Welcome to Vietnam

For FHNW Students

Welcome to Vietnam!

Travel Guidebook

ALL ABOUT
YOUR VIETNAM TRIP

19/07/2022 - 29/07/2022

Vibrating with energy, innovation and lots of traffic – Ho Chi Minh
City, formerly known as Saigon, is the economic heart of Vietnam
and the main hub of the southern region. A freewheeling,
cosmopolitan metropolis, Ho Chi Minh City’s dynamic cityscape
draws together old and new Vietnam in the most compact of
spaces, representing the city’s past as well as its future.

WEATHER

It has consistent temperatures year-round & the weather is generally warm.
Heatwaves hit the city from April to May
The rainy season from May to November
Slightly cooler temperatures emerge in December and January.

WORKING SCHEDULE

ABOUT CU CHI

Cu Chi is a suburban district located in the northwest of Ho Chi Minh City
Distance: Nearly 50 km to the northwest of District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City
Transportation: Bus, motorbike, taxi.
CNN channel chose Cu Chi Tunnels Vietnam as one of the 12 most spectacular
underground works in the world

PACKING LIST

Passport/ ID
Money (USD/VND)
Face masks
Electronic stuff (Phone, Laptop, Charger, International socket/ Charging
Switch, Earphones, etc)
Medicine (Cough/ Antipyretics/ Abdominal pain medicine/ Diarrhea/ Allergy,
etc)
Mosquito repellent
Umbrella/ Hat
Rain coat
Casual clothes
Formal clothes (for July 20, 24, 28) for workshop day, temple visit
Stationery (Notebook, pen, highlighter, sticky notes,...)
Tote bag (to reduce plastic bags when you go shopping)
Slippers (use when raining/eating dinner/free time, etc)
Sneakers/Shoes
Sun screen/glasses
Personal items (skincare, brush, toothpaste, shower gel, shampoo, etc)
Some laundry bags for unwashed clothes
Necessary apps: GRAB, ShopeeFood, Viber, WhatsApp,...
Others: Camera, Tripod, Selfie Stick, Exchange gift,...

DO AND DON'T

Be careful when going outside (protect phones/ necklace/ earrings/ money/
handbag…out of robbers)
Always wear face mask when going outside to protect yourself from COVID19
in Vietnam
Dress conservatively when you are visiting sacred public places like temples,
churches, pagodas,...
Can bargain when BUYING souvenirs only in the market.
Wear comfortable clothes since Vietnam has a tropical climate so it might be
hot in the morning
Don't forget to bring a jacket too because it is currently rainy season and you
might get cold in a flash

MUST-SEE ATTRACTION

Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral Turtle lake Nguyen Hue Walking Stree

The Cafe Apartments Ben Thanh Market Landmark 81
(42 Nguyen Hue, D1)

Cu Chi Tunnels Saigon Opera House Independence Palace

EAT LIKE A LOCAL IN SAIGON

Pho Com tam Banh mi

Vietnamese coffee Banh trang nuong Banh trang tron

Bubble milk tea Ha Ton Quyen dumplings

WELL PREPARE
and

STAY TUNE
FOR YOUR AMAZING TRIP TO

Vietnam