Traveling to Vietnam/Cambodia

Posted by alexhkg (703 days ago)

Hiya... Does anyone know when would be possibly the best/a better time to go to Vietnam/Cambodia?

Hotel accommodations? Travel tips?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by Ed (703 days ago)

Just back from cambodia - try the FCC... next time I go i will try Raffles

http://hongkong.asiaxpat.com/forums/edsadventures/threads/96716.asp

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Ed (703 days ago)

Vietnam: north vietnam is quite cold this time of year so i would recommend HCM City and checking out the Mekong Delta + Nha Trang

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by ldldjr (703 days ago)

"Quite cold" is a bit of a stretch. It is the cold season, but a heavy jacket suffices - unless it is a warm day in which case .....

My friends in Phan Rang (south of Nha Trang) are complaining about how cold it is.

The best weather is generally in the "spring" or "fall" but it can be hot in Ha Noi (where I live) then as well.

The on-line weather sites can give you current temperatures for the major cities in Viet Nam.

(I am based in Vietnam)

Posted by alexhkg (701 days ago)

What about during the Chinese new year? say from 17 to 27 Feb 2007.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by ldldjr (701 days ago)

When I came on my first visit to Ha Noi 10 years ago it was late Jan - Apr, and terribly cold. For the last couple of winters it hasn't been bad. Today it got cold again, but in 6 weeks? Who knows?

(I am based in Vietnam)

Posted by kelstar (701 days ago)

Went to Vietnam during Chinese New Year last year...don't. It's the Tet holidays for them and everyone heads back to their hometown. The buses and trains are packed. Everything pretty much shuts down although some of the tours e.g. to Halong Bay are still operating.

(I am based in Singapore)

Posted by Taps (697 days ago)

Thanks for the info, we will try Vietnam during the summer.

(I am based in Guangzhou)

Posted by ldldjr (696 days ago)

Summer is HOT and HUMID - spring or fall might be more to your liking. Right now it is COLD, but that could change any day now. Spring and fall are definately my favorite seasons - except for the nice days in the winter and the summer, when it can be really pleasant as well.

(I am based in Vietnam)

Posted by alexhkg (696 days ago)

Guess I should postpone this trip till later this year and look at somewhere else in the meantime.

Thanks for all the tips!

(I am based in Hong Kong)