Located on the western bank of Red River on the northern side, Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam that is still exhibiting glimpses of French and Chinese eras.

Situated in southwest Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is the most visited city and the financial hub of the 15th most populous country in the world. Formerly known as Saigon, the city was the capital of Cochinchina (southern part of Vietnam) during the French colonial period. While some of those who have been to the place describe it as a very calming place, others see it as a bustling city home to lovable people, fascinating culture, classic French architecture, and the best food on the earth.