Has anyone ever been to Vietnam? What is it like there?

Question

Has anyone ever been to Vietnam? What is it like there?

Answer 1

I have not, but some friends have visited and liked it a lot.  They said the people were very nice and that its a beautiful country.  A guy I know who fought in the Vietnam War said it was a nice country, too, and he liked the people, he was sure glad to get back from the war though.

Answer 2

It's a beautiful, interesting, dynamic, safe and law abiding country with very friendly, hospitable and hard-working people. It's also rapidly modernizing and industrializing but at the same time is doing everything possible to preserve its cultural heritage (while becoming more and more a part of the larger world community).

You'll enjoy visiting Vietnam as many of us have and more are coming everyday. The climate is wonderful, the accommodations very up-to-date, the food is the best this side of heaven  and the prices are so reasonable you will not believe they are possible, considering the high quality and quantity of what you get with you money.

Answer 3

Vietnam's a beautiful country, especially at the country side. The streets are dirtier than in the more developed countries (e.g. America), the poverty will probably surprise you (there are a LOT of people asking for money in the street, etc), many places can be dirty, also people e.g. merchants trick a lot of people. MANY people who sell things to foreign tourists WILL sell their stuff at a very high price compared to selling to normal Vietnamese people. So beware.

On the bright side, the modern side of Vietnam can be GREAT. The Hotels, the restaurants, ... I was just listing the cons since most answers are only putting the bright side to this. But I'd still recommend Vietnam. I live there, practically. ^_^

Answer 4

Can't say about now but 35 years ago I was busy getting my a** shot at and trying to get hit. What I did see when there wasn't any shooting was beautiful. I am trying to go back there.

Answer 5

well i went this summer and it was very cool but i repeat avoid he restrooms you can step on someone's p**p! and there are good makets that you can only walk 5 steps and you got a snack!it is a great experince and if you have time go to Saigon it is great if you go in the might they lights and all stuff!! and try their fry banana it is very tastey me and my reletives there love to go and eat pizza and hot dogs there it is way different than here and if you are a big eater than you should eat 5 pizzas cause it is really small and if you trade amarican money in for viet money then one dollar = 16,000 but a bag big piza is like 50,000 and the pizza is not big as here it is alot smaller it is like an indavisale here so i hope you have fun!!!

Answer 6

i like music,eat.dancing.....

Answer 7

Fantastic - it's safe, fascinating, so cheap you feel that you're not paying anything, the people are friendly, the food is great.

Hanoi is way different from Ho Chi Minh.

The best thing to do is to check out the offical tourism sites and a few others comments. I've also provided a link to a planning tool which allows you to sort accommodation by destination and price. $20-30 for hotel will get you a palace, You can even find hotels for $8 a night with breakfast if you dig deep, although if you really want to indulge, try the Sunrise Beach Resort Hotel in Nha Trang for $150.

Answer 8

last time i was there they had one h**l of a war going on.

Answer 9

When I was there the country side was beautiful. The lush green fields and the salt spray in the air and the smell of naplam was a wonderful way to start the day

Answer 10

i have been there twice once in 1970 as an australian soldier,did not have a lot of fun.took my wife back in 1996.the people are extremely friendly the food is cheap the landscape in parts is mighty.i hold no malice against these people,as a matter of fact i have a lot of respect for them

Answer 11

It extravagance !

If you take bunch of U.S dollars over there...you be a millionnair !

1 dollar over here means 15 dollars over there!

And the sight is magnificent ! It's so natural...and if you go to Hainoi....it's practically like a fresh forest..no cut down trees or anything ! It's just soo amazing.

The people over there is super friendly too.

Answer 12

i have been there twice. Vietnam is such a great place. It's where you can find very slim ladies and are mostly vegetarian. Guys are also sweet! When you go out with them, they will really serve you! The foods are great too! Yummy! i really like their noodles (pho-a) and spring rolls! it's also where i tasted the best grilled and steamed goat meat! Yup! so tasty! and it's very cheap there. You can be a millionaire if you change your hundred dollars there. If you want to see good beaches, they have a lot too. Just go to Nha Trang and you'll enjoy strolling the 7-km baywalk there. I also recommend going to some histroric places around Ho Chi Minh. I love the Kuchi Tunnel there! The tunnel they used as hiding place during war! I love Vietnam! And i still want to go back there!

Answer 13

ya , that is so great

Answer 14

You will not regret after visiting Vietnam and stay in Saigon.

Answer 15

It is very nice country, but the weather is so hot if you visit Ho Chi Minh city. People are very nice and you do not afraid about the terrorism

Answer 16

I was in Hanoi last Nov. It was great! cooling weather. food was delicious, shopping was inexpensive and sight seeing was beautiful. The only problem is that there's no traffic lights and lot's of motorbikes. Just be a little careful. It should be ok.  ENJOY!

Answer 17

I have been to Hanoi. It is nice. I find the Old Quarter very interesting  especially where the market is, as it is so organized you can easily locate the area where you want to buy something.  Streets are so named after the items being sold in the whole block.  The tours are good. The fruits are quite cheap and sweet.

I only wished I were able to see Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) as well, if only to see the Cu Chi Tunnels.