As of 2012 Vietnam has a population of an estimated 90.3 million inhabitants making it the eight most populous Asian country. Vietnam is also a popular tourist destination. While many visitors are attracted to its natural beauty and green fields, it also has a variety of attractions ranging from the Cu Chi Tunnels which is an immense network of underground tunnels, Mui Ne, which is renowned for it sand dunes and Hoi An, a fishing village that was turned into a tourist attraction. Visit and feel the vibrancy of the village with its winding lanes and Chinese shops!

Phan Thiet located in South-Eastern Vietnam hosts a very unique tourist attraction that one must see. This area is so famous that it has an expected populous of 400,000 by 2015. What is this attraction, one may ask. This is the Water Tower in Phan Thiet. Employed as the chief engineer, this unique structure was designed by Prince Suphanouvong of Laos. The tower, completed in 1934, is 32 meters tall. Back in the day the tower served as the town’s main water supply. At the top of the tower is Octagonal shape which is the water reservoir and what’s special about this is that this is considered to be the symbol of the Binh Than province. If you visit in the evening, don’t forget to take one of the many rides in the amusement park in the surroundings.
The perfect vacation needs the perfect place to stay! Check out this fabulous Vietnam hotel which has 89 rooms, pool villas and suites on offer. The Anantara Mui Ne Resort & Spa offers a fitness center, water sports and a host of other activities. When checking for a resort in Mui Ne, this is a top choice. Explore everything the beach has to offer, from relaxing to snorkeling and diving. Or, indulge in the Anantara Spa and wile your time away. Everything that you could possibly ask for is located right at your fingertips when staying at this perfect resort. Stay fit and healthy; take a tour excursion and so much more. Located in close proximity to fantastic destinations, this is a top travel choice for the discerning visitor. While there, do not forget to check out the L’Amnien Restaurant which offers dining facilities all day long!

Jayani Senanayake is a writer who dabbles in travel and all things exotic. Under the pseudonym of Calliope Sage, she writes of the allures that must simply be discovered. Google+