The 10 Best Places to Live in Vietnam
越南十大最佳居住地
Vietnam is one of the best places in Asia for expats to live abroad,
对于外国人来说,越南是亚洲的最佳居住地之一,
and there are plenty of reasons as to why.
原因有很多。
For pennies on the dollar, you get a year-round tropical climate and access to modern comforts and conveniences.
你可以低价享受全年的热带气候以及现代的舒适便利。
Here are the best cities in Vietnam for expats to live.
以下是越南最适合外国人移居的城市。
Ten: Ho Chi Minh City
胡志明市
Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam and is home to about eight million people,
胡志明市是越南最大的城市,拥有大约800万人口,
many of whom you will come across in the daily hustle and bustle.
你会在日常的喧嚣中遇到许多人。
The city is complete mayhem, yet organized, making it perfect for those who enjoy big urban cities.
该市乱中有序,对于那些享受大城市生活的人来说非常完美。
The city never sleeps, with shops open 24 hours, and nightlife with beer as cheap as 0.30 USD per bottle.
它是座不夜城,商店24小时营业,夜生活的啤酒便宜到每瓶0.30美元。
There are 12 districts, each with awesome residential areas,
胡志明市有12个区,每个区都有很棒的住宅区、
plenty of dining and drinking options, parks and recreational activities,
丰富的餐饮选择、公园和娱乐活动,
and other necessary things expats look for:
还有其他外国人的必需品:
easy transport (Uber and Grab), shopping malls, hospitals, schools, banks, etc.
方便的交通(优步与Grab),购物中心、医院、学校、银行等。
An underground train system connecting all districts is being built.
一个连接所有区的地下铁路系统正在建设中。
The city is very international, with a large expat community
胡志明市非常国际化,它有一个大型移民社区,
that you can get familiar with by joining the HCMC Expat group on Facebook.
在脸书上加入胡志明市移民小组(HCMC Expat group),你就可以与他们熟悉了。
You can survive on about 600 USD per month, excluding rent.
除去租金,你每月只需600美元就能生活。
If you get tired of the constant honks and horns,
如果你厌倦了不间断的喇叭声,
there are fast getaways around the Mekong Delta, Mui Ne, Phu Quoc, Da Lat, and Vung Tau.
可以迅速到湄公河三角洲、美奈、富国岛、大叻和头顿旅行。
Visa runs to Cambodia can be done in one day.
去柬埔寨的签证一天之内就能办完。
Nine: Hanoi
河内
Hanoi may have less of a cosmopolitan flair than Ho Chi Minh City in the south,
河内可能比南部的胡志明市更少国际化,
but it's definitely a more cultural hub.
但它绝对是个文化中心。
The weather is cooler here, plus you get easy access to all of the gorgeous northern provinces of Vietnam,
这里的天气更凉爽,而且你可以轻易到达越南北部的所有美丽省份,
such as Sapa, Ha Giang, Cao Bang, Mai Chau, Ninh Binh, and Ha Long Bay.
比如沙巴、河江省、高平、梅州县、宁平省以及下龙湾。
The cost of living is similar to that of Ho Chi Minh City
这里的生活成本与胡志明市相似,
and you get a lot of the conveniences of the southern city as well,
你也会得到和很多南部城市一样的便利,
with plenty of shopping and dining options, parks, nightlife, and easy travel from one place to another.
包括大量的购物餐饮选择、公园、夜生活以及从一个地方到另一个地方的方便旅行。
The expat community is also friendly, and most are spread around Tay Ho or Dong Da District.
它的移民社区也很友好,大多数分布在西湖郡或东大郡。
Eight: Da Nang
岘港
Da Nang is Vietnam's third largest city and is home to a population of over 1.3 million.
岘港是越南第三大城市,人口超过130万。
It has recently been voted as the most livable city in Vietnam, and it's shockingly clean and organized.
它最近被评为越南最适宜居住的城市,非常干净,井井有条。
The best part is that it has all three features people often look for: mountains, beaches and urbanization.
最重要的是,它拥有人们经常寻找的三个特征:山脉、海滩和城市化。
You'll never be bored, and there are plenty of things to do,
你有很多事可做,永远不会感到无聊,
see and travel around, especially the gorgeous Ancient Town of Hoi An that makes a fantastic retreat.
也可以到处环游看看,尤其是要去美丽的会安古城,它是一个令人惊叹的静修之地。
The expat community here is tight knit, growing daily,
这里的移民社区紧密团结,每天都在壮大,
and just like in the other cities, you will find them on a related Facebook group.
就像其他城市一样,你可以在一个相关的脸书群组中找到他们。
This city is great for digital nomads with foreign incomes,
这座城市对于有外国收入的数字化旅行一族来说极好,
as you can live like a king, the cost of living is only around 500 USD.
因为你可以像国王一样生活,它的生活费只有500美元左右。
Seven: Nha Trang
芽庄
Nha Trang is another gorgeous coastal city, home to around 400,000 people.
芽庄是另一座美丽的海滨城市,拥有40万人口。
It's mostly a tourist town, full of high-rise resorts and is known for being the diving capital of Vietnam.
它主要是一座旅游小镇,到处都是高层度假胜地,并被称为“越南的跳水之都”。
It's great for someone looking to retire with plenty of sea, sand, and sun.
这里有很多大海、沙滩和阳光,对于那些想要退休的人来说是不错的选择。
Mountains on one side, beaches on the other, and only four hours away from Da Lat by bus,
它一边是山,一边是海滩,乘公共汽车到大叻市只需四个小时,
you will have plenty to explore in the nearby vicinity.
你将有足够的时间去探索附近的地方。
The nightlife is awesome, there are supermarkets and plenty of dining options,
这里的夜生活非常棒,有超级市场和丰富的就餐选择,
and the best part is that it's actually a rather quiet coastal city, with less chaotic traffic, and a pleasant climate.
最重要的是,它实际是一座相当安静的海滨城市,交通不那么混乱,而且气候宜人。
Popular for Russian expats!
非常受俄罗斯人欢迎!
Six: Hoi An
会安
Hoi An is another great place to retire to.
会安是另一个退休疗养的好地方。
The Ancient Town is so beautiful you'll want to walk around and explore every single lantern lit alleyway.
会安古镇非常美丽,让你想四处走走,探索每一个灯光照亮的小巷。
Each yellow tea house here has its own story.
这里的每家黄茶茶馆都有自己的故事。
Hoi An is also famous for the Tra Que Vegetable Village,
会安也因拓贵蔬菜村而出名,
the first organic vegetable village in the country,
它是第一个有机蔬菜村,
where all the herbs and veggies found in the dishes in Hoi An are grown.
里面生长的草本植物和蔬菜供应着会安的所有菜肴。
An Bang and Cua Dai beaches are not far away either.
会安离安邦海滩与楚带海滩也不远。
If you're missing out on the urban life in Hoi An,
如果你错过了会安的城市生活,
just remember that Da Nang is only a 30-minute drive away.
那么一定要铭记它离岘港只有30分钟的车程。
Settling in Hoi An is not hard to imagine.
会安的生活不难想象。
Picture yourself in the grassy countryside,
想象在草木茂盛的乡间,
sitting in the patio of a beautiful newly-built Vietnamese house by the river
自己坐在位于河畔的漂亮越南新房的庭院里,
and some pet water buffalo grazing around.
一些宠物水牛在附近吃草。
It's a romantic town, great to live in with your significant other when your children have gone off to college.
会安是一座浪漫的城镇,适合你和你的重要另一半在孩子们上大学后居住。
You can easily get by on about 400 USD per month.
你每月花大约400美元就能生活。