Northwest Vietnam
For an overview of Son La, follow the stone steps to the left of the Trade Union (Cong Doan) Hotel in the north of town. It's a 20-minute uphill walk to…
Must-see attractions in Vietnam
Mekong Delta
Like all Cao Dai places of worship, this temple (built in 1966) is a riot of colour and ornamentation, though there are more impressive ones elsewhere in…
Con Dao Islands
Small museum dedicated to the life of teenager martyr and national heroine Vo Thi Sau.
Hoi An
The exhibits at this 150-year-old Chinese trading house give some idea of local customs and culture. The view of the river from upstairs is very…
Hue
An island on Tang Tau Lake, which is northeast of Tinh Tam Lake, was once the site of a royal library. It is now occupied by the small Ngoc Huong Pagoda.
Halong City
This wide and sandy beach offers good sunset strolls and views of the cruise ships and lighthouse. It's accessible behind the massive Sunworld complex.
Con Dao Islands
This islet, west of Con Son Island, has a couple of tiny, pristine, empty cove beaches. Talk to boat captains in Con Dao about setting up a trip here.
Tam Coc
Near the entrance to Tam Coc, Van Lan is famous for its embroidery. Local artisans make napkins, tablecloths, pillowcases and T-shirts. Bargain hard.
Sapa
Sapa's small stone church was built by the French and is still a central landmark. It opens for Mass on Sunday and on certain evenings for prayers.
Hue
This nightly market is mainly focused on local arts and crafts, but there are also simple cafes and bars perfect for a riverside snack and a drink.
Con Dao Islands
On the south side of Con Son town, this appealing beach has a green mountain backdrop, but there are a good number of fishing boats moored nearby.
Cat Ba Island
The market at the northern end of Cat Ba Town's harbour is a scruffy local affair with twitching crabs, jumbo shrimp and pyramids of fresh fruit.
Northwest Vietnam
You’ll find woven shoulder bags, scarves, silver buttons and necklaces and other hill-tribe crafts at this market in the north of town.
Khmer Minority People’s Museum
Tra Vinh
This nicely presented Khmer Minority People’s Museum displays photos, costumes and other artefacts of traditional Khmer culture.
Con Dao Islands
The ruins of this bridge, built by prisoners under the French occupation, lie in the hills 1km northwest of Con Son town.
Ho Chi Minh City
A glitzy promenade of eating and shopping along a scooped-out section of canal in Saigon's upmarket District 7.
Cat Ba Island
This monument stands up on imaginatively named Mountain No 1, the hillock opposite the pier in Cat Ba Town.
Hue
The five cannons next to Quang Duc Gate represent the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire and earth.
Mui Ne
Mui Ne's main market is a traditional nontouristy affair where locals shop for food and essentials.
Mai Chau
Mai Chau's main central market spills out onto the surrounding streets every Sunday morning.
Phan Rang & Thap Cham
The 135-year old Quang Cong Pagoda is a colourful Chinese temple in the town centre.
Phu Quoc Island
A relatively isolated northern beach that retains its remote tropical charm.
Dong Hoi
One of the surviving gates of the citadel, this gate is on Ð Quang Trung.
Ho Chi Minh City
One of the first projects undertaken by the French after establishing Cochin-China as a colony was founding these fantastic, lush gardens. Once one of the…
Ho Chi Minh City
This compact tree-studded square facing the Saigon River features a statue of the 13th-century Vietnamese general, Tran Hung Dao.
Mekong Delta
The tomb of Ho Chi Minh’s father, Nguyen Sinh Sac (1862–1929), is the centrepiece of a pretty 9.6-hectare park and model heritage village of wooden houses…
Chau Doc
Because of its network of connecting caves, Tuc Dup Hill (216m) served as a strategic base of operations for US soldiers during the American War. Tuc dup…
Mekong Delta
Just beyond Hon Chong, a headland road hugs grubby Duong Beach for 3km, passing a Khmer temple. The sparse karst rock formations in the sea are unusual,…
Ha Tien
Not far from town are the Mac Cuu Family Tombs, known locally as Nui Lang, the Hill of the Tombs. Mac Cuu, a Khmer-appointed 18th-century Chinese governor…
Ha Tien
From Ha Tien’s riverfront, this Buddhist monastery is a striking sight – sprawling up the hill on the other side of the river. The buildings themselves…
Mekong Delta
If you're a scholar of Vietnamese history, you may wish to visit My Hoa Hung village on Tiger Island, birthplace and childhood home of Ho Chi Minh's…
Demilitarised Zone
Only one bunker remains of the US Marine Corps base that used to cover the three small hills here. In September 1967 Con Thien was besieged by the NVA,…
Nha Trang
Billed as an outdoor aquarium, it's actually more a fish-breeding farm where over 40 species of fish, crustacean and other marine creatures are raised…
Mekong Delta
Housed in an ornate gem of a French-colonial-era building, this museum's collection includes lots of war photos and some Oc-Eo artefacts and pottery. The…
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