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A Vietnamese tour guide sits inside the Cu Chi tunnels, on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City.

How to choose the right Vietnam War tour

Taking a war tour rather than a standard day trip can be the difference between an OK holiday and an unforgettable experience. But how do you choose?

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White storks.

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The more remote parts of Halong Bay in Vietnam are the place to escape the crowds.

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One river, many worlds

A cruise up the Mekong through lush landscapes with a tragic past.

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Koh Tonsay island, Cambodia.

What to see in Vietnam at Christmas time

Where's the best spot to spend Christmas in Vietnam?

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Floating market, Vietnam.

Small group tour in Vietnam

We'd like to spend about three weeks in Vietnam next September. Any suggestions for a tour company?

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EFXA63 Central Post Office, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam. tra26-saigon
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The difference between Saigon and Ho Chi Minh City

Saigon may have changed its name since Greene's day, but one thing undoubtedly remains the same.

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Ethereal landscape meets bustling food markets; this former French colony is an exotic destination that taps all the senses. Tranquil beauty lingers from jade-coloured waters to soaring limestone islands in the north, majestical wonder surrounds old imperial palaces and bluey hill-tops around Hue, giving way to multi-storey department stores, mega-coffee houses and endless bustle of traffic in the big city life of Ho Chi Minh.

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Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Ethereal landscape meets bustling food markets; this former French colony is an exotic destination that taps all the senses. Tranquil beauty lingers from jade-coloured waters to soaring limestone islands in the north, majestical wonder surrounds old imperial palaces and bluey hill-tops around Hue, giving way to multi-storey department stores, mega-coffee houses and endless bustle of traffic in the big city life of Ho Chi Minh.

Population: 89 million
Capital: Hanoi
Official Language: Vietnamese
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