Halong Bay is one of Vietnam's most stunning attractions. The name translates to "where the dragon descends," and, according to local legend, the bay's islands were formed when a dragon charged ...

Amid all the urban cacophony, there’s some serenity in the region, too – particularly 100 miles east of the city, where Halong Bay ... fishing village, Vung Vieng, where residents make their living ...

From Hanoi to Halong Bay to Ho Chi Minh City to motorbikes, citadels and its cuisine, these are what Vietnam is famous for.