Major city · Vietnam
Vinh LongVĩnh Long
Spend a day in Vinh Long for a Mekong boat tour and An Binh ferry ride; then move on to Can Tho or Ho Chi Minh City.
Vinh Long is a small Mekong Delta town offering a short boat tour of floating markets and easy ferry access to An Binh islands; one full day covers the highlights before heading to larger bases.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- VND
- Best months
- Dec–Apr
- avoid May–Oct (heavy rains)
- Airport
- VCA
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Vietnam ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Vietnam ↗Crossing streets: walk slowly and steadily; motorbikes flow around you — do not stop or run.
- Vietnam ↗Carry Vietnamese đồng in small notes; many stalls and taxis are cash-only.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Vinh Long113 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Vinh Long, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?VND in small notes (10k–100k) for stalls, markets, xe ôm and tips at spas.Vietnam-wide
- SIM or eSIMViettel, Vinaphone and Mobifone sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport and a face photo are required for registration.Vietnam-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Vietnam-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Round up or 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.Vietnam-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/F. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Vietnam-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; stay alert to traffic, keep belongings secure, and use mosquito protection.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in cities and hotels; squat toilets and no paper in rural stops and on long buses — carry tissues.Vietnam-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 114 fire · 115 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close on Monday; the Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum is also closed on Friday and shuts for maintenance for about two months each year (usually…Vietnam-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVCA Can Tho International Airport (about 34 km (21 mi) north, shuttle or taxi 30–40 min).VCA Can Tho International Airport (about 21 mi (34 km) north, shuttle or taxi 30–40 min).
- Getting aroundMotorbike taxis (40–60,000 đ per hour) and bicycles on An Binh islands; ferry to An Binh 1,000 đ foot, 2,500 đ with motorbike; city buses limited.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VCA Can Tho International Airport (about 34 km (21 mi) north, shuttle or taxi 30–40 min)VCA Can Tho International Airport (about 21 mi (34 km) north, shuttle or taxi 30–40 min)
- Phrases
- Vietnamese phrasebook
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Vinh Long: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Motorbike taxis (40–60,000 đ per hour) and bicycles on An Binh islands; ferry to An Binh 1,000 đ foot, 2,500 đ with motorbike; city buses limited.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Can Tho
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Bus from Vinh Long station, about 1 h
Main city of the delta, good for night stay.
My Tho
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus or minivan, about 45 min
Riverfront town with market and pagodas.
Ho Chi Minh City
skipDoor to door: ≈4 h
Intercity bus, about 3 h 30 min
Longer travel; better to stay in HCMC directly.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Lạc Long
Budget rooms from 120,000 đ, fan or AC, Wi‑Fi; 5 min walk from inner bus station.
Phựng Hoàng
Backpacker‑friendly from 160,000 đ, TV, fridge, private bath, Wi‑Fi, AC.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₫120,000–180,000 (≈ US$5–7) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₫180,000–300,000 (≈ US$7–12) excl. bed
- High
- ₫300,000 (≈ US$12)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Ferry foot passenger to An Binh | 1,000 đ |
| Ferry with motorbike | 2,500 đ |
| Mekong boat tour (floating market) | US$15–25 |
| Bus HCMC → Vinh Long (one‑way)check | 200,000 đ |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Mosquitoes are common; bring nets.
- Bus terminals are confusing; confirm departure point.
- Ferry schedules may change; check latest times.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 114
- Ambulance
- 115
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Đến địa chỉ này, làm ơnTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire114
- Ambulance115
Embassy
US consulate in Ho Chi Minh City; other embassies in Hanoi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus HCMC → Vinh Long: about 200,000 đ, 3 h 30 min (check)
- Ferry foot to An Binh: 1,000 đ, departs every 15–20 min
- Mekong boat tour: US$15–25 per person, ~4 h
Say or show
- Xin lỗi — Excuse me / Sorry (sin loh-ee)
- Cảm ơn — Thank you (gahm uhn)
- Bao nhiêu tiền? — How much is it? (bow nyew tee-en)
- Nhà vệ sinh ở đâu? — Where is the toilet? (nya veh sin uh dow)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Vinh Long. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Apr · avoid May–Oct (heavy rains) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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