At 35km from Hô Chi Minh, the Củ Chi Tunnels are a dark reminder of the Vietnam War.
Formed after the construction of a hydroelectric dam, Lake Thac Ba offers a uniquely beautiful landscape dotted with hundreds of small islands and is one of the country's largest bodies of water.
Đà Nẵng is a city located in the centre of Vietnam.
170 km from Ho Chi Minh, Can Tho is in the heart of the Mekong delta. It's a prosperous town that is developing quickly but it's a pleasant place to stay.
25 km from Vinh Long or 45 km from My Tho, on the banks of the Mekong, Cái Bè is a pretty and authentic town. It has one of the most typical floating markets of the delta.
At 285km from Hô Chi Minh, Chau Doc is situated at the north of the Mékong Delta. It's an enjoyable town close to Mount Sam, one of the many reasons why it's worth a visit.
A popular destination on this part of the Vietnamese coastline, Phan Thiet is known for its lighthouse and its red sand dunes.
Noi Bai is the biggest airport in the north of Vietnam. It is 45 km north of the centre of Hanoi.
The Thiên Mụ Pagoda is the emblem of the city of Huế. Standing perched atop a hill, it looks out over the Perfume River and offers wonderful views of the mountains.
Buôn Ma Thuộtest is the capital of Đắk Lắk Province, in Vietnam's Central Highlands region.
Nha Trang is a coastal resort, aimed at families, with its own water park. If you go there, you'll encounter a lot of Russians.
The city of Ninh Binh serves as a place to spend a quick overnight stop before heading on to the Hạ Long Bay area.
Haiphong, is an industrial port which is the departure point for excursions to Ha Long bay and Cat Ba island.
My Tho is a town of 200,000 habitants, situated in the Mékong Delta, in southern Vietnam.
Điện Biên Phủ is a city located in Điện Biên Province in the extreme north-west of Vietnam. It is famous for being the site of a terrible battle that resulted in the defeat of the French at the end of the First Indochina War.
Quy Nhon is a seaside resort, calm but not particularly charming, with luxury hotels built along the coastline. 
Dong Hoi, is the stopover town for going to Vietnam's famous Phong Nha Ke Bang national park. It is full of all sorts of hotels and is popular with Vietnamese holidaymakers.
Lao Cai is a town that overlooks China.
75 km from Hanoi in the direction of Dien Bien Phu, Hoa Binh is a small town with absolutely nothing worth seeing.