The article affirmed as affordable as it is vibrant and varied, Vietnam is fast becoming a destination of choice for Australian holidaymakers.

Blooming cherry blossom trees on a hill in Sa Pa.

The first activity spotlighted by the newspaper is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province.

The best way to explore Ha Long Bay, which is Vietnam’s best known natural attraction, is from the water, the newspaper said, adding that a six-hour boat tour is an ideal way to introduce yourself to the majesty of the region.

It also mentioned some activities that tourists should experience in the bay such as visiting caves and Ti Top island to relax on the beach and try a bamboo row boat.

The other activities include visiting Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City; exploring HCMC on two wheels; taking in a water puppet show at the Golden Dragon in HCMC, eating in Hanoi, walking the ocean floor in Nha Trang, shopping, cooking and eating at a floating market, trekking hills of Sa Pa and visiting train street in Hanoi.

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Source: VnExpress