Sharks in Vietnam - is it a myth or a reality? And if reality, are there any recorded cases of attacks by these marine predators on tourists? Yes, sharks are found quite often off the coast of Vietnam. Moreover, this country beloved by many travelers occupies a leading position in terms of the number of shark attacks on people, although it should immediately be noted that these attacks are calculated only in units.
Inhabitants of the south china sea
Vietnam is washed by the South China or East Sea, the temperature of which in the summer reaches 28 ° -30 ° C, in winter drops to 20 ° C. Warm water promotes the reproduction of a wide variety of marine life:
- moray eels;
- sharks;
- stingrays;
- swordfish;
- tuna
- marlin, etc.
There are especially many sharks, with a wide variety of species. Divers who dive to great depths for unusual sensations and picturesque oceanic flora / fauna should be extremely careful. Most often, off the coast of Vietnam, as well as in the bowels of the South China Sea, one can find such species of sharks as blue, white, tiger, long fin, mako. Often, zebra, reef, bearded, cat, prickly sharks, as well as hammer sharks and nanny sharks fall into the lenses of submarine photographers.
Sharks in Nha Trang - a real event, but infrequent. Even coastal sharks, feeding on small fish and plankton, rarely approach swimming areas - the noise and cry of people scare away these toothy monsters. According to statistics, the last time in Nha Trang a large shark weighing about a ton was caught in 2010 by one of the local fishermen, but he caught it quite far from the coast. Fortunately for vacationers, sharks in Vietnam do not pose such a great threat as it seems at first glance. Due to the fact that the sea is populated by many species of these types of cartilaginous fish, tourists are accustomed to thinking that sharks of the jaw lie in wait during each swimming. This is an erroneous opinion.
Sharks and man
Are there sharks in Vietnam and how often do they attack swimmers? The question that everyone who sets out on a beach holiday in this mysterious country, full of colors, asks himself. There are many sharks in Vietnam - from deep and bottom to coastal and pelagic. Many of them can only be seen in a museum or aquarium - so rarely do they fall into the hands of fishermen. Other species are more often shown near the coast, but they pose a danger to swimmers only if people swim too far and have absolutely no idea how to behave in the event of an attack.
A much greater danger for tourists on the shores of Vietnam are:
- jellyfish
- stingrays;
- scorpion;
- siphonophores;
- snakes
- beach fleas;
- mosquitoes, etc.
Compared to shark attacks in Vietnam, people are more likely to be attacked by the above inhabitants. Before you go on a trip to Nha Trang or another Vietnamese resort city, it is advisable to learn more about them and how to behave with them. In addition, do not put knowledge about first aid in the event of an attack by a jellyfish, scorpion, snake or other exotic predator.
From the dizzying beauty of the Sapa Rice Valley in northern Vietnam, to the densely populated Mekong Delta in the south, Vietnam is a country of amazing natural beauty and a place rich in attractions that seduce both budget travelers and those who don't count money.
One of the largest military conflicts of the second half of the 20th century, the Vietnam War left a visible mark in the country's culture. The French and Americans were “marked” on the face of Vietnam, and some marks can be considered ugly scars. However, today Vietnam is a country of stunning and diverse geography, delicious cuisine and secluded beaches. This is a great place for travelers and a great choice for your next vacation. 
The entrepreneurial Vietnam has welcomed and entertained foreign tourists for the past ten years or a little longer, quickly creating and developing new opportunities and places where tourists could leave their dollars.
Many “non-package” travelers begin their vacation in the capital of Vietnam, Hanoiwhere internet cafes and trendy mysterious French-style cafes, crammed with pretty local teens, coexist with traditional shops and old houses.
Their Hanoi tourists usually head to the shore of the bay. Halong, to its magnificent limestone cliffs and small paradise islands. 
If you are determined to visit more than one city in Vietnam and if you have time, hop on the train or catch the bus - you will definitely not regret such a trip. If the coastal zones impress with their natural beauty, then the consequences of the American war in the central region of the country are “sobering up” the eyes that blurred after all this luxuries of a prosperous country. And this is also very interesting!
Rayonchik Hue offers a glimpse into the past, while incredibly popular Hoi An - A great place for shopping for mere pennies, as well as a city where you can enjoy all the charm of traditional cuisine. 
