Venturing into the heart of Sapa, this Malaysian family was charmed by the town's mesmerising landscape and culture.

However, bursts of rain and cloudy weather can dampen any plans to hike in Sa Pa or cruise along ... be somewhere worth going in Vietnam, whatever time of year you travel,” says Matthews.

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Discover Vietnam’s most captivating travel destinations ... Explore the terraced rice fields of Sapa, the vibrant city life of Ho Chi Minh City, and the serene beaches of Phu Quoc.