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Plan Your First Vietnam Trip
Vietnam Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors
Practical city guides, local tips, top attractions, and travel advice
for first-time visitors planning a trip to Vietnam.
Discover Vietnam
The best City Guides and Vietnam Adventures for Every Kind of Traveler
Plan Your Vietnam Trip
with Practical Local Guides
Designed for first-time visitors who want clear,
trustworthy answers, not endless forum threads.
First-time visitor tips
This guide is for people visiting Vietnam for the first time. There is no jargon or confusing terms, just clear and practical help.
Clear local information
You get up-to-date details on neighborhoods, transport, prices, and customs that you can trust.
Latest Travel Guides and Tips
Travel tips, city guides, and inspiration for your trip to Vietnam.
Vietnam Travel Tips
Tet 2027 in Vietnam: A Traveler's Guide to Lunar New Year
Tet 2027 falls on February 6. Here's what closes, when to book transport, how much more things cost, and whether a Tet trip is right for you.
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Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City Airport Transfer: Tan Son Nhat and Long Thanh to District 1, Mui Ne and Vung Tau
How to get from Tan Son Nhat and the new Long Thanh airport to District 1, Mui Ne and Vung Tau, with buses 109 and 152, Grab, taxis and the 2027 changes.
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Ho Chi Minh City
How Many Days Do You Need in Ho Chi Minh City?
Three days suits most first-time visitors, but the right number depends on your day trips. A resident's breakdown of what fits into one, two, three, four and five days in Ho Chi Minh City.
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How to Plan a Vietnam Trip City by City
Planning your first trip to Vietnam can feel overwhelming — but it doesn't have to be. VietDays organises everything around cities, so you can plan one destination at a time. Start in the south with Ho Chi Minh City, slow down by the coast in Mui Ne, or cool off in the highlands of Da Lat while you build a simple, city-by-city Vietnam itinerary.
Each city guide covers top attractions, local tips, and FAQs, with deeper guides on where to stay, where to eat, and how many days to spend. For accommodation advice, explore where to stay in Ho Chi Minh City and the best areas to stay in Da Lat. Before you fly, check the Vietnam visa guide and, if your dates fall in late January or February, see what changes during Tet, the Lunar New Year. Then compare buses, trains, and private cars between cities to plan how you'll move from one destination to the next.