The most tireless travelers will want to go further south again and visit the upland region Central Highlands Mountainswhere ethnic minorities live and live their usual lives in their small settlements, moreover, they do not always live in complete harmony with the central government. But oh well.
A trip to Vietnam cannot be called complete without stopping at one of the luxurious beaches where you can do surfing or parasailing, or just lie in the sun, sunbathe and have a cocktail. 
Nha Trang and Mui NePerhaps the most popular resorts among our compatriots - there are budget places for backpackers and wonderful luxury hotels for those who like everything to be included. 
The southern "capital" of the country and the largest city, Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon)- A pulsating metropolis with bewitching traffic and interesting sights.
Cities south of Ho Chi Minh City in the Mekong Delta, offers special places for the fearless traveler. And it is better to avoid excursions that palm off agencies, and explore this part of the country yourself. With a good camera. 
Phu Quoc Island - Another beautiful place, with white beaches washed by turquoise waters, rich marine life and coral reefs. Absolutely heavenly spot! 
In short, Vietnam today is an affordable vacation. Many airlines will take you to this area for relatively little money, and to say that in Vietnam, in principle, everything is not very expensive, I think it’s not even worth it. For those who want to taste this rapidly developing picturesque country, which used to be a forbidden fruit, a welk!
How do Russians live in Vietnam?
The Russian diaspora in the countries of Southeast Asia has been growing noticeably in recent years. And surprisingly, very often it began to replenish with families with small children. This is especially true of Vietnam. People come here for warmth, to the sea, fresh fruit and magnificent tropical nature. How to move live in Vietnam? Read our moving instructions.
It is very difficult to say how many of our compatriots live in Vietnam now. Many live there permanently, there are those who come to earn money, some to winter, and some who travel while staying in Vietnam for several months. The latter usually do not work, but live on passive income received from Russia. Such Russians in Vietnam are called downshifters. There are freelancers for whom the workplace is the whole world. Those who linger on "longer" find work in restaurants, travel agencies, sellers in pharmacies and shops and so on.
Employees of leading Russian tour operators constantly live and work in Vietnam. There is a joint venture Vietsovpetro in Vung Tau. It is engaged in oil production. Its employees - Russian specialists - have been living in Vietnam with their families for many years. In the city, a special microdistrict was built for them with its own infrastructure. There is also a Russian school.
Teachers who find work in educational institutions also come here. But for this you need to be fluent in Vietnamese and English.
There are also Russians who came to Vietnam in the early 2000s and now they have their own business - mini-hotels, jewelry stores, restaurants or shops. In Nha Trang, enterprising young mothers, who came to permanent residence with young children, opened a wonderful kindergarten "Ladushki".
The main thing is to choose the right place. The choice depends on whether you need work and what kind.
Where to go?
On the Internet today you can get comprehensive information about any country. But to understand whether it suits you for a long stay, you can only by visiting it. Therefore, for starters, it is better to go there on vacation. There are several climatic zones in Vietnam. The north is Hanoi, Halong and Haiphong, central Vietnam is Hoi An, Hue and Danang, and the south is from Nha Trang to Phu Quoc Island. The largest metropolis of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), is also located here. If you are interested in the coast, then this is Nha Trang, Phan Thiet, Vung Tau and Mui Ne. It is always warm here, there is no threat of typhoons and the swimming season all year round.
Our compatriots do not climb north of Hoi An, most of the visitors prefer to settle in Nha Trang. This is a city with a developed infrastructure, actively being built and offering work for Russian-speaking locales (local foreign residents). Russians have more opportunities in it than in Mui Ne, although the latter was even called the “Russian” village, since in recent years many Russians and residents of the countries of the former Soviet Union have come there.
If you are not very interested in earning or if you work remotely, you can safely settle in Fukuoka. In Mui Ne, there is no work for the Russians only in the high season - from November to March. Then they begin to slowly move to Nha Trang in order to find at least some kind of income.
Visa
If you are coming here to live, you will need a visa. Without a visa, Russians can only relax here for 15 days. Previously, you could just come to rest, and then stay and apply for a longer visa. Now this is not possible, so you need to get a document called Visa Support (Approval Letter). It can be issued through an online travel agency. The cost of visa support for 1 month is $ 10, for 3 - $ 25.
