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 Ho Chi Minh city.
Gay Travel Agencies
If you'd like to deal with an agency that understands your needs, then you may wish to contact one of the following businesses to help you plan your travels:
- Out Adventures
- Out Adventures offers a wide variety of travel experiences on all continents.
- Purple Dragon
- Asia's gay travel pioneers provides private travel programs in nine countries, including Vietnam.