Vietnam GuideVietnam, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia. Its neighboring countries are China to the north, Laos and Cambodia to the west. HotelsFind hotels in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Hue and more. Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City, commonly known as Saigon or by the abbreviations HCMC or HCM, is the largest city in Vietnam and the former capital of the Republic of Vietnam. HanoiHanoi, the capital of Vietnam, and also its second largest city, is a fascinating blend of East and West, with Chinese influence from centuries of dominance, and French design from its colonial past. Hoi AnHoi An is a beautiful city in Vietnam, just south of Da Nang. The Old Town of Hoi An is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Southern VietnamSouthern Vietnam covers the Mekong Delta, the extreme southern end of the Mekong River, and the area around Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Northern VietnamNorthern Vietnam gets fewer visitors than Ho Chi Minh City and the coastal cities in the south, but it's full of culture. Central CoastThe Central Coast is a region of Vietnam. The Central Coast is likened by the Vietnamese to the bamboo pole connecting the baskets of North and South. Central HighlandsThe Central Highlands of Vietnam are a distinct contrast from the tropical south, with an arid climate, rolling hills, and blue skies. Quy NhonQuy Nhon, aka Qui Nhon, Quy Nhơn, Qui Nom etc. is an important city in the South Central region of Vietnam.