It is single and multiple. This means that the first you can not leave and enter the country without a new visa. Multiple entry visa gives you this opportunity.
The first visa upon arrival at any Vietnam International Airport for Russians is free (insist on this if the customs officer starts demanding money from you).
Russians in Vietnam can renew their visas locally, through the same many travel agencies that provide similar services. Visa extension is always for money. Its cost is from $ 70. You can renew your visa no more than three times, then you will need to travel to another country and start all over again.
Recently, there is another rule that does not make life easier for those who are forced to constantly renew their visas. If you left the country due to the end of the visa, then you can return and get it again only after 30 days. To avoid this situation, leaving Vietnam to renew your visa, stock up on visa support again.
If you plan to live and work in Vietnam for a long time, you should think about a “work” visa. It can be issued for a period of 1 to 3 years. The cost of such a visa is about $ 600 (per year). But! Only an employer who is ready to sign a contract with you can order it for you.
Insurance and medicine
If you are going on vacation to Vietnam, it is recommended to purchase medical insurance. But with a long stay there (more than 3 months) this is impractical. Firstly, it will be expensive, and secondly, you can get money for it (if you applied for medical care, bypassing the service company) only at a certain time, which is difficult to do, since the application must be submitted personally.
In this regard, we will say a few words about medicine in Vietnam. Russians living in Vietnam write a lot and contradictory things about her. In Vietnam, there are many medical institutions at various levels - from municipal to departmental and private clinics. The medicine there is paid, but not very expensive (state). Private clinics can issue a "frantic" bill. If necessary, you can call an ambulance, which will take you to the municipal hospital. In almost any of them there is a Russian-speaking doctor who studied in Russia.
Housing
Finding housing in Vietnam is not difficult, there is everything from luxury apartments in a condominium to the cheapest guesthouses. It all depends on what budget you have, your preferences.
It is best to look for housing while on the spot. On the Internet you can find it and negotiate with the owner for one price, but in the end come and get a completely different one.
In Nha Trang, for example, Russian-speaking realtors work, you can search for an apartment or a house through travel agencies, various magazines in Russian are published and even distributed free of charge, where you can find information about rental housing.
In a word, there are many opportunities, the main thing is to decide what you want. Russians already settled in Vietnam strongly recommend looking for housing with a kitchen. Self-cooking will help you save a lot on nutrition.
The cost of renting a room in a guesthouse can range from 150 to 200 dollars per month. It depends on the season (low season - low prices). Apartments and houses will be the cheaper, the longer the rental period. Here are some features of rental housing in Vietnam:
- If you are renting a house, cottage or apartment, they will definitely take a so-called deposit in the amount of the rental price for 1, 3 or 6 months. In this way, the owners strive to minimize the risk of damage or loss of any property in rented housing (usually household appliances). If you leave and everything remains in order, a deposit will be returned to you. Be sure to negotiate with the owner the possibility of using it as a rental for the last month of residence;
- Bargain with the owner if you are renting a property for a long time. Vietnamese give a good discount;
- When determining the cost of rent, immediately find out whether it includes payment for electricity. This is a very expensive article, which you can then roll out to the agreed rental price;
- If you rent a room in a guest house, be sure to bargain, because initially they will tell you a very high price;
- The farther the housing from the sea, the cheaper it is.
Houses and apartments for rent here with everything you need: furniture, equipped kitchen, household appliances. Everywhere there is a central water supply and necessarily flow heaters in the bathrooms.
The cost of a long-term rental of an apartment (they are also called studios here) or a house will range from $ 230 for rent + a communal apartment in the apartment to $ 1000-1500 for renting a cottage with a pool. Again, depending on the distance from the sea.
In the entire Southeast region, this state is second only to Thailand in its attractiveness. Sustainable economic growth, harmonious growth of all sectors of the economy, the development of tourism, agriculture and nuclear energy. This is the result of the unification of southern and northern Vietnam, the combination of a socialist approach to capitalist commodity relations. The same progress can be observed in the nascent greatness of China in the international arena. Vietnam, for special reasons, does not claim to world greatness, but its forward movement is impressive. Changing life in Vietnam has affected not only the local population, the republic is becoming more attractive for tourists, and especially for Russians.
