vietnam visit

[pennine]

I'm thinking of spending 2 or 3 days in Vietnam. Can anyone advise briefly on the relative merits of Hanoi and Ho Chi Min city? 

[KittenKong]

Weather is quite different.

 

Saigon hot and sticky pretty much all year (like here).

 

Hanoi more like Hong Kong, with real seasons.

[QuiteContrary]

Keep in mind a Visa is required for most countries' citizens to visit Vietnam.  I got mine directly at an embasy in the US and I believe it was $150.  I think it might be less for other countries but do check.  As far as I know, they do not have a short/transit visa exemption.

 

(I see your location is Thailand but I'm not sure if that means currently, on vacation, or where you're a resident.)

Edited November 3, 2017 by QuiteContrary

[Spaniel]

Check out www.vietnamvisapro.net  for a visa on arrival.