Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is Vietnam’s largest city and is the powerhouse driving the country’s rapid economic development. Being the centre for trade in Vietnam, Saigon hums with energy from dawn to dusk, and life in the second city is fast-paced, dynamic, cosmopolitan and exciting.

  • Caravelle Hotel

  • Location: The Caravelle is centrally located in the midst of Ho Chi Minh City’s business, shopping and entertainment districts. The ever changin
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  • Movenpick Hotel

  • Location: A focal point of the bustling Phu Nhuan District, the Mövenpick Hotel Saigon is a 10-minute drive from Tan Son Nhat International Airpo
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  • New World Saigon Hotel

  • Location:  New World Saigon Hotel is one of the most impressive hotels in Ho Chi Minh City, conveniently located in the city centre opposite the
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  • Majestic Hotel

  • Location: Voted one of the top ten hotels in Vietnam, the Majestic Hotel retains its original old world charm, impeccable elegance and classic French
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Fact File

CapitalHanoi

LanguageVietnamese, Russian, French, Chinese, English.

ClimateThe south has two seasons: the wet (May to November, wettest from June to August) and the dry (December to April). The hottest and most humid time is from the end of February to May. The central coast is dry from May to October and wet from December to February. The highland areas are significantly cooler than the lowlands, and temperatures can get down to freezing in winter. The north has two seasons: cool, damp winters (November to April) and hot summers (May to October). There is the possibility of typhoons between July and November, affecting the north and central areas

CurrencyDong (VND)

VisaAll visitors are required to have a valid visa to enter Vietnam. A one-month tourist visa is usually sufficient for most visitors. All visitors must

HealthVisitors should be innoculated against typhoid, cholera, hepatitis A and B, tetanus and polio. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from

PassportsPassports should be valid for more than six months after proposed date of departure from Vietnam

Time ZoneGMT +7 hours