Population: 82 million
Time zone: GMT +7 hours
Currency: Vietnamese dong
Language: Vietnamese
Int. dialling code: +84
Religion: Buddhism
Tourist board
Kate Pettifer
Freelance journalist
"Halong Bay, off the Vietnamese coast, is one of the most breathtakingly tranquil and beautiful places I've ever visited. Take a day trip from Hanoi or stay overnight on Cat Ba Island to soak up the natural beauty of the bay's deep green sea and dramatic limestone islands."
Even the best laid plans can come unstuck due to unforeseen circumstances. Worst of all is if something goes wrong while on holiday. That's what our holiday insurance is for, to help you in your time of need and to just give you peace of mind while you're away.
With Holiday Extras holiday insurance all under-18s go FREE, which makes us a fantastic choice for families travelling to Vietnam. Our policies are fully flexible, which means you can make any changes you need. We also the option of single trip cover or an annual policy for frequent flyers.

We provide end supplier failure cover with scheduled airline cover. This means that you'll have complete protection if any part of your holiday, including your hotel and airline, goes out of business before or during your holiday.
We run a UK-based call centre and a 24-hour emergency helpline. We'll also give you a 14-day money back guarantee, so if you decide the policy isn't quite right we'll give you a full refund.
Did you eat at a fantastic restaurant or stay in a wonderful hotel in Vietnam? Maybe you discovered a hidden sight or travel tip that you want to share with other visitors?