Vietnam: foreign travelers equalized with locals

Asia-Vietnam reports that the Ministry of Finance Vietnam It issued a decree on the uniform cost of entrance tickets to cultural sites and attractions for local residents and citizens of other countries from January 13.

The practice of different prices is found in most countries of Southeast Asia and is called a “color tax”. It is especially common in the Philippines, where a serious difference in tariffs for “own” and “outsiders” operates even at the most popular facilities. In Vietnam, a "color tax" is also practiced.

Most often, different prices for foreigners and locals are available in museums. This situation is not new for many European countries and Russia.

In the Main Museum complex of the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russian citizens buy tickets for 400 rubles, and foreigners have to pay 200 rubles more expensive, but we call it a “discount to local residents.”

The cost of tours to Vietnam at the end of January starts from 70 422 rubles. for two from Moscow with accommodation in the resort of Fantjet in the hotel 3 * for 10 nights without food.

Source: turizm