Solo travel can be a most rewarding experience, says Rough Guides, a popular travel magazine. Here are the top 10 best places to travel solo, including Vietnam, according to a poll of the magazine’s readers.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many playgrounds at Ha Noi apartment buildings have been encroached on by street vendors and local businesses, despite local authorities’ efforts.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The wooden church, Museum of Culture, Kon Tum Prison and Indochina cross-roads are interesting stops on the journey to explore the romantic land of Vietnam’s Central Highlands.

Despite of harsh environment, dangerous terrain, and chilling weather, eight following destinations in Vietnam still attract a large number of adventurers through the country and abroad.

Hanoi is developing rapidly. In these photos, we can see an interesting blend of the old and the new, of the traditional and the modern of Asian and European architecture.

 Ninh Binh province, with its romantic and imposing scenery has become an ideal destination for domestic and foreign film makers.

Cu Lao Cau Island, in Binh Thuan province, is a most popular destination for travel lovers thanks to its smooth sloping sandy beach, blue seawater, and endless hills and mountains.

 Diep Son islands, located in the Van Phong Bay in the south central province of Khanh Hoa is well-known for its white-sand beach, crystal-clear water and the winding path connecting two islets.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Photos combining the images of Saigon in the past and present show the changes over time in the city.

VietNamNet Bridge - Ha Giang mountainous province allures visitors with paths winding across mountains, pristine landscape and traditional life of the indigenous people.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Belly dance, a Middle Eastern dance, has recently become popular in Vietnam. It not only helps women lose weight through different movements but also makes them feel more self-confident and happier.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam has seven provinces bordering China, with more than 1,350 km border. As more Chinese travel abroad, the country has a golden opportunity to make money.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam should learn from the tourism industry of Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore or China, says Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi People's Committee has approved a pilot project to organize walking streets around Hoan Kiem Lake, from 7pm to midnight on weekends, starting from September 1.

Ky Co beach is located on the foot of Phuong Mai Mountain in Nhon Ly peninsula of Quy Nhon city. The beach has poetic and magnificent beauty with clear blue water. It is dubbed as Maldives in Vietnam.

 For the first time the tourism sector in Ho Chi Minh City has cooperated with the railway sector to open railway tours over the National Day holiday on September 2 and in the final quarter of the year.

The ancient Binh Thuy house is a rare ancient constructions in Vietnam which has been well preserved and kept intact, allowing visitors to explore the culture and the life of Southwest region’s people in the 20th century.

 VietNamNet Bridge – At least 6,000 grass cutters are on the verge of losing their jobs following Ha Noi’s decision to halt the trimming work on most of the city’s lawn median strips.

 Three central localities of Thua Thien-Hue, Da Nang, and Quang Nam have jointly announced “The Essence of Viet Nam” – a new brand for central coastal tourism.

Champa culture had great influences on Vietnam’s cultural values of significance. The former capital of the Champa Kingdom from 4th to 15th century was My Son Sanctuary in Quang Nam province, central Vietnam.