Vietnam's dress code is moderate — modest dress is expected at religious/conservative sites, relaxed elsewhere.
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Vietnam's dress code is moderate — modest dress is expected at religious/conservative sites, relaxed elsewhere. Cover shoulders and knees at pagodas and temples — otherwise dress is generally relaxed.
Remove shoes before entering homes and some temples. Use both hands when giving or receiving items, especially with elders.
Cover shoulders and knees at pagodas and temples — otherwise dress is generally relaxed.
A lightweight scarf or sarong is the most versatile option — it packs small and can cover shoulders or legs on the spot for any temple, mosque, or church visit, regardless of what you're already wearing.