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For a thrilling street-level tour of a city, you can’t beat a spin in one of Vietnam’s pedicabs. Negotiate the rate ahead— $4 is typical for an hour—and don’t hesitate to tip.
Southern shrines are wild and wondrous, those in the North more lacquered and somber. Visit on full- or new-moon days—ask at your hotel—when Buddhists come to light incense and pray.
Vietnamese children spend their park time caught up in da bong (soccer), and they’ll be thrilled if your kids join them.
Let your junior fashionistas design their dream outfits— and get overnight results!—at one of Vietnam’s affordable tailors.
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