Essential Vietnamese Travel Phrases with Chinese Phonetic Translations for Tourists

Hey, everyone preparing to go to Vietnam, check this out! 👀 Here’s a practical Vietnamese language guide to make your trip to Vietnam smoother and more enjoyable! 🌈

🌈 Pre-trip tips:
1⃣ Passport: Valid for more than 6 months, no damage
2⃣ Visa application: Before planning your trip to Vietnam, don’t forget to get an e-visa! It usually takes 3-5 days.
🔸 Landing visa: You need to apply for an approval letter in advance.
🔸 E-visa: Can be processed at home, fill out the form (details at the end of the post), simple and convenient, highly recommended!

✅ Regarding the visa, I applied for an e-visa. Just prepare your passport and photo, the process is simple. It’s recommended to apply before your trip. Upon arrival, just exchange the printed e-visa for a paper visa, avoiding long queues and zero hassle, smooth entry.

🌈 Food recommendations
🥘 Vietnamese spring rolls: Thin rice paper wrapped around fresh vegetables, meat, or shrimp, served with a special dipping sauce, refreshing and delicious.
🍜 Pho: A representative of Vietnamese cuisine, with a flavorful broth, chewy noodles, and ingredients like beef or chicken, very satisfying.

🦀 Vietnamese-style crab: Various cooking methods, such as curry crab and pepper crab, are worth trying. The crab meat is tender, and the curry flavor is rich, leaving a lasting impression.
🥤 Drip coffee: A specialty of Vietnam, where coffee grounds are placed in a drip filter, slowly dripping out a rich coffee liquid, paired with condensed milk, giving it a thick and mellow taste.

🌈 Must-visit attractions in Vietnam
💗 Hanoi: The capital of Vietnam, an ancient city with a blend of history and modernity.
💗 Halong Bay: Known as the “Guilin on the Sea,” with over 1,600 islands of various shapes, offering beautiful scenery.
💗 Sapa: Rich in French and European colonial culture, unique Black Hmong ethnic style, and pleasant highland climate.

💗 Da Nang: Ling Co Bay, Hai Van Pass, Ba Na Hills, and My Khe Beach, a perfect place for leisure and vacation.
💗 Hoi An: Ancient charm, lantern-lit nights, and colorful lanterns decorating the old town.
💗 Hue: An ancient and poetic city in Vietnam, with grand architecture and historical imprints.
💗 Nha Trang: Beach resort, white sandy beaches, clear seawater, a paradise for diving enthusiasts.