Tipping in Vietnam: When It’s Expected and When It Isn’t
Tipping in Vietnam has no single set amount. Check the bill or booking terms first, then decide whether an optional extra feels right for the service you received.
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Sa Dec Flower Village: Visiting the Nurseries, Not Just the Blooms
Flowers leave Sa Dec for markets before Tet, and the nurseries keep working afterwards. Learn what to ask about blooms, access and garden activities before you visit.
Soc Trang Travel: Khmer Pagodas and the City’s Ooc Om Boc Traditions
Visit Khmer pagodas in Sóc Trăng on an ordinary day; verify Ooc Om Bóc dates and venues with Cần Thơ City before booking a festival trip.
Ba Be Lake boat trips: confirm the pier before you go
Six temporary piers serve Ba Be Lake and the Nang River. Confirm your boarding point, boat route and return location before booking a stay or transfer.
What to do around Cao Lanh, from city streets to the wetlands
Spend a morning in Cao Lanh, choose Xeo Quyt or Tram Chim for the countryside, and save Saturday afternoon for Tan Thuan Dong’s food market.
Things to do in Vung Tau, with time for the beach
Leave room for Back Beach and seafood rather than racing around every landmark. Plan the statue climb for cooler hours and Hon Ba around the tide.
Vinh Long and An Binh Island: planning a slower Mekong stay
Choose a city or island base, arrange the right river crossing, and leave time for An Binh’s gardens or the pottery landscape around Mang Thit.
Visiting Chau Doc on a Mekong Delta journey
Sam Mountain, Cham communities and Tra Su make Chau Doc a distinctive overnight stop. Allow time for the road journey and a separate wetland outing.
Hanoi Mid-Autumn Festival 2026: Which Night to Go and Where to Walk
September 25 is Hanoi’s full-moon night. Find the Old Quarter venues and procession route, including the conflicting official start times.
Pleiku for coffee, crater lakes and Jrai culture
Pair Bien Ho with Chu Dang Ya, eat Gia Lai’s two-bowl dry pho, and make time for the city’s pagoda and Jrai heritage. Phu Cuong needs a separate outing.