Vietnam landscape and people in US newspaper
VOV.VN - Despite the ravages of war, Vietnam is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, according to USNews.
More than 7 million people live in Ho Chi Minh City. |
Formerly known as Saigon, HCM City is the largest city in Vietnam. Its population is projected to grow to 13.9 million by 2025. |
Though poverty levels overall have declined in recent years, stark economic disparity remains between Vietnam's urban and rural areas. |
A Vietnamese girl sits on her father's new motorcycle in HCM City. |
A couple poses between lanterns in a shop display in Hoi An, a city on Vietnam's central coast. Hoi An is known for its well-preserved Ancient Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
People tour Sung Sot cave in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, another of the country's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. |
The view of a train journey between Ha Long Bay and Hanoi, two of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations. |
Yen Bai, a province in northern Vietnam, is known for its rugged mountains and green rice paddy fields. |