One of the first place I visited was the trading outpost of Hoi An, a coastal town that's been declard a world heritage site. At one point, it traded with the Chinese, Dutch, Japanese, and Indians, about 300-400 years ago was its hey-day. Now it's just a major tourist attraction in Vietnam, I can see why. It's beautifully preserved with it's building painted in vibrant colors, and I can easily spend a week just wandering around the narrow alleyways getting lost.
Of course, with the proximity to the ocean, water is a major part of the culture.
Floating basket maker
Pointing out the fish to scoop out
It actually rained quite a bit, so people did what they could to stay dry. Lots of plastic bags being worn, even those without airholes! People even wore a massive poncho that had a clear "window" for the headlight of the motorbike to shine through.
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