TRAVEL FACTS

HOW TO GET THERE

Melanie flew with Cathay Pacific to Hong Kong (flights from €568 return). From Hong Kong to Ho Chi Mihn City with Vietjet (flights from €57 oneway). From Ho Chi Minh City to Hue with Vietjet (flights from €18 one-way). From Hue to Hanoi with Vietjet (flights from €25 oneway). From Hanoi to Hong Kong with Jetstar (flights from €48 one-way).

WHERE TO STAY

We stayed in the Alagon Zen Hotel & Spa in Ho Chi Mihn City (from €55 per night), the Vinpearl Hotel Hue (from €43 per night) and the Mercure Hanoi La Gare Hotel (from €60).