Gallery: Hypnotic venture in Vietnam

Temple pillars frame the Perfume River meandering lazily through the city of Hue in central Vietnam.

Temple pillars frame the Perfume River meandering lazily through the city of Hue in central Vietnam.

The beauty of Halong Bay contrasts with the bustling lives of people who live there and, below, Communism lives side by side with history. Pictures: Michelle Jolley

Vendors at a market stall in the central city of Hue, once the site of fierce battles during the Vietnam War.

Hoi An, a city listed as a Unesco World Heritage site, is a fascinating blend of tradition and modernity.