A country of breathtaking natural beauty and extraordinary cultural depth — where the emerald karst islands of Ha Long Bay rise from a UNESCO-listed sea of extraordinary geological magnificence, the ancient lantern-lit streets of Hoi An’s trading port glow in the evening with a beauty so perfectly preserved it appears entirely unchanged by the passage of centuries, the terraced rice paddies of Sapa cascade down mountain slopes in a landscape of extraordinary agricultural artistry, and a culinary culture of remarkable freshness and regional diversity has made Vietnamese food one of the world’s most genuinely celebrated and beloved cuisines.