A thin and long strip of land in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is a case study in successful transformation following a tormented and war-stained history. Things have never been easy for this country of around 88 million during its 2,700-year long history but in spite of multiple Chinese occupations, a French colonization, internal rebellions and a recent war that claimed millions of lives, it is now an up-and-coming travel destination with a rich and diverse set of attractions. Planning Your Visit - Climate & Weather - Money & Currency - Sightseeing - Hanoi - Hanoi Old Quarter - Hoan Kiem Lake - French Quarter - Vietnamese Women's Museum - Temple of Literature - Museum of Ethnology - Ha Long Bay - Sapa - Hue - Imperial Citadel - Thien Mu Pagoda - Tombs of the Emperors - Hoi An - Nha Trang - Mui Ne - Ho Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace - War Remnants Museum - Vietnam History Museum - Ben Thanh Market - Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta - Phu Quoc Island - Shopping - Arts & Crafts - Clothes - Electronic Goods - Eating & Drinking - Where To Stay