Ho Chi Minh City Packing List Tips by bpacker Top 5 Page for this destination

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Luggage and bags: Bring lots of empty bags to shop. As for money, don't bother changing at the airport. Exchange rates suck big time there. USDs are acceptable everywhere and the exchange rates are more favourable at the hotel. E.g. Caravelle Hotel uses bank rates from the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank and they'll accept Sing/Aussie/Malaysian dollars.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Breathable Tops! Anything made of cool linen or cotten. "Teva" slippers are great for exploring HCMC or jumping around boats in Mekong Delta.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Maybe diarahhoea medication + hepatitis A+B shots before going. Hygeine sucks here but Malaria is not such a big problem here.

Photo Equipment: Good to bring lots of memory sticks, charger,etc,

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Rain coats are a must in their rainy season. Umbrellas are useless when the winds are strong.

Miscellaneous: Ok, I really shouldn't say this but many Singaporeans say that the Vietnamese dong, look and feel a lot like "Hell Paper Money" Why? Coz it feels and looks like the paper currency we burn to the dead...No offence to Uncle Ho intended.