Motorbikes surge through the streets like rivers of silver and black, street vendors call out over the constant hum of traffic, and towering skyscrapers rise unexpectedly above faded French-colonial facades.

Blending Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese influences into a seamless cultural tapestry, Hoi An offers more than a glimpse into the past.

Originally dug by villagers in Cu Chi District during resistance against French colonial forces in the late 1940s, the tunnel network was later expanded extensively during the 1960s and used throughout the Vietnam War.

Unlike the golden temples Thailand is known for, Wat Rong Khun gleams in brilliant white, embedded with tiny mirrored pieces that reflect sunlight in every direction.