History
To understand why Vietnam is so attractive among other countries in this region, you need to take a short excursion into history. Vietnam has a special place among the peoples of Asia. If Thailand is a country of smiles and yellow Buddhist robes, China is the homeland of martial arts and tea, and Indian Goa is a place favored by downshifters, then Vietnam is the homeland of unbending forest people, surprisingly efficient and a little naive. Vietnam is the intersection of religions and cultures of this region. Taoism was the best suited to the naturalistic beliefs of local tribes, and Buddhism made the Vietnamese peoples more tolerant of the vicissitudes of life. Along with Buddhism came the traditional Indian canons of art, which, combined with the national color, create beautiful temples. An example is the folk painting “Dongkho”, formed under Hindu influence, unique in the culture of the peoples of Southeast Asia. The territory of the state along the coast of the South China Sea with vast areas of fertile land and plenty of fresh water in the rivers was repeatedly captured by aggressors. Vietnam steadfastly fought with the invaders, taking the best cultural traditions from everyone, transforming them into its own bright personality and, at the same time, remained unconquered. Truly, Vietnam has never been divided into two states. South Vietnam, under the French protectorate, and then - American influence, has always remained part of a single Vietnam. North Vietnam, with the help of the USSR and communist China, developed according to the laws of a planned economy. After unification in 1975, the country was left with a good capitalist legacy; no breaking was required. After the "perestroika" in Russia, the Communist Party slightly weakened control, and foreign investment was attracted to the country. Of all the post-communist states of Southeast Asia, Vietnam most naturally began to develop in a new direction. Socialist Republic of Vietnam
The population is 92.5 million. It occupies the 30th place in the world in density - 273 people / km2. Time zone in both Krasnoyarsk and Bangkok. Local currency unit dong, relation to dollar for today - 1 US dollar \u003d 22330 dong (VDN) A nation consists of various ethnic groups similar in ethnicity, the identity of cultures is preserved, partly due to tourist interest, but the years of wars united the Vietnamese as a single nation.
The climate is subtropical in the mountain jungle and tropical on the coast. In agriculture, the main crops are rice and cassava, sugarcane and bananas. Coconut palm is commonly used. Contrary to the prevailing stereotype among Europeans, coconut is more of a technical culture than food. Many tropical fruits and vegetables used in food are similar to all countries in the region, but most Vietnamese eat a lot of seafood. The basis of all nutrition is rice and fish. Of great importance for export are coffee and tea plantations located in the north of the country.
The attractiveness of Vietnam for us Russians lies in the similarity of the system in the structure of all life. Many tourists of the older generation, having visited this country, are nostalgic for the bygone Soviet Union. But even young people who did not live in the USSR feel the similarity of the state system, regardless of Russian perestroika and Vietnam's orientation to European standards laid down by the French.
State medicine, pension system, universal and free education. Often you can see the streets of Vietnamese children in red ties - is this not the Soviet past? Pensions in Vietnam are small, for the elderly, as is customary in the East, children should help. The national average is $ 150. The minimum pension is set at $ 32, the retirement age for men is 60 years old, for women - 55 years, a 20-year experience is required.
Compulsory and free only primary education, from 6 years old to 11 years old, then parents must take care of their child themselves. A full course of secondary education takes 12 years and makes it possible to enter a university or university.
An incomplete 9-year education, with a lack of funds, can be obtained with private sponsorship or state assistance, the last three years are only paid, but students who pass exams with a high score receive benefits when they enter the university. By the way, all students who have successfully completed the upper three-year stage receive diplomas and are considered educated people, something like our secondary special.
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Life in Vietnam - Russians and Vietnamese
Ever since the distant Soviet times, Russians in Vietnam lived permanently. Traditionally, they helped in the military field and in industry. Many experts went on business trips to this country. A new wave of immigrants comes to rest and work.
All expats can be divided into two large groups - industrial specialists, who arrived at the invitation of the government and large private companies to work in industrial facilities and in science, and enterprising young people with a sufficiently high intellectual potential, who decided to work temporarily in a warm climate. The sphere of application of forces for them is mainly tourism. Russian business is only developing here. Difficulties in business are caused by a number of reasons, which will be discussed later.
