamese basics, the six tones, the Latin-based alphabet, useful phrases.

Food

Phở, bánh mì, bún chả, regional cuisines, street-food etiquette.

Economy

Manufacturing, agriculture, FDI, the path since Đổi Mới.

Visa & Relocation

E-visa, work permit, investor / marriage / student routes, Phú Quốc 30-day visa-free. The honest read on what Vietnam actually offers.

Scams to Avoid

Taxi meters, fake tour offices, ATM skimming, drink-spiking, motorbike rentals.