San Francisco - The golden gate to American dream

As part of the famous state of California, the city of San Francisco has a bold American imprint with its hippie culture and cutting-edge technological revolutions. Compared to familiar destinations such as New York or the capital Washington, D.C., San Francisco is younger and "cooler". Americans still say "If you haven't traveled to San Francisco, you haven't been to America". The best time to pack up your stuff to explore this dynamic city is from June to August yearly, when the weather in San Francisco is sunny, it is suitable for visitors to set foot on the Golden Gate Bridge and reach the American dream.

The scenery

1. Golden Gate Bridge: This is the most outstanding symbol, approved by the Association of Civil Engineers and recognized by the United States as one of the wonders of the modern world. This iconic 2,700-meter-long suspension bridge connects San Francisco at the northern tip with Marin County near the town of Sausalito in the south. Visitors with lots of San Francisco travel experience often visit the Golden Gate Bridge early in the morning, through Presidio Park to enjoy the multi-angle beauty of the bridge in the radiant sunrise.

2. Alcatraz Island: One of the tourist attractions in San Francisco that appeal to people from all walks of life the most. This island was once a military stronghold, then became the famous federal prison of the United States. The curiosity about the mysteries urges visitors to find the answers for themselves.

Cuisine

America is a country with diverse ethnicities and cultures, it’s not an exaggeration to say that "specialties" in the cities are more than rich. The best one in the city of San Francisco is probably the sandwich, one-of-a-kind street food, which is tasty and far from expensive. The price only starts from 10 to 15 dollars, surprisingly, visitors can enjoy up to 200 different types of sandwiches with tons of unique flavors within the city of San Francisco.

Dungeness crab in San Francisco is another one that should be added to your bucket list. The soft, fragrant crab meat and the crab roe mixed in a rich sauce will be an unforgettable culinary experience during a visit to San Francisco. This distinctive dish is often served with a glass of white wine and should be served by hand to fully enjoy the flavor.

Activities

Union Square is the 3rd largest public shopping center in the United States and is dubbed the heart of the city of San Francisco. Not only does this place have a convergence of department stores and popular brands around the world, serving the shopping purposes of tourists from all over the world., it’s also a host for San Francisco's major festivals such as the welcoming ceremony, New Year, Easter... Union Square is a bold symbol of the vibrant rhythm of life, the bustle and prosperity of the Golden Gate Bridge city.
The next stop of visitors on the San Francisco travel itinerary may be the large Chinatown of China. Arriving in China Town early in the morning, when the mist covers the dragon-carved gate, the check-in photos of visitors will have mysterious Eastern colors. Last but not least, visitors can try fortune cookies and receive interesting messages for their trip to San Francisco.
If you are a book lover, remember to visit the City Lights bookstore. Established in 1953, the City Lights bookstore is impressive with its large, beautifully decorated façade. This well-known bookstore in San Francisco is always ready to welcome visitors to immerse themselves in the light of literature and art.

Transportation

Travelers have many options when making flights from Vietnam to San Francisco. Flights from Noi Bai (Hanoi) or Tan San Nhat (Ho Chi Minh) will land at San Francisco International Airport, about 21 km to the south of downtown San Francisco.

From San Francisco airport to the center, visitors can choose the following means of transport:

Train: The operating frequency of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system is 15-20 minutes/trip, priced at $9.56/ticket.

Bus: 2 bus routes take tourists to the city center: route 292 with a frequency of 27 minutes/trip and route 398 with a frequency of 57 minutes/trip. A bus ticket costs $2.25.

Taxi: Taxi fare when moving to the city center is 40 - 50 USD.

Useful tips

Travel time Average temperature: 14.1℃ Average rainfall: 50.1mm. The rainy season in San Francisco from December to February, and April to June is almost dry.
Wi-fi Voltage 100W - 127W and 3-pin square plug.
Visa US tourist visa is valid for 6 months and can enter the US one or more times within a specific period specified on the visa.
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Currently, Vietnam Airlines operates many flights to the US, with diverse frequencies and attractive prices to serve the needs of business travel, tourism, or relaxation needs. Travelers can directly look up the best fares here.

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