Once a port town, Hoi An is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and bears Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese and French architectural influences. Relaxing scenery and beaches are both within easy reach, and a vehicle ban in it's Old Town makes exploring its 800+ preserved buildings on foot enjoyable.

Hue was home to 13 Nguyen emperors for nearly 150 years, and each of them left behind a piece of history. Walk through its Citadel and Imperial Enclosure that even today echo its glorious past. There is much to do within and outside Hue, and all the while the royals of the past oversee their city, guarding it from their tombs on its outskirts.

Hanoi's past as the capital of Emperor Ly Thai and later of French Indochina has given it much to boast of. Remnants of French and Chinese occupation peek out at you between the streets, as the present-day capital of Vietnam plays catch up, leaving the horrors of its history behind yet retaining the heritage influences.

The French first established Sapa as a hill station in 1922, and today it is one of Vietnam's well-known holiday & adventure destinations. The tall mountains surrounding deep valleys and rice terraces carpeting the hillside are a breathtaking sight. Its hills are home to several indigenous tribes, whose villages you can trek to and learn of their culture.

On a second round to Hanoi, you can focus your time on getting to the locals and their lifestyles. Cruise through the city on a Vespa Tour, enjoy the street food and beer culture on a walking tour or simply check out the multiple art galleries all over town.