Hanoi

Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, combines the charm of the ancient world with a fast-paced lifestyle as the city modernizes. In the mornings, tourists may see people practicing tai-chi in the park while skateboarders zoom by. The Old Quarter, in the heart of Hanoi, is an open-air museum of medieval Asian and French colonial architecture that has largely been preserved.

The list of attractions includes ancient temples and art museums, as well as museums dedicated to the Vietnamese revolution and military history. Some spots that you need to remember are Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake, One Pillar Pagoda, and so on.

Nation: Vietnam
Best time to visit: September to November and March to April
Number of tourists annually: 2.9 million