Viet Day Tours

Are you going to travel to Vietnam? What currency should you use to pay for meals, accommodation, shopping or sightseeing tickets and in what way? For instance, when we travel aboard, currency plays an important role for a smooth and happy trip. Above all, when you are in Vietnam, let’s have a look at some checklists to better prepare for your trip. 1. What currency is used in Vietnam? Vietnam Dong polymer The answer is Vietnam Dong. This is the official currency of the country. Following, there are two types of bank notes in Vietnam either in cotton or in polymer with various values and designs. The lowest value of the Vietnam bank note is VND 100 and the highest value is VND 500,000 (around US$21.55). Vietnam bank note has two sides which carry the national symbols. If you are holding a Vietnam bank note, let’s see what it has in it. Front side The front side of all bank notes has the image of President Ho Chi Minh, the title “The Socialist Republic of Vietnam”, the se

Best Restaurants in Old Quarter Hanoi Are you looking for a restaurant serving signature delicious dishes in Hanoi; having good service, reasonable prices, spectacular view and comfortable space; or maybe a famous long-established restaurant in the Old Quarter? If so, then this article is for you. Here, we will show you the Best Restaurants in Old Quarter Hanoi and hope you can make a choice for your trip. 1. Serving delicious local food CHA CA THANG LONG There are many local restaurants serving signature dishes in the Old Quarter. But in this article, we will recommend for you some outstanding restaurants that offer must-try dishes when you visit to Hanoi. And of course, the dishes are out of this world. Photo: @stephwei on Instagram Cha Ca Thang Long specializes in one dish: Cha Ca . In fact, the chef uses hemibagrus fillet (hemibagrus is a kind of catfish), seasoned with garlic, ginger, turmeric and special sauce. After you place your order, the staff will help as

Itinerary for a memorable Hanoi night street food tour When the night comes, the busy streets of Hanoi with plenty of vehicles give way for food stalls setting up on those winding and hustling streets of the ancient capital. Wandering around Hanoi this time, you will be overwhelmed by the appealing aroma from the bright street food stalls selling yummy local food. Drop by any stalls you encounter on the streets and try out those scrumptious foods. But before that, what should we do to fulfill our experience? Let’s take a look at our itinerary for a memorable Hanoi night street food tour below. Hoan Kiem Lake at night - Photo from Internet          1. Hanoi at night: Hanoi at night looks much more brilliant with plenty of colorful lights of shops, restaurants, the entertainment centers which seem to call up for visitors to come and spend their nighttime there. You may not see a lot of vehicles controlled by skillful locals which flow fast and sometimes not that smoothly during

Vietnam is a long country stretched on more than 2,500 km from North to South. It has common borders with Cambodia, Laos and China. Thereby, it’s a country where we find a lot of cities to visit. In order to help you during your trip to Vietnam, we picked up 5 cities to visit in Vietnam. Golden Bridge, Bà Nà Hills, Da Nang, Vietnam Photo:  Civitatis.com 5) Da Nang Da Nang is the fifth biggest city of Vietnam. It’s located in the Center East of Vietnam. Thereby, it’s a coastal city with an opening to the East sea (East China Sea). The city is known for its wonderful beaches. How to go to Da Nang? As the crow flies approximately 607 km separate Da Nang from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. We recommend you take the plane to go there in order to save time. You should plan 1h20 of flight from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Da Nang airport is international. You could also go to Da Nang by train from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. However, you should plan between 14 and 20 hours of journey.