Compare the resorts of Vietnam and Thailand. Finding out where it is better to go to rest! Find out from our review where the best beaches and entertainment are, where it is cheaper and more interesting.
Both countries are pretty damn good and it's so hard to compare them - they are too different. We rested three times in Vietnam and Thailand at different resorts. In this report, we will tell you about all the pros and cons of both countries. Weigh everything and decide where you would like to go on vacation.
Flight and visa
For those traveling on a short vacation, these criteria are the same: the flight takes 6-8 hours, and a visa is not required.
The difference is only for winterers. In terms of visas for long-term residence, Vietnam is more convenient and understandable - if you want to stay for more than 15 days, you need to order an online visa invitation and receive it at the airport, and you can extend it in the country. If you plan to live in Thailand for more than a month, difficulties begin - visa wounds are no longer held in high esteem, and it is better to apply for a tourist visa in Moscow or a neighboring Asian country.
Where tours are cheaper
The cost of the tours is about the same - a week's vacation for two from Moscow and to Thailand, and to Vietnam costs from 70 thousand rubles.
Where is it cheaper - Vietnam or Thailand
Housing. Hotels in Vietnam are a little cheaper - for example, during the high season in Nha Trang it is easy to find accommodation for $ 10 per night with good reviews (and sometimes cheaper if you search in advance). In Fukuoka, we lived in three-star hotels for $ 25-40. On the other hand, it is more profitable to rent a house in Thailand for a long time - they make discounts.
Food. Eating in Vietnam is also slightly cheaper. Food in makashnits and establishments for locals costs about the same in both countries: rice with meat, noodles with meat, soups - within 100 rubles. In cafes for foreigners, the price tag doubles. Only Phuket stands out strongly, where everything is more expensive.
Where is the sea and beaches better - in Vietnam or Thailand
We give the championship to Thailand, in Vietnam the beaches are worse.
- Thai beaches are more in line with the image of "paradise bounty beaches" than Vietnamese.
- In Tae, the water is cleaner, and there is almost no garbage - the Vietnamese are worse at keeping cleanliness.
- The choice of resorts in Thailand is greater - the country is washed not only by the South China, but also by the Andaman Sea.
- Thailand has many islands for a secluded getaway.
The best beaches in Vietnam can be found on Phu Quoc Island, but in Mui Ne the beaches are completely unsuitable for swimming - keep in mind! The beaches of Nha Trang are average.
Where is the climate better
Where is it better to go on vacation in December, January, February, March and April - to Thailand or Vietnam? The weather in both countries in the winter and spring months is almost the same - hot, humid, no precipitation, the sea is calm.
In winter, in Vietnam, you can only relax in the south and in some resorts in the center of the country, and in Thailand - everywhere. But in the summer it is good in the north and in the center of Vietnam, while it rains in Tae.
Attractions, nature and culture
Nature is similar: waterfalls, mountains, islands, caves, rivers, jungles, animals, beaches - the tropics are the tropics. But the culture and attractions are very different. In Vietnam, a lot of colonial architecture has been preserved, but there are few ancient attractions - mostly natural. And Thailand is full of ancient architectural monuments and beautiful temples.
In my opinion, lovers of attractions and seekers of authenticity are better off vacationing in Vietnam - resort Thailand is significantly inferior in color, it lacks contrasts. However, in Northern Thailand you can still find authenticity and flavor - for example, in Chiang Mai.
Excursion holidays in both countries are well developed, there are attractions and beach infrastructure. But in terms of adult entertainment, Thailand has stepped forward: popular resorts are full of bars, nightclubs, discos and karaoke with affordable girls. In Vietnam, everything is decent, and the eyes are not confused by sweet-voiced girls in revealing outfits, beckoning to the next club.
