For those who have been to Haiphong, Vietnam, how cold is Vietnam Haiphong in winter? What kind of clothes should I bring?

Hello! I have been in Haiphong for several years, so let me tell you.

Since I am here to work, I should have a dormitory. Daily necessities are sold here, so just bring some clothes. Wear short-sleeves or shirts for the current weather. It’s the coldest time near the Spring Festival, so a woolen sweater and a jacket are enough.

There is nothing special to note. The security here is still very good. Vietnamese people are very particular about etiquette, just pay attention to it. Chinese people should be careful not to go out and say that this is not good or that is not good, and then we in China are doing what we do. This is very impolite and very devaluing.

Money. It is convenient to pay in US dollars and RMB. Haiphong belongs to North Vietnam, and RMB is allowed. Just bring RMB. Besides, there is a money exchange bank here (generally speaking, gold shops can exchange money, and the current price comparison is 1:2900). You can go and exchange Vietnamese dong at any time, which is very convenient.

Bank cards with the UnionPay logo can be used to withdraw money from some ATMs in Haiphong. How much you bring depends on how long you stay and how you spend it. Don’t you get living expenses for working here? Are you going to eat at work? If you go out to eat by yourself, just calculate it as 15-20 yuan a day, which is more relaxed.

Exit customs. When passing through customs for the first time, the inspection may be stricter, and the border guard may ask for your ID card. Blackmail will not happen as long as your documents are complete. One thing is, if you don’t have a health certificate, just give the health and quarantine officer 10,000 VND when you pass the customs. If you don’t have Vietnamese currency, give him 5 RMB. Put it in your passport and hand it to him, and he won’t embarrass you. As for customs, bringing daily necessities will of course be fine. (Don’t bring small machines and equipment for your work. Those need to be declared through customs. You can help them check it out yourself and you’ll have to tip to get through.)