There is lots of things to explore in Vietnam, it is a Southeast Asian country on the South China Sea known for its beautiful beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities. Hanoi, the capital, pays homage to the nation’s iconic Communist era leader, Ho Chi Minh, via a huge marble museum. Ho Chi Minh City ( formerly Saigon ) has French colonial landmarks, plus Vietnamese War history museums and the Củ Chi tunnels, used by Viet Cong soldiers.