Hanoi Gay Scene
Like many other Asian cultures, close relationships and affectionate behavior in public between people of the same sex is very common and accepted. But such relationships are not necessarily gay. Still, sexual relationships between men are assumed to be quite common and accepted, so long as they are kept private.
There is no "scene" in the western style, since being overtly gay is still not acceptable. There are, however, many places for gay people to meet, especially in Hanoi.
Resources for Gay Travelers
General Information
- Utopia
- Award-winning web site with lots of information for Vietnam and the rest of Asia.
Travel Agencies
- Purple Dragon
- The guys at Purple Dragon specialize in personalized travel throughout Southeast Asia. Choose from a variety of base packages that you can add special side trips to for a one of a kind vacation experience. Vietnam is one of Purple Dragon's specialties, and they can take you to many off-the-beaten-track places around the country.
Guide Books
| Utopia Guide to Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar & Vietnam: the Gay and Lesbian Scene in Southeast Asia Including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City & Angkor | ||
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by John Goss Cover Price: $18.98 Binding: Paperback |
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