Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country famous for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities. Hanoi, the capital, has a huge marble mausoleum of its communist leader "Ho Chi Minh". Ho Chi Minh City has French colonial landmarks, Vietnamese War history museums and the C? Chi tunnels, used by Viet Cong soldiers.Its currency is Vietnamese dong.

Cambodia is a Southeast Asian nation whose capital, Phnom Penh, is home to the art deco Central Market, glittering Royal Palace and the National Museums historical and archaeological exhibits. In the countrys northwest lie ruins of Angkor Wat, a massive stone temple complex built during the Khmer Empire.Its currency is Cambodian riel

Hanoi, also spelled Ha Noi, city, capital of Vietnam. The city is situated in northern Vietnam on the western bank of the Red River.Hanoi, one of the most beautiful of the colonial Indochinese cities, is often the start or end point of a trip to Vietnam, and what a great welcome or farewell it is. Hanoi has gone through a sea change since Vietnam swung open its doors to tourism, but it remains true to its essential personality and is an amazing city to experience.Though considerably quieter than big sister Saigon, Hanoi still retains a vibrant atmosphere. From the early hours until late at night, the fig-tree shaded streets swarm with careening motorbikes, often with four, five or even six people aboard. A cyclo is available on most street corners, but unless you are making a particularly long trip, the best way to explore Hanoi is by foot.In Hanoi, no two streets meet at 90 degrees and there so many one-way thoroughfares it sometimes feels like you cant get there from here, nor here from there . Count on getting lost . But a day of dodging traffic and elbowing your way and its more fun than any purpose-built tourist attraction.

The resort town of Siem Reap, in northwestern Cambodia, is gateway to the ruins of Angkor, the seat of the Khmer kingdom from the 9th-15th centuries. Angkor’s vast complex of intricate stone buildings includes preserved Angkor Wat, the main temple, which is pictured on Cambodia’s flag. Giant, mysterious faces are carved into the Bayon temple at Angkor Thom.

Ha Long Bay, in northeast Vietnam, is known for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone islands topped by rainforests. Junk boat tours and sea kayak expeditions take visitors past islands named for their shapes, including Stone Dog and Teapot islands. The region draws scuba divers, rock climbers and hikers, the latter favoring mountainous Cát Bà National Park.