To tourists, it will be a big regret if they do not experience the bustling, crowded atmosphere in Hanoi night markets.

South-East Asia has one of the oldest and (most popular) backpacking trails in the world and many adventurous types begin their journey in Thailand and include Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam in their travels. There is also an increasing amount of people taking holidays to Vietnam – drawn by a killer coastline and a curiosity about this fiercely independent country. Vietnam is filled with beautiful and exotic sights ranging from rural countryside to ancient Temples and tombs. I personally think you’ll be spoilt for choice when looking for the most beautiful places to visit in Vietnam, but here is a short list to get you started:

Can tho, the biggest city, located in the center of the 11 provinces of the Mekong Delta, about 170 km from Ho chi minh City, also referred to as "Tay Do" (Western Capital). Can Tho is well-known for its unique floating markets, beautiful sights, Buddhist pagodas, tasty cuisine, fresh fruits and the beauty of the Mekong girls.

Its ideal riverside location has made Hanoi a coveted city since imperial times, attracting Chinese invaders and French colonisers. This rich historical background made the charming capital city of Vietnam what it is today -- a lovely city teeming with cultural gems and well-preserved heritage buildings, with traces of influences of Sino-Vietnamese and French elements. This is truly a place where East meets West in perfect harmony.