Why travel to Vietnam?
Vietnam offers 3 curated city guides, 21 attractions and 21 signature dishes hand-picked by Korean travelers. Below you'll find essentials Korean passport holders actually need — visa requirements, daily budgets in USD, best season, and on-the-ground transport tips.
Best Season
Spring (March-April) and autumn (September-November) are ideal. Summers are very hot and the rainy season (May-September) brings frequent showers.
Budget
Daily budget approx. $30-70 (lodging $15-35, food $7-15, transport and sightseeing $7-15)
Visa
Korean passport holders may enter visa-free for up to 45 days.
Transport
About 1 hour by bus or 40 minutes by taxi from Noi Bai International Airport to the city. Grab is the easiest way to get around town. SIM cards available at the airport (about VND 100,000-200,000/week). Street food and local shops mainly use cash; Grab can be linked to a card. Tipping is not expected but small tips are appreciated.
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🗺️ Attractions Across the Country
Hoan Kiem Lake
A scenic lake at the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter, famed for the turtle legend and Ngoc Son Temple.
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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
The grand monument enshrining the embalmed body of Vietnam's founding father Ho Chi Minh.
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Hanoi Old Quarter (36 Streets)
A thousand-year-old maze of alleys, each street historically selling a different trade's goods.
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Temple of Literature
Vietnam's first national university and a Confucian temple founded in 1070, featured on the VND 100,000 bill.
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Hanoi Train Street
Hanoi's iconic alley where trains thunder past houses with mere centimeters to spare.
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West Lake (Ho Tay)
Hanoi's largest lake with a 12 km shoreline, home to Tran Quoc Pagoda and a thriving cafe scene.
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Halong Bay Day Trip
A UNESCO World Heritage bay studded with more than 1,600 dramatic limestone karst islands.
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War Remnants Museum
A museum chronicling the horrors of the Vietnam War, leaving a powerful impression on visitors.
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Ben Thanh Market
Ho Chi Minh City's largest traditional market, brimming with food, clothing, and souvenirs.
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Notre-Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office
A French colonial red-brick cathedral and a post office designed in the style of Gustave Eiffel.
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Cu Chi Tunnels
A 250 km network of underground guerrilla tunnels from the Vietnam War — visitors can crawl through them.
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Bui Vien Walking Street
Ho Chi Minh City's Khao San Road — Saigon's top nightlife strip where backpackers and locals mingle.
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Bitexco Financial Tower Sky Deck
Ho Chi Minh City's 262 m landmark tower with 360-degree views of the Saigon River and skyline.
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Cafe Apartment (The Cafe Apartments)
A 9-story vintage apartment block reinvented as a vertical maze of indie cafes and boutiques.
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Hoi An Ancient Town
A UNESCO World Heritage town preserving its 16th-century port-town charm, even more beautiful by lantern light.
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An Bang Beach
Hoi An's most beautiful beach, with clear waters and a calm atmosphere.
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Vietnamese Cooking Class
A hands-on experience shopping at local markets and learning to cook Vietnamese dishes — Hoi An's top cultural activity.
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Japanese Covered Bridge (Chua Cau)
Hoi An's iconic covered bridge built by Japanese merchants in 1593 — featured on the VND 20,000 bill.
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Thu Bon River Boat & Lantern Release
Float colorful paper lanterns on the Thu Bon River from a small wooden rowboat — Hoi An's most romantic experience.
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My Son Sanctuary
Hindu temple ruins of the 4th-14th century Champa Kingdom — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Tailor Shops (Custom Suits & Ao Dai)
Hoi An's signature experience — custom-made suits, dresses, and ao dai delivered in 24-48 hours at bargain prices.
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