macman1945
longtail driver
Posts: 10

#1 Posted: 6/5/2008 - 06:09


Hi all,
I suppose this has been covered before but tips please for what I can wear without offending locals. I really prefer shorts , t- shirt (with collar) and thongs or sandals. Can anybody help please? Of course this is only for internal travel ,
I know the advise regards entry and exit.

somtam2000
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#2 Posted: 6/5/2008 - 08:35


The clothing you mention is fine -- I wouldn't expect any problems.

CatBa
adventurer
Posts: 339

#3 Posted: 6/5/2008 - 10:13


The locals dress in a wide variety of clothing, much of the womens is tastefully revealing!

You must dress more formerly when visiting pagodas / temples and Uncle Ho's mausoleum. Just as you would when visiting a church back home.

Exposed midrifts are not appreciated, except on the beach. You will see few bikinis on the beaches in VN (worn by the VN).

macman1945
longtail driver
Posts: 10

#4 Posted: 6/5/2008 - 12:29


Hi Somtom and Catba,
Thank you both for your response and info. This site is an amazing source of information thanks to people like yourselves. Keep up the good work.