Asia’s Prime Holiday Getaways: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam, a nation in Southeast Asia, is gaining popularity as a tourist destination in Asia, according to The Independent newspaper. It offers beautiful scenery, a rich culture, and delicious food. In an article titled “The best Vietnam holiday destinations: When to travel and where to stay,” Natalie Wilson writes that Vietnam offers striking scenery, including places like Ha Long Bay, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wilson highlights Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as two of the most interesting tourist destinations in Vietnam. Hanoi, Vietnam’s cosmopolitan capital in the north, is described by Wilson as a city with buzzing night markets, Buddhist temples, and a fusion of historical and modern sights. Hanoi’s Old Quarter is particularly highlighted as a “gem” of the city, with its 79 streets and numerous temples, pagodas, and shrines. The quarter is a living heritage of the city’s culture, history, and architecture. Historic sites such as the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, The...