10 most beautiful places in Vietnam

Hoi An ancient town takes the lead thanks to its heady mix of wooden-fronted merchant houses, graceful bridges and ornate temples.

Sa Pa: According to Rough Guides, if the mist hasn’t rolled in, viewpoints take in green terraces and looming conical mountains, including Vietnam’s tallest peak - Mount Fan Si Pan.

Ha Long Bay - “When the sun rises over the still emerald waters and the bay’s scattered islands, islets and limestone pillars, the seascape is the most beautiful in the world – and even in the cooler off season the fog can add a touch of dreamy mysticism,” says the website.

Ha Giang - The website noted that though the infrastructure is poor, more travellers are making the effort to visit this forgotten province of dramatic scenery and colourful minority villages.

Phu Quoc - The island is a classic deserted island getaway with its picture-perfect white-sand beaches and spectacular ocean sunsets.

Danang - The city is increasingly making it onto every traveller’s must-see list.

Rough Guides chooses Da Lat as an ideal honeymoon destination in Vietnam thanks to cool and temperate climate, romantic Ho Xuan Huong Lake, and French Colonial-era villas.

Cat Ba - a paradise for travellers who come here to hike, climb and kayak.