Asia

Vietnam

Bays, rice terraces, history and outstanding value.

Famous for

  • Ha Long Bay
  • Street food
  • Rice terraces
  • Tailoring in Hoi An

Best time: February to April and August to October.

Places to visit

Ha Long Bay

Overnight cruises among thousands of limestone islands.

Hoi An

Lantern-lit old town, tailors and a nearby beach.

Hanoi

Old Quarter chaos, French colonial streets and great coffee.