Why Bangladeshis Love Vietnam
Vietnam has emerged as an increasingly popular Southeast Asian alternative to Thailand — Ha Long Bay's limestone karsts, Hanoi's Old Quarter, and Ho Chi Minh City's energy offer excellent value and a genuinely different cultural texture from the region's more established circuits.
হা লং বে-এর চুনাপাথরের পাহাড়, হ্যানয়ের ওল্ড কোয়ার্টার এবং হো চি মিন সিটির প্রাণচাঞ্চল্য ভিয়েতনামকে থাইল্যান্ডের একটি ক্রমবর্ধমান জনপ্রিয় বিকল্প করে তুলেছে।
Vietnam is long and thin, so pick a region: Hanoi/Ha Long Bay in the north and Ho Chi Minh City/Mekong Delta in the south are quite far apart — most first-time visitors focus on one region rather than covering the whole country in a single trip.
ভিয়েতনাম লম্বা ও সরু, তাই একটি অঞ্চল বেছে নিন।
Top Attractions & Things To Do
Ha Long Bay
A UNESCO World Heritage seascape of thousands of limestone karsts, best explored on an overnight cruise.
Hanoi Old Quarter
Narrow streets packed with street food, cafes, and colonial-era architecture.
Ho Chi Minh City
The War Remnants Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, and a vibrant modern food and nightlife scene.
Hoi An Ancient Town
A beautifully preserved lantern-lit trading port town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sapa's Rice Terraces
Dramatic terraced hillsides and trekking through ethnic minority villages in the northern highlands.
Mekong Delta
Boat trips through floating markets and canal-side villages south of Ho Chi Minh City.
Best Time to Visit & Sample Itinerary
Northern Vietnam (Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Sapa) is best October to April, avoiding the summer humidity; southern Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta) is warm year-round with a December-April dry season.
উত্তর ভিয়েতনামের জন্য অক্টোবর থেকে এপ্রিল সেরা সময়, দক্ষিণের জন্য ডিসেম্বর থেকে এপ্রিল শুষ্ক মৌসুম।
Hanoi
Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Vietnamese coffee culture.
Ha Long Bay
An overnight cruise through the limestone karst seascape.
Hoi An or Sapa
Lantern-lit old town, or rice-terrace trekking in the northern highlands.
Costs & Budget
| Item | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Round-trip flight (Dhaka-Hanoi/HCMC) | ৳45,000 - ৳75,000 |
| Mid-range hotel per night | ৳2,500 - ৳6,000 |
| Local meals per day | ৳700 - ৳1,600 |
| e-Visa fee | USD $25 (single-entry) |
A 7-day northern Vietnam trip (Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Sapa or Hoi An) typically costs ৳65,000-95,000 per person, including flights, mid-range hotels, food, and the Ha Long Bay cruise.
Visa & Entry — Full Step-by-Step Guide
Visa Type: The Tourist Visa (DL) is for individuals travelling to Vietnam for tourism, obtainable as an e-visa online or as a sticker visa from the embassy.
Required Documents
- Passport with at least six months of validity.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs (4x6 cm) for sticker visa applications.
- A confirmed round-trip flight booking.
- Proof of accommodation (hotel reservation).
- A detailed day-by-day itinerary.
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement).
Step-by-Step Process
- Apply through the official Vietnam e-visa portal, uploading a scanned passport photo page and your photograph.
- Pay the e-visa fee online — USD $25 for a single-entry visa.
- Receive your e-visa by email, typically within a few working days.
- Print the e-visa and carry it with your passport when travelling.
- Alternatively, for a sticker visa, submit the application form and documents in person at the Embassy of Vietnam in Dhaka.
Visa Fee
USD $25 for a single-entry e-visa; approximately USD $75 for a sticker visa from the embassy.
Embassy in Bangladesh
Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Bangladesh
No.14, C.W.S(B), Road No.33/24, Gulshan-2, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
Local Tips & Culture
- Street food is central to the Vietnam experience — pho and banh mi stalls are everywhere and generally very affordable.
- The Vietnamese Dong (VND) involves large numbers — download a currency converter app to avoid confusion.
- Grab (ride-hailing) works well in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City for taxis and motorbike rides.
- Domestic flights connect the north and south efficiently if you want to see both regions in one trip.
- Bargaining is common at markets, though less so at restaurants and modern shops.
রাস্তার খাবার ভিয়েতনাম ভ্রমণের একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ অংশ এবং সাধারণত বেশ সাশ্রয়ী।
FAQ
Is the e-visa easy to get? Yes — it's a fully online process taking a few working days, and is generally cheaper than the sticker visa.
Should I visit north or south Vietnam? First-time visitors usually pick one — Hanoi/Ha Long Bay in the north or Ho Chi Minh City/Mekong Delta in the south — given the distance between them.
How many days should I plan? 7 days covers one region (north or south) comfortably.