Hanoi guide
🇻🇳 Packing List
What to pack for Hanoi
In March, Hanoi is typically mild, 18 to 22°c (18°C - 22°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
Hanoi essentials
- Weather: Mild, 18 to 22°C
- Layers
- Rain jacket
- Umbrella
- Casual but modest at temples. Cover shoulders and knees. Vietnamese dress conservatively.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Busy street stalls are fresh and safe. High turnover is key. Bottled water only.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type A/C/D/F plugs (mix), 220V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
- Forex card or local currency
- Local currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND)