Before you go
Entry requirements
China
Visited on the 240-hour visa-free transit. No visa to apply for.
Cambodia
A 30-day tourist visa, US$30 per person. You'll each also need the free Cambodia e-Arrival card, submitted within 7 days before you land on Nov 7.
Vietnam
An e-visa, plus the online pre-arrival form, which opens 3 days before you enter at Hanoi on Nov 12.
Tipping
Korea
Not really part of the culture. Never expected at restaurants or in taxis.
- Guides
- About US$8 - 10 per person per day for a private guide, US$3 - 5 for a driver. The Seoul food tour guide's tip is not included
- Hotels
- Luxury hotels add a service charge, so nothing extra is needed
China
Not expected, with one exception: private guides and drivers.
- Guides
- 100 - 200 RMB (about US$15 - 30) per day for the guide, 50 - 100 RMB (about US$8 - 15) for the driver, for the two of you
- Hotels
- Optional 10 - 20 RMB (about US$1.50 - 3) for a bellhop
- Dining
- No tip. Some upscale restaurants add a 10 - 15% service charge
Cambodia
Appreciated, and US dollars are used everywhere.
- Guides
- US$10 - 20 per day for the guide, about half that for the driver
- Hotels
- US$1 - 2 per bag for porters. Service charge is usually included
- Dining
- Round up, or about 10% if no service charge is added
- Spa
- About 10% for good service
Vietnam
Appreciated.
- Guides
- US$10 - 20 per day for the guide, about half that for the driver
- Hotels
- US$1 - 2 per bag for porters, about US$2 a day for housekeeping
- Dining
- 5 - 10% at nicer restaurants if no service charge is added
- Spa
- US$5 - 10
These are typical amounts, not rules. Tip more for service that stands out, and skip it where a service charge already appears on the bill.
Getting around
Flights & trains
11 legs
| Date | Flight / train | Route | Depart | Arrive | Cabin | Booking ref |
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China Delight DMC booked the trains in China and the Chengdu – Phnom Penh flight.