Based on the history of ancient Vietnam and the recent history of the People’s Republic, it can be noted that white-faced people in Vietnam are not very favored. In the north they do not like Americans, in the south they are wary of former Soviet citizens. But rather, this is due to distrust of the European race in general. No one will argue that tourists are not welcome here, no one dares say that Russian specialists are persecuted here. But the general attitude towards foreigners is fundamentally different from Buddhist Thailand or Laos.
We come, until it becomes a habit, you must be extremely careful. Pickpockets, petty crooks and just lovers of profit at the expense of a foreigner’s rotozea in Vietnam at every turn. To cheat on the market, to deceive when renting a motorbike, to take an inflated fee for any services is not considered shameful. There is no robbery here and Hanoi is one of the safest cities in the world, but it is better to leave complacency at home. And do not forget that historically the South China Sea was one of the strongholds of piracy and the Vietnamese played an important role here.
Russian specialists are in demand and respected here, so moving with a specialty will be easy for Russians. Russian people who live on the coast for more than six months are perceived by locals as native, due to our personality traits, but freedom-loving Vietnamese do not tolerate familiarity or neglect. A balanced balance between respect for the other and conceit is not easy to find.
Recreation and entertainment in Vietnam
Contrary to all the assurances of travel agencies, the basis for tourism in Vietnam is the clear sea and beaches, geographical features and nature. But these natural objects are so beautiful and unique that they more than cover the rest. The hotel base is slightly better in the south, where French and European influence on the service is still preserved. But basically, the service reminds Russians of the good Soviet resorts of the Black Sea coast. Conventionally, tourist Vietnam can be divided into three zones - northern, southern and central.
The central tourist zone is for the European, and especially for the Russians, the most favorable climate. The subtropical climate of this part of the sea coast is the main area of \u200b\u200bbeach tourism. Comfortable temperature and almost complete absence of rains from February to August. The air temperature at this time is almost always 30 ° C, and water - 28 ° C. Monsoon comes only in October-November, and heavy rains in December.
The main city of this region is Danang, a large famous resort of Nha Trang - the center of party life. From it to Hue itself, the entire coast is interspersed with hotels, beaches, bars, discos and palm groves. In high season, the entire coast glows with lights until dawn. In the same region is the famous Hang Song Dong, a cave with an underground river. This is one of the main natural attractions, but far from the only one. In Da Nang itself and in the ancient capital of Hue, there are temples and palaces. Ancient religious buildings differ from Hindu, Chinese and Thai in something elusive. Perhaps this is an abundance of fantastic ritual animals. The dragon, phoenix, unicorn and turtle are on an equal footing with the statues of saints.
North Vietnam - a place of pilgrimage to such distinctive Vietnamese temple complexes. From here and from southern China, the Vietnamese nation originates. The main architectural attractions are in Hanoi. This region feeds the whole country - tea and coffee plantations, rice fields and farms. Here are snake and crocodile farms.
The foothills keep cool and plenty of moisture; the north is not suitable for beach tourism, but ecological tourism is finding more and more adherents. National natural parks and reserves are the best in Asia. Halong Bay National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is the attraction number 1 of the northern part. Translated as "where the dragon descended into the sea", the place is majestic, amazing and mystical. Many islands and cliffs overgrown with tropical vegetation resemble mythological animals and celestials in their outlines. According to legend, this is the ruler of the underwater world and airspace. The Dragon thus amused himself by sculpting various figures.
Fans of diving and extreme water tourism are attracted by the southern region. This is partly due to a more developed infrastructure, partly to the warm sea and coral reefs. The coast of this tourist area starts from Nha Trang and continues along the entire southern coast.
The wealth of aquatic fauna is at the level of the best places in the world and is not inferior even to the Red Sea, and sea green turtles and sea cows are endemic to these places. The best time for diving is winter. This is the best season without rains and with mild temperatures. In April-May in the south there is terrifying heat, and the rainiest time is July-August. The best hotels and diving centers are located in the southern region.
