What type of clothes should I bring when travelling in Vietnam?
Wearing suitable clothes in a country varies not only on the weather, but also on some requirements related to religion, culture and how the locals thinks traditionally on clothes. Vietnam is not a country with too many rules and regulations regarding how to dress, but you should pay attention to a few tips to enjoy your trip to the fullest.
1 – You should know the different climate types in The North and the South of Vietnam to make sure you bring the right clothes, you should check the weather of your destination before you
2 – If you don’t want to carry a lot of clothes and intend to buy them in Vietnam, having the impression that clothes in Vietnam will be cheap, it’s time to wake up! Clothing in Vietnam is only cheap when you know where to bargain and buy clothes at a fixed price.
3 – Here are some brand name stores in Vietnam that you should stop by to buy size clothes at reasonable prices without haggling: Blue Exchange, Made in Vietnam (both summer and winter clothes) ) and Canifa (wool clothing). At these stores, the price of jeans is from 150,000 VND ($7.5) to 250,000 VND ($12.5), shirt prices from 150,000 VND to 200,000 VND ($7.5 – 10) and T-shirts from 100,000 VND up to 200,000 VND ($5 – $10) . Winter clothing prices usually increase as the degree declines. You can easily come across these shops in big cities of Vietnam but for a trip to the countryside, you should prepare your clothes in advance.
4 – In the summer, you should beware of Vietnamese mosquitoes; They are not as harmless as you think. Surely you never want to spend long days in the hospital because of dengue fever. So, Its better to wear long-sleeve clothes and insect repellent for those hot, humid nights in Vietnam.
5 – Vietnamese, especially the elderly, dress modestly and it is impolite to wear clothes that show too much skin. So, when in Vietnam, do as the Vietnamese do to avoid curious or even annoyed looks from the locals.
6 – There is an unwritten rule that visitors must dress well (not too much skin exposure) when visiting the temple to show respect for religion. In most temples, shoes are allowed, so they are not required to take them off. You can copy what local people do so you can stay away from awkward moments when travelling in Vietnam.
