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Community Spirit

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Hanoi’s contemporary face belies the fact that the city comprises a collection of disparate villages, many of them with their unique specialism.

Chasing Your Tail

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Long abandoned and off the tourist trail, Hue’s Tiger Arena was once the scene of epic face-offs between big cats and Imperial soldiers riding on elephants.

Shoot to Thrill

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With its vivid colors, heritage architecture, evocative festivals and vibrant street life, Hoi An deserves its reputation as a photographer’s paradise.

Loop Dreams

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With its amazing landscape of limestone pinnacles, granite outcrops, and lush mountain valleys, Ha Giang in Vietnam is a heaven for motorbikers. Pictures by Kit Yeng Chan.

The Other Side of The Bay

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Less crowded than its immediate neighbour to the west, Bai Tu Long Bay offers an alternative way to experience the magical karst seascapes of northern Vietnam.

Ticket to Ride

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There are easier ways to travel between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, but rail romantics will love the slow pace of Vietnam’s epic train journey.

Adventure Central

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Once a cool playground for Vietnamese royalty and the colonial elite, Dalat has rebooted itself as a favored destination for thrill-seekers and culture lovers alike.

A Town Dipped in Yellow

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Graceful, historic Hoi An retains its appeal through its beguiling riverside setting, and its balance between modern tourism draws and rich traditions forged through centuries.

Hip Hip Hanoi

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Vietnam’s 1000-year-old capital draws inspiration from the past that feeds into a modern vitality that has seen it emerge as a hub of creativity.