It affects the time spent under the French protectorate, the Europeans built for themselves a resort paradise. They don’t like to remember Americans here, they haven’t brought anything of their own. In the southern region there is also a special economic zone of Phu Quoc Island. This is a national park, and one of the most popular places for divers.
On the island near the coast, pearls are grown, and the jungle is zealously preserved in its original form. After the commissioning of the international airport, the island became possible to visit a citizen of any state without a visa for 30 days. True, departure to the mainland in this case is not allowed.
Work and accommodation
The period when prices in Vietnam were low has passed. Even a tourist trip in the high season is not cheaper than a trip to Thailand. Today, real estate prices in large cities and resort centers are comparable to the prices of immediate neighbors. For example, condo prices in Nyanchang range from $ 30,000 to $ 100,000, and rents from $ 250 to $ 1,000.
Far from the sea, in industrial areas, of course, the prices are lower, and the invited specialist can count on rental housing and compensation from the company. The situation is different with unpretentious employees of travel agencies and freelancers.
Find housing worth $ 200 and below is possible. It will not have all the amenities according to the European standard, but what is needed is electricity, hot water and a connection. Products in Vietnam are not expensive, in food costs you can keep within $ 300 and lower in the provinces, from $ 600 in capitals. All these dispelled myths about the cheapness of Vietnam are more than compensated by the demand for Russians, the availability of jobs and an average salary of $ 500. With sufficient diligence in good firms, people earn $ 1000.
There are many works for Russians in Vietnam. The traditional focus on Russian specialists in industry has migrated to the tourism business. And the increasing flow of Russian tourists only strengthens this position.
There are no bans on certain professions for foreigners, and the industriousness and ingenuity of Russian expats is the best recommendation. Work and business visas are issued without difficulty at the request of the company, the duration of the work-permit ranges from three months to three years. During the three-month trip, the Russian will be able to look around and decide whether to live here longer.
Low salaries with relatively high housing prices predetermine Vietnam as a transshipment base for immigration to Asia, or temporary work in a favorable climate. Usually, these are young people with higher education, knowledge of the English language and the age of 30 years.
The transport of this Asian country, as elsewhere, is unpredictable for the uninitiated. From modern airliners of international and domestic airlines to cycle rickshaws, everything works smoothly. Two extreme myths that the Vietnamese are all riding bicycles and that bicycles are universally replaced by motorbikes are not true. Until now, many locals use this most environmentally friendly and cheap mode of transport, although the number of motorized vehicles is growing steadily.
The communication between cities and provinces is organized by bus and rail. The bus ride is comfortable, the level of service is close to air travel - a built-in toilet and breakfast, if the flight is long. But the organization of traffic is such that the duration of the trip often depends not on the distance, but on the congestion of the track.
Faster and cheaper to use the railway. The rolling stock is old and worn out, shakes mercilessly on trips, but the roads themselves are inspected and repaired, and those who like to admire the beauty under the clatter of wheels will add many fresh impressions.
Another myth about the Asian style of driving a car or motorcycle. Politeness on the road here is several times higher than in Russia, but the national color and small differences in the rules of the road enter a foreigner into a stupor. The Russians, having lived in Vietnam for six months or more, easily drive a motobike without incident.
If you decide to immigrate
Medicine in Vietnam is state-owned. If it comes to something serious, it is better to contact a private clinic, of which there are also many. This applies to dentists, some simple operations, for example with boils. Well, as for indigestion, sneezing and coughing, you can safely go to a state medical institution. In order for the private owner’s treatment not to become unnecessarily overhead, it is necessary to take out medical insurance in advance, in the future the employer, if any, will help to get insurance on the spot.
Usually they come on a tourist visa, find a job, apply for a work visa and work permit. If you plan to earn money on your own through the Internet, it is easier to get a business visa or extend a tourist visa for as long as possible.
Work is easier to find in central Vietnam, and living there is more comfortable. Obtaining a residence permit without even having an official job in any company is not difficult, as is obtaining a visa. To do this, you need to regularly pay taxes, have a proven income and place of residence, not violate laws and not have a criminal past.
Organizing your business is more difficult. There are no direct prohibitions, and government investment is welcome, but we must not forget that in Vietnam there is a socialist economy and a planned economy. Initially, you need to find a niche and get the approval of local authorities.
