Interesting Facts for the Visitors to Hanoi

Time: GMT +7. Electricity: 220 volts, 50Hz. Money: The official currency is the Dong (D). Language: The official language is Vietnamese, with some Chinese, English and French spoken. Tipping: Restaurants and hotels add a 5 to 10% service charge, but an extra 5% for good service is usually expected. Safety: Travel in Vietnam is quite safe and violent crime is rare. However it's worth taking precautions against pick-pocketing. Customs: Shoes should be removed on entering religious sites and a donation is expected when visiting a pagoda or temple. Communications: The international country code is +84 and the outgoing code is 00. Mobile phones will work in the major urban areas. Climate: The north is a little colder than the south. The rainy season runs from about November to April and there's a hot season from May to October. The official peak season in Vietnam is from September to April. Plan your trip to any part of Asia with total peace of mind with Global Hotels. We are Irish based so have a huge knowledge of the travel industry in Asia and have some excellent deals from which to choose via the links below. Hotels in Bangkok, Hotels in Dubai , Hotels in Kuala Lumpur and Hotels in Singapore. Happy holidays in Asia. Copyright @ Global Travel Solutions [ Hanoi hotels in Hanoi] - [Site Map] - [Secure Server ] - [ Privacy Policy ] - [ Disclaimer ]