Destination in a Nutshell
331,699 km2
Area
96 million
Populations
Hanoi
Capital
Quick Fact
Vietnam is both exotic and fascinating. It is a land of breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural diversity, with dynamic cities and hill-tribe villages.
392 is the number of rivers in Vietnam spanning over almost 7,000 km in total running across from top to bottom of the country
Known for its motorbike madness, Vietnam is home to roughly 50 million motorbikes, five times as many as in Japan.
Currency: Vietnamese Dong
Language: Vietnamese
Time zone: GMT +7
Best Time to Visit
High season: July & August
Prices increasing by up to 50% by the coast
Summer monsoon rains make the weather hot and humid.
Shoulder season: December - March
The north will be cold, but the south will be sunny and clear.
Shoulder season is a fantastic time to visit Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
Low season: April - June and September - November
Unsettled weather that can be both sunny and rainy at the same time.
Great time to visit for those who want to avoid tourist crowds