May I ask if it is more cost-effective to travel to Vietnam on my own from Guangzhou (I have friends in Hanoi who can provide accommodation) or to go with a travel group, as I have seen the most...

When traveling to Vietnam from Guangzhou, there are advantages and disadvantages to traveling alone or in a group. Whether it is cost-effective depends on your personal preferences and needs:

  1. Go out and play by yourself:

    • advantage:
      • High degree of freedom: You can freely arrange your itinerary according to your own time and interests.
      • Save money: Traveling on your own can often save you some money on transportation and accommodation costs.
      • Personalized experience: You can choose travel routes and attractions based on your own interests.
    • shortcoming:
      • Language Barrier: If you don’t understand Vietnamese, you may have difficulty communicating and solving problems.
      • Planning Difficulty: You need to plan your own itinerary, book hotels, purchase tickets, etc.
      • SAFETY RISKS: Traveling on your own may face additional security risks.
  2. Group travel:

    • advantage:
      • Convenience and worry-free: The travel agency arranges itinerary, accommodation and transportation for you, saving you a lot of trouble.
      • Team atmosphere: You can meet travelers from different places and enjoy the fun of group travel.
      • Safety and Guaranteed: Travel agencies usually have professional tour guides who can provide language support and safety guarantees.
    • shortcoming:
      • Low degree of freedom: Itinerary and time are usually arranged by travel agencies, and may not be exactly as you wish.
      • There may be a shopping link: Some travel agencies may arrange a shopping link, which will add additional fees.
      • Higher Cost: The cost of group travel is usually higher than that of independent travel.

To sum up, if you want a high degree of freedom and save money, you can choose to go out on your own; if you want peace of mind and convenience, traveling in a group may be more suitable for you. It is recommended that you make a choice based on your actual situation and needs.