Taxes in Vietnam are a rather complicated system and it is better for a novice businessman to turn to a lawyer for help. Briefly - all enterprises pay a single corporate tax of 25%, income tax from 10% to 20%.
Mining enterprises and those using natural resources pay more; state priority projects can receive tax holidays and incentives. The standard rate of VAT is 10%. Goods for export are exempted, and for essential goods such as water, medicines, children's things and toys, animal feed and agricultural products - VAT 5%. Imported goods are taxed up to 50%. Any legal entity pays a small tax on natural resources. Foreign workers pay income tax of 25%, when working from 30 days to six months, then the tax is calculated on a progressive scale from 10% to 50%.
Vietnam is an exotic, mysterious and rather distinctive country with an interesting culture, ancient traditions, formed and honed by a centuries-old history. In order for the rest in this far, unusual corner of the world to be as comfortable as possible, you need to know the key features and secrets of local life. About them tells a specialist in public relations ANEX Tour Maxim Doditsa.
1. Flight.
The flight to Vietnam will take at least 9 hours, so be sure to bring an air bag with you. I also recommend getting up before the day of departure early in order to get a good night's sleep during a long flight!
2. Calls home.
Going to Vietnam, do not be afraid of the high prices for roaming, here you can not worry about contacting loved ones, because free Wi-Fi in Vietnam is almost everywhere: throughout the entire territory of hotels (including rooms), in any cafes and restaurants, and ANEX Tour customers even have free shuttle buses equipped with free and unlimited Wi-Fi! Before you travel, make sure that you have downloaded programs for audio, video and text communication over the Internet. And do not forget to turn off cellular data in the phone settings.
3. Time zones and local biorhythms.
Upon arrival to Vietnam, you must translate the time 4 hours ahead (if you fly from Moscow). In addition, life here begins to boil from dawn - the Vietnamese get up around 5 in the morning, and at 6 in the morning the streets are filled with people. This is not surprising, because the full sunset here already occurs at 18:00. Therefore, if you are planning to call your relatives, on the road for an excursion at 7 in the morning, remember that in Moscow it is still only 3 a.m.
4. What kind of food to choose at the hotel?
If you live in a city-style hotel (such hotels prevail in Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City), we recommend that you take the “breakfast only” type of food. Local cuisine will amaze you with its variety, and low prices in the cafe will allow you to enjoy it every day of your vacation!
5. What to bring from Vietnam?
In the cities you can find many markets, including the so-called "night markets". Here at low prices you will find exotic fruits, national clothes, souvenirs, local alcohol (mainly rum, its price starts from 70 thousand dong, for rubles it is about 200 rubles), as well as, of course, goods from China (including famous "selfie stick").
6. How to navigate the local currency of Vietnam?
There is one simple trick to quickly convert the amount from dongs to rubles: just subtract three zeros from the sum and multiply the result by three. By the way, local bills are waterproof, so you can safely swim with them, just be careful not to swim away!
7. Do not try to learn Vietnamese.
The language has 6 tones. Instead of the famous soup “Fo”, if you use the tone incorrectly, you can accidentally ask “a girl of easy virtue,” so you should not experiment, you may not be understood!
8. Try local coffee!
He is considered one of the best in the world. In Vietnam, unlike other countries, caffeine is not removed from coffee. And they also add butter so that the coffee is fatter and more aromatic, and instead of milk, it is customary to add condensed milk.
9. Do not try to rent a car with international rights.
In Vietnam, their presence is not enough to drive a car (you must apply for their translation into Vietnamese at the local office of the traffic police). Remaining options available for moving: trains, sleeping bus (buses with beds), as well as mopeds and bicycles.
10. Be careful when crossing the road!
On the roads of Vietnam, a pedestrian is the lowest link; no one will ever yield to him. But crossing the road is easier than it seems at first glance: you need to go across the road slowly, without changing the speed, and, transport, slowing down, will go round you. It is also advised to raise your hand up, indicating your intention to move. 2 years have been studying for rights in Vietnam, so the likelihood of suffering from crossing the road is extremely small, the main thing is to know the features of the local driving culture, which, over time, are not so difficult to get used to.