The Southeast Asian country of Vietnam is fast becoming one of the most coveted tourist destinations in the world, owing to the myriad experiences it has to offer to its visitors. From vibrant cultural hotspots like Danang and Hoi An to the scenic UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay, Vietnam has it all.

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City? This is a pertinent question that crops up for most travellers planning to visit Vietnam, as the entry point into Vietnam for their Vietnamese vacation. So, what makes both these bustling cities of Vietnam different and yet so similar? Let's find out which city wins the race for popularity among tourists.

The Thang Long Water Puppet Show in Hanoi is a unique art form where puppeteers create magic in a knee-deep water pond from behind the curtain, accompanied by a lilting traditional live music band and singers. The show is woven around legends of Vietnam, the play creates vivid and colourful images of Vietnamese country life.

Cu Chi Tunnels are an engineering marvel that was created by using the most basic engineering technique, digging. This intricate maze of tunnels and passageways is unbelievable...it's spread over 250 kilometres! Through these simple yet effective hideouts, the Vietnamese soldiers could escape the heavy artillery and bombings of the enemy forces.

The Mekong River ranks among the longest rivers globally. It winds its way through several countries before it reaches Vietnam to flow into the South China Sea. As the river approaches the sea, it divides into various branches, creating an amazing landscape of canals and islands along the way, called the Mekong Delta. The delta b