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USOP Hai Phong 2024: Travel And Stay Guide For Indian Players!

In just a few weeks’ time, the USOP Hai Phong 2024 series will kick off. For this series, U Series of Poker (USOP) has partnered with Crown Poker Club and Lucky Poker Tour to host the series in the Dream Dragon Resort’s Grand Ballroom, located in the heart of the Dragon Ocean complex.

This 13-day poker festival, running from 11th to 23rd September 2024, boasts a prize pool of VND 60 Billion and features 66 events, including satellites. It promises to be a high rollers’ paradise with eleven High Roller events, along with a Main and Mini Main Event. Considered as one of the significant poker events in the world, will see a lot of Asian and global poker enthusiasts participating.

In this article, we cover specifically for India participants travel, food, accommodation and visa requirement details before one plan their trip.

USOP Hai Phong Travel Arrangement

We have found the best options for Indian players who are planning to attend the USOP Hai Phong 2024. While there are no direct flights to Cat Bi International Airport, Hai Phong one can even choose a flight to Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, and drive from there to Hai Phong. While there are no direct flights, there are one-stop flights from major metro cities and tier 2 cities of India. We have shared some of the best flight options for you from few metro cities.

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USOP Hai Phong 2024 Visa Requirements

A valid visa is mandatory while visiting Vietnam. One needs to obtain this visa well in advance along with confirmed flight tickets and travel itinerary. We’ve listed down the visa requirements for Vietnam below:

Apply for Vietnam e-visa online

• One can visit Vietnam’s official immigration website: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn.
• Provide personal, passport, and travel details to complete the online application form.
• You need to upload the scanned copy of your valid Indian passport along with a recent passport-sized photograph.
• Pay the e-visa fee of approximately $25-30 (~₹2,100).
• You will receive the e-visa by email within 3-5 business days.

Apply for Vietnam visa on arrival

• You need to visit a Vietnam-based travel agency or visa service online to apply for an approval letter.
• Submit your application and payment, your approval letter will be shared via email in 2-3 business days.
• Print the approval letter and carry it with two passport-sized photos at the arrival counters.
• Complete payment of the stamping fee to receive your visa on arrival. 

Hai Phong Transport Services

There are plenty of public transport options in Hai Phong like taxi, bus and even ferry services. Those considering arriving in Hanoi and driving to Hai Phong, there are multiple options for you as well.

Hai Phong Airport to Hai Phong hotels

• Taxi: Convenient and the fastest option
• Bus: Shuttle bus services to from the airport to Hai Phong city centre are available every 15 minutes.

Hanoi Airport to Hai Phong hotels

• Taxi: Direct taxi service is available, taking around 2.5 to 3 hours.
• Bus: There are no direct buses from Hanoi airport to Hai Phong. So, one can take a bus from Noi Bai Airport to Hanoi City Centre (about 45 minutes’ drive) and change to a bus from there Hai Phong (approximately 2 hours’ drive).

Accommodation In Hai Phong

Discover the top accommodations around Dragon Ocean, ensuring a comfortable, economical stay while you enjoy the USOP Hai Phong 2024 poker series.

Exploring Hai Phong and Dragon Ocean

Leisure Activities Around Hai Phong

• Dong Xuan Market: Largest market with fresh produce, seafood, clothing, and handicrafts.
• Traditional Handicraft Villages: Visit Bat Trang Ceramic Village for pottery or Do Son Beach for fresh seafood.
• Night Markets: Near Tam Bac Lake, offering clothing, accessories, souvenirs, and street food.

Food Delights for Indian Players

• Banh da cua: Crab noodle soup.
• Cha ca: An hotpot for marinated fish filets.
• Street Food: the most popular and recommended street food is the Banh mi Haiphong (sandwich) and Bun cha ca (noodle soup with fish cakes).
• Desserts: Che (sweet treat with beans and fruits), kem xoi (sticky rice with coconut milk and shaved ice).

The USOP Hai Phong 2024 is not just a poker tournament; it’s an adventure waiting to be experienced. With high-stakes games, vibrant local markets, delicious street food, and easy visa options for Indian citizens, this event offers the perfect blend of excitement and shouldn’t be missed. Get set with your passports and visas and get ready for the ultimate poker fest in Hai Phong, Vietnam!

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