{"id":82904,"date":"2020-09-30T07:12:01","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T07:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.expatinfodesk.com\/?page_id=82904"},"modified":"2023-03-07T12:00:07","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T12:00:07","slug":"safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/hanoi\/safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety Features in Hanoi"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row type=”container” padding_top=”” padding_bottom=”” el_class=”three-top-tips” css=”.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]Hanoi is a socially safe city\u2014there is little violent crime, and virtually none directed against Westerners. (Most violent crime is domestic abuse.) Theft is generally opportunistic, rather than premeditated, so don\u2019t leave things unguarded in your yard or the hallway of your building, and watch your purse or wallet in crowds.<\/p>\n

Traffic is inevitably cited as the greatest danger in Vietnam. Exercise caution in whatever mode of transportation you choose\u2014especially if it involves motorcycles or bicycles. If you commute by car, hiring a driver or using taxis is recommended. See the Transportation Section for more information and warnings about Hanoi\u2019s traffic.<\/p>\n

Hanoi<\/a> is a safe city for women; single local and foreign women can walk alone at night without fear. However, while violent crimes against women are extremely rare, unwanted gropings are not. Vietnam is traditionally conservative, and some roles projected by Hollywood and Western media give Vietnamese the wrong impression of what is acceptable to Western women. Having a companion (male or female) in public places, especially bars or other crowded entertainment areas, will lessen unwanted attention. Be conscious of those around you on public buses\u2014often awareness is the best deterrent to anonymous sexual advances, since they can then no longer be anonymous.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”city-side-bar”][vc_row_inner el_class=”sidebar-section-one”][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Top Tips” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_separator color=”#ffffff” type=”full_width” thickness=”1″ up=”” down=””][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
01<\/td>\nThough there are many shopping options in Hanoi, you may find that the style or size you need is unavailable. Large western sizes can be very elusive!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02<\/td>\nLearning Vietnamese offers an important window onto Hanoi society and culture & helps at all levels of social interaction and day-to-day convenien<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03<\/td>\nGET OUT OF TOWN! just a weekend away can work restorative miracles. Don\u2019t wait till you feel run down\u2014plan excursions in advance and keep<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04<\/td>\nMail delivery from overseas is not always reliable, so try to think in advance of any books, CDs, or software you may need in Vietnam.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
05<\/td>\nSet up online banking before you leave, and be sure to notify your bank you\u2019ll be using your ATM card in Vietnam\u2014otherwise they may think<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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