Things to do in hanoi

With its tumbling emerald landscapes, history-steeped ancient sites, idyllic beaches and energetic cities, Vietnam is a magnet for visitors in search of an incredible travel experience.

Where to visit in vietnam for the first time

Indeed, visitor numbers are growing every year, in line with Vietnam's reputation as a great first stop in Southeast Asia.

This country is packed with attractions, from blissful sands to Cham-era ruins and two of Asia's liveliest megacities, so it pays to plan your trip around the places you absolutely can't miss.

Where you want to go will influence whether you fly into cultured Hanoi in the north or busy Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in the south, or whether you bypass these two mighty metropolises for the laid-back beaches of tropical Phu Quoc.

Start your travel planning now with our list of the top ten places to visit in Vietnam.

1.

Phu Quoc

Best for beach lovers

About as far south as you can get from Hanoi without splashing into the Gulf of Thailand, the island of Phu Quoc is where beach worshippers come to pray. Lapped by jewel-blue waters and edged by fine sandy beaches, this is a place t

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