Despite its popularity as a holiday resort, particularly among backpackers, Vietnam has lost nothing of its character and charm.

The country remains one of the most beautiful in Indochina, with its sandy beaches stretching for miles along the coast contrasting with the intriguing inland forests.

In recent years, many have invested in Vietnam, allowing the nation's cities to develop into havens for travellers who are looking for both luxury and an adventure.

Just this week, it emerged that last year as much as $1.86 billion (£94.7 million) was invested into non-industrial sectors in Vietnam such as tourism - triple the amount of 2006.

The country's landscape and bio-diversity has also made it a popular destination for eco-tourists, with areas such as the Nam Cat Tien National Park in Dong Nai and Lam Dong province being particularly attractive to those interested in conservation.

Travellers visiting Nam Cat Tien – the largest nature reserve in the country – can hike though the tough terrain in the presence of numerous rare creatures such as the Java Rhinoceros and Siamese crocodiles.

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