With its lush mountains, bustling cities and golden sand beaches, Vietnam is among the most diverse destinations in the world. Despite rapid modernization in Vietnam’s urban centres, traditions remain intact amongst the locals and shrines dedicated to Buddhism and ancestor worship still rub shoulders with flashy skyscrapers. Escape the city and you will find emerald paddy fields scattered with venerable pagodas, beautiful coastlines blessed with white-sand beaches and limestone islands or craggy mountains home to isolated ethnic minorities.
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