Things to do or not to do in Vietnam

Do’nt

+ Not to drink the tap water, especially after flooding!

+ Avoid Cyclo rides after dark.

+ Dress modestly and appropriately when visiting local temple and pagodas

+ Leave your valuables behind before a night out on the town, or going to the beach.

+ When crossing the road, especially in Ho Chi Minh city, always keep looking to the left and right and walk slowly!

+ Do not offer money directly to minority people - instead donate to a local charity or offer a small gift, such as pens.

+ Try at least once the delicious, local street food

+ Always ask permission first before taking photographs, especially in minority areas

+ Do not to try " Man Tom" or "mắm tôm"

Do

 +  Sleeping out on deck on a boat in Halong Bay

  + Ordering custom-made clothes at Hoi An ancient town

  + Diving at Hon Mun island in Nha Trang

  + Taking a half day trip to Cu Chi Tunnels in Saigon

  + Eating pho ga (chicken noodle soup) at a street side noodle stalls.

  + Enjoy for one hour of  the traditional water - puppet show in Hanoi.

  + Experience the full moon festivities in the ancient town of Hoi An.

  + Drinking rice-wine in the minority villages of the north (Sapa or Mai Chau)

  + Taking a picture of the whole family on a motorbike in countryside.

  + Overnight in a homestay in Mai Chau village (Poong coong)

  + Bartering for a bargain at Saigon’s largest market, Ben Thanh Market

  + Taking a Cyclo rides for one hour at  Hanoi’s Old Quarters.

+ Two liters of water/ day when traveling Vietnam in summer