The Travel has named Vietnam as one of the best countries to visit in Southeast Asia. Despite Vietnam having experienced war, the country has a youthful vitality and offers stunning natural beauty, historical monuments, a vibrant culture, and an array of tourist attractions, including Hanoi’s Pho noodles, the karst islands of Ha Long Bay, the caves of Phong Nha, and the Mekong River. Vietnam ranked fifth on the list, with Japan and Indonesia taking first and second place respectively. Other countries to make up the top 10 list included Thailand, Laos, Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, China, and Taiwan.