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HISTORY |
Vietnam's picturesque and varied scenery is a great attraction for most foreign visitors. The renowned Halong Bay, world famous as the eighth wonder of the world, is a mantel of nature consisting of 3,000 islands of Kar relief that form 1,500 Sq.km archipelagos. The same geological formation is also found inland around Nam Dinh. This area is known as ÒInland HaLong." The Coastline is dotted from North to South with numerous beaches with peninsulas and islets forming archipelagos. The relief of the high plateau, interspersed with deep valleys, offers splendid panoramas over irrigated rice field terraces painstakingly carved out by man. The Annamlte Range, which rises to 3,100 meters at its highest point, is a wonderful, scenic excursion area.
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Climate
Vietnam is located in both a tropical and a temperate zone. It is characterized by strong monsoon influences, but has a considerable amount of sun, a high rate of rainfall, and high humidity. Regions located near the tropics and in the mountainous regions are endowed with a temperate climate.
Currency
The currency of Vietnam is the Dong. There are banknotes of 200 Dong, 500 Dong, 1,000 Dong, 2,000 Dong, 5,000 Dong, 10,000 Dong, 20,000 Dong and 50,000 Dong.
Passport
All visitors entering Vietnam must possess valid passports. Visitors must have a valid passport of at least 6 months. Please note that many countries will not allow entry if there is less than six months validity left on the passport.
Visas
Most visitors to Vietnam need a visa to enter the country. Visas are exempted for the citizens of the countries, which have signed a bilateral or unilateral visa exemption agreement with Vietnam; tourist visa may be valid for 15 to 30 days.
Airport Tax
USD14 at Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi and USD12 at Tan So Nhat Airport, Ho Chi Ming City and USD8 at Danang Airport.
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